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Switching from Harley to Spyder
- Thread starter BigTone9684
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have both
I have a 2014 Road King and a 2014 RT-S. Bought the HD in March and the RTS in June. for awhile I was switching back and forth. HD now has 631 miles and the RTS has 8900. HD is good for short rides (< 50 miles) sounds great, and looks classy. But the RT-S is much more comfortable, had real storage, and better gas mileage.
Now I am looking to sell the HD because its sitting in a storage locker gathering dust.
Although, sometimes I do miss cutting n curving...
ps. my wife is stressing less now that I am on 3 wheels as opposed to 2. For some strange reason (laid the HD over 4 times) she thinks I am unsafe on 2 wheels. LOL go figure.
I have a 2014 Road King and a 2014 RT-S. Bought the HD in March and the RTS in June. for awhile I was switching back and forth. HD now has 631 miles and the RTS has 8900. HD is good for short rides (< 50 miles) sounds great, and looks classy. But the RT-S is much more comfortable, had real storage, and better gas mileage.
Now I am looking to sell the HD because its sitting in a storage locker gathering dust.
Although, sometimes I do miss cutting n curving...
ps. my wife is stressing less now that I am on 3 wheels as opposed to 2. For some strange reason (laid the HD over 4 times) she thinks I am unsafe on 2 wheels. LOL go figure.
You will change
I left a beautiful Moto Guzzi for the SPyder.
One thing I've noticed is, I was a cool guy to other bikers with a Guzzi, but now I suck. I rarely bother to wave, as most ignore me when I do. HD folks are the worst about it. Just so you know. Now, when a Spyder rider sees me... whole different story.
Some will say who cares... but just so you know. Though your mileage may vary!
I left a beautiful Moto Guzzi for the SPyder.
One thing I've noticed is, I was a cool guy to other bikers with a Guzzi, but now I suck. I rarely bother to wave, as most ignore me when I do. HD folks are the worst about it. Just so you know. Now, when a Spyder rider sees me... whole different story.
Some will say who cares... but just so you know. Though your mileage may vary!
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I didn't have or ride a Harley but did a Goldwing GL1800 for 8 years and 52,000 miles. Bought the RT in Nov 2013 and sold the 'wing in March 2014. I can truly say that being free of the apprehension of tipping over has really re-instilled the joy of riding.
BigTone9684
New member
Just one more question....I've read and people say if you're use to manual shift on a motorcycle you should do the same if you buy the Spyder, what is your opinion auto or manual shift?
stillriding
happy old fart
It was extremely easy for me to transition from manual to the semi-automatic.
JkRbbt
New member
Manual shifter since the 1980s. Bought a 2013 RT with the semi-auto and will never go back. It's like the paddle shifter in zippy sports cars. Different? Yes! Fun? Yup!! Easy to get used to? Uh huh!!! Ride both before you decide for yourself, but you won't be disappointed in either, I'm sure! Happy hunting! :thumbup:
wiredgeorge
New member
One important issue to keep in mind if thinking about a Harley to Spyder change... if you are a REAL Harley guy, you had zillions of Harley tats, thousands of dollars in Motor Company motor clothes and wear a doo-rag. How are the real Harley guys going to look at you driving up in the black/orange jacket, doo-rag and all those tats on a Spyder? Can you have the tats removed so you can have room for Spyder tats? You can sell the jacket and doo-rag... just saying.
fireplug98
Member
Way to go Tommy :yes:I assume you had them switch your mufflerhyea:
Left the can on my 2011. However, got a cat delete and a brand spanking new Two Brothers can on my 2015 !!!
hyea::spyder2: I'm kinda liking the new triple sound !!Tommy J. :doorag:
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