New to the spyder family

[speeed]

Just bought a brand new Yamaha Stryker (1300cc) about two months ago and my wife doesnt want to ride on it, so i surprised her on mothers day with a 2012 Spider RT Limited with 4000 miles.
We both love the ride
so far the best info here.
btw, i was reading for a few days looking for a mods list and no luck, if anybody can point me on where to go would be appreciated.
located in broward county, south east florida.

 

[AeroPilot]

Welcome and congrats on your 12 RT-L

You've got what you need right now, so ryde, ryde, ryde. Oh and visit the sponsors listed on the HOME page and many items will catch your eye. Only you and your passenger can prioritize your "farkles" but lighting and safety items seem to top the list for many. When you wear out your rear tire, pick a car tire that fits and hopefully your dealer, independent or your garage can make your new toy "your own"! CONGRATS

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: The 2012 RT is a good one. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Welcome to the PARTEEE!!!:yes:hyea::cheers::dg2::riding::dg1::chat:

The Strykers are pretty nice bikes. :thumbup:
Will you keep it for those times that you just HAVE to lean over into a turn??

 

[DGoebel]

Welcome to the Forum and Spyder world, I recently got a '13 RTL and started with the TricLED Ultimate Safety Bundle that they were installing at Spyderfest. Safety was my first concern, especially night time riding. The bundle included the front DRL's on the A-Arms (they also flash yellow with turn signal), the front fender side amber and rear facing red LED's with the Turn signal Blinker Module, and the Rear side saddlebag and rear vertical run/brake/yellow turn signal facing the rear LED's with the programmable Rear Brake flasher module. Added the Turn signal mirror indicators, their Super loud 131 DB air horn with safety relay. They should see and hear me coming....

Since we'd already determined we were going to try several multi-day rides, we got their Frunk, Trunk, and Saddlebag organizers, and since I was planning on having my Cell mounted at the top of the dash, I got the TricLED dash mount with RAM mount balls..

Also got their Wide Vu convex mirror upgrades, and purchased the Magic Mirror mounts. AND got Squared Away by Joe and Ann.

So far I've felt my Spyder corners fine and haven't upgraded to a BajaRon Swaybar, but I'm not doubting their efficiency, just don't ride that hard... yet...

Did upgrade my rear tire and got some minor appearance farkles

 

[speeed]

Welcome to the Forum and Spyder world, I recently got a '13 RTL and started with the TricLED Ultimate Safety Bundle that they were installing at Spyderfest. Safety was my first concern, especially night time riding. The bundle included the front DRL's on the A-Arms (they also flash yellow with turn signal), the front fender side amber and rear facing red LED's with the Turn signal Blinker Module, and the Rear side saddlebag and rear vertical run/brake/yellow turn signal facing the rear LED's with the programmable Rear Brake flasher module. Added the Turn signal mirror indicators, their Super loud 131 DB air horn with safety relay. They should see and hear me coming....

Since we'd already determined we were going to try several multi-day rides, we got their Frunk, Trunk, and Saddlebag organizers, and since I was planning on having my Cell mounted at the top of the dash, I got the TricLED dash mount with RAM mount balls..

Also got their Wide Vu convex mirror upgrades, and purchased the Magic Mirror mounts. AND got Squared Away by Joe and Ann.

So far I've felt my Spyder corners fine and haven't upgraded to a BajaRon Swaybar, but I'm not doubting their efficiency, just don't ride that hard... yet...

Did upgrade my rear tire and got some minor appearance farkles

Sounds like a good set up, thanks

 

[Deanna777]

:congrats: & :welcome:


My first spyder was a 2012RTS-SE5, it was a good one.

:nopic:

Deanna

 

[Ron2andia]

:congrats::welcome:

 

[Cindy-TricLED]

Welcome from TricLED

Just bought a brand new Yamaha Stryker (1300cc) about two months ago and my wife doesnt want to ride on it, so i surprised her on mothers day with a 2012 Spider RT Limited with 4000 miles.
We both love the ride
so far the best info here.
btw, i was reading for a few days looking for a mods list and no luck, if anybody can point me on where to go would be appreciated.
located in broward county, south east florida.

Welcome to Spyder family from myself and TricLED team at Dublin, OH and Fort Laud, FL
That sound like she has a nice Mother's day suprise and you got a great buy of 2012 w/ only 4000 miles!
We need picture of her with the new ride...

 

[speeed]

Welcome to Spyder family from myself and TricLED team at Dublin, OH and Fort Laud, FL
That sound like she has a nice Mother's day suprise and you got a great buy of 2012 w/ only 4000 miles!
We need picture of her with the new ride...

