• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

Spyder shopping - 998 vs 1330, is the 1330 that much better?

I have owned a 2012 998 V-Twin SE5 RT since 2015. I now have 81,000+miles on it and it is running strong. I love my V-Twin. Your biggest problem is going to be finding someone to work on it. Parts are pretty common and there are salvage yards also. If you can do your own work you will be ok. They are relatively easy to work on, lots of videos on you tube, and a shop manual is available. As long as you can do the work you shouldn't have much trouble. The problem will arise when you cannot do the work yourself, either from age, infirmity, or lack of knowledge. Always expect one of the three, or another unforeseen event. It will be more money, but I suggest you find something that a dealer will still service. Even if you don't plan on using them.
 
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