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    Spyderless, but not gone!

    Good luck with a Slingshot. I hope it works well for you. I tried one as well as a Miata. I'm just too big (fat) to fit and be comfortable. Had a real problem getting out of the Slingshot and couldn't even get in a Miata. My old blue pony fits like a glove. Happy I made the switch. Left...
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    Your Weather News @ August 2025 Edition

    Good Monday morning from beautiful Mount Vernon, WA. Currently, we are experiencing a heat wave (for this area). It is 75 degrees and headed for a high of 85. There is a 6 MPH breeze and humidity is 69%. The room I have here does not have AC! 95% of the time it's not needed, but it would be nice...
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    Lake Stevens to Leavenworth and back today.

    That's a great loop ride! The weather we're having here in Western Washington now is something we don't want broadcast!!!!! I've been in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes area for the last 6 weeks. The desert heat is not missed..... Had lunch on the deck at Roche a few weeks ago. In recent years...
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    Random thought for the day

    A few months ago, while surfing around the web, I stumbled upon a site that sold humanoid robots that were both physically and functioning in all respects. Some features could be changed to provide different appearances. Using A.I., they could respond and interact with voice commands. Got me...
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    Your Weather News @ August 2025 Edition

    Currently in Mount Vernon, WA: 64 degrees, 4 MPH breeze, Humidity of 70% and no clouds in sight. The high today will be a very pleasant 75. This morning I'll wipe down Old Blue Pony to remove all the remnants of Wednesday's rain. Then it's off for some top-down sight seeing. Stay safe..... Jim
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    HELP: U-Haul Enclosed 6’x12’ - Anyone tried one? Any tips or tricks?

    A U-Haul 6X12 enclosed trailer is not suitable for hauling your bike. Many years ago, I rented one and loaded my Goldwing in. I thought it was going to fall through the floor just sitting there in the parking lot! Looking underneath the trailer, I saw the floor is reinforced with very small...
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    Your Weather News @ August 2025 Edition

    Good morning from Mount Vernon, WA. Yesterday all of Western Washington was wet and soggy. There was a continual mist in between rain showers. Today begins the drying process. Currently overcast and 60 degrees. Wind is calm and the humidity is 83%. The high today will be 70 with afternoon...
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    My Spyder is causing family trouble...

    Similar... but different... I have been a boater most of my life. Several years ago, I bought a Kayak to carry on my cruiser. Found out it wasn't for me. I gave the Kayak to my brother-in-law, who had a beach cabin. He had 4 kids... and 1 Kayak! Later, he told me that it was the most expensive...
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    Your Weather News @ August 2025 Edition

    Mostly cloudy here in Anacortes. The sun is trying real hard to burn off the stubborn marine clouds. But, today, like the last few, it's a slow process. Currently; 62 degrees, wind of 5 MPH with gusts to 9, humidity at 78%. The high today will be 68 and the overnight low will be 55. No...
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    My MPG skyrocketed in ECO Mode - is ECO Mode really that much better?

    Given the same ride, your Spyder still uses exactly the same energy (fuel) regardless of which mode you are in. Changing from ECO to Normal or even Sport only allows you to change your riding style/habits and the sensitivity of your bike. The different modes do not add or subtract horsepower...
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    Your Weather News @ August 2025 Edition

    Several years ago a buddy and I toured Florida and Arizona looking for places to retire. (He chose FL and I chose AZ). Key lime pie was at the top of our list when in Key West. Been one of my favorites ever since..... This morning in Anacortes it is cloudy, 63 degrees, breeze of 10 MPH, and...
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    Spyders are New to me, and the hitch prices have a huge variation - which way should I go? Recommend any hitches?

    I trailered an RT-622 (BRP) trailer behind my 2014 RTL for several thousand miles. The Spyder is as capable as any when pulling a trailer, altho there's just a few things to keep in mind. Make sure you don't overload the trailer; your bike has a 400# pulling capacity. Watch your tongue weight...
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    Your Weather News @ August 2025 Edition

    Happy August! Currently in Anacortes, WA; 60 degrees, mostly sunny, 9 MPH sea breeze, 83% humidity. The expected high today is 70 degrees with an overnight low of 53. Today is the beginning of an annual weekend Art's Festival here in Anacortes. About 10 blocks of the main downtown street are...
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    Anyone purchased from an out of town dealer? Is this common? Any concerns?

    I bought a 2014 RTL with matching RT-622 trailer from a non-Can Am dealer in Oklahoma. It was a trade in and they had it under-priced to get it gone. Very low miles and still had nearly 3 years left on the BEST warranty, although the seller did not know of the warranty. I found out about that...
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    Your Weather News @ July Edition 2025

    Partly cloudy skies this morning here in Anacortes. Currently 61 degrees, humidity at 81%, 3-6 MPH breeze. The high today will only get to 66 degrees. Much more comfortable than the excessive heat being experienced back home in the desert. Today I'm heading out to Camano Island and will have...
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    Weird story time!! White smoke and it smelt like wood burning!?

    Wonder if those marble size chunks that came flying out have any remnants of tails and ears?
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    Your Weather News @ July Edition 2025

    Good Wednesday morning from Anacortes, WA. The tsunami warning was pretty much a non-event here. The effect of the tsunami is being measured in inches with on-going alerts for continued wave surges. I've lived on and around the water most of my life and this is the first time experiencing any...
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    Your Weather News @ July Edition 2025

    Well, one more thing... The big earthquake in Russia has resulted in a Tsunami warning for the area I am in - sometime in the middle of the night. Great! I'm currently at an elevation of about 50 feet (My guess) so I should be okay if the big wave hits around here. There are Tsunami evacuation...
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    Your Weather News @ July Edition 2025

    At 11 AM, back home in the desert of Arid-Zone-A it is 102 degrees, sunny, humidity at 16%, and a 4 MPH breeze. The overnight low will be 85. Meanwhile, as I sit here in my little vacation cottage in Anacortes, WA, it is a very comfortable 62 degrees with a sea breeze of 6 MPH, humidity is 68%...
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    Define "Old"

    The secret to longevity and good health; "I don't let the old man out" Clint Eastwood
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