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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2019, 08:51:14 AM »
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Ahhh, after a sleep in my own bed, I was awoken by the sound of Picton, FRIKEN noisey traffic, the clean up crews from the invasion into town which I was not expecting to arrive into once sleepy Picton.
Gary did me a huge favour in riding BEEstY down from Qld and I have made a commitment to not impulse buy when away.
Thank You Gary for that. I hope both STrangler and BEEsty have helped you heal from your accident and helps in your return to helmet time. Well you'll need a new liner first.
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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2019, 11:31:01 AM »
Apart from Gadget's helmet issues :eek it sounds like you guys had an awesome time :runyay

I bet this trip reinforced Gadget's desire to get a Spyder of his own :grin

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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2019, 07:08:17 PM »
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lQQk  I snapped a few shots of Gadget,
and BEEstY in the hive.
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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #28 on: May 19, 2019, 10:26:08 PM »
A Sunday morning sleep-in, a relaxed coffee and then it was time to pack the bag, don the jacket and helmet and head down on BEEstY to a local Café for brunch and another coffee, before heading off to Sydney airport via the motorway, this time as a pillion. 

This was an opportunity to see what the Spyder is like from that perspective.

The Spyder has a sensor under the pillion seat and the engine adjusts according to load, so when Iifted my backside to move slightly further back on the seat, johnnyYTED noticed a small change in the performance.

The F3S Daytona pillion seat is not uncomfortable, but I wouldn't want to be on it for longer than an hour. It isn't saddle shaped like the RT versions, and my previous injury didn't like it by the time we got to the airport.

I did find that after having ridden the Spyder, I was not feeling lateral g-forces in the corners as I'd originally expected. I think this is because I'd learned to brace using my legs and arms and lean in slightly in anticipation of the corners.

I'm curious to know if johnnyYTED noticed I was doing that. I'm suspecting the 3 wheels might mask the effect of the pillion moving somewhat. 

After arrival at the Airport it was off to the QANTAS Club for coffee and biscuits, and then boarding for the flight to Brisbane.

Normally I don't sleep on flights, but today, I remember closing my eyes on the taxiway, and then "cabin crew, prepare the cabin for landing."

My eldest granddaughter insisted on coming with Shonee to pick me up, so I came home via my daughter's place to add to the fulfillment puff a wonderful long weekend.

And yes Shiney, I'm more interested in a Spyder, but still want take an RT LTD SE6 for a longer spin, as I did find the F3S just a little stiff in the suspension. Great for hard riding in the Twisties, but in some of our country potholed roads, a bit jarring.

I'll keep checking the ads.

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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #29 on: May 20, 2019, 06:02:38 PM »
I'll keep checking the ads.

Like most vehicles, if you can find a good used one you can save a motza over a new one.
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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #30 on: May 20, 2019, 08:48:18 PM »
I'll keep checking the ads.

Like most vehicles, if you can find a good used one you can save a motza over a new one.
Someone else can pay for the depreciation. They seem to be still asking a lot for even 2014 models.

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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #31 on: May 20, 2019, 11:31:16 PM »
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Gary there is a second hand 2010 RTLTD that I test rode its a manual $12000 with 38k mileage. I can text you Ian the sellers number at Murrumba Downs.
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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #32 on: May 22, 2019, 10:21:06 PM »
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Gary there is a second hand 2010 RTLTD that I test rode its a manual $12000 with 38k mileage. I can text you Ian the sellers number at Murrumba Downs.
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We're looking at one in Mareeba, an MY15, RT LTD SE6 Special edition, with heaps of nice extras, including Baja Ron adjustable sway bars, Sena Bluetooth hub and highway pegs. And only 17,500 km on the clock.

https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2014-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-LTD-SE6-MY15/SSE-AD-6012375?DistFromLoc=4503&pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6012375

I never thought I would, but I really want the SE6 now after riding yours. 

Shonny has sneakily organised for my sister-in-law's brother to take a look at it this week. :X it is OK.

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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #33 on: May 23, 2019, 07:51:22 AM »
Gary,
Thats a fantastic looking rig. Its a bargain with all those extras and low k's.
Good luck

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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #34 on: May 23, 2019, 04:00:41 PM »
Looks awesome Gadget :thumbsup
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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #35 on: May 24, 2019, 10:00:17 AM »
That looks like one you'd kick yourself if you missed out on!  Excellent mods.
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Re: Ryda Spyder BEEstY
« Reply #36 on: May 24, 2019, 10:54:25 AM »
Fingers crossed for you Gadget.     :popcorn
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