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The life that some will not understand
THE LIFE THAT SOME WILL NOT UNDERSTAND
I own a motorcycle because of a personal life choice.
One day when I am very old and I can’t ride anymore; it will be in my garage as a trophy of my memories. I hope it has 3 wheels so I can ride longer than my legs allow.
I have met people who taught me much because they have the same spirit.
I spoke with perfect strangers, yet never uttered a word.
I learned through gestures to communicate with other riders.
I have spent money that I did not have, I gave up many things, but
I have received wisdom from those before me and have given it freely to those who will ride long after I’m gone.
I get wet, I get cold, I have ridden through the heat with pants dripping from sweat,
I have been afraid, I fell, and I stood up, but also, I laughed out loud with the wind.
I spoke a thousand times with myself and God. Still do. I sang and shouted with joy like a madman, when only my bike could hear me. And yes ... sometimes I’ve cried.
I have seen wonderful places because of motorcycles.
I have made curves that even my friends would be proud of; other times I made curves full of terror that would make some riders poop their pants, including me.
I stopped many times to see the landscape and the beauty of God's creations.
I’ve gone out with frustrations inside and returned home with a feeling of absolute peace in my heart.
I've always known how dangerous it is, but fear will never control me.
Every time I go out on my ride I think about how wonderful she/he is.
My bike is not a means of transportation, but is a piece of iron with wheels, and a throttle that somehow has touched my very soul, this machine I am blessed with is part of who and what I am.
I’m not asking for anyone to understand this, some do and some don’t.
Just remember, if you love someone who rides, respect their choices & pray for their safe return home.
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Improvise, Adapt, Overcome, Semper Fi
2020 RT
Limited heated seats
removable back rest & rack
XK Glow light
Paint with light painted panels
(Gone but not forgotten ) 2009 RS SE5
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Thank you for that ......Mike
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My wife bought a sign at a thrift store a few years ago and gave it to me. It says: You Never See A Motorcycle (Spyder to Us) Parked Outside A Psychiatrist’s Office. Non motorcycle people just don’t understand.
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights
2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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Totally agree IdahoMtnSpyder! No better way to enjoy God’s beauty than on 2 or 3 wheels. Ride safe and ride often!
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I agree with you 100 % IdahoMtnSpyder.
Perfectly Said!
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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A friend sent it to me. He found it on the GL1800 forum.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Only someone who rides knows why dogs stick their heads out windows of cars.
GLIDE-ON>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
"Blue Belle" 2021 RTL Chrome in Petrol Blue
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What a wonderful way to explain our abduction!!!
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When asked why I like to ride, I reply "If you don't understand, I can't explain. It's something beyond words.". But this fits perfectly.
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2020 F3 SE6
Safety and Lighting: LED Headlight upgrade, IPS LED Fog lights, Show Chrome LED Fender Signals, LED Signature Light, Tric LED Afterburnerz, MotoHorn 2.0
Suspension: Wilbers Front and Rear Shocks, BajaRon Sway Bar, Vredestein Quatrac Front and Rear Tires
Comfort: Blue Ridge Windshield, Corbin Dual Touring Saddle, Ultimate Floorboards, OEM Passenger Backrest with Rear Shelf, OEM Passenger Floorboards Modified with High Risers from Pierre
Tackform Center Mount Phone Holder w/ rapid charging USB-C.
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As someone here once( well, many times) said:
Ryde more, worry less
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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Tri-Axis Chrome Handlebars
Sena SM10 BT Dongle
Double USB Port/Volt meter
LaMonster Magic Mirrors
BajaRon Swaybar
HALO Skid Plate
Spyder Pops Rear Running Lights Turn Signals/Brake Light
Spyder Pops Mirror Running Lights/Turn Signals
Shorty Antenna
LaMonster Cat Delete
Akrapovic Muffler
FOBO2 TPMS
Rear Trunk Rack
Bruce Erickson
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
You know when a politician is Lying. It's when his lips are moving!
2014 RTS-SE6 - Cognac
intro to m/c 1949 Royal Enfield 500cc thumper
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Being 76 with a bad heart this really meant a lot to me. Every time when I return from a ride I say "Thank you Jesus!" Thank you for sharing.
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Originally Posted by Leaping1
Being 76 with a bad heart this really meant a lot to me. Every time when I return from a ride I say "Thank you Jesus!" Thank you for sharing.
I hear what you’re saying. I don’t have a bad heart....I have another illness , I’m not 76, I’m 80. I’m not a religious man like many on here appear to be, but I do consider that every ride that I’m able to get home from without help has been an exceptionally good ride. Most of my rides now are in the 100 mile (160 km) range and are either just myself or myself and one other m/c. Life Is Good!
Tri-Axis Chrome Handlebars
Sena SM10 BT Dongle
Double USB Port/Volt meter
LaMonster Magic Mirrors
BajaRon Swaybar
HALO Skid Plate
Spyder Pops Rear Running Lights Turn Signals/Brake Light
Spyder Pops Mirror Running Lights/Turn Signals
Shorty Antenna
LaMonster Cat Delete
Akrapovic Muffler
FOBO2 TPMS
Rear Trunk Rack
Bruce Erickson
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
You know when a politician is Lying. It's when his lips are moving!
2014 RTS-SE6 - Cognac
intro to m/c 1949 Royal Enfield 500cc thumper
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I just turned 81 and usually just ride to town and and back (about 30 miles). On nice days, I can always come up with a reason to go to town. It makes my whole day more enjoyable.
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EA6C7713-7F15-40C2-9C7D-515732D10043.jpg small collection from trip to southern most point 2015 where everything said fits most appropriately.
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
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I was late to motorcycling, not starting until I was 40. I'm 80 now; and switching to 3 wheels from 2 has allowed me to keep riding when I might otherwise have considered giving it up. My grown kids don't really understand. They know that being a rider is very important to me. They don't really get it that it is an essential part of me, not just a fun hobby or sport. When I was a very young new Army Lieutenant, and at my first duty station in El Paso, TX, I rode a horse for the first time. I ended up spending a moderate amount of time on horseback, by myself, riding into the New Mexico desert north of El Paso. The sense of freedom on a strong horse, being self-contained, with that power under me and under my control was an amazing and empowering feeling. Riding a motorcycle, even a 3-wheeler, captures some of that exhilaration and completeness as a person. I know that my riding will not continue forever, having already lost the few riding friends that I had. I now ride alone, or with my wife as my passenger, and plan on doing so until the very end. I've often thought that riding out on a sunny day, on quiet country roads, and not seeing that 18-wheeler who missed a stop sign would be a far better way to leave this Earth than stuck full of tubes in a hospital or nursing home.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-26-2023 at 07:14 PM.
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2021 Spyder RT
2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Retired U.S. Army
Life Member, NRA
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