The Silver Bullet

[Dudley]

Well, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. Just happened to be sooner. Dealer had a "Godfather" deal I just could not refuse. So, tonight the Bare Bone Silver Bullet is resting in the place of our Old Faithful 2008 SE5 that so courageously carried us over 43,000 flawless miles in 23 months. Seems like our SE5 knew that today was our last tide. Going 70 miles to the dealer this morning it gave us such a wonderful ride. I had to really pay attention to keep it no more than 80 mph. It just wanted to RUN! We hope that the Silver Bullet will be as reliable, and even more fun.

 

[bikeguy]

:2thumbs: Congratulations, Dudley. Hope you and Jennifer have as much fun and as many trouble free miles on the new RT as you did on the RS. Enjoy the new ride.

Cotton

 

[TicketBait]

:2thumbs:awesome, great write up.I hope you got pics of the final ceremony from RS to RT. Wow 43k miles, you like to ryde! Your gonna love the RT and all the possibilities it has to offer.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Wow, this really is some news. :congrats: on the new RT. I hope it proves to be every bit as reliable as your GS was.

 

[NancysToy]

I already offered my congratulations, so I'll just add :thumbup:.

 

[DynamoBT]

:congrats: on the new ryde!!! I hope it gives you as much enjoyment as your SE5 GS did! Someone is going to buy a gem of a used GS!!

So when are you going to christen the new one with a trip to New England???? :doorag:

 

[groundeffect]

Well, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. Just happened to be sooner. Dealer had a "Godfather" deal I just could not refuse. So, tonight the Bare Bone Silver Bullet is resting in the place of our Old Faithful 2008 SE5 that so courageously carried us over 43,000 flawless miles in 23 months. Seems like our SE5 knew that today was our last tide. Going 70 miles to the dealer this morning it gave us such a wonderful ride. I had to really pay attention to keep it no more than 80 mph. It just wanted to RUN! We hope that the Silver Bullet will be as reliable, and even more fun.

Very cool stuff!:congrats:

 

[docdoru]

:thumbup: :congrats:

 

[chris56]

:congrats: think you will not regret ... its built for people who say...

Interests Riding Spyder with my wife
chris

 

[Eraser]

:congrats: ,another "Silver Bullet" on the loose!:clap:

 

[pjp623]

:congrats: & many safe miles ahead. It will be interesting to hear your thoughts/compareson of the teo :spyder2:s.

 

[Some Guy]

:congrats: and enjoy!

 

[Dragonrider]

:congrats: Hope you enjoy the change as much as we do!!! The RT slowly grows on you, and my SO thinks it's the best bike we've ever had... (Hmmm, memory loss??)

Any who - stay safe and enjoy..

 

[SpyderRider]

Love my RT-S (other than silly quirks here and there!). :congrats: on your new Ryde! :2thumbs:

 

[punji]

My Silver Bullet says ---

---- good choice! :congrats:

 

[Big Arm]

:2thumbs: Congratulations Dudley and Jennifer on your new purchase.
I hope that this new unit serves you as well as the first.
Now you'll have to fill in those other states on your map this coming spring. hyea: Maybe we'll see you for Spyderfest in Cuba, MO

 

[Tonga]

Congrats Dudley. Just love my RT and even better with Elkas, good luck.

 

[SpyderGirl]

YAY!!!!! That'll be a nice comfy ride for you and Jennifer when you come up here to see us in a few weeks.

 

[Dudley]

Jennifer and I took a 250 mile ride yesterday on the RT. It was filled with varying speeds, shiftings, etc. We rode mostly on mountain 2-lane roads and other kinds. Jennifer was very pleased with the comfort the RT affords her. The angle of the seating arrangement on the SE5 had just gotten very aggravating for her and her sacroiliac was giving her a lot of pain sleeping or getting out of bed. No longer. (We had not ridden the SE5 since we sealed the deal on the RT on Sept. 30th so the time had helped the sacroiliac to rest). The MPG was almost 30 +/-. MPG is not a major concern if it doesn't get ridiculously low. As of this moment, and I know I will adjust, I prefer the posture on the SE5. After some more miles I will find the right groove on the RT. I found out on the day we picked up the RT that it's not that bare bones...I have heated hand grips and cruise control!!! Two very useful items!

 

[SpyderGirl]

Jennifer and I took a 250 mile ride yesterday on the RT. It was filled with varying speeds, shiftings, etc. We rode mostly on mountain 2-lane roads and other kinds. Jennifer was very pleased with the comfort the RT affords her. The angle of the seating arrangement on the SE5 had just gotten very aggravating for her and her sacroiliac was giving her a lot of pain sleeping or getting out of bed. No longer. (We had not ridden the SE5 since we sealed the deal on the RT on Sept. 30th so the time had helped the sacroiliac to rest). The MPG was almost 30 +/-. MPG is not a major concern if it doesn't get ridiculously low. As of this moment, and I know I will adjust, I prefer the posture on the SE5. After some more miles I will find the right groove on the RT. I found out on the day we picked up the RT that it's not that bare bones...I have heated hand grips and cruise control!!! Two very useful items!

That's one thing I wish my RS had... cruise control.

Glad to hear that you and Jennifer are enjoying your new ride. Now is it a SE5 also or is it a manual?

Now when are you bringing that bad boy by here?? Our friends in Oakley have an orbital blue RT A&C SE5.