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    Professor, I also have been...

    Professor,
    I also have been riding for close to 50 years. You described my experience perfectly. I was thinking if I had this thing on my own and could build some confidence I would...
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    When I started out I was driving about 60 mph and...

    When I started out I was driving about 60 mph and got around 14.5 mpg but after I got on the interstate and got comfortable I sped up to 75 mph and the mpg dropped to 11.5. Keep in mind this was a...
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    I went down and test drove the F3 today at...

    I went down and test drove the F3 today at Daytona. I really didn't like it. Now I am sure if I drove it more i would get more familiar and be more comfortable. I was actually glad when the test ride...
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    The trip to Daytona went well. My new Ford 150...

    The trip to Daytona went well. My new Ford 150 with Eco Boost pulled the trailer well. I can definitely say there is more boost than Eco. I saw one guy riding thru West Virginia on a Goldwing, it was...
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    Ready to Launch!

    Hey All,
    I'm packed and ready! Checklist is under control, loading the trailer Friday, ready for launch 5 am Saturday morning. With the worst weather in NE Ohio history behind me, I'm...
  6. OK, maybe I was a little harsh. Let me introduce...

    OK, maybe I was a little harsh. Let me introduce another idea. Wouldn't it be great if our dealer would give us a break on a couple simple things like changing the oil and / or new tires. You know...
  7. Cruder Joe, I sent you a PM...

    Cruder Joe,
    I sent you a PM about Daytona. I hope to be able to meet up with you and other members at Daytona. Thanks!
    cjryder (CJ)
  8. I think one of the problems today in any business...

    I think one of the problems today in any business is the lack of efficiency and excessive overhead. Think of all the dead time between customers, looking for parts, looking for tools, doing God knows...
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    I decided to make Bikeweek this year. However, I...

    I decided to make Bikeweek this year. However, I wiil be on my Harley Road King. The main reason for making the trip will be to test ride a Spyder and learn as much as possible about the Can Am...
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    Professor, Now I know why they...

    Professor,
    Now I know why they call you the professor. You made some excellent points. And yes, I really have a 3ver. That alone might be enough to wait on a test ride. Daytona is...
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    Update & Questions: ...

    Update & Questions:
    I went to the local dealer today. He had two F3-S's on the floor. One Red (Orange) and the other was Magnesium. Both were automatics. I liked both...
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    Thanks everyone for all the good comments. Yes, I...

    Thanks everyone for all the good comments. Yes, I did call Johnny K's and I'm stopping in there Saturday morning. Yes, I did watch the test ride video. I put the word out that my 2013 Road King was...
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    New Spyder Lover

    I recently made my annual trek to the Cleveland Intl Motorcycle show. As usual I went straight to the Harley booth, then immediately to the Bmw booth as these have been my bikes of choice for more...
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