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    Default Blue Ridge Parkway

    I was a little disappointed that I didn't see another Spyder all week but I had 5 nice days of riding on the Parkway....my first road trip. I look forward to many more. If you haven't been to the Blue Ridge Parkway, you need to go. Visit the Pisgah Inn near Asheville, NC for a beautiful place to eat or spend the night.

    I am still new to the Spyder but I think a sway bar in in my future. Otherwise I was quite pleased with performance and the fun factor!


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    Default Yes to Sway Bar

    I have been on BRP several times, 2 wheels and 3 wheels. I agree with your opinion, it is a great drive. I ride two up on my RT and I can tell you the Baja Ron Sway bar with Doc Humphrey spring tensioners made a big difference in the turns. I recommend both.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderDriver View Post
    I was a little disappointed that I didn't see another Spyder all week but I had 5 nice days of riding on the Parkway....my first road trip. I look forward to many more. If you haven't been to the Blue Ridge Parkway, you need to go. Visit the Pisgah Inn near Asheville, NC for a beautiful place to eat or spend the night.

    I am still new to the Spyder but I think a sway bar in in my future. Otherwise I was quite pleased with performance and the fun factor!


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    Default Blue Ridge

    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderDriver View Post
    I was a little disappointed that I didn't see another Spyder all week but I had 5 nice days of riding on the Parkway....my first road trip. I look forward to many more. If you haven't been to the Blue Ridge Parkway, you need to go. Visit the Pisgah Inn near Asheville, NC for a beautiful place to eat or spend the night.

    I am still new to the Spyder but I think a sway bar in in my future. Otherwise I was quite pleased with performance and the fun fact




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    I spend a lot of time on the Parkway during different times of the year. Love seeing the seasonal changes. Will be back in July and October.
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    A week ago I was up on the BRP with some two-wheel friends and it couldn't have been better riding. Next to no traffic and no wind; the only drawback to the latter was smoke from forest fires just hung in the air and contributed to a hazy view of the montains. During the week is the best time to ride.
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    Quote Originally Posted by southjerseyrider View Post
    I have been on BRP several times, 2 wheels and 3 wheels. I agree with your opinion, it is a great drive. I ride two up on my RT and I can tell you the Baja Ron Sway bar with Doc Humphrey spring tensioners made a big difference in the turns. I recommend both.

    Ed
    Thanks for the info on the sway bar and spring tensioner. I am going to look them up now. Where did you purchase?

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    We are heading there this tuesday. I will be back again next October.
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    Default MISSED YOU

    we must of missed each other.....
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    Spring tensioner from Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121581225862...84.m1555.l2649

    Baja Ron Sway Bar, I purchased from my local Can Am dealer and had them install. I installed the spring tensioner myself (it was easy)

    Also, when I had the sway bar installed, I had a Laser Alignment done also.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderDriver View Post
    Thanks for the info on the sway bar and spring tensioner. I am going to look them up now. Where did you purchase?

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    Quote Originally Posted by southjerseyrider View Post
    Spring tensioner from Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121581225862...84.m1555.l2649

    Baja Ron Sway Bar, I purchased from my local Can Am dealer and had them install. I installed the spring tensioner myself (it was easy)

    Also, when I had the sway bar installed, I had a Laser Alignment done also.

    Ed
    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPYD3R View Post
    we must of missed each other.....
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    oh, sorry, this was 8 yrs ago....
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    First rode the BRP in 1976 and have not missed a year since. I usually make it over at least twice a year and after all these trips I still find something new each time.
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