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    Default Kansas Spyder Riders

    Just wondering how many Spyders are out there cruising in Kansas (Missouri also). I am in Spring Hill. I run PowerSports4Less and would like to invite anyone in my neighborhood to stop by and say Hi.

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    Hi my name is Danny and I’m in Wichita. We just got a dealer here but I picked up a used SM from a guy and his wife in Texas. It already has HDI lights a JM radio and running lights that are very cleverly mounted to the front fender struts, so they turn with the front wheels. The front fenders have been repainted flat black so it looks great. It also has an aftermarket wind shield that will go away it's too tall and to dark, and a Corbin seat. The BRP seat back and rack and 4" extensions. I just ordered a MBRP murdered out pipe. I will add a MP3 or SM radio I am not sure about a satnav system. I have ridden motorcycles for 41 years and traded a Harley Classic for the Spyder. I got tired of holding up 840 lbs. I have only been able to ride it up and down the street a couple of runs since we are having heavy rain but so far the only thing I will have to get used to is the touchy clutch. It comes on real fast. I hope I can meet some other KS spider riders this summer. With a dealer in Wichita now I think we will be seeing more soon.

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    Hi all new to the forum. Been a harley rider for about 12 years. Bought my spyder in place of new harley and Love it so far...350 miles since Saturday has to mean somethign LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by jabba11 View Post
    Hi al lnew to the forum. Been a harley rider for about 12 years. Bougth my spyder in place of new harley and Love it so far...350 miles since Saturday has to mean somethign LOL
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    Hello all you Kansas Spyder Ryder's. John here, picked up a new 08 SM5 in April and I am just now getting around to finding all the forums on the net. I knew there had to be some more in Kansas as every time I ride mine to work people tell me they keep seeing them. I think it would be great to go ride with you guys and gals sometime. I live in Belle Plaine, about 12 miles south of Wichita, but I am up to ride anywhere and share stories of these wonderful machines. Hope to see you all on the road sometime.

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    Theres 7 of us here in Waynesville, Would love to ride with you one day,, For a population of under 5000 people, I'll be we are close to the record as far as population verses Spyders, what you all think?

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    Default Kansas Riders

    Quote Originally Posted by teacherbob View Post
    Just wondering how many Spyders are out there cruising in Kansas (Missouri also). I am in Spring Hill. I run PowerSports4Less and would like to invite anyone in my neighborhood to stop by and say Hi.

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    I'll be in Platte City, MO from June 9-13 then I am heading to CA for a Corbin Seat Upgrade. I think I'll be going across Nebraska but you Kansas dudes could join me.

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    Default Spyders in KS

    Hey Bob,

    Got the Spyder this spring and have logged almost 7k. Trying to get my moneys worth

    Hopefully we can ride together soon. I will try to get to Springhill in August.

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    Default soon i hope

    im still trying to get a new spyder but am waiting for my house refinance to clear then ill strike.im in ottawa kansas ,now i owen a triumph 2300 rocket,and that is mw 50th motorcycle,so the spyder will be my 51st,or if we dont count it as a motorcycle my frist three wheeler,blaster rod.hope to see you soon on a spyder.

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    Hope to see you pulling up to the store on a new Spyder soon.

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    Thumbs up Grindstone Cowboy

    I have had my Spyder RS since April 2009 and I love it not just because it has never fallen off the kick stand. I put 1500 miles on it attending the Chicago Can-Am event and after considering what would have made my trip more enjoyable I have decided I need a better seat. I am picky and I don't want to buy one unless it is a lot better than the stock seat. Does anyone have any suggestion's? I would consider anything from off the shelf to custom made (are their any good custom shops in the midwest). I prefer sitting on real leather. Thanks Ken

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    Default nae spyder at last

    just git my new 2010 blue bird home to day after much thought and so far i like it,traded my triumph rocket in on it and noe i dont have to pick that 800 pound machine up any moore.it has the new dps and all the updates so hope it goes good for a long time

