Our 2010 Daytona Owners Event Adventure

[SpyderWolf]

Had a buddy of mine that was down there and he told me there were very few Spyder's that he saw, must of been hiding under the grandstands. 95% Harley's

Once we were running around on the street, I only saw about 5 other Spyders out there as well.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Night Time Shots

Okay, it is dark here again so I just went out and snapped these pictures of my Spyder.

New rear view of Spyder:

Left side at night:

Right side at night:

Right side 3/4 shot at night:

Closer view of left side mud flap light:

This is what the ryder sees when looking down to the right of the Spyder at night:

I sat on the passenger seat and took this photo:

So, as dave01 posted above, these things are a definite improvement for night time visibility on the Spyder. I am very glad that I had them installed. Thanks again to Evan and the crew at ESI (I think it was Jody that did the install, but his shirt said Gus :dontknow for offering these great products. :thumbup:

 

[Roaddog2]

:2thumbs::2thumbs: Nice write up :ani29:

 

[SpyderWolf]

:2thumbs::2thumbs: Nice write up :ani29:

Thanks Roaddog2.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Priceless

Okay, so after the all of the fun at the owners event I get a PM from RShrimp telling me "I have a good picture of you on the track" and if I send him my email address he will send it to me in high resolution. Of course I do so, curious to see what the picture is and how it turned out.

All day I have visions of my Spyder up on the banking, sticking like glue, and looking really cool. At the same time I am wondering how he could have gotten a good picture if we were all moving, so I was left to my own imagination for a while.

He just sent the picture a few minutes ago, and it is now clearly obvious how he was able to get a good picture of me on the track. This is when I was pulled over on the side of the track with my Spyder shut down, trying to clear the codes after just running up the high bank in the center of the turn and getting busted.

That would explain how he was able to get such a clear picture. :roflblack:

Thanks Randy, that brings back the feeling of despair very quickly and will be a priceless reminder of the lesson I learned that day.

 

[TJ_Spyder]

Wolf,
It was great to meet you and the wife. I feel privledged to be in your company as one of the few to have problems after running up on the bank. :doorag:

 

[PCBeachBum]

SpyderWolf, Great pictures and comments. :2thumbs: I do hope the temps improved on your way south to Daytona and you, your wife, father in law and friend, were able to thaw out.:thumbup:

Love the mud flap lights and taillight, they do look great at night. It was also good to hear BRP took care of your and your wifes Spyder's before heading home.:clap:

I just got back a couple of hours ago, Tami and her daughter Ashley sell hot dogs at Harpoon Harry's, one of the clubs here during spring break. Was a little hungry so thought I'd take a ride. Big mistake! Didn't think about several hundred college students being out and most drunk. I must have gotten 2 miles per gallon with all the traffic but pushed on on Back Beach Rd. Once there, the girls made one of their specials for me as I was talking to one of my riding buds and Ashley's b/f, who works as a bouncer there.

It took me longer to get out of there, than getting there with all the questions about the Spyder. I've been out a few nights in the past during spring break and how quickly it came back to me, why its best just to stay home. But it was more interesting than my other trips out at this time of year. Just 4 more weeks and its over.

I decided to take Middle Beach Rd and a few back roads home instead of the way I went to this club. No drunks crossing the street and light to no traffic. Did see a big dog in the road and as I got closer to it it was the first dog I saw with a rack on its head.:yikes:

During the day its dangerous to ride with packs a college kids renting scooters. They weave in and out of the taffic and Sunday afternoon, one pulled up along side me getting to close, so I left him in my dust.

Had the parts installed Saturday and it runs a lot better. Leaving the dealership, I saw Leo to show him my flashers wouldn't work, the ones for passing and checking the fuses they were tight. Funny thing is they work if the key is on but, not if the engine is running. He said he would order me a new switch and hopefully that's all it needs but, I got a feeling its in the wiring. :dontknow:

 

[WizardMaster]

So, as dave01 posted above, these things are a definite improvement for night time visibility on the Spyder. I am very glad that I had them installed. Thanks again to Evan and the crew at ESI (I think it was Jody that did the install, but his shirt said Gus :dontknow for offering these great products. :thumbup:

Nice shots and yes, I am the guilty party in the photos. Don't be fooled by the "GUS" on my shirt. Its a long story from the very early years of NMN/ESI!!!!:chat:

 

[ddileo]

Thanks Dean. Those mud flap LEDs make a huge difference that I was not aware of at first. I was tired when we got in last night and I took the night shot. I will try to take some more tonight and show you how much of the Spyder, and the ground, these things really light up. Very impressive indeed. :thumbup:

Love them too. Big difference in visibility. :2thumbs:
Great meeting you and your wife.
Safe passage!

 

[ISCI Billy]

Hey Spyderwolf,
Tell your wife I am still waiting on that kind size Snickers....

Nice to meet you guys in person, enjoy your stuff!

