• 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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  1. BamaJohn

    Gulp, I just contracted for a new (old) 2023 RT Limited, now what?

    Congrats on your new ride...I hope you love it and get up to East TN and all of NC to test it on hills and some curves. Need pics!
  2. BamaJohn

    Any Pics of 2020+ RT Daylong or Laam Driver's Seats?

    My 5th RDL: vinyl all over. Note that the RDL makes it harder to remove the rear seat due to it being wider.
  3. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    With a break in the 95 degree F plus 85% humidity, I followed the Spyder's nose up to the highest point in Alabama, Mt Cheaha. Riding south along Highway 281 is a favorite ride, and at one Scenic viewing place, the Spyder nosed up to a 1942 Studebaker Commander for a chat. The owner of the car...
  4. BamaJohn

    Any helpful tips for installing a Lamonster Belt damper on a 2022 RT?

    Very interesting......OP asked if anyone had TIPS ON THE INSTALL of a belt damper, & the thread was hijacked into an argument over semantics, but no helpful tips. (hmmm, looks like I did it too...)
  5. BamaJohn

    Sunset Spyder Ride

    Beautiful sunset and very nice production...thanks for sharing!
  6. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    Today's ride included great coffee with sausage, egg, & cheese croissant at Nichol's Nook coffee house in Springville, AL (about 25 miles NE of Birmingham). Life is good..... -
  7. BamaJohn

    Most amount of miles/KM you have ridden in one day on the Spyder

    Really enjoyed reading that so many Spyder-Riders are so active in racking up miles... My hat is off to all of you! At 560 miles, I feel inadequate to even offer it up! These days, a 300-mile day is about my limit... 200 miles of twisties wears me out. It's all good!
  8. BamaJohn

    Looking at buying - If you are over 80 y/o and ride a Spyder, raise your hand...

    :bowdown::cheers::firstplace:
  9. BamaJohn

    Does the Spyder have an Altidude reading?

    Garmin Zumo XT GPS has altitude reading
  10. BamaJohn

    Looking at buying - If you are over 80 y/o and ride a Spyder, raise your hand...

    81 and keeping my knees in the breeze via my 2020 Spyder RT. Voluntarily gave up my BMW RT when I turned 80 (as I had promised myself I'd do after 50+ years of 2 wheels). Last month was a 4 day ride based in Eureka Springs AR; Next month a week's riding based out of Natural Bridge VA (with my...
  11. BamaJohn

    DID Make My Mind up! - Big D's Mighty Red Baron has Arrived!

    Good stuff Old Bean! Be careful of the front wheel width on those narrow lanes!
  12. BamaJohn

    My solution to the Bajaron Ultra sway-bar 'clunk'!

    Plus 1 on Ron's approach to helping us. I've bought 3 different anti-sway bars from Ron, the latest is the Ultra-bar for my 2020RT (which I love!). My most recent experience with Ron's shop is this past week, when my rear brake caliper piston could not be adjusted for new brake pads. I sent...
  13. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    Pretty country! With our Appalachian Mountains & Rocky Mountains, we have enough beautiful riding to fill this life, right?
  14. BamaJohn

    Lift Jacks Revisited - what's a viable lift jack to SAFELY raise a Spyder?

    +1 - to use, remove the right-side floorboard. Once the jack is properly placed, there's an L-shaped, adjustable bracket that bolts the lift to the bike frame at one of the floorboard holes. It's very stable.
  15. BamaJohn

    DID Make My Mind up! - Big D's Mighty Red Baron has Arrived!

    I agree. After 50+ years of riding 2 wheels, I decided to get off 2 wheels when I turned 80, so I sold my BMW R1200RT and bought a 2020 Spyder RT in August 2022. After unlearning long-term muscle memory for front braking and counter steering, riding the Spyder with more and more finesse...
  16. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    Looks like you had a great ride last week......good stuff! And thanks for sharing.
  17. BamaJohn

    Front seat support piston failed again - I made a replacement rod!

    The front seat support piston on my 2020 Spyder RT has failed for the second time. With 28,000 miles on it, I'm pretty bummed at the pitiful performance of the stock support piston AND the McMaster-Carr replacement piston. With no assurance that another piston will perform any longer, I made...
  18. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    With the "Dog Days of Summer upon us, I thought it fitting to show the Dogtrot house from today's ride.
  19. BamaJohn

    Your Spyder Vendors/Sponsors

    has there ever been a "Donation" button? I belong to other forums and the forum members kick in a small donation each year ($25) to help keep the forum going.
  20. BamaJohn

    Problem with key seat release not working, any ideas?

    :roflblack:
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