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    Default Is it Possible to Be Done with Mods & Farkles?

    I think I have reached the end of my MODs & Farkles. I am afraid to add up what I have spent on them in the year I've owned the Spyder. Not counting the almost $70,000 toyhauler we had to have after we got the Spyder it's an obsene amount of cash thats gone into farkles.

    As of today, a year and 7 days after picking up the RT Limited I can't think of anything additional I want to do to it. I updated 'my mods' thread with all of my lateds updates. Click on the link here or the one in my signature block to see the latest and possibaly the last.


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    2012 RT Limited , Full size brake peddel White w/Red Highlights

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    Did you get your brake problem fixed?
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    don't worry, once you think you are done something else will come along that you just have to have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DR Buck View Post
    I think I have reached the end of my MODs & Farkles. I am afraid to add up what I have spent on them in the year I've owned the Spyder. Not counting the almost $70,000 toyhauler we had to have after we got the Spyder it's an obsene amount of cash thats gone into farkles.

    As of today, a year and 7 days after picking up the RT Limited I can't think of anything additional I want to do to it. I updated 'my mods' thread with all of my lateds updates. Click on the link here or the one in my signature block to see the latest and possibaly the last.


    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...l=1#post454500



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    And the new shock relocators the list just keeps going on and on i love farkleing.
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    Im sure theres a 2013 RT Limited that needs some love
    When im done with all my mods and i get board its time to move on and start on a new machine sometime i think im more of a farkeler than a rider,love to ride but the addons are an addiction.

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    Done

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    Default No way..!!

    you've been to busy farkling to notice all the new stuff available.. Pay attention they don't stop coming up with new stuff. I now avoid going into sites for fear there is something new...!! Caution my friend....
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    Quote Originally Posted by NancysToy View Post
    Did you get your brake problem fixed?
    Yep. I reshaped the clamps to force the cable to where it needed to be.


    2012 RT Limited - Pearl White

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    2012 RT Limited , Full size brake peddel White w/Red Highlights

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    Can you post a side view picture of your candy red metal castings with the bike fully assembled?

    Thanks,
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    Default NO NEVER

    You will find if you work hard you will never be done...

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    I like my Spyder just as it came, no need for all that attention getting stuff. The Spyder does that well enough on its own. I did add a GPS mount on the dash and a 12v receptacle but that was for function, not style. To each their own, though.

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    I don't think the is ever done when it comes to farkles.
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    The only time it "ends" is when the next upgrade is a new Spyder. Then it starts over again; it's like the circle of life.
    When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
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    Default Only 2 mods

    Only things done to mine are the cup holder and Veterans plate. Who needs mods when they have so lttle time to ryde?

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    No more farkles???
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderWolf View Post
    don't worry, once you think you are done something else will come along that you just have to have.
    Exactly!!!!

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    Default Never Done

    Sorry you are never done with Farkles. When you think you are done, some other cool thing comes along.

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    Default DR Buck

    I like how you qualified your location (Fauquier County, Va.) as the most carefully pronounced County in Va...But why are Virginians not as carefull on how they pronounce Norfolk?

    I was stationed in Virginia back in the early 60s so maybe its pronounced different now.

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    Well I've been back to the trough for some fresh farkles...
    I bought a half a hunk of sheepskin for MY end of the seat (She's on her own!)
    Today I grabbed a set of the adjustable air deflectors (Chrome!) They are pretty darn slick! I set them in the middle postion, and it really did close the airflow in around me. A very functional upgrade!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Well I've been back to the trough for some fresh farkles...
    I bought a half a hunk of sheepskin for MY end of the seat (She's on her own!)
    Today I grabbed a set of the adjustable air deflectors (Chrome!) They are pretty darn slick! I set them in the middle postion, and it really did close the airflow in around me. A very functional upgrade!

    You need to open that wallet and dig deep to catch up Bob.
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    It's pretty obvious that there's a lot of folks out there who really take great pride in personalizing ther bikes! I've seen bikes so gorgeous that it almost made me cry!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Default Hello, my name is Dave and I have a farkling addiction.

    OK, abstainment therapy is not working. I went to the BRP Can AM day at out local Spyder dealer today. Got to meet and talk with lots of other Spyder owners. I also got to look at their Spyders. I saw some with farkles I don't have and want.

    I'll be placing a few orders in the next week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DR Buck View Post
    OK, abstainment therapy is not working. I went to the BRP Can AM day at out local Spyder dealer today. Got to meet and talk with lots of other Spyder owners. I also got to look at their Spyders. I saw some with farkles I don't have and want.

    I'll be placing a few orders in the next week.


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    I thought I was done... then I saw pics of some customer fenders and air channels from spyderfest I'm considering. I bet they're quite expensive though.
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