My dilemma!

[PrairieSpyder]

I'm not going to trade my Spyder, but it would be nice to get service locally at the HD dealer instead of 125 miles away.

 

[Spyder4Tess]

The only con to owning one i think would be getting stuck in traffic,at least a Spyder has a cooling system.

Got stuck in some Las Vegas traffic on my '06 Road Glide.100 + temp that day and my bike went it to heat mode.Running on one cyl. I had to dodge around the stopped cars so my bike would not fry.

 

[schnauzermom]

Apples to Oranges

I love my RTS SE5, but in May bought a 2013 HD 1200 Custom Sportster because my husband wanted his HD Roadglide when we trailered the bikes. Could only fit the Spyder in the trailer. Now we can take the two HD's in the trailer. And since I worked at a HD dealership got an employee deal. And it feels great to ride a HD again, like coming home to an old friend. Tried the HD Trike at the time I purchased the Spyder, but like,you said it took too much upper body strength in the turns. Would be exhausted after an all day ride. But I am a girl !!!:clap:Enjoy your new ride! :yes:

 

[Fusionfool]

Temp

The only con to owning one i think would be getting stuck in traffic,at least a Spyder has a cooling system.

Got stuck in some Las Vegas traffic on my '06 Road Glide.100 + temp that day and my bike went it to heat mode.Running on one cyl. I had to dodge around the stopped cars so my bike would not fry.

The temp is no worse on a Tri-Glide than it is on a Spyder. They both have temp management systems. The HD knocks down to one cyl when temp reaches a high enough temp. Never had that happen yet on the HD and was in 102 deg city driving. I did have the Spyder temp light come on last year in 95° same route and shorter delay. Just saying there is no reason to compare tempratures. They both run hot, just one has engine sitting right under you, and the other has a fan blowing it on you. Your right leg, or foot will get hot, just move it out of the hot zone

 

[Pennyrick]

Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.

Pretty, pretty machine and you can actually see the machinery.

There is nothing wrong with retro rides.

Enjoy and have fun.

 

[Larry rt]

How too hook up a 2013 Rt 4 pin connector to a 5 pin flat trailer connector ? Anyone have the solution ?

 

[wyliec]

How too hook up a 2013 Rt 4 pin connector to a 5 pin flat trailer connector ? Anyone have the solution ?

Larry,


You may want to start your own thread to get an answer. The dilemma here was switching from a spyder to a triglide.

 

[Bob Denman]

That wiring problem has him more confused than we originally thought... :shocked: :joke:

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Thanks for all of the support and I do appreciate being one of the mainly even if I am now divorced from your sister!

somebody help poor Larry, he's a newbie and has a wire loose, thread here.:roflblack:

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

The only con to owning one i think would be getting stuck in traffic,at least a Spyder has a cooling system.

Got stuck in some Las Vegas traffic on my '06 Road Glide.100 + temp that day and my bike went it to heat mode.Running on one cyl. I had to dodge around the stopped cars so my bike would not fry.

The way that I've always dealt with traffic on a bike is to just give up pull into anyplace that serves coffee or Softdrinks (depending on the heat or cold) and just chill out. I never feel that I just have to get there now If I am on my bike. That attitude is for cars and trucks.