Think I'm going to run to LA toward the end of June

**Lamonster** · 03-20-2009, 09:17 AM

As most of you know by now BRP is hosting a big event in LA for the opening of the new Transformer movie. I plan on riding my Spyder out there for the event and spending some time in San Diego to see my Mom and Sister. Looks like BajaRon is going to make the run with me and if you're planning on going maybe we could hookup. Chances are we'll be doing a speed run down 40 to get there. Hope to meet some West Coast SpyderLovers there.

**Jimmy Neutron** · 03-20-2009, 09:20 AM

wow you are like one of my old girlfriends. You sure get around.....

**Lamonster** · 03-20-2009, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by spyderjim

wow you are like one of my old girlfriends. You sure get around.....

Problem is all these guys are about to pass me milage wise and I have a rep to keep up.

**crazycanuck** · 03-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Damn, I guess you won't be around for the west coast spyder rally end of July in San Diego, that will be a month in California

**Lamonster** · 03-20-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by crazycanuck

Damn, I guess you won't be around for the west coast spyder rally end of July in San Diego, that will be a month in California

I would love to and I would love to make it out to Sturgis again but I have to pic my events and BRP promised me this will be worth the trip so I got to see what it's all about.

**crazycanuck** · 03-20-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

I would love to and I would love to make it out to Sturgis again but I have to pic my events and BRP promised me this will be worth the trip so I got to see what it's all about.

man I really wanted to go to it as well but my cousin is getting married on the 27th

and I am the best man

If Sturgis is 100% for you, let me know and I will make it out there and try to recruit a couple if other riders from west coast.

LRCulpepper · 03-20-2009, 10:04 AM

guess i missed the thread giving hte details of the LA event. can some one give me the dates times and location?

**kalavera** · 03-20-2009, 10:11 AM

do we know what role the Spyder has in the new movie?

Autobot? Decepticon?

I looked on the internet and couldnt find anything.

**docdoru** · 03-20-2009, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

Problem is all these guys are about to pass me milage wise and I have a rep to keep up.

I'm planning a Coast to Coast (IronButt) from Jacksonville to San Diego on I-10. See you all in LA in June!

**crazycanuck** · 03-20-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by kalavera

do we know what role the Spyder has in the new movie?

Autobot? Decepticon?

I looked on the internet and couldnt find anything.

BRP gave them 6 spyders from what I recall and they did so many modifications to them that it will be fun to see exactly what they did to them.

**Lamonster** · 03-20-2009, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by LRCulpepper

guess i missed the thread giving hte details of the LA event. can some one give me the dates times and location?

There are no details yet but they should be on the website soon.

Originally Posted by kalavera

do we know what role the Spyder has in the new movie?

Autobot? Decepticon?

I looked on the internet and couldnt find anything.

I have a picture somewhere of the lead guy sitting on a Spyder. They changed the front center console quite a bit but the rest is mostly stock. I'll see if I can find that pic.

Originally Posted by docdoru

I'm planning a Coast to Coast (IronButt) from Jacksonville to San Diego on I-10. See you all in LA in June!

Have you been on 10? That road is a drag. It's just under 1000 miles on 10 to get across Texas.

**kalavera** · 03-20-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

....Have you been on 10? That road is a drag. It's just under 1000 miles on 10 to get across Texas.

I've done it in a Toyota Camry. It is a drag. I don't think I would want to do it on my spyder. Gas stations were few and far between. I am sure there are better routes out there.

**Roaddog2** · 03-20-2009, 11:34 AM

Lucky

**dryheat** · 03-20-2009, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by kalavera

I've done it in a Toyota Camry. It is a drag. I don't think I would want to do it on my spyder. Gas stations were few and far between. I am sure there are better routes out there.

I did it 30 years ago on an R60/5 (actually, from Pensacola to Tucson) and it wasn't fun. Well, a few parts were, but after Houston, in west Texas and New Mexico, there isn't a whole lot of anything (OK, in deference to a few friends in El Paso there are a couple good Mexican restaurants there). Biggest concern is frequency of gas stations. On a recent ride to see those friends in El Paso, I nearly found myself on the side of I-10 when the place I planned to stop had closed.
Might be worth looking at a reserve tank. Also, you do realize that the temps crossing New Mexico, Arizona and SoCal will be in the 100-115 range at that time? There are a few other roads, but they are pretty far out of the way and services are nonexistant.

