Spyders in the Smokies and the Lamonster BBQ

[bjt]

This is the Google link to my place but it's off a bit. If you look below the marker you'll see a road with a loop at the end, that's my driveway and where you want to end up.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...h&z=16&iwloc=A

I just tried moving that marker. Google says that since I moved it more than 200 meters, it will take a while for the change to show. It should show up right at the beginning of your driveway (per Google's recommendation) if/when the change is accepted.

[TJ_Spyder]

Plan to be there! T-shirt L if not too late.

Can't wait to see the RT.

[Lamonster]

I talked with Butch today and I think he counted a 105 shirt request.
So I went by the BBQ guys place and ordered for 120 folks. That's 40 lbs of BBQ. I hope it's enough.

Looking forward to seeing you all and the shirt orders is officially cut off so don't ask. A big thanks goes out to Butch and Carrol for doing this.

Oh and I got all the gift certificates from No Magic today too. You guys are going to make out.

[Smylinacha]

Thx! Just looking frward to meeting you and everyone in person!

[bjt]

Sounds good bro.

[dragonheart]

So I went by the BBQ guys place and ordered for 120 folks. That's 40 lbs of BBQ. I hope it's enough.

I had to read this while my stomach was growling - making it even worse. Looking forward to the BBQ.

[Some Guy]

Woo Hoo!!! I can't wait for the BBQ!!!

[rnet]

See you's their

[wildwillie]

I may trl. to Bristol and ride in from there. I have a lot of kin there.wildwillie

[retired1]

I hope I'm not too late to join in the fun and camaraderie at Lamonster's BBQ. I'm a newbie to posting on forums. My '09 SM5 should have 6K+ by the timw I make it there. Looking forward to meeting everybody.

[bjt]

I hope I'm not too late to join in the fun and camaraderie at Lamonster's BBQ. I'm a newbie to posting on forums. My '09 SM5 should have 6K+ by the timw I make it there. Looking forward to meeting everybody.

You're more than Welcome to join. Welcome to SpyderLovers.

[The_Spyderwoman]

Woo Hoo!!! I can't wait for the BBQ!!!

ditto!



and I hope I can make it with my

[Lamonster]

I hope I'm not too late to join in the fun and camaraderie at Lamonster's BBQ. I'm a newbie to posting on forums. My '09 SM5 should have 6K+ by the timw I make it there. Looking forward to meeting everybody.

welcome

[hammer663]

Well it is official. We just can not get away to come!!! Just had a very big order for winter sand come in early and now there is no way we can come. I am so dissappointed!! Lamont, thanks for the invite. We might not be there in person but you can bet that we will be thinking of all of you. Eat some BBQ for the three of us and enjoy. Hopefully we can make it next year. Retirement is looking good, to bad it will be awhile

[Dragbars]

Can I still eat some BBQ !!!!!

[Lamonster]

Can I still eat some BBQ !!!!!

That would be great if you showed up Bro.

[bjt]

Dang Spyder is going in the shop tomorrow. I noticed a clunking noise yesterday that I believe is tranny related. When using the engine for braking / slowing, at about 3500 RPMs in any gear, it starts making a loud clunking noise. If I pull in the clutch, the noise immediately goes away. I would have taken my chances (and I still might) and rode to Mosheim and had this looked at later but it's gotten noticeably worse in one day of just back and forth to work riding. I called the service manager and he has a few ideas of what to look at. He says he will have a better idea of what's going on once he rides it, hears the clunking and notices when it appears to happen.

[Director]

Dang Spyder is going in the shop tomorrow. I noticed a clunking noise yesterday that I believe is tranny related. When using the engine for braking / slowing, at about 3500 RPMs in any gear, it starts making a loud clunking noise. If I pull in the clutch, the noise immediately goes away. I would have taken my chances (and I still might) and rode to Mosheim and had this looked at later but it's gotten noticeably worse in one day of just back and forth to work riding. I called the service manager and he has a few ideas of what to look at. He says he will have a better idea of what's going on once he rides it, hears the clunking and notices when it appears to happen.