 

[NewRider]

Very nice writeup, SpyderWolf.:2thumbs: Including your hints and tips certainly gained a lot of info for myself. Your generosity appreciated.:thumbup:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Wolf,
It was great to meet you and the wife. I feel privledged to be in your company as one of the few to have problems after running up on the bank. :doorag:

It was good to meet you as well, I just wish your troubles would have went away like mine did.

SpyderWolf, Great pictures and comments. :2thumbs: I do hope the temps improved on your way south to Daytona and you, your wife, father in law and friend, were able to thaw out.:thumbup:

Love the mud flap lights and taillight, they do look great at night. It was also good to hear BRP took care of your and your wifes Spyder's before heading home.:clap:

Thanks, it was still kind of chilly the entire time we were there, although I understand the weather is supposed to be much warmer this week. Go figure.

It sounds like you have all kinds of fun and interesting things to do in your neck of the woods during spring break. I am also glad to hear you did not hit the dog with the antlers. :yikes: Ryde safe, and keep us posted on your Spyder repairs.

Nice shots and yes, I am the guilty party in the photos. Don't be fooled by the "GUS" on my shirt. Its a long story from the very early years of NMN/ESI!!!!:chat:

Thanks Jody. I am glad to have met you and visited during the time you were working on our Spyders. Thanks for the tips on installing the rear foot pegs as well. Tanya installed them tonight in a little over 20 minutes, and I posted a new thread on that.

Love them too. Big difference in visibility. :2thumbs:
Great meeting you and your wife.
Safe passage!

It was nice to meet you as well. Sorry I forgot to add your name to the list, but you are in good company since I left Lamont off as well.

Hey Spyderwolf,
Tell your wife I am still waiting on that kind size Snickers....

Nice to meet you guys in person, enjoy your stuff!

Thanks Billy. We went back to the track on Friday, but you were not around. The other guy was there, but we did not see you anywhere. On the ryde back home, I ate the king size snickers in your honor so I hope you don't mind too much. It was very tasty and the first candy I have had since starting this diet 2 months ago.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Very nice writeup, SpyderWolf.:2thumbs: Including your hints and tips certainly gained a lot of info for myself. Your generosity appreciated.:thumbup:

Thanks a bunch.

 

[PCBeachBum]

SpyderWolf, I wish spring break was now over. Was out early Monday morning and coming up fast behind me was a crotch rocket. The kid barely got by me and I just shook my head, thinking I hope this kid gets to where he's going without a wreak. He was wearing shorts, tee shirt, flip flops and nothing else. Traffic started to slow not soon after and I saw him, lying on the sidewalk next to a sign he took down. The bike came to a stop in front of this surf shop. I stopped and went to check on him and he was still alive and bleeding from the head and right side where his body hit the sign. I told the owner of the shop to call 911 and than this other guy stopped. He was Navy Corpsman and got back from Iraq 5 months ago, so he started to evaluate his condition from what he could see. I went to my Spyder and took some rags out of the trunk and held them over his head wound. The kid woke up and I asked him his name? where he was from? and what school he went to? He answered all the questions and we could smell alcohol on him. He tried to get up and we held him down and told him not to move and held his head straight. The cops came in a hurry and than the fire dept. showed and we stepped back. I was asked a few questions and told the cops what I saw and than the EMT's showed up. They put him on a backboard securing his head and body than to the stretcher and into the ambulance.

I've heard more sirens than I care to since Monday morning and everytime I hear one, I just pray its not another kid acting stupid on a scooter or bike. But, going out yesterday in the truck, there they are weaving in an out of traffic, cutting across lanes into on coming traffic and know it's just a matter of time before another one ends up in the hospital, if he/she is lucky.ray:

Another kid passed out on a surf board a few years ago and ended up in the shipping lanes about 8 miles out before they got to him. Who knows where he would have ended up if the beach patrol in a Helo hadn't spotted him.

 

[Star Cruiser]

Another Happy Ryder

A great write up! I was in a few of your pics and have to say it was a great day at Daytona Speedway. I liked how the BRP Crew made us feel like a fraternity. Met up with some folks I saw at Spyders in the Smokies. Keep it up guys. I hope to see you all again really soon

 

[SpyderWolf]

SpyderWolf, I wish spring break was now over. Was out early Monday morning and coming up fast behind me was a crotch rocket. The kid barely got by me and I just shook my head, thinking I hope this kid gets to where he's going without a wreak. He was wearing shorts, tee shirt, flip flops and nothing else. Traffic started to slow not soon after and I saw him, lying on the sidewalk next to a sign he took down. The bike came to a stop in front of this surf shop. I stopped and went to check on him and he was still alive and bleeding from the head and right side where his body hit the sign. I told the owner of the shop to call 911 and than this other guy stopped. He was Navy Corpsman and got back from Iraq 5 months ago, so he started to evaluate his condition from what he could see. I went to my Spyder and took some rags out of the trunk and held them over his head wound. The kid woke up and I asked him his name? where he was from? and what school he went to? He answered all the questions and we could smell alcohol on him. He tried to get up and we held him down and told him not to move and held his head straight. The cops came in a hurry and than the fire dept. showed and we stepped back. I was asked a few questions and told the cops what I saw and than the EMT's showed up. They put him on a backboard securing his head and body than to the stretcher and into the ambulance.

