New forum member - SoCal

[Questions]

Hi all,

Just joined the forum and wanted to say hello to you all. We live in San Diego County, own an Aprilia (Mana/GT), Piaggio (MP3/500) and Vespa (LXV150) and looking to become more educated about the Spyder. Last time we visited the Long Beach Motorcycle show, we sat on the "touring" version and it seemed like a very nice ride. So please bear with us as we ask questions...inquiring minds want to know.

Barry

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Ask away my friend, we have very knowledgeable people on this forum that love to help

Cruzr Joe


Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker

 

[docdoru]

PM me you phone # we can meet and talk if you're in Rancho Bernardo next week.

 

[Bob Denman]

Hiya Barry!
You found the right place! hyea::yes:hyea: :welcome:and please ask any and all questions; if we don't know the answer; we'll make something up for you! :roflblack: :joke:

 

[Questions]

Ask away my friend, we have very knowledgeable people on this forum that love to help

Cruzr Joe


Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker

Hey Cruzr Joe,

Thanks for the response and definitely will do that.

1. I see that the Spyder comes with a 5-speed manual (SM5) or 5-speed semi-automatic (SE5). Can you explain the difference and what do most forum members prefer?
2. What do you love about the Spyder and what things do you think can be improved?

Barry

 

[Questions]

PM me you phone # we can meet and talk if you're in Rancho Bernardo next week.

docdoru...PM sent

Hiya Barry!
You found the right place! hyea::yes:hyea: :welcome:and please ask any and all questions; if we don't know the answer; we'll make something up for you! :roflblack: :joke:

Hi Bob,

Thanks and sure, please make something up for me...lol...appreciate the welcome and looking to be a more informed consumer

Barry

 

[btcherm]

THE RTS ,is by far the best ride out their in my mind..:firstplace::welcome::2thumbs:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Hey Cruzr Joe,

Thanks for the response and definitely will do that.

1. I see that the Spyder comes with a 5-speed manual (SM5) or 5-speed semi-automatic (SE5). Can you explain the difference and what do most forum members prefer?
2. What do you love about the Spyder and what things do you think can be improved?

Barry

I have the Bronze RT Limited, semi auto transmission (SE 5) it is the one i prefer, i dont like a clutch, just a personal preference, if it was about speed and racing i would go for the clutch but, i am about comfort and ease of controls.

I like the stability and safety of the Spyder and my wife wont ride on a two wheeler, the RT has plenty of room for both of us with plenty of comfort, speed, room, good looks, the wind in our face, the knowledge that we have a quality machine that we are riding and enjoying. We enjoy all the people that come up to us and want to know about the Spyder.

Hope this answers some of your questions, good luck with what ever decision you make.

Cruzr Joe

You can improve on anything

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[Ivorspyder]

I have the Bronze RT Limited, semi auto transmission (SE 5) it is the one i prefer, i dont like a clutch, just a personal preference, if it was about speed and racing i would go for the clutch but, i am about comfort and ease of controls.

I like the stability and safety of the Spyder and my wife wont ride on a two wheeler, the RT has plenty of room for both of us with plenty of comfort, speed, room, good looks, the wind in our face, the knowledge that we have a quality machine that we are riding and enjoying. We enjoy all the people that come up to us and want to know about the Spyder.

Hope this answers some of your questions, good luck with what ever decision you make.

Cruzr Joe

You can improve on anything

Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker

:agree:I have the same except I opted for the black seat instead of tan.Its faster.hyea:
Welcome this is a great forum.:bowdown:you can glean lots of info here.

ivor:spyder:

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: looking forward to your questions.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Black seat here also, and i agree, it is faster, and gets better mileage


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[MIKEinPWY]

Hi all,

Just joined the forum and wanted to say hello to you all. We live in San Diego County, own an Aprilia (Mana/GT), Piaggio (MP3/500) and Vespa (LXV150) and looking to become more educated about the Spyder. Last time we visited the Long Beach Motorcycle show, we sat on the "touring" version and it seemed like a very nice ride. So please bear with us as we ask questions...inquiring minds want to know.

Barry

Hi Barry,

I'm in San Diego too (Poway). I just got my 2012 RS SE5 on Monday and have rode it back and forth to work every day this week. Perhaps I can offer a different perspective than some of the others. I'd be happy to help.


--Mike

 

[Questions]

THE RTS ,is by far the best ride out their in my mind..:firstplace::welcome::2thumbs:View attachment 53370View attachment 53371

Definitely looks like a lot of fun

I have the Bronze RT Limited, semi auto transmission (SE 5) it is the one i prefer, i dont like a clutch, just a personal preference, if it was about speed and racing i would go for the clutch but, i am about comfort and ease of controls.

I like the stability and safety of the Spyder and my wife wont ride on a two wheeler, the RT has plenty of room for both of us with plenty of comfort, speed, room, good looks, the wind in our face, the knowledge that we have a quality machine that we are riding and enjoying. We enjoy all the people that come up to us and want to know about the Spyder.

Hope this answers some of your questions, good luck with what ever decision you make.

Cruzr Joe

You can improve on anything

Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker

Joe, appreciate all of the information, thank you :2thumbs:

:agree:I have the same except I opted for the black seat instead of tan.Its faster.hyea:
Welcome this is a great forum.:bowdown:you can glean lots of info here.

ivor:spyder:

Ivorspyder...this is great and learning a lot already

:welcome: looking forward to your questions.

akspyderman...believe me, more questions are coming

Hi Barry,

I'm in San Diego too (Poway). I just got my 2012 RS SE5 on Monday and have rode it back and forth to work every day this week. Perhaps I can offer a different perspective than some of the others. I'd be happy to help.


--Mike

Mike, congrats on the new purchase and looking forward to touching bases with you.

welcome!

the MP3 is a great scooter

RR, definitely love the MP3. I use it as my commuter bike in downtown San Diego.