-
Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by docdoru
HDXBONES has the knowhow with HD's.
It was Firefly group.
It wasn't HDXBONES ride.
It wasn't Firefly HD.
HDXBONES have a Spyder in the family.
Firefly Spyder runs flawlessly.
Question:
Who brought them together? The Spyder or HD?
SpyderLovers brought them together, of course!
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
-
Very Active Member
Scotty would be correct-- spyderlovers brought us together. Whoda thought we'd have a double breakdown 10 miles away from where HDX lives?
I knew when I posted the help thread someone could point us in the right direction- and I knew this was HDX territory and had no doubt that if he was around and able to help that he would.
I told my pals when things happened that I could post on this site and would have some good options by morning and that I knew someone in the area that knew HD's really well and had tools, etc. and that I'd bet he could help.
Lou(HDX) and my pal Doug did most the wrenching using various tools from Lou and myself. So me and HDX wrenching on a couple of HD's together--- priceless!!!
Great people and overall made for a great day. Got both guys running safe back on the road. We made it to Worcester for a great dinner and micro-brews--- then made it to Boston safe and sound.
Quite the unexpected experiences so far on this trip- but that's what makes them memorable.
Will post more later and tell the whole story a bit better when I can get time to be on my computer.
Honored to call Lou and Kim friends.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
-
Very Active Member
Oh---- and one of the guys booked us in a hostel in Boston for 2 nights. Never done this kind of thing before ----- and won't ever again.
I like a nice clean room bed and shower!
Here's a pic of the dorm type quarters we are staying in. Realize there is also the guy taking the photo with us--- so 5 total in a room that could barely fit a spyder.
Joy. Not. What an adventure.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
-
Very Active Member
-
Very Active Member
this is one of the best threads of the year. Well played both of you. Spyderlovers unite.
-
-
Yellinacha
Originally Posted by dltang
Kim, I have been trying to get you to Hell for two years. Let me know if you make it this year, it is only an hour from our place.
That would be cool as we can use a nice vacation - last one was TN 2 years ago and since then job changes, etc, it's been insane but hopefully this summer at some point!
-
Yellinacha
Originally Posted by Firefly
Honored to call Lou and Kim friends.
Us too Dan! It was a good day yesterday! Enjoy the rest of your vacation and safe travels to you all!
-
Yellinacha
Originally Posted by Firefly
Oh---- and one of the guys booked us in a hostel in Boston for 2 nights. Never done this kind of thing before ----- and won't ever again.
I like a nice clean room bed and shower!
Here's a pic of the dorm type quarters we are staying in. Realize there is also the guy taking the photo with us--- so 5 total in a room that could barely fit a spyder.
Joy. Not. What an adventure.
Did you get a bedtime story at least?
-
Registered Users
Happy Spyder Owner
-
MOgang Member
Originally Posted by Firefly
Oh---- and one of the guys booked us in a hostel in Boston for 2 nights. Never done this kind of thing before ----- and won't ever again.
I like a nice clean room bed and shower!
Here's a pic of the dorm type quarters we are staying in. Realize there is also the guy taking the photo with us--- so 5 total in a room that could barely fit a spyder.
Joy. Not. What an adventure.
This is one road trip you won't forget. Glad you got to make new friends!
One question though... two bunk beds, five guys... did someone have to sleep on the floor?
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
-
Very Active Member
Extra bed under 2 bunks for skinny young frankie. No air cond either.
This place used to be old YMCA for boarding. Lots of people from all over the world.
$20 a nite. Adventure continues. At fennway now.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
-
Registered Users
Spyder Lovers helping each other out doesn't get any better than this meeting between you and HDX. Great trip report so far. Best of luck on your continued journey.
-
-
MOgang Member
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
-
Very Active Member
Tonights hotel slightly better.....
Bed and breakfast in Portland ,ME
Had a guy walking down the street looking at my parked spyder and said......
" wow, that has a RUBBER CHAIN".
Lololololol
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
-
Very Active Member
And the amazing news for the day....(I'll have to better detail this trip once I get home)
You all know we had 2 HD's that got tire damage-- another one had his left saddle bag fall off going 70 mph on the freeway. Trashed the bag but we got some of the contents back.
So on our way out of Boston we stop at Boston Harley in search of a new left saddle bag.
Well- not only did they have the ($475) bag in stock---- they gave it to him FREE of charge !!!
They had the exact bag leftover from one of their rental bikes just sitting in the back room. They had no use for it so they gave it to him. Has some scuffs on it but so does his other one.
What are the chances of them having that same bag and giving it to him??
Wow!
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
-
Yellinacha
Wow! Most excellent! What a nice thing to do!
Originally Posted by Firefly
And the amazing news for the day....(I'll have to better detail this trip once I get home)
You all know we had 2 HD's that got tire damage-- another one had his left saddle bag fall off going 70 mph on the freeway. Trashed the bag but we got some of the contents back.
So on our way out of Boston we stop at Boston Harley in search of a new left saddle bag.
Well- not only did they have the ($475) bag in stock---- they gave it to him FREE of charge !!!
They had the exact bag leftover from one of their rental bikes just sitting in the back room. They had no use for it so they gave it to him. Has some scuffs on it but so does his other one.
What are the chances of them having that same bag and giving it to him??
Wow!
-
Registered Users
Originally Posted by Firefly
And the amazing news for the day....(I'll have to better detail this trip once I get home)
You all know we had 2 HD's that got tire damage-- another one had his left saddle bag fall off going 70 mph on the freeway. Trashed the bag but we got some of the contents back.
So on our way out of Boston we stop at Boston Harley in search of a new left saddle bag.
Well- not only did they have the ($475) bag in stock---- they gave it to him FREE of charge !!!
They had the exact bag leftover from one of their rental bikes just sitting in the back room. They had no use for it so they gave it to him. Has some scuffs on it but so does his other one.
What are the chances of them having that same bag and giving it to him??
Wow!
Wow is right! No way you can complain about that kind of customer service.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|