**kalavera** · 03-20-2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by dryheat

I did it 30 years ago on an R60/5 (actually, from Pensacola to Tucson) and it wasn't fun. Well, a few parts were, but after Houston, in west Texas and New Mexico, there isn't a whole lot of anything (OK, in deference to a few friends in El Paso there are a couple good Mexican restaurants there). Biggest concern is frequency of gas stations. On a recent ride to see those friends in El Paso, I nearly found myself on the side of I-10 when the place I planned to stop had closed.
Might be worth looking at a reserve tank. Also, you do realize that the temps crossing New Mexico, Arizona and SoCal will be in the 100-115 range at that time? There are a few other roads, but they are pretty far out of the way and services are nonexistant.

Pensacola was my starting point too.

Yeah there is also a BIG dead spot for cell phones too. I can see myself trying to ride my spyder down I-10 to California and end up like the guys in Wild Hogs... pushing their bikes. No phone signal and no gas. LOL

**SpyderGirl** · 03-20-2009, 12:52 PM

I sure didn't think I'd see you twice this year Lamont. Might be more than I can take.

See you in June AND September.

**crazycanuck** · 03-20-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

I sure didn't think I'd see you twice this year Lamont. Might be more than I can take.

See you in June AND September.

isn't Sturgis same time as Smokies

**Roger** · 03-20-2009, 01:31 PM

Lamont i hope you get to visit ******** i think he has some pretty cool stuff in his house fifties room [ you remember the 50's don't you] and the scifi room. I'am sure you can explain what a phonebooth is to the younger ryders.

**aubierules** · 03-20-2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by spyderjim

wow you are like one of my old girlfriends. You sure get around.....

**aubierules** · 03-20-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

Have you been on 10? That road is a drag. It's just under 1000 miles on 10 to get across Texas.

hey!!

i live close to 10...take it to work every day.....where r ya gonna pick it up? if u come through or close to mobile al, let me know.......maybe we can meet up for a sec

**dltang** · 03-20-2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

As most of you know by now BRP is hosting a big event in LA for the opening of the new Transformer movie. I plan on riding my Spyder out there for the event and spending some time in San Diego to see my Mom and Sister. Looks like BajaRon is going to make the run with me and if you're planning on going maybe we could hookup. Chances are we'll be doing a speed run down 40 to get there. Hope to meet some West Coast SpyderLovers there.

Lamont, I have no idea if we could afford to join you or if we could get the time off but I know we have been looking for an excuse to spyder out west. How many days do you plan on taking and let us know when you have some dates. I will talk to bjt and see if this is something we could even consider.

**Lamonster** · 03-20-2009, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by dltang

Lamont, I have no idea if we could afford to join you or if we could get the time off but I know we have been looking for an excuse to spyder out west. How many days do you plan on taking and let us know when you have some dates. I will talk to bjt and see if this is something we could even consider.

I'm thinking 3 days out. That would be really cool if you could pull it off.

**docdoru** · 03-20-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by aubierules

hey!!

i live close to 10...take it to work every day.....where r ya gonna pick it up? if u come through or close to mobile al, let me know.......maybe we can meet up for a sec

Mobile AL it is...http://i10.mobi/pc/mileages.php
I would like to do the rYde in 48h+2 (2,337 miles) with one auxiliary tank. Starting on the beach in Jacksonville end on the beach in San Diego.

**jeuchler** · 03-20-2009, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

There are no details yet but they should be on the website soon.

I have a picture somewhere of the lead guy sitting on a Spyder. They changed the front center console quite a bit but the rest is mostly stock. I'll see if I can find that pic.

Um...I think you might be thinking of the other movie that features a Spyder (with a bit of a makeover): Dragonball.

From our posts last summer(Transformers)...

...And from this past winter (Dragonball)...

**Lamonster** · 03-20-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by jeuchler

Um...I think you might be thinking of the other movie that features a Spyder (with a bit of a makeover): Dragonball.

From our posts last summer(Transformers)...

...And from this past winter (Dragonball)...

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