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    Default My Two Wheel Days Are Over

    I made a deal today to send my Kawi Vulcan 900 LT down the road. it was on sale here, but, alas, no takers.

    It will be taken back to the Kawi dealer on Tuesday and they will be bring us a new 2021 Mule, side by side. I thought dealing with them was not going to be fun as they do not carry m/c's any more. Contrary, they gave me a good trade in and the rest of the deal was no fees or any kind, and just sales tax.

    Linda and I could not be happier. Now we have a utility vehicle to run around our property for taking care of things.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Congrats, you will enjoy the Mule. My grand daughter was checking out one today. It was red. She liked it better than the Polaris and the Can Am. She is 7 years old..
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    Your 'Two Wheel' days might be over, which is undeniably a pretty big milestone but at least it's not the end of your 'knees in the breeze' days or the 'miles of smiles' you'll still get on your Spyders!!

    Here's to all the INCRYDEIBLE ryding to come!
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    Congrats!


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    Quote Originally Posted by safecracker View Post
    Congrats, you will enjoy the Mule. My grand daughter was checking out one today. It was red. She liked it better than the Polaris and the Can Am. She is 7 years old..
    Red is also the color we chose.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Aawen View Post
    Your 'Two Wheel' days might be over, which is undeniably a pretty big milestone but at least it's not the end of your 'knees in the breeze' days or the 'miles of smiles' you'll still get on your Spyders!!

    Here's to all the INCRYDEIBLE ryding to come!
    I like the new word. Do I have your permission to use it in the future?

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    I like the new word. Do I have your permission to use it in the future?
    Sure do!
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    Congrats! SEnjoy.
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    There are several Mule models, which did you get?
    2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
    2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa

    (Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.

    Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.

    (Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.


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    Default New Mule

    The wife said 'What's a Mule?'
    Please post a picture when you have the time.

    I said 'it's a horse of a different color -type thing'.
    But then I could be totally wrong. ...

    Be Safe and Enjoy your Ryde. .....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snoking1127 View Post
    There are several Mule models, which did you get?
    4010 4 x 4

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    4010 4 x 4
    Cool!
    2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
    2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa

    (Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.

    Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.

    (Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.


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    I decided 2 years ago that it was time to stop riding 2-wheelers while I was still ahead of the game. So, I sold my cherished VStar. I miss that style of riding, but the decision was made much easier than it would have been without Spyders to turn to for 'knees in the breeze' experience.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Blue View Post
    The wife said 'What's a Mule?'
    Please post a picture when you have the time.

    I said 'it's a horse of a different color -type thing'.
    But then I could be totally wrong. ...

    Be Safe and Enjoy your Ryde. .....
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    Sweet! Enjoy it.
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    I totally agree UP.... I quit 2 wheels about 8 years ago, and thought that my riding days were over. Then I moved out of northern BC to the southern clim’s of the province and found the Spyder dealer here. Haven’t looked back....have put on many ‘miles of smiles’ since! Thank you BRP!


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    I will try to add a photo when delivered on Tuesday.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Congrats.
    At times still miss our Vulcan.

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    Default Pictures

    Well, what happened to a picture of the 'Mule'? Must be having some fun. .......
    ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
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    Thread went out of queue. Thought that people were no longer interested.

    https://youtu.be/gP64eT9NwdQ?t=3
    Last edited by ARtraveler; 05-17-2021 at 10:43 AM.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Final: we got it registered with the Personal Property Tax people, and put full insurance on it...just to keep Murphy away. Have talked with neighbors and they tell us about many interconnected dirt roads right in our back yard. The AR Gazeteer shows a lot of them. Going to do some of that and take the Garmin along...so we don't get lost. We have two entrances within a mile of the main road that goes by our home. There are a LOT of UTV's and 4 x 4's that go by every day. We have a Sheriff living just down the road...no problem for any of the UTV's whizzing by here, road legal or not. Ours is.

    I am hearing the song "Happy Trails" in my head now. Thank you Roy and Dale.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Have fun!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    ...... I am hearing the song "Happy Trails" in my head now. Thank you Roy and Dale.
    Bugga! Now I can't get that bloody tune outta my head!



    Still, despite inflicting that on me, I hope you enjoy the Incrydable Miles you rack up on that Red Mule!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Aawen View Post
    Bugga! Now I can't get that bloody tune outta my head!



    Still, despite inflicting that on me, I hope you enjoy the Incrydable Miles you rack up on that Red Mule!
    We did one of those roads yesterday. Linda got to make two loops and I also did two. Getting to know the Mule and the area better. How about the tune "getting to know you?" Oh...and Happy trails to you."

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    We did one of those roads yesterday. Linda got to make two loops and I also did two. Getting to know the Mule and the area better. How about the tune "getting to know you?" Oh...and Happy trails to you."
    HIJACK!!!

    How about “Nervous Norvous” tunes Ape Call and Transfusion?

    UNHIJACK


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