"Spyder's Triangle"

[WaltH]

Hummm... very interesting..... I will now have to replinish my bungee cord selection.

I need to see if an auto pilot can be installed...Any Ideas??

Forrest, you are amazing. You are four years older than I am and I can not imagine taking a trip like this. There is a big difference between what I do, which is to run lots of miles over the course of a year, and what you do, which is to run an average of 65 miles per hour for 24, 36, or 48 hours. What I do is easy. It only requires lots of free time. What you do is extremely difficult. I could not do what you do.

There should be a new iron butt category for you guys.

[freebob]

Hey doc i could let you in on a secrete if you want to avoid i95 over the george washington bridge in new york! when you come up 95 and get on the new jersey turnpike get off at exit 10 its for route 287 north go 65 miles and you will run right into the new york state thruway. you will see once you check it out on the map.

Stay off I-95 Pick up I-81 out from Knoxville takes you right into the New York thruway only way I ever travel north....

Freebob...

[dave01]

Stay off I-95 Pick up I-81 out from Knoxville takes you right into the New York thruway only way I ever travel north....

Freebob...

Thanks for the tip. Anything to keep us from slowing down too much...LOL:-) :-)

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[acinpcola]

Looks like you will be getting back into Florida on I-10, is that so?

AC

[effgjamis]

Forrest, you are amazing. You are four years older than I am and I can not imagine taking a trip like this. There is a big difference between what I do, which is to run lots of miles over the course of a year, and what you do, which is to run an average of 65 miles per hour for 24, 36, or 48 hours. What I do is easy. It only requires lots of free time. What you do is extremely difficult. I could not do what you do.

There should be a new iron butt category for you guys.

Thank you for the compliment... Not sure about the 65mph average.. Fuel consumption is high at 90 or so.
That is what I am told.
I do hope that others will join the spyder triangle. It is a ride that I am sure will almost equate to the G&G 9,000 ride, and I think will be more fun.

[dave01]

Thank you for the compliment... Not sure about the 65mph average.. Fuel consumption is high at 90 or so.
That is what I am told.
I do hope that others will join the spyder triangle. It is a ride that I am sure will almost equate to the G&G 9,000 ride, and I think will be more fun.

Forrest, that should be just about enough miles for you to trade in the RTS. What color are you going to get next? :-) :-) :-)

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[docdoru]

Looks like you will be getting back into Florida on I-10, is that so?
AC

Yes, did that in 2009: Jacksonville Beach FL to Ocean Beach CA in 47 hours with 1,500 miles/24 hours included.

[docdoru]

Authorized Can-Am Spyder Services on the route:

• 1. Arctic Adventures in Rosendale

2050 Old Route 32, Rosendale, NY 12472 (845) 658-8844

• 2. High Adventure Power Sports & Marine LLC

1846 S 5070 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (801) 924-9244

• 3. Honda of Hollywood Motorcycles

6525 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 466-7191

[dave01]

Authorized Can-Am Spyder Services on the route:

• 1. Arctic Adventures in Rosendale

2050 Old Route 32, Rosendale, NY 12472 (845) 658-8844

• 2. High Adventure Power Sports & Marine LLC

1846 S 5070 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (801) 924-9244

• 3. Honda of Hollywood Motorcycles

6525 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 466-7191

Great, now if they can do NASCAR style oil changes, we will have it made.

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[SpyderGirl]

Looking forward to having the Hulligans in the redwoods!!

[docdoru]

There are 9 days 'till the next double event trip.
This time Florida x-Press will have a SPOT Connect Satellite Communicator on board to check online the ryde progress and share it with you using the Track Progress function; you can watch our progress almost real time on Google Maps as our adventure unfolds:

[bullant12]

There are 9 days 'till the next double event trip.
This time Florida x-Press will have a SPOT Connect Satellite Communicator on board to check online the ryde progress and share it with you using the Track Progress function; you can watch our progress almost real time on Google Maps as our adventure unfolds:

If you are in Jackson, MS or nearby, let me know because I will be there on business travel the week of July 25-29.

