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[rodentrancher]

A while back I posted about problems during a test ride - had control issues due to two-wheel habits. As several folks suggested, the BRP-sponsored "Learn to Ride" course was a huge help - 3-4 hours on a training range with a Spyder (and no traffic) made a big difference.

Today I rode home on the same Spyder that gave me fits for the test ride - a 2017 RT-S that had been the dealer's demo ride (they just got a 2018 in for their demo unit). Not quite 400 miles on my new-to-me "used" mount. The dealer made me a very attractive deal, it's got full warranty, and taxes here are a good bit less for a 2017 than a 2018. So far I'm pleased. Waiting for the thunderstorm and the 50 mph winds to pass by before taking it out for a long ride.

 

[youngers]

good to hear !

a nice looking color I was attracted , to the 2017 on a showroom floor same color , not too shabby on price either

 

[pegasus1300]

Very nice Spyder. Ride lots and enjoy your Spyder. Post early,Post often and post pictures

 

[DGoebel]

Congratulations! and Welcome. Glad to hear the training helped.

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome:
and :congrats:
on the new ryde. :yes::yes:


Love the color. :bowdown::bowdown: :firstplace::firstplace::firstplace:

 

[Kiry]

YAY! congrats! I'm so glad to hear that the class helped and you pushed through it. It's an awesome ride. Next step is to get used to the feel, and learn some new muscle memory.

Enjoy!!.

 

[Samson]

Very nice, have fun

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Nice ride! So tell me what does a “rodentrancher” do?

 

[Woodaddict]

it pays to ride the class.....see then you like what you buy. enjoy riding more miles.

starting my "out west trip" in morning. will be in manitou springs sunday night for 3 nights. visiting pikes peak & sand dunes same day. next day mt evans. then onto grand junction by way of Durango million dollar hwy

 

[Mr. White]

Air pressure is important for a good ride and handling. Different pressures for different folks.

:spyder2:

 

[rodentrancher]

Nice ride! So tell me what does a “rodentrancher” do?

We stay as far away from cat herders as possible!

Actually, my user name started as a family joke. Way back in the mists of time, when the Internet was a new thing, my nephew and son had pet rats. I needed a handle for an online forum I was on in those days, and they provided inspiration.

BTW, the fancy breeds of rats make excellent pocket pets. They can be surprisingly intelligent and affectionate. Their main drawback as pets is their very short lifespan, which can be pretty heartbreaking for kids.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

:congrats:

 

[Merlot2015]

Congrats and enjoy! :2thumbs:

 

[Chupaca]

congratulations....

Glad you hung in there and gave it a second chance. Bet you are too...:clap:when the rains clear you will see.....

 

[asp125]

A while back I posted about problems during a test ride - had control issues due to two-wheel habits. As several folks suggested, the BRP-sponsored "Learn to Ride" course was a huge help - 3-4 hours on a training range with a Spyder (and no traffic) made a big difference.

Today I rode home on the same Spyder that gave me fits for the test ride - a 2017 RT-S that had been the dealer's demo ride (they just got a 2018 in for their demo unit). Not quite 400 miles on my new-to-me "used" mount. The dealer made me a very attractive deal, it's got full warranty, and taxes here are a good bit less for a 2017 than a 2018. So far I'm pleased. Waiting for the thunderstorm and the 50 mph winds to pass by before taking it out for a long ride.

Congratulations! It's a great morning for a ride here, go log some practice up the canyons.

it pays to ride the class.....see then you like what you buy. enjoy riding more miles.

starting my "out west trip" in morning. will be in manitou springs sunday night for 3 nights. visiting pikes peak & sand dunes same day. next day mt evans. then onto grand junction by way of Durango million dollar hwy

Pikes Peak AND the sand dunes will be a looong day unless you aren't planning any stops and hikes. They're 4hrs apart, that's 8hrs just riding between, not including any stops. My suggestion would be Pikes Peak in the morning (before our afternoon storms) and then a helping of twisty roads north to Zokas or the Bucksnort Saloon for lunch. Sand Dunes (bring hiking boots and if it's breezy at all, googles or hankerchief around the face), worth the hike if you're up for climbing 700ft of dune.

 

[Deanna777]

:congrats:

Nice color choice. Let the smiles and miles begin!


Deanna

 

[Lamonster]

Congrats, glad to have you in the Spyder family. :doorag::thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that you didn't get discouraged! :clap:
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