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    Default Confession time: I get a little silly when I get on my Spyder

    It almost never fails.

    No matter what kind of mood I am in, as soon as I start ryding, I get happy. I sing to myself (sometimes with music. Sometimes just making up my own stupid songs). I bob my head to the music. Tap my feet. Move my knees up and down to the rhythm. Whistle. Imagine myself in a totally different world. I feel free. I certainly do not do this when I'm driving my truck. If people only saw my expressions on my face behind my helmet.

    Mind you, I said I get silly. I didnt say unsafe.

    Anyone else do "strange" things when they ryde?
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    Yeah! It's almost as good as valium!
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    My problem is I do all that, but don't wear a helmet. out there for everyone to see.
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    It's perfectly normal.
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    's will do that to ya! Riding is still a great pleasure to both Linda and I.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Default Yeah...!!!

    You found the magic...enjoy it will always be there....
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderSkeets View Post
    It almost never fails.

    No matter what kind of mood I am in, as soon as I start ryding, I get happy. I sing to myself (sometimes with music. Sometimes just making up my own stupid songs). I bob my head to the music. Tap my feet. Move my knees up and down to the rhythm. Whistle. Imagine myself in a totally different world. I feel free. I certainly do not do this when I'm driving my truck. If people only saw my expressions on my face behind my helmet.

    Mind you, I said I get silly. I didnt say unsafe.

    Anyone else do "strange" things when they ryde?

    You pretty much nailed it.....
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    It's just good therapy for the blues and a long hard week of work. Just think of what you'll do when winter is over.

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    I have a few times, but out in the countryside where no one can see me, I think, LOL
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    Default Are you spying on me?!

    Yep, I'm doing it too #SpyderSmyles
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    Whether i'm on the spyder or in a car, i'm always drumming on my steering wheel/handlebars at a red light
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    I'll admit to it it also. I do like my acceleration also. Not so much on the --------- But a hopped up ZX-11 or a modded V-Max--- Ya, love the V-boost.
    Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.

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    We must be brothers from a different Mother !
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    Quote Originally Posted by easysuper View Post
    We must be brothers from a different Mother !

    Must be---------
    Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.

    2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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    I agree with everything that's been said. It is a very calming fun feeling wish I'd started sooner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jlc41 View Post
    I agree with everything that's been said. It is a very calming fun feeling wish I'd started sooner.

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    No time like right now!

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    Several Time I have caught myself thing that it would be OK to get off and dance around the RT doing a Happy dance, but have resisted so far.
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    Quote Originally Posted by easysuper View Post
    Several Time I have caught myself thing that it would be OK to get off and dance around the RT doing a Happy dance, but have resisted so far.
    Yeah, a few times I've been caught up in the moment too and thought about doing the same thing.
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    I really like driving my Spyder, because in my normal day I drive a vehicle that is GPS monitored. So I can be a more care free about speed limits.
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    When I’m riding with my son (and my wife isn’t around) and he guns his Victory I must do likewise...
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    Default Confession time: I get a little silly when I get on my Spyder

    I enjoy riding my spyder; it's like an open cockpit sports car, responsive and always ready for a hot corner.

    When I ride my gold wing, it's sit back in the recliner and look at all the great sceanery going past.

    Both are fun, the spyder just gets your blood pumping
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    Default Me Too

    probably the only person who wished they worked further away from home ryde in 5 days a week!

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    My friend, you are NOT alone!! Been there.... still doing it!!

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