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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
Hi Brad and welcome! I'm afraid if I hop on one for a test ride I'll not take it back....going to order one on blind faith. Based one field reports, I doubt I'll be disappointed! Thanks for joining and helping this become the place on the net for Sp','der owners!
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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
I started riding in my early teens,circa 1966.Yep,I m a geezer!
I ve owned dirt bikes,British twins,3 AMF Sportsters and did the B.A. Biker scene in the 70`s. I ve since then owned a Hondamatic 750,78 Wing,and the most recent motorcycle was a 83 Yammy Venture. After that a couple of ATV s ,Polaris 500 and Bombardier 400. Sold everything before our last career move (wife has a career. I dont) due to space restrictions.
I was impressed by how stable it was. I ve plopped over on every motorcycle I ve ever owned. Picking up a Venture is no easy chore..especially when its over on its right side. I was beginning to have problems at low speeds. Especially with the Venture,it being very topheavy.
After seeing and sitting on the Spyder,I just couldn`t get it out of my mind. My wife enjoyed being on the back,except for when we hit 85,then she was`nt so comfortable anymore. Frankly,neither was I. I m opting for the touring windshield,backrest and luggage rack.
The jacket I received is surprisingly well put together. Now to find some hats.. 8)
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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
Originally Posted by draboo
I started riding in my early teens,circa 1966.Yep,I m a geezer!
I ve owned dirt bikes,British twins,3 AMF Sportsters and did the B.A. Biker scene in the 70`s. I ve since then owned a Hondamatic 750,78 Wing,and the most recent motorcycle was a 83 Yammy Venture. After that a couple of ATV s ,Polaris 500 and Bombardier 400. Sold everything before our last career move (wife has a career. I dont) due to space restrictions.
I was impressed by how stable it was. I ve plopped over on every motorcycle I ve ever owned. Picking up a Venture is no easy chore..especially when its over on its right side. I was beginning to have problems at low speeds. Especially with the Venture,it being very topheavy.
After seeing and sitting on the Spyder,I just couldn`t get it out of my mind. My wife enjoyed being on the back,except for when we hit 85,then she was`nt so comfortable anymore. Frankly,neither was I. I m opting for the touring windshield,backrest and luggage rack.
The jacket I received is surprisingly well put together. Now to find some hats.. 8)
I got no jacket no nada : I filled the form out for it though. The wife will get it if it shows up.
Sounds like we ran down the same paths. I had a 1975 amf Sporty back in 76 and ran with a pretty ruff group too. Life happens. ;D
This is my wife and my Sporty back then.
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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
you did it again man...good lookin site....awesome machine....i think my wife would love 1 also... :bigthumbsup:
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Great site LaMonte!!!!!!!
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La monster, you ARE the webmaster :bigthumbsup:
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What I ride
All of you sound like youngsters. I am 75 years old and ride a Harley VRod. Did a Iron butt ride on it last years. Also have a new FJR and ordered my Spyder several months ago. Hope they have an extended warranty because I plan on riding for several more years. My other rides are a chevy SSR, a CJ7 Jeep and a Piper Cherokee Arrow. For every day stuff I have a Honda Ridgeline.
I put a deposit on my Spyder without ever seeing one because it looks so cool. I rode one in July and must say I do not regret making the deposit. Got my jacket recently, but have no idea when the bike will be delivered. Got my dealer off the internet - Powers Sports, Pensacola, FL.
I like long distance riding and feel this machine will extend the time that I can make those 1,000 mile trips. I am a certified Iron Butt and plan on using this bike to do a 50/50 as soon as i get it.
Great site
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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
This site fricken rocks!!!!
I love the look with all of the custom graphics and subtle touches.
:bad2thebone:
Keep up the great work Lamont!
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-Tim
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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
Originally Posted by Dilbertian
This site fricken rocks!!!!
I love the look with all of the custom graphics and subtle touches.
:bad2thebone:
Keep up the great work Lamont!
:a18:
-Tim
Thanks Bro, I think it really fits the Spyder looks wise.
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Re: GREAT LOOKING SPYDER-SITE!
I too am an old fud! Started riding in 1946, so this is my 60th year of two wheeling it. WWII Indian scout,, 47 Indian Bonneville , all kinds of old Brit singles (Love those thumpers!) , several beemers and Japanese equipment. Latest rides are a Honda trike and a Suzuki 650 Single. Have my Spyder on order and am as excited as a kid about getting it.
Ride safe,
Jack H.
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