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    Wink MY STORY TO TELL HOPE YOU READ IT.

    This has been long overdue post, but I wanted to make sure I got everything done and ready when I came to post the images so forgive me if it’s too long. First I want to send out some thanks to “Can-AM” for making my dreams come true. To “SpyderLovers.com” for having this great website as an outlook for great sources. Those of us as SPYDER riders can come to for the best of information and support. To all the venders out there (you know who you are) that kept my time busy with new products and new stuff to ad on my SPYDER. And most of all to my mom for being patient with me because without her I would have not had the strength to grow up with the courage to even get this far in life without her love and encouragement. The reason I say most of these things is because I am a 36 year old man who has been bound to a wheelchair most of his life and the fact that my limitations have not stopped me in anything in life it is with great pleasure that I can come here to you guys and post my accomplishments and be part of a group of riders that have the love for this remarkable machine that I enjoy looking at, working on, and even ridding whenever the weather permits me. The liberation and freedom I get when I ride is like no other feeling I have had. I have had my goals and desire for this dream to come true since day one. I started with the simple basic 90cc ATV’s to getting a 700cc Kawasaki KFX ATV until the cops kept busting my chops. Then to see the image of this beautiful monster in a magazine and saying to myself “YES” that’s it this will get me where I have to go in life. And so it did in helping me pass my motorcycle license. And now being a visual celebrity on the streets of Brooklyn NY. Now I am not trying to sound snobby but I take pride in what I have done with my life and I am more grateful to be able to thank so many that have helped me get there. So this post is not just for me but for all of you. I THANK YOU! And I hope that one day we can ride together and enjoy the time well spent. Sincerely a Loyal Rider Angel.

    Here are some pics I of my baby. Let me know what you think?

    Baby's First Day Home!



    My Other Ride.




































    Again Sorry This Post Was Long.

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    You have every right to be proud. Look at what you have done! I'm sure I speak for everyone else here when we say we are honored to have you as one of us. Enjoy the Ryde...it has to be extra special every time you climb on board.
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    Great story and a great looking Spyder. I'm not big on the spider motif but I really like yours, especially the fenders and the side panels. After having my Spyder for 8 months, I think that shock covers are a great accessory for a new Spyder. Congrats bro.

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    Thumbs up

    welcome

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    Full Moon SE5 - Sport Rack, Sport/Touring Windshield, Backrest, 1" Riser

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    welcome always excellent to see someone who can share the passion for riding. I'm glad that you're enjoying the spyder and you've done an excellent job adding to it. Would you mind sharing where you got your hood decal, that spider is wicked.
    "I'm the only hell my mama ever raised"

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    Well done!

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    HotWheels, your Spyder looks great and it is truly inspiring to read your story. One of the wonderful aspects of the Spyder is that it is such a flexible machine. It appeals to people from all walks of life with varying degrees of experience and abilities. It is just as much fun for the able-bodied as it is for those who have physical challenges.

    Rock on, HotWheels!

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    welcome

    That's a great story! And, a great looking Spyder, too.
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    Yet another dream come true with the Spyder. I must say that Can Am did it right when giving the open road to Everyone!!!!!!
    Happy SE5 Owner!!!


    Silver/Black SE5 - Trunk Liner, 1" riser, 12v, Kuryakyn ISO Grips, 5" Kewlmetal Pullback Bars, Kewlmetal Console, Zumo 450, Ipod, Kewlmetal Highway brackets with Wing pegs, Triple Play, Wizard Light LED's, Corbin front/rear saddle with Backrest, Nelson Rigg CL950 Saddlebags with CL800 Tote Bag, CalSci Medium Windshield.

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    welcome Ryde safe. Great looking .
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    New Ryders always welcome!!!



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    Wow, what a great story and what a great looking Spyder. I see you have some of the same artwork I'm using on my Spyder.

    Please be sure to post often. It's post like this that make my day and makes me glad that there's a SpyderWeb that all of us SpyderLovers can hangout on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lamonster View Post
    Wow, what a great story and what a great looking Spyder. I see you have some of the same artwork I'm using on my Spyder.

    Please be sure to post often. It's post like this that make my day and makes me glad that there's a SpyderWeb that all of us SpyderLovers can hangout on.
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    Awesome job on your Spyder!! And a great story too! Welcome.
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    mirror extensions, Russell Day-Long Saddle, C.H.A.D., Oxford heated grips.

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    Wow, nice Spyder. Showing the determination evident so far in your life, you have been blessed beyond anything I can imagine. Please post often, keep us up to date.
    ANDwelcome

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    Great post and great topic. Congrats on the ride and mods.

    And, just in time for Thanksgiving, to boot.

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    Default Bout time you ar back on the road!

    Though my problems are not near a troublesome as yours I understand how the Spider can make a world of difference. Doubt I will ever have the nerve to ride in your city, I am scared of big towns, but am with you in spirit!

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    You da man....one thing you forgot on your bike was wings! Besides that, looks like you have it seriously decked out!
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    Congrats!! And, welcome!!!

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    Default great success!

    Hi Hotwheels,

    Floto612 here.....a T12 paraplegic. So good to read your story, and I am so happy for your accomplishments. Ryde and absorb a new world, of the open road.

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    welcome What a truly inspiring story. And a good time to post since tomorrow is the one day set aside for us to concentrate on all things to be thankful for in our lives. With everyone else here on the forum; hope to keep hearing from you.

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    Great post to come home from work to.

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    welcome Great story!! Great lookin Spyder!!
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    Hello hotwheels i like what you have done that seat is cool the way the colors flow with the rest of the bike and the shock cover. well tell me have you opened it up a little bit on utica avenue or the BQE. who is your local dealer. believe it or not you look formiliar to me i use to drive a plumbing supply truck and delivered around the 5 boros and long island. i'am from upstate orange county to be exact.

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    Ironman - you probably did see me on Utica on the day I passed my test I went to the Floridian to get a celebration lunch LOL And yea I had to take the BQE to get to the test site. Do you have a SPYDER yourself if you do we have to get together and ride I get board going to the same places over and over even more boring when I am alone. I picked up my SPYDER from Crossbay Honda-Suzuki from the sales man name Jimmy.

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