Spyder as well as Bandit

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Does anyone know anyone who has owned one of these?  Wifey and I are thinking of two-up touring, sort-of bike style.

now maaaaate hows ride looking next time we are out and about please please please,

please come for run down the bonang that would be awesome

Can't hear that little squeak!

Jimcoleman wrote:please come for run down the bonang that would be awesome

You are running out of reasons not to now Dave

please please please, and ignore Tag he will whine even more than me

That much is for certain Jimcoleman!

and cool does that mean you can carry mine and tags luggage as well on our parks trip

That sounds like a Bandit run to me mate.   Can't ignore the old girl just because RT skirt has appeared!

I might even come on the red bike if Dave is carrying luggage for us

Come on guys - I didn't get the trailer option!

Ewok1958 wrote:Come on guys - I didn't get the trailer option!

You still have time to change your order

Aww Dave you ve got a massive topbox, panniers, and space under the bonnet you wont even notice my extra pairs of undies and socks, and you know what that means more space for cameras to film you

What if we fill the bonnet storage with ice and your fav beer then

I thought is WAS an esky! 

From this day forward, You shall be known as "3 Wheels".  Just like your ancient cousin  " 2 Dogs ......." .

Hammy wrote:From this day forward, You shall be known as "3 Wheels".  Just like your ancient cousin  " 2 Dogs ......." .

Ewok1958 wrote:Well, due to discounts amounting to $3,500, the deed is done - I put down a deposit on a 2014 Spyder RT, new 1330cc triple motor, kitted out for touring.  Hoping to pick it up from CMC next Monday.  Not the top of the range model but still 'top shelf' enough for us with all that padded seating and integrated panniers.

Congrat's on your purchase, i personally prefer two wheels. Did you consider a Gold Wing ? Anyway i hope it's all you hoped it will be ?

Nope, 3 wheels was a fundamental part of the spec for this purchase. I did look at Goldwing trikes Miker but they were too expensive. Cheers.

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Well 3 wheels it is  , am sure it will keep wifey comfy in that rear pillion seat 

And let wifey have a go up front. Not as nervous as at the controls of a huge Goldwing. 

Giz a ride. I want to drive it. Can I have a go steering it. Aww, comeon Dave. Does it go reely fast mister?. Wots the speedo go up to. It's really shiny. Giz a drive. Is your arse really that big?. Will Bev be faster than you when she's on the front seat? Will ya take me for a dink, I promise not to get ice cream on the seats or be carsick Spydersick down your back. When I'm on the back are there handrails or do I have to give you a Playboy and grab on to your manhood? Is it more comfortable on your prostate than a real motorcycle? Does it run on petrol or JetA1? Carn Dave, giz a go ,pleeeeees. My undies are smaller than JC's so surely you can  take mine. When you pick it up remember not to drive ride steer fight pilot it past any Australian Capital Territory Correctional Institutions and wear a cardigan (preferably Kevlar). Can I have a go now?

Great stuff, now you can go to Parkes via Adelaide and carry everyone's t shirts, it'll save us a fortune on postage

I told my Spyder ryding friends that you have joined the fold and they asked me to let you know about

http://www.spydermuster.com.au

They would like to see you there.

Bosco15 wrote:I told my Spyder ryding friends that you have joined the fold and they asked me to let you know about

http://www.spydermuster.com.au

They would like to see you there.

Thanks Bosco - I'll check out how the dates fit in.

I know three people with them.  Two of these are a couple who are getting on a bit.  She finds it's a bit hard on the arms. He might still be riding a motorcycle, but they do some serious travelling and he tows a trailer and they appreciate that.   No, they are not the newer models with the larger engine.  The riding experience is preserved, but they use a lot of fuel between them.  I've travelled with them a bit.  Frankly, if it were me, i think I might be inclined to take the car, the dog and the kitchen sink.  I might think otherwise if it was the only way I was going to get a ride.  

The other one is a "late in life" entry to road motorcycling who had an ST1100.  It was his first motorcycle beyond ag. bikes.  It scared him a bit.  The bike was not too big for him, but it was a bit ambitious as a motorcycling step and he was just not that comfortable on a motorcycle proper.  It was a reasonable move, and his wife is happier on the Spyder than she ever was on the ST. He didn't use it to travel and frankly, it was just the wrong bike for him.  

They are all happy with them.  One of them had electrical gremlins which plagued him for a long time, but they finally traced it to a pinched wire.  Much dealer involvement, but you know the story with intermittent faults which blow fuses, then disappear.