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  1. FS: Cover for Spyder RT for Christmas present

    I have a full custom cover that fits a Spyder RT that I'm willing to sell. Your amount will be contributed through me to our church or an Army Reserve Family Readiness Group, you choose (or not). A...
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    We ride to Herrodsburg (close to Danville)

    David,

    I am a recently retired Army infantry vet who lives in Rineyville (by Ft. Knox) but we ride to see our daughter, her husband, and grandsons in Herrodsburg quit often and could meet up with...
  3. Sold this item

    This item has been sold.
  4. new Spyder RT/RTS Travel Cover for SALE- $75

    I have a Spyder RT/RTS Travel Cover for sale for $75. BRP sells them for $114.99 and Ebay has them for $104. This cover is brand new, never been opened or used.
    I use one on our Spyder and love...
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    Moved from Kansas to Rineyville, KY by Ft Knox

    My wife and I moved to Rineyville, Kentucky from Leavenworth, Kansas and are loving the great riding roads and scenic drives around Kentucky. We are enjoying ryding around Kentucky exploring the...
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    Theraputic January ryde

    I was able to get 60 miles of ryding in today, January 19, after some very cold winter weather. Lots of motorcycles out and I saw one red Spyder on Kansas Hwy 5 by Leavenworth. 64 degrees out makes...
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    how about .50 cal machinegun, too.

    There have been times when I wish I had a .50 machinegun hooked to the horn button, too. You know, just to get some idiot driver's attention.

    Major Finder
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    68 degrees on December 31, 2011

    It was 68 degrees on December 31, 2011 and no snow in eastern Kansas so it was time for a ryde. The wind was brutal but there were a lot of motorcycles out. I really needed that ryde. I'm ...
  9. Thread: Breakfast

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    I would love to but. . .

    I would love to get together for breakfast with other Spyder ryders but I'm at Ft. Bliss, TX, (El Paso) so I can't make it this time. How about some time after later September?

    I rode my Spyder...
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    You will be a great officer!

    You will be a great officer with your prior enlisted experience. Plus, you ryde a great looking Spyder. Are you still working at Ft. Leavenworth?

    I'll see 'ya on the road.

    Major Finder (aka...
  11. Thread: Newbie

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    Congratulations on your new Spyder!

    You should have terrific weather this week after you pick up your new Spyder. It's supposed to be warm and sunny and will be great for trying out your new ryde.
    Post some photos of your Spyder when...
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    Some good days in Kansas

    And yet we still get days that are greater than 50 degrees here in Kansas on February 13th and warm enough to ryde the Spyder on dry roads with snowbanks waist deep along side of the road. My wife...
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    winter is spent planning trips for the summer

    I use the snowy days of winter to plan for trips on the Spyder when it warms up. I spend many hours on Mapquest planning routes, figuring up mileage and sites to see, and generally dreaming of...
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    70 degrees on December 30, 2010

    I had a great ryde today, December 30, at temperatures between 64 and 70 degrees with NO SNOW on any roads! It felt terrific! Who would believe that we had such unseasonably warm temperatures to...
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    Awesome ryde in Missouri this weekend!

    Saturday, my wife and I rode our Spyder from Leavenworth, Kansas, up to St Joe and on to Jamesport, MO. There is a large Amish community in Jamesport with lots of horses and buggies on the roads. ...
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    Cassoday, KS Rally report

    My wife and I rode to the rally in Cassoday, Kansas, over Labor Day weekend. There is a rally there on the first Sunday of every riding month with thousands of bikes and lots of vendors and things...
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    Our hitch

    I, too, have a 2008 SM5. We mounted a Bushtec hitch on our Spyder. We have pulled a Piggy Backer trailer on our road trips for many miles and we love the hitch and trailer. I like the fact that it...
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    Very Powerful!

    Thanks for posting this video. It is very powerful.

    Major Finder
    US Army Infantry
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    Leavenworth, Kansas

    Leavenworth, Kansas on the Missouri River in northeastern Kansas.

    Major Finder:ohyea:
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    Leavenworth, Kansas

    Leavenworth, Kansas Home of "The Big House" and US Army Fort Leavenworth, Intellectual Center of the Army

    Major Finder
  21. I'm honored to serve

    I am currently an active duty US Army Infantryman instructing tactics at the Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It is my pleasure and honor to serve the United States.
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    from Major Finder

    My screen name is old since I have been a Lieutenant Colonel for several years now. Lovin' life and the Spyder.
    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6321&d=1271377262
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    Yep, I downshift

    I downshift a lot when slowing down. I usually glance in my mirrors to see if anyone is following and tap the brake to alert the driver following that I'm slowing down. Hopefully, the brake light...
  24. Time to come out of hibernation, Kansas!

    It's time to come out of hibernation, Kansas Spyder ryders! I know we have some Spyders in Manhattan, Topeka, and Lawrence and Leavenworth so I am thinking we should do a "Meet and Eat" in Topeka...
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    Love your trip report

    Big Arm,
    I love your trip report and the photos you posted. I'm glad you're getting some ryding in after spending the winter in Sioux City, Iowa. You certainly deserve some miles on the Spyder...
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    U.S. Army Infantry Lieutenant Colonel teaching...

    U.S. Army Infantry Lieutenant Colonel teaching tactics at the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

    Life is good!
    Major Finder
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    Ditto on the great Kansas weather

    It was perfect weather for ryding all over Kansas this weekend. There were a lot of motorcycles out and we got lots of the biker waves during two great days of ryding. It is going to be painful...
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    Dept of Defense sticker

    I stuck my Dept of Defense access sticker on the lower left side of my Evo III windshield for the guards and the rest of the world to see. The sticker generates conversation on my rides when folks...
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    Guardian/Gremlin Bell

    I was given a Guardian/Gremlin Bell last Christmas and mounted it on the lowest part of the Spyder the next day. We haven't had a bit of trouble with the Spyder until Labor Day Friday when the...
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    Used the CrampBuster on Oregon Trail trip

    I have the regular CrampBuster on the stock grips and really like it. We took a long trip this summer and it helps. I had debated on getting a throttle lock before the trip but went without it and...
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