Greetings all

[FutureRyder]

As my name should imply, I don't have a Spyder at the moment. As much as I really want one now, it's best if I hold off on making the purchase until next year.

In the meantime, I'm researching which model to go with, mods I'd end up with, etc.

I've never ridden a motorcycle, but I have put over 10,000 miles on my ATV's, so I believe, based on these forums that that experience should be useful.

I plan to take a test drive on a closed course in the coming week, followed by registering for a 3-wheel Basic Riding Course. After getting my MC Endorsement (for 3-wheels only) I'll rent a Spyder RS and RT and see which one I'd prefer.

In the meantime, I'll be lurking around and keeping informed.

Thanks

 

[SilverFox1]

Good Luck FutureRyder. Take your time my friend and try as many as you can before taking the plunge.
The handling comes after quite a few hundred miles of ryding for some but then again others pick it up right away. This machine is awesome to ryde.
If like you said, you've put that many miles on ATVs it should be fairly easy for you. I've done my share of ATVing myself
having lived in northern Ontario all my life and we use our ATVs for just about anything but pleasure up here. My advice to you would be this;
when you're ryding your ATV you do all kinds of crazy stuff and that's all good and a lot of fun. But, when you're ryding on the highways with cagers all around you
the rules change a little bit. Be seen, be carefull and most of all be defensive.

Welcome aboard and good luck!

SilverFox

 

[SpyderAnn01]

:welcome:

 

[Firefly]

:welcome:

You came to the right place!

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:welcome:like silverfox1 says, take your time, don't rush and get the spyder model you really want. There's alot of really good info on this site to sift through. Good luck. Dale

 

[pro10is]

Welcome aboard. If you need any help making your decision just ask. There's no shortage of great people here who will be happy to help and provide you with excellent advice.

Here's hoping you will be a FutureRyder!

 

[Green RSS]

Welcome. :2thumbs:

 

[FutureRyder]

Thank you everyone.

I'm pointing towards getting the RS (SE5), primarily because the differences between it and the RS-S are mostly cosmetic (as I would replace the shocks anyways).

Due to back issues, I will test drive/rent an RT, as its' riding position might be better suited for me. We'll see.

Silverfox - I stopped riding my ATV's about 2 years ago, due to back issues. They are both pretty much dead at this point. I got my money's worth out of my Kawasaki (over 12k miles on it) and my Yamaha wasn't too bad (about 8k miles). I put the majority, but not all of the miles on those. My 10,000-mile estimate is probably a little lower than actual.

Most of my riding was at about 9mph. I was on the trails to enjoy the scenery and serenity. A few weeks ago I spent about 10 minutes on my brother-in-law's ATV and realized how much I missed it. With trails closing locally around where I am and while I didn't mind (much) the 3-4hr drive just to get my favorite trail head, I feel I could spend that time better on something that's street legal. Just something with more than two wheels that isn't a car.

If the timing works out, and next year's Spyderfest is near Cowtown, I may just order my Spyder from there. I'd fly out there to pick up the Spyder; enjoy the event; then ryde the 1300 miles home.

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: Test drive is a good way to see which model is best for you. The big difference is the RS is more like a sport bike with a lean forward position to drive. The RS is also more sporty and a little quicker on the pick up. The RT is more like a touring bike with all the ameneties. A more upright position and softer ride.

 

[Arr MiHardies]

Given your back issues, I'd recommend the RT + a utopia backrest.

 

[mastertek2000]

Welcome aboard