I've heard more sirens than I care to since Monday morning and everytime I hear one, I just pray its not another kid acting stupid on a scooter or bike. But, going out yesterday in the truck, there they are weaving in an out of traffic, cutting across lanes into on coming traffic and know it's just a matter of time before another one ends up in the hospital, if he/she is lucky.ray:

Another kid passed out on a surf board a few years ago and ended up in the shipping lanes about 8 miles out before they got to him. Who knows where he would have ended up if the beach patrol in a Helo hadn't spotted him.

I was one of those kids once, albeit without the alcohol added to the riding experience as it was dangerous enough without that. Hopefully he will pull through and the madness will stop soon as well.

I also got sick once while boarding in Hawaii, and drifted out quite a ways. The lifeguard was considering calling a boat when I started paddling back in. It took me about 45 minutes, but I made it back without any problems - except for the scolding I got from my wife.

A great write up! I was in a few of your pics and have to say it was a great day at Daytona Speedway. I liked how the BRP Crew made us feel like a fraternity. Met up with some folks I saw at Spyders in the Smokies. Keep it up guys. I hope to see you all again really soon

Glad you were able to make it and had a great time as well. The Chicago event should be much closer to your neck of the woods as well. :thumbup:

 

[PCBeachBum]

SpyderWolf, I was one of those kids too but after going off a cliff at a Sand and Gravel pit on a make shift street to dirt bike. I rode the bike down, leaning it over towards the cliff hit the dirt road and thought my buddy is going to wonder how I did this. Than the front wheel went into a deep rut and over the handle bars I went. Sitting in the dirt, I looked up at this cliff I just came down and thought never again. I got away with it once and I'm not doing that again. How quickly some learn and after that I always rode with a little bit of fear. When one gets so much confidence that they have complete control and can do anything on a bike, that's when bad things happen. I got that advice when I first started riding legally on the street, from my older brother and have never forgotten it.

 

[SpyderWolf]

SpyderWolf, I was one of those kids too but after going off a cliff at a Sand and Gravel pit on a make shift street to dirt bike. I rode the bike down, leaning it over towards the cliff hit the dirt road and thought my buddy is going to wonder how I did this. Than the front wheel went into a deep rut and over the handle bars I went. Sitting in the dirt, I looked up at this cliff I just came down and thought never again. I got away with it once and I'm not doing that again. How quickly some learn and after that I always rode with a little bit of fear. When one gets so much confidence that they have complete control and can do anything on a bike, that's when bad things happen. I got that advice when I first started riding legally on the street, from my older brother and have never forgotten it.

Ah yes, when I was a young, invincible, Marine I had no fear. Any place I needed to be on the GSX-R 750 I attempted to get their at light speed if possible. It could be a little scary doing 110 on a 2 lane curvy road and coming upon a station wagon that was doing 45, but I never thought twice about dying that way. Luckily for me nothing too terribly bad ever happened, although I can say hitting a bird with your helmet at 80 will give you a pretty good headache and your passenger will never forgive you for the mess you turned them into, I am well past that stage. I still like to get my Spyder up to speed from time to time, but I also have a healthy respect for what could happen now.

Continue to have fun, and ryde safe out there my friend. :thumbup:

 

[PCBeachBum]

Ah yes, when I was a young, invincible, Marine I had no fear. Any place I needed to be on the GSX-R 750 I attempted to get their at light speed if possible. It could be a little scary doing 110 on a 2 lane curvy road and coming upon a station wagon that was doing 45, but I never thought twice about dying that way. Luckily for me nothing too terribly bad ever happened, although I can say hitting a bird with your helmet at 80 will give you a pretty good headache and your passenger will never forgive you for the mess you turned them into, I am well past that stage. I still like to get my Spyder up to speed from time to time, but I also have a healthy respect for what could happen now.

Continue to have fun, and ryde safe out there my friend. :thumbup:

Birds? I hit one with my '69 Chevelle SS and it stunk for sometime. No matter how manytimes I washed it and feel for both you and your friend. Around here they are strict about your speed and sometimes will just park a cruiser at the end of a center island, with no one in it, to slow people down. I do take it up on the highway to bring up to speed. I will not allow the spring breakers come up alongside me on a scooters and will leave them in a cloud of dust. They are just to crazy for me and I went through that stage, often paying a price and now that I'm older, I'm paying for it again with the aches and pains from the past. I remember uncles telling me to never get old kid! Didn't know what they meant than but, I do now and one thing they didn't have, is a Spyder to help keep them young. I might be a bit broken down but, I don't feel it on the Spyder.

Take care, ryde safe and watch out for those birds:thumbup:

 

[SpyderWolf]

I might be a bit broken down but, I don't feel it on the Spyder.

We are definitely in the same boat there. :thumbup: