Traded my '11 RS-S last Friday for a '13 RT-S in Circuit Yellow Metallic. Love it!!

[Greg H.]

I put 32,800 miles on my 2008 GS, & 31,230 miles on my RS-S. Wonderful Spyders!! Both of them!!
I'll post photos tomorrow of my new RT-S (SE5) when I get to my PC.

Many options are on order right now. I'm wondering if I need the Tri Axial Handlebar. I'm 6' 4". I really don't need to get any closer to the bars. But; I thought the adjustability might be nice. I had also originally ordered the Comfort Seat. But; after riding 400 miles since Friday evening, I'm pretty damned comfortable. I don't think I need it now. Plus; my Wife rides with me a lot! And, I really cannot afford to give up a couple of inches of passenger space.

Anyway; more a little later. With over 64,000 miles logged since Sept. 2008, I'm not the high mileage King! But; I have more than a few great Spyder stories to share! And, I do!

Any of you tall riders that have the Tri Axial Handlebar, please share your thoughts, if you would like.

 

[GloryRyders]

:congrats: on your new :spyder:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Can't wait to see the latest pics! :thumbup:

 

[Greg H.]

Thanks! Here are a few photos...

 

[ARtraveler]

:congratsn the new :spyder2:. My favorite color this year. Enjoy your new ryde. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

The Big Smile kind of says it all! :2thumbs: hyea::yes:hyea::yes:hyea: :congrats:

 

[Dan McNally]

Congrats, Greg! I wondered when this would pop up. I was happy with the Pearl White and there you go, posting a pic of that beautiful yellow! Looking good, Greg . . . I expect to see you and the Mrs. on this at the reunion . . . I wish my traveling distance was a bit less . . . I'd ride mine, too . . . but I think over 1,000 miles is a bit more than I am up for, yet! We'll see what the summer brings!

 

[Greg H.]

Congrats, Greg! I wondered when this would pop up. I was happy with the Pearl White and there you go, posting a pic of that beautiful yellow! Looking good, Greg . . . I expect to see you and the Mrs. on this at the reunion . . . I wish my traveling distance was a bit less . . . I'd ride mine, too . . . but I think over 1,000 miles is a bit more than I am up for, yet! We'll see what the summer brings!

Thank you, Dan, and everyone. The last 2 days have been rainy. It's been patiently waiting for tomorrow! But; when I got home from work on Monday night, I had logged 400 miles on it since last Friday evening when I took delivery.
There has been a lot mentioned about the handling of the 2013 RT model. I have got to say; I am pretty impressed! For the backroad boogey, I set the suspension for the firmest. Not bad! It feels really good! A bigger machine, certainly, than the GS / RS-S. But; you can still have fun on those backroads. Out where I live, we have all the variations, too. Only 5 minutes from 65 mph.. Plus; lots and lots of back country roads.

I am also quite fortunate that Erick (Bullant12) swapped Spyders with me a few weeks back so I could experience his 2013 RT-S with a Baja Ron's Anti Sway Bar for a nice ride! Really tightens up the front end. That's a future mod, I think! We met last summer while out riding 45 miles east of Memphis, out in the country. A great guy, and fantastic advocate of the Spyder!

My Wife loves this Spyder!! She loved the other 2! But; she may run off with this one!!!:yikes:
And, she's just the passenger!
Weather permitting, we will be riding this to the reunion, Dan. No question. Your RT Limited is pretty great looking too!!!

A few little issues that the dealer needs to address when I take it in for the initial service next week. But; I love this RT-S!!