Are you located in fr lauderdale?
whats the address?

 

[Ramg66]

:congrats: and :welcome: I'm new too and I am having a blast. I just wait for any excuse to ryde. :cheers::yes:

 

[Cindy-TricLED]

we have shop at Davie/Ft Laud

Are you located in fr lauderdale?
whats the address?

Hi Speeed, I'm sending you PM

 

[pegasus1300]

Just bought a brand new Yamaha Stryker (1300cc) about two months ago and my wife doesnt want to ride on it, so i surprised her on mothers day with a 2012 Spider RT Limited with 4000 miles.
We both love the ride
so far the best info here.
btw, i was reading for a few days looking for a mods list and no luck, if anybody can point me on where to go would be appreciated.
located in broward county, south east florida.

I too started out on a 2012 RT Limited and have loved so far. It put the fun back into riding for me. Here is a list of what I have added to my Spyder all from suppliers listed here on the home page
Sena Bluetooth dongle and radio interface wire:motorcycledave.com
Sena paired Bluetooth headsets ( allow you to listen to radio/entertainment system and talk to each other in your helmets without any wires) :motorcycledave.com
gel pad in seat (easy to mount yourself):motorcycledave. (turned a 2 hour seat into an all day seat for under $100.00)
right side block off plate for heat on right foot:Spyderpops
Kury. clamshell grips:Value Accessories
trunk rack: Value Accessories. (I would not buy this again as there are now other racks around I like better,but this is personal. It is a quality rack and has served me well esp for the price)
Power port to go in the empty hole in the middle below the handlebars: Pierre at Can Am Spyder Accessories
Highway pegs and mounts: Lamonster Garage
Laser Alignment (This is a MUST HAVE)Squared Away
BajaRon anti sway bar (will take the twitchiness out and make cornering easier):BajaRon
Wide angle mirrors(just installed love them):Tricled
If you do your own service, I get all my maintenance supplies from BajaRon, oil filters, spark plugs, wires,air filters from him. You will find him and all the people listed on the home page to be very customer service oriented and just plain nice people to work with. I have been buying parts and accessories for motorcycles for over 50 years and have never been treated as well as the people here have treated me.
So look over the offerings on the home page,let your wife ride her Spyder for a while and then decide what things she needs to make it hers.
Welcome to the funderful world of Spyders and ryde ryde ryde.:clap::yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome welcome....

To both the spyder world and this most informative site. Congrats on the new ryde..:2thumbs: Ryde and enjoy the miles of smiles and rock star status then look into all the possiblities of mods and farkles. I can tell you there is a progression of Safety and handling, comfort and entertainment followed by bells and whistles...hyea:and you can find it all here with our vendor/sponsors. Just no list...:banghead:

 

[speeed]

I too started out on a 2012 RT Limited and have loved so far. It put the fun back into riding for me. Here is a list of what I have added to my Spyder all from suppliers listed here on the home page
Sena Bluetooth dongle and radio interface wire:motorcycledave.com
Sena paired Bluetooth headsets ( allow you to listen to radio/entertainment system and talk to each other in your helmets without any wires) :motorcycledave.com
gel pad in seat (easy to mount yourself):motorcycledave. (turned a 2 hour seat into an all day seat for under $100.00)
right side block off plate for heat on right foot:Spyderpops
Kury. clamshell grips:Value Accessories
trunk rack: Value Accessories. (I would not buy this again as there are now other racks around I like better,but this is personal. It is a quality rack and has served me well esp for the price)
Power port to go in the empty hole in the middle below the handlebars: Pierre at Can Am Spyder Accessories
Highway pegs and mounts: Lamonster Garage
Laser Alignment (This is a MUST HAVE)Squared Away
BajaRon anti sway bar (will take the twitchiness out and make cornering easier):BajaRon
Wide angle mirrors(just installed love them):Tricled
If you do your own service, I get all my maintenance supplies from BajaRon, oil filters, spark plugs, wires,air filters from him. You will find him and all the people listed on the home page to be very customer service oriented and just plain nice people to work with. I have been buying parts and accessories for motorcycles for over 50 years and have never been treated as well as the people here have treated me.
So look over the offerings on the home page,let your wife ride her Spyder for a while and then decide what things she needs to make it hers.
Welcome to the funderful world of Spyders and ryde ryde ryde.:clap::yes:

Thanks for taking the time to explain that.

 

[tjmonty32]

I purchased a 2012 RT used last year, I love it. The 2012's are a great model year. Congrats.