Robin and I rode the final leg of the trip today and arrived safely at home. Some stats from the trip
My total miles for the trip 2,287
69.335 gallons of gas used on 2,194 miles for an average 31.64 mpg. High of 39.32 and a low of 22.89 mpg The high was on 2 lane mountain road 55 mph and the low was on I-10 80 mph with a 40 mph headwind.
9 Ladies
1 Man
9 Spyders; 5 - RTs, 2 RSs, 2 STs
2 Spyders Vandalized
2 Spyders broke down
3 National parks visited White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Temperature ranged from mid 30s to 70.
No rain!!!
Tons of fun was had by all.
The 2014 RT Limited was pretty much perfect. It rides so smooth that you might forget you aren't in a car. It hasn't used any oil yet (5,100 miles) and is going in for the 3,000 mile service on Thursday. I didn't get to appreciate the extended range due to traveling with older models and the scarcity of stations along the route. It would have been nice to have the backrest and I wish the seat was a little firmer. The handling was great on the mountain roads and even with a passenger it handled well.
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
sounds like a fun filled good time success...glad you all made it safely and were able to enjoy each others company along the way..sorry for the mishaps. Were there any snap shots..??
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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
Boy I had a blast...thanks for putting this together....really enjoyed sitting around at night talking and drinking....fun times...Ann...thanks for taking me as b!tc#...enjoyed the ride...the 2014 is smooth as silk....but...it's more fun being the rider...great [ics...next time
well Snoopy....you need to get out and ride.....the man was my husband ...he came to pick up my Spyder and me...he drove 666.1 miles in truck and trailer to get me...then we rode home
Originally Posted by SNOOPY
2 questions?
It says "ladys only", but you mention one man in attendance?
And 2, was this just a weekend that you put on 2200 miles? I've had my bike almost 5 months and haven't broken 1000 miles yet.
It says "ladys only", but you mention one man in attendance?
And 2, was this just a weekend that you put on 2200 miles? I've had my bike almost 5 months and haven't broken 1000 miles yet.
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We had to rename the event "The Ladies Only and Mark Weekend"
The mileage was in one week. I've put nearly 4,000 miles on the test Spyder since January 2nd. If you've only put 1000 miles on yours in 5 months you need to step away from the computer and get out and ride.
Originally Posted by Hayfield
Two Spyders vandalized? What happened? That really stinks!
We were parked at a restaurant parking lot and someone smashed the mud flap on my Spyder and they must have jumped on the fender of another bending the support and knocking off the reflector cover on another.
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
Breakdown percentage seems high. What were the problems?
glad everyone was safe.
You would think that you are right but we are talking about the sometimes finicky Spyder. Charlyne (FlamingoBabe) had the O2 sensor fall out of her 2013 ST which. The other girl had a 2010 RT and it would shut down when she would try to shift into 1st. I do not believe that she has had regular maintenance performed on it and that may have contributed to her problems. The dealer hooked her up to BUDS and updated the ECM which seemed to take care of the problems.
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
We were parked at a restaurant parking lot and someone smashed the mud flap on my Spyder and they must have jumped on the fender of another bending the support and knocking off the reflector cover on another.
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
we were determining what was wrong....O2 sensor blew out...disconnecting sensor...replacing sensor into exhaust careful not to twist wires...realized it was not going to stay put...called Mark to drive 666.1 miles to get me ...and replace sensor and panels...for it's trip on the trailer...another 666.1 miles....he is a good man...we carry our own tools...and know how to use them
Originally Posted by Bob Ledford
Ann
Thanks for the trip report it sounds like you ladies had a good time. Even with the fact that the trailer queen lived up to her name.
What were the two ladies doing to the Pearl Spyder?
The Ladies Only Weekend is officially over
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
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