[Bootie]

Florida X-press Summer Schedule (free boarding): "Spyder's Triangle"

Step 1: 1,420 miles, 24 hours: Spyders in the Adirondacks Rally

• Depart July 27, 2011 @ 0800
• Arrival July 28 @ 1300

Step 2: 3,110 miles, 48 hours: Spyders in the Redwoods™

• Depart July 31, 2011 @ 0600
• Arrival August 2 @ aprox 1300

Step 3: 3,070 miles, 48 hours: return trip

• Depart August 4, 2011 @ 1300
• Arrival August 6 @ aprox 1800

Total miles: 7,600 + events miles
Nights on the road: 5

Doc, you still going to make Bonneville for the August 27 and 28 runs?

[JimAlpha]

Safe travels to you all! Look forward to tracking the trip and updates. To average 65 mph you will probably need to run 80 mph? Drive careful now, ya hear

P.S. Maybe some magic 60 tooth sprockets are the secret?

[docdoru]

Doc, you still going to make Bonneville for the August 27 and 28 runs?

Pending on the new engine...

P.S. Maybe some magic 60 tooth sprockets are the secret?

No, just big bore with 6 speed...

[Scooter]

Doc, I haven't seen you since Forrest's B-Day lunch in Orlando. I must of missed it, but did you go through another engine??? or is this just a bigger and better one??

[docdoru]

Doc, I haven't seen you since Forrest's B-Day lunch in Orlando. I must of missed it, but did you go through another engine??? or is this just a bigger and better one??

Bigger, fast and furious...

[Scooter]

Bigger, fast and furious...

Go for it Doc, Your my Idol

[Pincushion]

Doc and the Florida Express,
I had hoped to see you all again at SitR but my work schedule has forced me to cancel this year. I wish you all safe travels and GREAT ryding!
Hope to see you soon at the next Spyder event! (not sure which one yet)
-George

[MoonChaser213]

...If I win the lottery befor then. WOW

[SPYDERPOPS]

Not going to make the trip! My oldest son scheduled his leave for the 2 weeks that this trip is for. He has wanted to go to Wheels Through Time so we (both sons) are going to do it next week.

Got to spend as much time with the Army Tanker when I can, never know when he will get sent back across the pond. He is stationed at Ft. Hood now but is subject to leave anytime due to his status.

Would have been fun, family first!

[Phil]

Would have been fun, family first!

Amen bro. The correct decision.


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[Bootie]

Florida X-press Summer Schedule (free boarding): "Spyder's Triangle"

Step 1: 1,420 miles, 24 hours: Spyders in the Adirondacks Rally

• Depart July 27, 2011 @ 0800
• Arrival July 28 @ 1300

Step 2: 3,110 miles, 48 hours: Spyders in the Redwoods™

• Depart July 31, 2011 @ 0600
• Arrival August 2 @ aprox 1300

Step 3: 3,070 miles, 48 hours: return trip

• Depart August 4, 2011 @ 1300
• Arrival August 6 @ aprox 1800

Total miles: 7,600 + events miles
Nights on the road: 5

Holy CrapThat's 7600mi in 5 days or 1520mi/day. That's like 5 iron butts in 5 days. I don't see how that could be possible and still be viable. That's about three times as much riding as I like to do in a day.
We can discuss this further at SITA (Spyders in the Adirondacks).

[SpyderGirl]

Holy CrapThat's 7600mi in 5 days or 1520mi/day. That's like 5 iron butts in 5 days. I don't see how that could be possible and still be viable. That's about three times as much riding as I like to do in a day.
We can discuss this further at SITA (Spyders in the Adirondacks).

I'll let you know what they look like after they arrive in Eureka for Spyders in the Redwoods. I'll make sure I post a picture or two.

[docdoru]

Spyder technically ready:
- new rear tire 225/55/15 (Michelin Pilot MX)
- new rear fender support
- replaced actuator McCruise cruise control
Work was performed at WestCoast Powersports in Clearwater, FL by Brent and Ben; parts supplied by Tony Guymer (Australia MotorCycle Cruise Controls).