NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
OK, you guys warned me that if I kept nibbling at the bait I'd soon get caught. It happened, I put down a deposit on a Premiere Edition Spyder RT-S today. At least I can take comfort in the fact that I lasted a whole week longer than my wife did when she decided on her PE Spyder. Guess we'll be a two Spyder family soon.
Ordered the RT-S without the trailer and with no options. The trailer was a tough decision. We would appreciate it since we will need a much larger tent and some cots to camp, after we both got new knees this year. Could even pack a grill and charcoal with that rig. On the other hand, The trailer cost buys many nights in a motel. We also had to consider that while we want to have an opportunity to ride two-up once in a while again, we would also ride two Spyders frequently, which leaves a lot of space for gear, with two trunks abd two sets of bags. The final, fatal flaw for me was the way the RT-622 trailer lid opens, dropping any water or leaves on the top, right into the trailer. I know I would not be careful enough to avoid this. Besides, it will be hard enough to find room for the Spyder (cycle #24) without making room for a trailer, too.
As to the options, the RT-S is equipped so very well that little seemed necessary. Considered the CB/Comm System, but prefer our Starcom1 comm units, so I will probably swap mine over or obtain another and adapt the Spyder comm ports. Considered the side luggage, but that can wait, and I'd like to see it first. Besides, I am thinking of sewing my own. I prefer to adapt my own GPS, too. Have an idea for Magic Man in that regard.
We thought about a plain RT with options. Didn't really need the audio but it will certainly be used, as will the heated passenger grips on those autumn color rides. The foglights and trunk liner are must-haves, and the trunk light will be nice. By the time we added what we wanted, the price was close to the good deal I got on the RT-S...and the RT wouldn't have had the electrically adjustable suspension, which was high on my list of desires. Wouldn't have had the beautiful Timeless Black paint, either. Hope this reasoning can help someone else with their deciision making.
Well, that's about it. Couldn't make the BBQ, so I did something else that was fun. I'm so excited! :yes:
Ordered the RT-S without the trailer and with no options. The trailer was a tough decision. We would appreciate it since we will need a much larger tent and some cots to camp, after we both got new knees this year. Could even pack a grill and charcoal with that rig. On the other hand, The trailer cost buys many nights in a motel. We also had to consider that while we want to have an opportunity to ride two-up once in a while again, we would also ride two Spyders frequently, which leaves a lot of space for gear, with two trunks abd two sets of bags. The final, fatal flaw for me was the way the RT-622 trailer lid opens, dropping any water or leaves on the top, right into the trailer. I know I would not be careful enough to avoid this. Besides, it will be hard enough to find room for the Spyder (cycle #24) without making room for a trailer, too.
As to the options, the RT-S is equipped so very well that little seemed necessary. Considered the CB/Comm System, but prefer our Starcom1 comm units, so I will probably swap mine over or obtain another and adapt the Spyder comm ports. Considered the side luggage, but that can wait, and I'd like to see it first. Besides, I am thinking of sewing my own. I prefer to adapt my own GPS, too. Have an idea for Magic Man in that regard.
We thought about a plain RT with options. Didn't really need the audio but it will certainly be used, as will the heated passenger grips on those autumn color rides. The foglights and trunk liner are must-haves, and the trunk light will be nice. By the time we added what we wanted, the price was close to the good deal I got on the RT-S...and the RT wouldn't have had the electrically adjustable suspension, which was high on my list of desires. Wouldn't have had the beautiful Timeless Black paint, either. Hope this reasoning can help someone else with their deciision making.
Well, that's about it. Couldn't make the BBQ, so I did something else that was fun. I'm so excited! :yes:
hyea:
opcorn: even with the new knees! well, that would make for some good exercise while you wait for the new ride! i am sure you will both love it. :congrats: great choice! :firstplace: ride on you two Spyder lovers! :2thumbs:
. One of these days I like to meet you in Battle Creek where I lived from 1974 to 1978. I will ride my spyder on this trip. Enjoy dreaming of your new toy.
