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    Default Back in the saddle after 51 years

    I had a BSA cycle while stationed in Berlin. The German friends that I cycled with started calling me Seaweed (somehow they derived that from my name Secord) . The BSA had a fin on the front fender as British machines had back then, so I put the name Seaweed on that fin. So I figured I would use the nickname again with my Spyder. Shortly after being transferred to Nebraska I sold the cycle.


    I bought my 2015 RT-S SE in Cheyenne Wyoming in September and have put about 1300 miles on it so far. We have had a little snow here so far but there are days in this area where the weather is still nice enough for short rydes. I hopefully get in a few more miles this winter.

    Dean Secord AKA seaweed
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    Show Chrome Hitch. Leesure-lite trailer, Hopnel 850 Saddlebag Liners, Hopnel 3 piece lid netset - trunk and saddlebags
    Magic Brake Strobe/Flasher, DIY LED light strips on upper and lower A frames, BlueKnight911 Magic Mirrors,
    DIY superior grill, USB port, Hwy pegs, DIY Flag mounts for USA and US Air Force flags,
    Method to open Frunk and seat without using key, LED headlights and LED fog lights, turn signal switch safety mod

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    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Welcome!

    My first bike was a 1968 BSA Thunderbolt 650... put my feet and hands to sleep at times but was a wonderful ride!

    Went through several+ street bikes, then 3 Goldwings ('75, '80, '86) and now have a '12 RT-S

    Enjoy the forum, there is a lot of info here.
    2012 Spyder RT-S SE5 Blue

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    Vendors: Air Hawk2 seat air cushion, Adjustable Side Window Deflectors, slip-on grip covers, RAM GPS mount & a short RAM socket arm... with a bicycle handlebar bell mounted to it - a carryover from my 2-wheeling days, it was great for getting your ridng buddy's attention when stopped at a traffic light

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    Cool

    From the UK!
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    Default Welcome, Wecome & Welcome

    My Motto Is:
    Live my life in such a way that when my feet hit the floor in the morning...Satan shudders & says "Oh, crap, SHE'S awake!"

    Red Stallion: 2016 F3t SE6 (from Pitbull PowerSports/ Springfield, MO)
    White Knight: 2014 RTS SE6 and matching 622 trailer (from Pitbull
    PowerSports/ Springfield, MO)
    Ms Spydee: 2010 RT SE5



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    Default Welcome back....

    to the open road and the spyder world. Congrats on the purchase of a fine roadster.. you should be a pro by now enjoy it while the weather is good...
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    Default NEWBIE

    ...................Your going to love this thing

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    Default CONGRATZ

    CONGRATZ ON YOUR NEW RIDE.......

    BEST STEAK I'VE EVER HAD WAS IN DOWNTOWN CHEYENNE, WY....... IT WAS THIS PAST JULY ON MY X-COUNTRY RIDE ON MY F3-S....
    HOPE YOU LIKE YOUR SPYD3R AS MUCH AS I DO MINE.....
    DAN P
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    Welcome to the ZOO


    Cruzr Joe
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    and also glad that you found this site. Ask questions we are here to help. Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

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    ! Congrats on getting "back in saddle!

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    Default Congrats!

    Happy and safe rydin'
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    Nothing like being back in the saddle again.
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    Default I bet you are glad to be riding again

    Welcome to the club.....


    Quote Originally Posted by seaweed View Post
    I had a BSA cycle while stationed in Berlin. The German friends that I cycled with started calling me Seaweed (somehow they derived that from my name Secord) . The BSA had a fin on the front fender as British machines had back then, so I put the name Seaweed on that fin. So I figured I would use the nickname again with my Spyder. Shortly after being transferred to Nebraska I sold the cycle.


    I bought my 2015 RT-S SE in Cheyenne Wyoming in September and have put about 1300 miles on it so far. We have had a little snow here so far but there are days in this area where the weather is still nice enough for short rydes. I hopefully get in a few more miles this winter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by seaweed View Post
    I had a BSA cycle while stationed in Berlin. The German friends that I cycled with started calling me Seaweed (somehow they derived that from my name Secord) . The BSA had a fin on the front fender as British machines had back then, so I put the name Seaweed on that fin. So I figured I would use the nickname again with my Spyder. Shortly after being transferred to Nebraska I sold the cycle.


    I bought my 2015 RT-S SE in Cheyenne Wyoming in September and have put about 1300 miles on it so far. We have had a little snow here so far but there are days in this area where the weather is still nice enough for short rydes. I hopefully get in a few more miles this winter.
    Small world... my very first bike was a BSA 165cc. If I recall correctly it was sort of an Olive Drab and Creme color. That was a bunch of years ago...

    on your new ryde. Hope you get a few more nice days to ryde before the snow and cold weather makes you shut it down. I'm hoping the same thing in this part of the country too.
    --- Trekster
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    Great story and glad to hear you are back in the wind.

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    Welcome Seaweed from Central Washington. Enjoy your ride and stay SAFE.
    American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of GOD.

    The Older I get the Better I Was.


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    And not a day too soon!
    To your next chapter of adventures in the wind
    2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL

    Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
    but our benefits don't?
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    Welcome seaweed, nightshift here from North Carolina.

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    I had several english bikes when they were popular. Loved them all. Welcome!!

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    and

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    That's a GREAT story. Good for you!

    ...and welcome to the forum.
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    Default Welcome to Spyder World

    This is a great site. I have learned much from my short time here. Enjoy the Ryde!
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