New to Spyders

[2Paw]

Hi, my name is Ed but go by 2paw on this and other forums. This is my first post, but I have been lurking for awhile researching my recent purchase. I picked up up my new 2012 RT-S SE5 last Saturday. I have already learned one important lesson, don't believe the gas gage. It was reading in the empty range so I stopped to fill up and because it has a 6 gal tank I was a little suprized that I even needed gas because the dealer filled it up. You would think that an almost empty 6 gal tank would not start to run over after you had put just over 4 gal in it.
I don't have any farkles yet, but I did order an IPS and some spider decals from Lamont. I still getting used to riding the spyder, it is much different that the 2 wheeled bikes I've had in the past, but I'll get it.

So anyway Hello and I know I'm going to enjoy my new machine and this forum.

Ed
2paw

 

[Farmbanker]

:welcome:

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!!

Glad to have you aboard. This is a great place and you will get alot from it. Superbly managed and super informative and recently getting comical. Just call it the answer place.:welcome: :congrats: on the new spyder..

 

[NancysToy]

:welcome: The tank holds 6.0 usable gallons, but the low fuel light comes on with about 1.5 left in the tank. You really were near that. If you actually did overflow the tank, you have additional problems. First, your nozzle's automatic shut-off is not working...or you tried to trick it. Second, you likely overflowed gas into the emissions canister and ruined it. The EPA won't like you, and you may get a gas odor when parked (or riding), as well as having a possible fire hazard. The best way to fill a Spyder is to insert the nozzle just into the no-lead ring, then fill slowly, especially near the top, until fuel just starts to spit out the vent slots. If you try to top it off, be sure to stop the second time it spits back. You will see some air space below the ring. That is necessary head space in the 6.6 gallon tank. It is supposed to be there.

 

[lmfarmer94]

Welcome to the family, Ed! Enjoy

Marty

 

[AlamoRyder]

You’re right. You have a lot to learn but I am sure you will be studying every chance you get. You got a nice model and you’re going to love it. Spend a bunch of time on the SL site and welcome aboard.:yes:

 

[Grandpa Pete]

Welcome to the fun:congrats:

 

[soaring hawk]

Welcome

:2thumbs: Welcome and ride,ride,ride:thumbup:

 

[twain]

Welcome Texas Spyder Ryder. Maybe will see you somewhere in Texas. :spyder2:

 

[Bandit]

:welcome: :congrats: on the new Ryde! Welcome to the BEST Site in the Net! Always good to have another Ryder in Texas! :doorag:

 

[SllimG]

Welcome to the party! Come ride with us. SpyderRydersofNorthTexas.com

 

[SpyderAnn01]

:welcome:

 

[jimclarkf1]

WELCOME to SPYDERLAND

Your in good company, with all the TEXAS riders, and think about SPYDERFEST 4, a lot will be going from TEXAS.......AWSOME PEOPLE.

 

[Harley]

:welcome:

 

[GloryRyders]

:welcome: to our home on the web and :congrats: on you new :spyder:. Give some thought to comming to Spyderfest in April. You could ryde up with the Texas group.:2thumbs:

 

[KCPete]

:congrats: on your purchase, and :welcome: !! Welcome to the family!
There's vast amounts of information on this site, and folks always willing to help out! It's a bit over 2 months to Spyderfest...plenty of time to get comfortable on that new machine and bring it up to the biggest, bestest Spyder get-together on the planet!

Hope to see you there!!

 

[2 Stricklands]

Spyderfest

If you haven't already, THINK about coming to Spyderfest.

 

[flamingobabe]

Welcome from another Texas Spyder Ryder

 

[shrubs]

Welcome aboard! This is a great community and I'm sure you'll like it here.

 

[Mr. White]

Most fuel gauges are not very accurate. Figure 30 mpg and set your odometer. When you ge to 125 or so, gas up and check your mileage over several fills...then go by your odometer. I do not look at my gas gauge very often....just my odometer....it works for me....

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