Let's keep our fingers crossed Brian. I hope it is nothing serious i.e., that requires parts to be ordered in. Of course, with the trailer, you and Deb could probably do the ride down to Tennessee two-up on her Spyder if need be.

Bruce

[The_Spyderwoman]

Dang Spyder is going in the shop tomorrow. I noticed a clunking noise yesterday that I believe is tranny related. When using the engine for braking / slowing, at about 3500 RPMs in any gear, it starts making a loud clunking noise. If I pull in the clutch, the noise immediately goes away. I would have taken my chances (and I still might) and rode to Mosheim and had this looked at later but it's gotten noticeably worse in one day of just back and forth to work riding. I called the service manager and he has a few ideas of what to look at. He says he will have a better idea of what's going on once he rides it, hears the clunking and notices when it appears to happen.

I hate to say it but that is what mine was doing the guts are all out of my spyder right now..........transmission bearing...........
you could take the spline shaft going into the tranny and wiggle it....you could also feel it when trying to spin this shaft. My service techs are replacing all 3 bearings in there....just waiting on the gasket to put everything back together. Everything else inside looks absolutely wonderfull!! The gears in the tranny look just like new. Cylinders look great!

[dltang]

I hate to say it but that is what mine was doing the guts are all out of my spyder right now..........transmission bearing...........
you could take the spline shaft going into the tranny and wiggle it....you could also feel it when trying to spin this shaft. My service techs are replacing all 3 bearings in there....just waiting on the gasket to put everything back together. Everything else inside looks absolutely wonderfull!! The gears in the tranny look just like new. Cylinders look great!

That is very encouraging Terri. Does that mean you will be spydering to Tenn.?

[The_Spyderwoman]

I don't want to celebrate too soon ....

but it looks like I will be spydering!

When I get back in the saddle, then I will send out a joyous post!

Thanks Deb, hope all goes well with Brian's .

[kwilks9]

I'm here to admit my ignorance. Where can I get a schedule of the events. I assumed I would get a packet or something when I registered. This is our first event ever, and I don't know where to start.

Any help would be appreciated.

[The_Spyderwoman]

The annual ‘Spyders in the Smokies’ event that will be held in Gatlinburg, TN; September 21 – 25, 2009. The on-line flyer is at: http://www.spydertalk.com/forums/index.php? Check out the Spyders in the Smokies forum.
There is a meet-n-greet planned for Monday evening, (9/21) an optional dinner planned for Wednesday (9/23) evening and the Bar-B-Q and banquet on Friday afternoon (9/25). Tuesday and Thursday evenings will be free nights. They will also have guided rides planned for Tues, Wed and Thurs. They will have on-line registration this year to sign-up for the Bar-B-Q and rides. They also will be providing maps of alternative routes for folks that want to tour the Smokies on their own. The registration form for this event is at: http://spydertalk.com/RegistrationForm.php
Lamont is having a BBQ at his house on Thurs. there is a thread to let him know if you can make it and also let him know what size t-shirt you wear!

[bjt]

Let's keep our fingers crossed Brian. I hope it is nothing serious i.e., that requires parts to be ordered in. Of course, with the trailer, you and Deb could probably do the ride down to Tennessee two-up on her Spyder if need be.

Bruce

I hate to say it but that is what mine was doing the guts are all out of my spyder right now..........transmission bearing...........
you could take the spline shaft going into the tranny and wiggle it....you could also feel it when trying to spin this shaft. My service techs are replacing all 3 bearings in there....just waiting on the gasket to put everything back together. Everything else inside looks absolutely wonderfull!! The gears in the tranny look just like new. Cylinders look great!

No joy on my Spyder. The long bolt that holds the front sprocket (?) onto the spline shaft is sheared off. I trailered it to the dealership and the service guys could not even give a rough guess as to when I'll be up and running again. They do know that I really, really want the Spyder ready by Sept. 22. Being they don't know how or why it happened, I hope they tear into it just a bit to see if anything else is damaged. The service manager also noted a small oil leak at the back of the engine and he says they'll look into that too. Must have just happened as I noticed a few oil drips this morning on my garage floor.

[Big Arm]

Lamont, If its not too late, the wife and I would like to attend your BBQ.
Just made all my motel reservations.