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**Recluze** · 03-20-2012, 06:37 AM

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I purchased #610 sight unseen back in 2007. I had never been on a motorbike before but I fell in love with this thing and rode it back and forth across the country a couple of times. Good fun. The continuing, at the the time, power steering problem made me rethink my mode of transportation so I sold it with 45,000 miles on it It is for sale by the new owner if anyone is interested. That is NOT me in the picture above.

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So then I tried this little beauty and while it was an excellent ride, I was always worried about putting a ding in it.
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So then I tried a Fiat. This is the 183rd one brought to North America. It was a bit of a hoot and got a bit of attention but not nearly enough power. Great mileage though. Still not me in the picture. That is my garage though.

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Then I tried one of these. Travelling the country in the ultimate steel cage was a bit of experience and I circumnavigated the country on an Amtrak rail pass. It was one of those things I promised myself I would do.

So after considerable thought I looked at some RT's, having ridden one when they first came out. It just wasn't for me although I get it; big comfortable bike, lot's of features. I ride solo so a lot of the features would be wasted on me.

I happened upon a 2008 Rs (#104)that was close to home and in good shape with 3100 miles on it and I knew I was home again. I picked it up last night and have been ordering the things I want to put on it this morning. Having owned one before I think I know what I want and I think I know where the weak spots are. And, oh yeah, the steering has been recalled while I was away.

I have been catching up on Spyderlovers.com which always has been a wealth of information on these machines. I have no intention of taking Spyder 104 on any great treks but then I cannot come up with a good reason not to either. So I wll be seeing you nice folks on the boards or on the road. Got to get back to shopping now.

**Bob Denman** · 03-20-2012, 06:57 AM

Welcome back!!

**docdoru** · 03-20-2012, 07:02 AM

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**jimclarkf1** · 03-20-2012, 07:02 AM

I hope you get a CRAVING to come to SPYDERFEST 3, next month. 1 QUESTION, who is that person ?

**wyliec** · 03-20-2012, 07:06 AM

Welcome back.

Just one question. I noticed you had a Fiat. Did you happen to try the Abarth Fiat, which has a turbo?

**murphybrown** · 03-20-2012, 07:19 AM

Welcome back to Spyderlovers and your next adventure!!!!

**retread** · 03-20-2012, 07:46 AM

Welcome back, one quick question; did you know there is a kit available to put a 'Busa engine in your Fiat?

john

**docdoru** · 03-20-2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by wyliec

Did you happen to try the Abarth Fiat, which has a turbo?

**wyliec** · 03-20-2012, 08:25 AM

Thanks, Doc

**Firefly** · 03-20-2012, 08:26 AM

Welcome back......

**Recluze** · 03-20-2012, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by wyliec

Welcome back.

Just one question. I noticed you had a Fiat. Did you happen to try the Abarth Fiat, which has a turbo?

No. I bought mine before the Abarth was ready. If I had waited for an Abarth I might still have it.

**Recluze** · 03-20-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by retread

Welcome back, one quick question; did you know there is a kit available to put a 'Busa engine in your Fiat?

john

Didn't know that. Some young gentic scientists is driving it now and she is thrilled with it the way it is. Now if I could get a Busa engine in my Spyder...hmmm

**Recluze** · 03-20-2012, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by jimclarkf1

I hope you get a CRAVING to come to SPYDERFEST 3, next month. 1 QUESTION, who is that person ?

The young lady is Cj who is a model. I think she was just in Penthouse in a girls of the internet thing. She was/is a kick to work with.

**ARtraveler** · 03-20-2012, 11:17 AM

Welcome back to the site.

**Firefly** · 03-20-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Recluze

The young lady is Cj who is a model. I think she was just in Penthouse in a girls of the internet thing. She was/is a kick to work with.

Need a lighting consultant?

**Recluze** · 03-20-2012, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Firefly

Need a lighting consultant?

Funny. Yes I do. The end of the line for the job is in Fesno. I am in Manteca which is about 90 miles away.

**mowin** · 03-20-2012, 03:40 PM

The heck with the lighting, Ill be the wardrobe consultant...Should be an easy job..

**SpyderAnn01** · 03-20-2012, 04:05 PM

Welcome back.

**coz** · 03-20-2012, 04:05 PM

that's quite a rack in your garage

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excellent model, and color choice too.

**SpyderGirl** · 03-20-2012, 09:19 PM

Welcome back!! Hope to see you on some rides this year. Maybe see you at Spyders in the Redwoods this year?? :-)

**Big Arm** · 03-20-2012, 09:34 PM

[QUOTE=Recluze;429082]cj driving spyder 8-11-2009 9-36-21 PM 532x800.jpg

I happened upon a 2008 Rs (#104)that was close to home and in good shape with 3100 miles on it and I knew I was home again.
QUOTE]

Recluze, Welcome back !!!! Looks like you picked up an almost new Spyder. Hope to see you at Spyderfest, if it works out.

Originally Posted by Recluze

The young lady is Cj who is a model. I think she was just in Penthouse in a girls of the internet thing. She was/is a kick to work with.

Now I know why you were a recluse

and you say you ride alone ? ? ? I don't believe it.

**pastorchuck** · 03-21-2012, 02:38 AM

Great to see you back, Recluze!

**Recluze** · 03-21-2012, 02:59 AM

Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

Welcome back!! Hope to see you on some rides this year. Maybe see you at Spyders in the Redwoods this year?? :-)

Thank you. I will try to join your group and go for a few rides-maybe be less of a Recluze this time.

**GloryRyders** · 03-21-2012, 05:45 AM

...............back to the "web". Think about comming to Spyderfest this year. It will be a great time to meet ol' friends.

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