Well, I think you are in EXCELLENT company . . . . .
So many inputs, so many differences. Two things come to mind about the RT: some of us, just some, probably not many, do not want or will use extra electricals. The basic model needs to have an optional SE5. We are of the few, but Kjen and I don't have any extras in electronics. Only one color in the basic model is not enough. That puts a buyer in a position of get the Spyder, hate the color, or buy up with color options. True, many have painted their Spyders after the purchase, but...some still just want to stay simple. We have our Spyder done to our comfort needs, and after our 13,624 mile journey, the needs worked to a "T". I can't think of anything we could have changed to make it more comfortable. We are the few.
Count me among the few. ( I suppose we also have to include
3wheeledmom, too.
[sorry, inside joke] ) Yup, I am satisfied and still thrilled with my Spyder. Actually, every time I take it out I enjoy it more.
The RT is just more than I need and most of that 'more' would get in the way of what I enjoy and deliver 'less'
There is a lot to like on them, but I think you make some good points about the basic color, but they will probably fix that when it goes into production. Yes, too much electronics for me too. On Kjen's log of your trip, I really agreed with her take on communication sets. The last thing I want to do when I am riding (or driving) is talk to someone. There are some nice things on the RTs like air adjusted shocks, and I like that glove box, but, I can tweak a few things, spend a couple bucks and I will be there with my Spyder. My two big electronic gizmos are missing from the RT, tire pressure/temp monitoring and heated seats.
Maybe it is us, the kind of people who love living in the desert - the RTs are just not for us - give us the simple life. ( 3wheeldemon is another case entirely )
I do think they are great machines. They look like they are well thought out, designed and executed. They are going to deliver lots of miles to lots of people. Well, there are enough roads to go around - I am looking forward to seeing them out there.
So, Scotty . . . . L'amour, L'amour, L'amour
Yes, I have it bad......and my dear wife is hardly being the voice of reason. I may have to go back on the narcotics to knock me out enough to get this darned thing out of my mind.
It hurts to be in love...
This has become too serious. Like I said...salted peanuts. This thing is absolutely addicting!
I can see where this could work for you - where it actually makes sense. You have done so much on two wheels, maybe this is the time to move to three. You and Nancy have wonderful friends down just about every road - and more new ones waiting to meet you. An RTS would get you there. Of course, you could just sit at home and we will visit ( I hope to finally really meet you at the end of October ), but that does not sound like the two of you yet.
Ah . . . L'amour, L'amour, L'amour of the road.
Tom
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