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You could have installed a hand brake... ISCI has them....maybe you can recall your spyder and install the hand brake..
However, I am sorry you decided to give up the ride, but safety first is paramount.
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Motorbike Professor
I know how hard this is. I have had to take myself out of the game for medical reasons before. It takes a big man to do something that smart...I applaud you! Best of luck on down the road. You can still visit here, you know. SpyderLovers isn't just for current owners.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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I'm sorry to hear you have to give up Spydering. Take care of your diabetes.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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NewRider,I've not felt my feet for over 20yrs and understand how difficult it is to operate a motor cycle or car but I can also tell you that you can learn to do so. Yes I sometimes have to check where my right foot is and maybe I'll get a hand brake,but now I just keep my foot braced next to the brake(I have seal floorboards)so I just lift and move left and down to stop. I am also diabetic on an insulin pump and have essential tremors in both hands but over time I've learned to cope and drive both my SpYder and my car. You'll find many members here with all kinds of medical problems who drive,some ten race their spyders,you can too. I hope you find ways to drive and feel safe,if I can help PM me or e-mail me at tobor9@me.com
2015 RT White,Tj's Dash mount,Rivco's Duel Flag Holder,SealsFloorBoards(Pups),Custom Dynamics fender lights(R/W)Bajaron's Swaybar & links,Lamonster's LED headlights,lidlox.Wiredux A-arm driving lights(upper&lower)FOBO TPMS system,Spyerpops lighted bumpskid,Foom handgrips. tobor9@me.com
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Sorry to hear of your decision. A very hard call to make. Wishing you the best.
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Blazing Member
My heart goes out to you . You have to do whats best for you . i know I would be devastated if I had to give up my Spyder .
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That Damn War took to many when it was going on and is still ruining good/great guys lives like yourself. Sorry to hear you can't ride safely now. Best to you and don't stop trying.
Thanks for your service!!
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[QUOTE=effgjamis;380260]You could have installed a hand brake... ISCI has them....maybe you can recall your spyder and install the hand brake..
Isci's handbrake conversion is $1,250 dollars. That's more than I can afford at present. In addition, my closest Spyder dealer (25 miles away) has lost their BRP franchise. Thanks for the thought.
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I can't begin to imagine how you feel. I do understand you wanting to leave SL. It'd be to hard to stay connected when you can't ryde. I do hope you can resume ryding at a later date. And from one VV to another, you'll know what I mean, Welcome Home Brother.
USAF '69-'89 E7
Thailand/Vietnam 1972
Member: Royal Order of Rat Bastards
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