LEG 1 Completed

**dave01** · 08-01-2011, 07:45 AM

You are so right Lamont. These guys are awesome. The heat has been the roughest thing so far. I just got off the phone with Doc and they were taking a fuel/rest stop.

Originally Posted by Lamonster

I am so impressed with both these guys. This would kill a young man yet Doc and Forest have set the bar about as high as it can go for us cross country travelers. I knew Doc would make it as long as his Spyder did but I had my doubts about Forest. Not just his age but his health too and dealing with all this heat let alone the pace that Doc sets. I would say I hope I'm as tough as him at his age but I'm not that tough now. You guys are hardcore riders and great SpyderLovers members. We'll keep you both in our prayers.

**dave01** · 08-01-2011, 02:03 PM

Just talked to Doc and Forrest. They are in Cheyenne The batteries on the spot are dying but Doc will pick up some on the next stop. Doc said it eats batteries like crazy. LOL
1300 miles to Eureka Cali for them.

**dave01** · 08-01-2011, 07:33 PM

Here is the update.
The RT can not keep up with the Turbo RS. Forrest has had a few limp mode/check engine light issues over the last 4 hours. No current codes came up when I had Doc check it.
Its gonna be right down to the wire for them to arrive and rest before the event starts.

**sinkhole** · 08-01-2011, 07:39 PM

Does anyone have any info on this "Spot" system/device?

**jedd** · 08-01-2011, 07:52 PM

I hope they make their goal, they have tried so hard to this point.

Jim

**dave01** · 08-01-2011, 08:23 PM

Here ya go. They have a few different ones. Doc and I have the Spot connect version.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=101

Originally Posted by sinkhole

Does anyone have any info on this "Spot" system/device?

**BumbleBee** · 08-01-2011, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by dave01

Here ya go. They have a few different ones. Doc and I have the Spot connect version.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=101

Thanks for the link to the device, that is a neat thing to have.

Guess we are going to have to go shopping, got to get one of those

Been following along

**dave01** · 08-01-2011, 09:17 PM

They are nice, but keep a good supply of batteries..LOL

Originally Posted by BumbleBee

Thanks for the link to the device, that is a neat thing to have.

Guess we are going to have to go shopping, got to get one of those

Been following along

**SpyderAnn01** · 08-01-2011, 10:05 PM

You could Baker Act them but you'd have to catch them first

**dave01** · 08-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01

You could Baker Act them but you'd have to catch them first

I can wait till they get home and are sleeping. I think I will have a few days to catch them both.

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**SpyderAnn01** · 08-01-2011, 11:01 PM

I wanted to post this picture last Thursday but I couldn't do it from my phone. This was at Tail of the Pup shortly after Doc and Forrest arrived.IMAG0589.jpg

**dave01** · 08-02-2011, 03:33 AM

It looks like the Dynamic Duo have around 740 miles to go. Its gonna be real close, but they are pushing on toward Eureka. Gonna get a status update soon from Doc and see how things are going. The killer part is this is only leg 2. They will have a 3200 mile run in a few days to get back home.

**dave01** · 08-02-2011, 03:53 AM

UPDATE****
Forrest is in Salt Lake City at the hotel. His Spyder was picked up late yesterday by High Adventure Motorsports due to limp mode issues. Doc is continuing on and Forrest will start back up after repairs and rest. Doc said he will miss the first day of meet and greet, but will be there for day 2 of the event. If you guys see a u-turn on the spot tracker, remember, the gas stations are few and far between where they are and Doc remembered that this morning, so it was back to top off. Wishing Doc good luck and safe travel for the rest of the trip.

**dave01** · 08-02-2011, 05:27 AM

Doc is nearing the famed Bonneville Salt Flats. I think we all remember what happened the last time he was near there.

Forrest should be sleeping and waiting for High Country to open. ZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZ

**bjt** · 08-02-2011, 06:23 AM

Sorry to hear of Forrest's Spyder trouble.

**cjackg** · 08-02-2011, 06:41 AM

Forrest deserves a rest, but I am sure he will be pushing on west soon.
He is one tough Dude!

**bullant12** · 08-02-2011, 07:55 AM

Surprised that Ron is not documenting all this...

**BumbleBee** · 08-02-2011, 08:38 AM

GO DOC GO

Sorry to hear about Forrest, hope they can get you on the road fast again

Thanks Dave, doing an outstanding job in keeping us posted about their trip

**dave01** · 08-02-2011, 08:43 AM

Thanks, Doc was at the gas station around 0600 asking where the closest Starbucks was at. I could tell that he was getting tired and ready for some open road riding during daylight.
Forrest has limp mode and check engine light issues and the mechanic is looking toward the ECM for possible problems. This is the same dealer that did Doc's 12 hour engine swap so they will have Forrest back up in no time. 630 miles TO GO DOC

Originally Posted by BumbleBee

GO DOC GO

Sorry to hear about Forrest, hope they can get you on the road fast again

Thanks Dave, doing an outstanding job in keeping us posted about their trip

**BMW** · 08-02-2011, 10:26 AM

you can get from Cabalas, I have one wouldn't travel without it.

btw hows the quitting going? I'm rooting for you, keep up your doing great. btw congrads on first place. Ben

Originally Posted by BumbleBee

Thanks for the link to the device, that is a neat thing to have.

Guess we are going to have to go shopping, got to get one of those

Been following along

**dave01** · 08-02-2011, 03:39 PM

Here we go. As some of you have read, Forrest had limp mode/check engine issues. The Spyder threw a code that the dealer had not seen before. After consulting BRP, it was determined that the throttle bodies bit the dust. GOOD NEWS: BRP ok'd the removal of a set off a showroom spyder to be put on Forrests ride. He should be out of there later today.

UPDATE 2: Doc just called and told me his Spyder shut down during running and will start but not hold an idle. He is 20 miles from a dealer in Reno, but they cant even do an oil change for 4 days. He is using the BEST and having it towed to the dealer. I recommended that he not try to drive it the 20 miles to keep the chance of engine damage down.

More updates when they become available.

**johnnyg** · 08-02-2011, 04:24 PM

Looks like Forrest has the chance to catch up to Doc RIDE Forrest RIDE

Hey you could offer him a ride

**BumbleBee** · 08-02-2011, 06:18 PM

This is awful, so close to their destination. That must be frustrating.

Wish them both luck and hope they work miracles on the both of their spyders and get them on the road fast again.

**dave01** · 08-02-2011, 06:57 PM

Doc is at the car wash cleaning his spyder. Seems the catch can for the turbo blew out and oiled his spyder down some. Forrest should be OTR again soon. New throttle bodies and plugs. Fwd plug was fouled out due to excessive fuel.

**SpyderDen** · 08-02-2011, 07:01 PM

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