Back from the dead...Thank You SpyderLovers

[Lamonster]

I know I've been MIA here and there are a lot of new members that may not know me or how this board was started.

I just wanted to take some time to thank you all for your support for this forum. This board was created 08-07-2007 back when the only Spyder was a GS SM5. That was my first Spyder and that's what fueled my passion for the Spyder. We have come a long way since then. In 2009 I was asked by BRP to be an ambassador for a new product that was coming out. The new Spyder was the RT. I had a pre-production unit that was serial #0001 It had some issues and I was able to work closely with BRP working those problems out. I also had some design input on the current F3 and was given one to customize at Lamonster Garage to show at Daytona Bikeweek. It has been a crazy ride and would be a great short story for a book.

Sept. 2018 during our Spyders in the Ozarks rally I found out I had liver cancer. My health went down hill quickly and I almost died twice. At that time I pretty much cutoff all social media including this site from my daily activities. When you think you're going to die none of this stuff seems to matter. I'm currently cancer free but still need a new liver but I still have a lot of life left in me.
Without asking Anthony and some of the members jumped in and took control of the site. Tony has setup all the sites I use to run including this one and he had admin privileges so he was the right guy to help out. The moderators here have done a fantastic job keeping the peace and to them I would like to give thanks. I know it's a thankless job.

Lamonster Garage has not skipped a beat through all this and last year was our best year ever. If you haven't been to the store in a while take a look around and chances are you'll see something you didn't know you needed for your Spyder. Thanks again for everything. Looking forward to a great healthy 2020
www.LamonsterGarage.com

[blacklightning]

Glad to see that you are back on this site. I been keeping up with you through other sources and have been keeping you and Joan in my prayers. Been a long while since we have talked in person, but your shop is definitely on my list of places to stop when I am on my cross country tour. God Bless.

[JayBros]

Very good to her from you, Lamont. I hope you move to the top of the liver list ASAP. God speed!

[tntnj]

Glad you are back and feeling fine

[ARtraveler]

Thanks for posting Lamont. You folks are always in our thoughts and prayers.

I'll be talking with you folks soon. It's time for a farkle trip for my new F3.

[krakum1967]

Nice to meet you, and I love the products and services you provide. Good to hear from someone like you, its inspiring.

Cant wait to do more business with you, and hope to see you around more.

[Arcamguy]

Wishing you only the best and a new liver soon!

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Thanks for the update and welcome back to posting. As it's all ready said above, wishing you only the best with your health. Dale

[glennm]

Nice to have you back. Even as a newbie I have missed your presence but have been watching your videos and browsing Lamonster Garage. All the very best and a happy, healthy 2020 and beyond.

[Peteoz]

Have you been gone?

Seriously though, great to see you making such good recovery inroads, Lamont.

Pete

[bikerbillone]

Great intro after a tough road to travel really great to see you back. I can can relate to the dreaded Big C, lost my wife to awful thing. Hope you get that liver and stay with us for a very long time.
Bill

[Cruzr Joe]

Nice to see you up and smiling.

Cruzr Joe

[BajaRon]

I know it's been a tough ride Lamont. I am glad that you're pulling through. Living on the edge is OK. But maybe a step or two back wouldn't hurt.

[JKMSPYDER]

Lamont it is great to hear from you. Glad you are doing well and, hopefully, a new healthy liver is in your future. I have ordered from Lamonster Garage many times and always appreciate the great products and fast customer service.

[pegasus1300]

Now that was an awesome post. Thank you Lamonster for the update. So happy to hear that you are cancer free, now to get that Liver replaced, and I hope that happens soon. Welcome back to your domain.

[UtahPete]

Now that was an awesome post. Thank you Lamonster for the update. So happy to hear that you are cancer free, now to get that Liver replaced, and I hope that happens soon. Welcome back to your domain.

[RICZ]

From a 4X thymic cancer survivor....Hang in there, be strong, stay positive. I'm behind ya pushing ya toward good health.

[Lew L]

Glad you're feeling better. Thank YOU!! This site is a great service that so many of us ( myself included ) have taken for granted. I've taken my good health for granted also and your post certainly gave me pause. Too many of us have had a brush with the Big C.

Personally, I think you are a better ambassador than 99% of the Spyder dealers. Be well.

Lew L

[TexAmRider]

Welcome Back Lamont. Glad you are doing much better and prayers for a complete recovery. It was really good to meet you in 2017 at the shop, and have some installs completed while I was there. Great place you have, but you are correct. Life is much more important. Continued thoughts and Prayers !!

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

With God's help it is absolutely amazing what the medical world has been able to accomplish the past few years in cancer treatment. I share your joy at where you are at today. My brother is cancer free of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma that 15 years ago was a guaranteed death sentence.

[Navydad]

Wishing you the best. Been a fan since the Valkyrie days.

[Revalden]

Welcome back Lamont. We're glad that you've beaten the scourge cancer. Recovery will probably be tough but considering how you've handled your life I'm sure you can get through it. Prayers out to you and your family.

[billy514]

It's great to have you back and hopefully for many years to come. I enjoy looking and of course purchasing the products you offer on your website. Can't wait for the mirror relocation kit for the f3t. Keep up the good work and stay healthy.

[Big Arm]

Glad your back on the road to recovery, Lamont. You and Joan have been in our prayers . So here's hoping for the best for you.
Larry

[Tango]

What a great post to read. And from the BOSS himself. Glad things are on the up and up for you. God Bless! And hopefully your prayers will be answered soon. Tom