• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Bike Week Demo Rides

    Professor, I also have been riding for close to 50 years. You described my experience perfectly. I was thinking if I had this thing on my own and could build some confidence I would be OK. They are fantastic looking machines. I even think my skills or ability to ride a two wheeler...
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    Ready to Launch!

    When I started out I was driving about 60 mph and got around 14.5 mpg but after I got on the interstate and got comfortable I sped up to 75 mph and the mpg dropped to 11.5. Keep in mind this was a small open trailer. I Like the truck but it's heavy on the boost and light on the Eco.
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    Bike Week Demo Rides

    I went down and test drove the F3 today at Daytona. I really didn't like it. Now I am sure if I drove it more i would get more familiar and be more comfortable. I was actually glad when the test ride was over. I was all over the road. I tried to relax and lighten my grip but that only worked to...
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    Ready to Launch!

    The trip to Daytona went well. My new Ford 150 with Eco Boost pulled the trailer well. I can definitely say there is more boost than Eco. I saw one guy riding thru West Virginia on a Goldwing, it was 14 degrees F. He really looked cold. I arrived yesterday, unloaded the bike and rode over to...
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    Ready to Launch!

    Hey All, I'm packed and ready! Checklist is under control, loading the trailer Friday, ready for launch 5 am Saturday morning. With the worst weather in NE Ohio history behind me, I'm ready for Daytona Bikeweek. I moved 4 feet of snow away from the garage door so I can get "King"...
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    Went to my friendly neighborhood Can AM dealer today.......

    OK, maybe I was a little harsh. Let me introduce another idea. Wouldn't it be great if our dealer would give us a break on a couple simple things like changing the oil and / or new tires. You know the kind of things just about anybody can do if they try. It doesn't take a service tech with 4...
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    Itinerary for Daytona (in case you want to ride along)

    Cruder Joe, I sent you a PM about Daytona. I hope to be able to meet up with you and other members at Daytona. Thanks! cjryder (CJ)
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    Went to my friendly neighborhood Can AM dealer today.......

    I think one of the problems today in any business is the lack of efficiency and excessive overhead. Think of all the dead time between customers, looking for parts, looking for tools, doing God knows what. And if you tell your employees they need to try to work faster they laugh at you...
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    Daytona Bikeweek March 7th-16th 2015.

    I decided to make Bikeweek this year. However, I wiil be on my Harley Road King. The main reason for making the trip will be to test ride a Spyder and learn as much as possible about the Can Am trikes. I want to ride an RT and the new F3. If things go well I plan to buy a new Spyder upon my...
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    New Spyder Lover

    Professor, Now I know why they call you the professor. You made some excellent points. And yes, I really have a 3ver. That alone might be enough to wait on a test ride. Daytona is along way to go for a test ride. This is what February in Ohio is for, to think about things. If I...
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    New Spyder Lover

    Update & Questions: I went to the local dealer today. He had two F3-S's on the floor. One Red (Orange) and the other was Magnesium. Both were automatics. I liked both colors equally. Not sure about the automatic situation. I'm kinda old school, thinking manual...
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    New Spyder Lover

    Thanks everyone for all the good comments. Yes, I did call Johnny K's and I'm stopping in there Saturday morning. Yes, I did watch the test ride video. I put the word out that my 2013 Road King was for sale and I already got an offer. I am not surprised because I know the guy. I told him I...
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    New Spyder Lover

    I recently made my annual trek to the Cleveland Intl Motorcycle show. As usual I went straight to the Harley booth, then immediately to the Bmw booth as these have been my bikes of choice for more than 40 years. Neither brand offered anything new that stirred my motorcycle spirit. Yea, I saw...
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