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    Quote Originally Posted by kendaugherty View Post
    I have had my Spyder RS since April 2009 and I love it not just because it has never fallen off the kick stand. I put 1500 miles on it attending the Chicago Can-Am event and after considering what would have made my trip more enjoyable I have decided I need a better seat. I am picky and I don't want to buy one unless it is a lot better than the stock seat. Does anyone have any suggestion's? I would consider anything from off the shelf to custom made (are their any good custom shops in the midwest). I prefer sitting on real leather. Thanks Ken
    Ken,
    I can make you a great deal on a Corbin seat. We can even get the trim in the matching color of your bike if you like.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kendaugherty View Post
    I have had my Spyder RS since April 2009 and I love it not just because it has never fallen off the kick stand. I put 1500 miles on it attending the Chicago Can-Am event and after considering what would have made my trip more enjoyable I have decided I need a better seat. I am picky and I don't want to buy one unless it is a lot better than the stock seat. Does anyone have any suggestion's? I would consider anything from off the shelf to custom made (are their any good custom shops in the midwest). I prefer sitting on real leather. Thanks Ken
    Ken,
    Been to Council Grove many times. Will have to get hold of you. Maybe you can play a kind of joke on somebody that lives there for me.

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    Kevin here in Overland Park! I just bought my wife an 2020 Ryker Rally. She's loving it! Now she just has to get her license so she can go out on her own. We belong to a Can-Am group in KCK.

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    Kevin; I'd like to know more about the Can-Am group in KCK. I'm in Lawrence and learning more about my F3-T all the time. I'd enjoy picking the brains of some smart folks! Thanks, Steve

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    I live in Overland park, Kansas and I am 47 years old. My 2016 F3-T is my first bike period and had to get divorced to get one as it was.

    But I love mine and ride it as much as I can. Do not care about how cold it is. Thinking of riding with some other friends of mine and heading out to Alta Kansas for a nice 100 mile ride, and another 100 mile ride coming home. Gonna be fun.

    Anyone in my area who wants to join is welcome to do so.

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    I live at Haven, Kansas, which is apx. 1/2 way between Hutchinson and Wichita. Interesting to find out that there are some Spyder riders in Hutchinson. My office is in Hutchinson so I am there every day. Have ridden two wheelers for 50+ years and this spring sold my all time favorite Kawasaki Concours and bought a 2019 RT SE6 from Cycle Zone in Topeka. Just got tired of dealing with the top heavy Concours but loved the power and speed. Anyway, I'm on three wheels now and getting to love it. Nice to never worry about parking in an angled space and worry less about gravel on the road.

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    Hi everyone. Jim here. New to the forum (and Spyders). I’m awaiting one part from BRP to pick up my 2022 RT Limited from Marine World in Wichita. I am from Salina. I’ve only seen two here so far, a blue one and a white one, but I haven’t had the opportunity to speak with either of the owners yet. I’m very much looking forward to getting mine and hopefully meeting some other Spyder owners on the road. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself.

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    I’m just little ways down the road from Hutchison and Manhattan/Fort Riley in Salina. I haven’t picked mine up from Marine World, but should be doing so sometime this month once they get the one missing part in. Would definitely be open to ride with others in the area. k
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    I live between Spring Hill and Louisburg south of Overland Park. Love riding my RT anywhere around here. Maybe the owners in this area should meet up and introduce ourselves to trade info and link up for an occasional riding partner. Does Teacher Bob still have a shop in Springhill?

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    Deb,
    I am about 15 miles or less from Shawnee.
    Give me a call or stop by next tiem your in the area. My Spyder is usually sitting out front of my store.

    Bob
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    Hey Kathi here in Lousiburg Kansas........ Bob, LOVE the new Corbin Seat! Planning on a ride here real soon, this "winter" weather just won't let us ride like we'd like too.

    Kathi

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    Kathi,
    Glad you like it. I'm anxious to see it on your Spyder. I have the Widow pegs on my bike now. Stop by and check them out sometime.

    Bob

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