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 2,273.5 Miles Later
Hi all, just got back from a trip that started in Bryant Arkansas, went to New York City and then to the Poconos (in PA) and back to Arkansas, 2,773.5 Miles
4 people (2 couples).
2 Spyders, 1-2014 RT-S Pulling an after market trailer, 1-2012 RTL Pulling a BRP trailer.
2014 used about 28% less fuel.
Both Spyders performed fantastic, absolutely no problems and neither Spyder used any oil.
Lessons learned:
You can't take a trailer through the Holland Tunnel. 
The toll to take a Spyder pulling a trailer through the Lincoln Tunnel = $27.00 (ouch). 
Certain Highways in New York prohibit trailers (big fines). 
Did 700 + Miles on two two different days and with the New backrest for the 2014 Spyder it was a dream ride, very comfortable (Stock seat and BRP driver backrest). 
Good rain gear that is easily accessible is important.
Good cup holder with an ample supply of cold water is priceless.
Glad to be home and really should be out cleaning my Spyder right now. 
CuznJohn, sorry about not being able to meet up with you but it was a hectic time and we had a lot of things to do.
Just noticed that the header says 2,273.5 miles it was actually 2,773.5 miles
Cruzr Joe
Last edited by Cruzr Joe; 06-02-2014 at 10:00 AM.
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Glad to see you had a great trip!
So how did you deal with the trailers (i.e. how did you find out and what did you do with them in the meantime)?
May all your encounters with the law begin with the words: "nice trike!".[/B]
 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM-6 Can-am Red/Black SM-6 with 2010 Black RT-622 trailer (hitch in the works).
 Previously owned:
2010 Can-Am Spyder RT SM-5
2011 Can-Am Spyder RS-S SM-5
2013 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SM-5
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Thanks for your update on your trip! Glad all went well, i.e. no issues, Spyders ran well, enjoyed your trip, and stayed safe!! 
Yes...I really enjoy the MPG boost on my 2014 RT vs. 2012 RT....however, like the 2014 overall performance the most in regard to the smoothness, lower rpm's, backrest is great for me, etc. Enjoyed my 2012 RT, enjoying my 2014 RT even more! 
Happy and safe rydin' 
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
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 Originally Posted by bullant12
Glad to see you had a great trip!
So how did you deal with the trailers (i.e. how did you find out and what did you do with them in the meantime)?
The way i found out about the Holland Tunnel was i drove up to it, was politely redirected over to the Police Officers and told to go another way.
Just have to use the roads that will allow trailers, it is something like, Parkways, No No, Expressways, OK, or something along that line
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Happy to hear you guys made it safely............
Also assume the girls didn't feel compelled to stay in NY and return to their roots. Sounds like all 4 of you made it without any divorces or violence between yourselves. I'm sure there were a few lectures from Sheila and Kathy directed at you, Joe.
Glad you made it safe.
Jim
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Originally Posted by boomerkc
Also assume the girls didn't feel compelled to stay in NY and return to their roots. Sounds like all 4 of you made it without any divorces or violence between yourselves. I'm sure there were a few lectures from Sheila and Kathy directed at you, Joe.
Glad you made it safe.
Jim
I am always the BAD guy...
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Sounds like a really fun trip... glad to be back I'd bet.
JT
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Good news..!!
sounds like a great trip outside of finding out about travel in new york.. Hope the rain was little and short lived. Great to hear how well your roadsters performed. Always good to know great rydes are being had. So a good cleaning and where to next..??
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Thanks for the report. $27???? Wow. I was complaining that I had to pay $3.50 instead of $2.70 on the Ks Turnpike with my trailer! Won't complain about that again. . . . Sheeeeessh!
So what's the rule for towing a trailer in NY state? If I go there in Sept I will need to know.
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Great to hear you had a safe trip and fun was had by all!
With those gas savings the upgrade will pay for it self in no time!
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
sounds like a great trip outside of finding out about travel in new york.. Hope the rain was little and short lived. Great to hear how well your roadsters performed. Always good to know great rydes are being had. So a good cleaning and where to next..??
Colorado for the owners event
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder
Thanks for the report. $27???? Wow. I was complaining that I had to pay $3.50 instead of $2.70 on the Ks Turnpike with my trailer! Won't complain about that again. . . . Sheeeeessh!
So what's the rule for towing a trailer in NY state? If I go there in Sept I will need to know.
You can take the trailer on Expressways ( ie Long Island Expressway) but not sure on the other highways (ie Parkways etc)
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by jthornton
Sounds like a really fun trip... glad to be back I'd bet.
JT
Glad to sleep in my own bed and have my shop to clean up the Spyder.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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I am glad you all had a great time. You need to visit Michigan sometime.
ToM
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Originally Posted by 2ndChildhood
I am glad you all had a great time. You need to visit Michigan sometime.
ToM
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Yes i am sure that you would like to go to your home state eventually. 9,459 mile on my 2014 so far
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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Originally Posted by spyder3
No to the belt parkway or the Northern state parkway. Hell, you can't even take a commercial licensed pick up truck on those roads. I took an unmarked p/up on the belt one time while working at JFK...that didn't work out so well as they forced me off in Brooklyn somewhere.(pre gps days) Got lost in brooklyn and ended up back on the belt 2 exits before where i already was pulled over I went for it and made it to the Verranzano Bridge as fast as i could
 Get out of NY
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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you never called i was waiting
NO BIKE AT THIS TIME 
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Originally Posted by cuznjohn
you never called i was waiting
John
Like i said in the original post, it was hectic and time got away from me, sorry buddy maybe next time.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
I am always the BAD guy...
I wouldn't say that. You were polite and courteous when we spoke at SF and I would have liked to chat with you
for longer.
Bad guy...Nah! Maybe a little misunderstood!!
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Originally Posted by OJ UK
I wouldn't say that. You were polite and courteous when we spoke at SF and I would have liked to chat with you
for longer.
Bad guy...Nah! Maybe a little misunderstood!!
yeah, that's me ...... MISUNDERSTOOD ..................... Thanks
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Glad you are back. See you soon.
4" Stubby antenna, Dual arm LEDs Fender LEDs, Back Rest, Luggage Rack, Run, Brake and Strobe for top case, Mirror LEDs,Back Off decal on mud flap, reciptal for Battery Tender and Heated Gear, mirror LEDs that stay on or work with blinkers, GPS, side bag red LEDs, Top cuff with Ram Ball phone holder And USB power, Top cuff with drink holder and passenger cup holder. Also grilles in front of radiators, also spyclops. Garmin 595 GPS, Freedom windshield. Also glove box console And trunk wrap in carbon fiber from wrap my spyder. BRP comfort seat. added garage opener with rocker switch in center console to match other switches. And I have added Elka stage 2 shocks.
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