Looking for purchase advice

[Michaelscs]

Have done some test rides on Spyders and have decided I want to move in that direction. Not sure which model I want. What I do know is I will be doing some touring and want to tow a trailer. Budget restricts me to $10K and below, so slightly used will do. My idea, tell me if misguided, is to install a large Givi top bag for both passenger back rest, storage and additional lighting. Additionally, a taller windscreen to avoid buffeting. So back to my original question, unless my ideas are off base, what model would best suit my wants? Are the aftermarket accessories available? Then there’s the engine size...900 or 1300? Can I go 1300 on my budget? Read everything I could here and noticed it’s recommended to buy from a reputable dealer. So many questions...looking for your valuable knowledge from riders that have been there and don’t that to allow me to make a knowledgeable decision. For background on me...been rolling on 2 wheels for more than 50 years. Thanks in advance.

I sent you a PM.
This is a picture of the Spyder I mentioned in the PM.

 

[PW2013STL]

Have done some test rides on Spyders and have decided I want to move in that direction. Not sure which model I want. What I do know is I will be doing some touring and want to tow a trailer. Budget restricts me to $10K and below, so slightly used will do. My idea, tell me if misguided, is to install a large Givi top bag for both passenger back rest, storage and additional lighting. Additionally, a taller windscreen to avoid buffeting. So back to my original question, unless my ideas are off base, what model would best suit my wants? Are the aftermarket accessories available? Then there’s the engine size...900 or 1300? Can I go 1300 on my budget? Read everything I could here and noticed it’s recommended to buy from a reputable dealer. So many questions...looking for your valuable knowledge from riders that have been there and don’t that to allow me to make a knowledgeable decision. For background on me...been rolling on 2 wheels for more than 50 years. Thanks in advance.

Not likely you will find a 1330 in your price, but check out Caswells cycle's website under used as they have two 990's that are under $10,000. They are located in Mora, MN and are one of the best dealers around.

 

[ruralgirl]

Hi ruralgirl,

Re: Them thar's flame war startin' words, pardner!

NOTE: I never said you should not own one.

I believe that you should own whatever you want as long as you can afford it and everything is within legal bounds.

I believe in to each, his ( or for you, her ) own.

Jerry Baumchen

Hi Jerry. I was just clowning around. I didn't really take your comment to heart.

Wendy

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Jerry. I was just clowning around. I didn't really take your comment to heart.

Wendy

Which color Cadillac were you talking about?

 

[ruralgirl]

Which color Cadillac were you talking about?

Pink'll do! Very cute clip. Eons ago, I sold Mary Kay cosmetics to help make ends meet, but never earned my pink Cadillac. Gads, those were miserable winter nights in the hills of upstate NY (mountains to anyone here in MI). Mini skirt and heels, 2 feet of snow, coming home 10-11pm on unfamiliar winding, steep roads which, with the new accumulation during the 3-4 hours of my "show" no longer gave a hint of where the edges were. I would've earned that pink Caddie!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I think you are being unrealistic.

Thanks Pete, sometimes we have to hear what we don’t want to hear. that’s why I like this forum, keep saying what you believe.

Unrealistic is so negative. Overly optimistic would be a better description, IMO. :thumbup:

Keep your eyes open and keep looking. I think you just might find a good deal on a 998 engine. I agree that you probably won't find a 1330 for $10k. If budget is a priority, and you are really anxious to get one, I would say there isn't enough difference between the two engines to warrant sacrificing the enjoyment you'll get by having a Spyder, even if ain't the newest and greatest! There are a lot of satisfied happy owners of 998s around here. I had one. It was a good machine.