I'm home !!!!!!!

[Firefly]

What a brutal day of riding my new Spyder with the heat.... But it was nice and comfy all the way home..... Zoomed in and out of tons multi lane traffic near Chicago and she handled just fine--- no problems at all.

Ok ok.... I could be mean and drag this out for days..... So I guess I best let that poor cat out of the bag.......

 

[harrypottar]

:congrats: nice looking RT, there are always silver linings to most issues.


harry

 

[JCSMOKE]

:shocked: damn!

 

[DynamoBT]

Very pretty!!!

 

[Jeriatric]

:congrats: one question. After having ridden it a ways - do you now feel OLD? :roflblack:

 

[tajohn]

Congrats on your new Spyder......:clap:

 

[SteveMac]

Suweeet!

Now, I will have to watch a "blue streak" come flying around me instead of the "grey flash" huh?

 

[Trooper]

Sweet !! Congrats !!

 

[flamingobabe]

Good for you....when I rode an RT...It was smooth....like floating on air as I went down the road....Good for you.....

 

[Sny]

And another RS gone

Now you gotta start modding all over again...

Ain't it great?

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: on the new ryde. Blue is nice. :2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[Firefly]

Yup--- I decided on an RT... A & C version (Audio & Convenience) model in Blue with a set of Elka's on the front.

This was a hard decision...but I think it was the most logical considering the distances I've been riding.

If I were to get another new RS or RSS for let's say $17,000... then I would have to add: Corbin Seat, Side Bags, Top Case, Handlebar Risers, Highway Pegs, Adjustable windshield, etc.......

All for what??? To make it more like an RT... which is what many, many , many of us have done over the past 5 years. Plenty of lessons learned on what works and what doesn't (I have a collection of windshields for example).

The biggest change for me will not being 'sporty' looking around town... and not having a bike that's really meant for 'hot rodding' around with... although the RT does pretty darn good for most aggressive riding.

I think a properly outfitted RS can be about 70% as good as an RT for touring.... whereas an RT can handle the aggressive riding of the RS quite well-- perhaps 80 to 90 % as well.

So then I had to look at how much riding of what style I do.. and how much I WANT to do. Even though this accident happened while in 'touring mode', it has made me re-think how many times I've done 'Hooligan' type riding and how I really SHOULD have had an accident when out doing that crazy stuff.

So I guess I'm going to tame things down a bit.. and having an RT will assist in that goal... while serving my main riding focus (touring) much better.

I can't believe how smooth the RT is compared to the RS.. it's just a damn comfy ride.

If I could have kept my other Spyder for salvage of around $2,500--- I would have bought it.... torn it all down and ratted it out.

My other concern was what BRP will be releasing on Sept. 23rd.. which would probably mean they would start delivering in December. I just don't want to give up the riding time and trips I have left this year. If what they come out with is that awesome that I MUST have one..... I'll find a way.. could always trade this RT back in.

Not sure when they will pick up my GS for salvage....... but they're nuts if they think they can get $8,500 out of it.

If anyone see's an auction for it..... please let me know.... I'd pay a couple grand to get her back..

So now I get to learn a whole new bike to work on.... which I'll kind of enjoy.

Not planning on changing much as the RT is pretty well ready to go right out of the box.

Always open to suggestions though!

I'll also be having a 'Firefly' sale of a bunch of GS/RS stuff I have laying around that I can't use anymore... maybe next week.


Thanks for all the concern, kind words and advice during this past week. It was nice being in Cuba knowing I was being well taken care of by Len and the Cowtown gang. Every single day I was there we had at least 6 Spyderlovers at Cowtown hanging out and having a good time...:thumbup:

At at MoHicks every single day... damn I like that place.....:thumbup:

 

[Firefly]

Suweeet!

Now, I will have to watch a "blue streak" come flying around me instead of the "grey flash" huh?

Funny thing.. when I passed you all that day I was going 119. Later in the day when it was REALLY hot... 107 to be exact... I wanted a photo of my speed matching the 107 temp... could not do it.... 105 was as fast as she would go when it was 107 out.... but I did get a photo of that. You'd think snapping a photo at 105 MPH would be when I would have had an accident.... but no... just a regular old cruising down the highway at 70 is when it happens.

On that note... we found strange 'white powder' on various parts of my wrecked Spyder... turned out to be cement dust........:shocked:

 

[Some Guy]

What a brutal day of riding my new Spyder with the heat.... But it was nice and comfy all the way home..... Zoomed in and out of tons multi lane traffic near Chicago and she handled just fine--- no problems at all.

Ok ok.... I could be mean and drag this out for days..... So I guess I best let that poor cat out of the bag.......

Well...to quote you from a couple months ago "welcome to the dark side"!

But now you've made it pretty difficult for me! Some Girl wants me to get an RT and the only color I really like is that blue!!! :gaah:

Although, there may be a silver lining...she will absolute NOT wear matching clothing (that is, she and I match), so I can tell her I can't buy an RT because it would match yours!

Nice ride, dude!

 

[Firefly]

Well...to quote you from a couple months ago "welcome to the dark side"!

But now you've made it pretty difficult for me! Some Girl wants me to get an RT and the only color I really like is that blue!!! :gaah:

Although, there may be a silver lining...she will absolute NOT wear matching clothing (that is, she and I match), so I can tell her I can't buy an RT because it would match yours!

Nice ride, dude!

How can anyone NOT match you when you wear Tie Dye all the time???? :roflblack:

Maybe they'll have Big Bird Yellow for RT's in 2013....... :roflblack:

Tell you what....... increase your accessory coverage and then let me take your RS for a ride........ know of any good construction zones????

 

[Mo Lee]

What a brutal day of riding my new Spyder with the heat.... But it was nice and comfy all the way home..... Zoomed in and out of tons multi lane traffic near Chicago and she handled just fine--- no problems at all.

Ok ok.... I could be mean and drag this out for days..... So I guess I best let that poor cat out of the bag.......

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That's you Buddy! That is you.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[arntufun]

Nice Bike old man !!!!!!!! :joke:







But seriously, :congrats: on the new ride. :thumbup: My favorite color from this years Spyders.

 

[Kratos]

I say put a little "mean" sound to the RT with an exhaust. Not for performance reasons, but just to give you that little aggressive feeling when you hear her under you, and decreasing that feeling that you "lost" your RS. If she handles like the RS, then a little roar will ease any regret of the change......JMO.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Way to go old man...uh I mean Dan.

 

[Some Guy]

How can anyone NOT match you when you wear Tie Dye all the time???? :roflblack:

Maybe they'll have Big Bird Yellow for RT's in 2013....... :roflblack:

Tell you what....... increase your accessory coverage and then let me take your RS for a ride........ know of any good construction zones????

Yeah...she won't wear tie dye either!
A Big Bird Yellow RT would be AWESOME!!! I'd buy one of those. :yes:

My accessory insurance is already at $5,000 and YES, I do know of some constructions. Sure, I'll let you ride it, but I'll be right behind you on your RT!

Feelin' lucky? Huh punk? :roflblack: