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  1. Jesster72

    Dragon or Rattler?

    Just the opposite for us, we have ridden the Dragon, but will be out to ride the IMR during the 3 Wheeler Rally in Deadwood. I am one that rode the Dragon to say I did it, it was a few years ago, and the traffic wasn't horrible. The Cherahola Skyway was better for me as the driver - less...
  2. Jesster72

    A small Safety Mod to our 2022 RTL with a big improvement!

    I added my drop of E6000 over the weekend, ready to head out on tour Friday!
  3. Jesster72

    Gas Gauge showing Full when tank is not - Why?

    Two things.... Idaho, I hope you don't mind, but I laughed really hard at your post. The invisible bars on the guage. Gold. Thank you. Makes me glad I stopped in to read this one, I figured there would be a bunch of (good) info about using the trip meter and filling the tank full up each time...
  4. Jesster72

    Spyder enjoyment vs. experience of ownership

    A few thoughts, probably no help, but here goes. I have owned bikes all my life, but never a HD, so my experience with dealers and service is somewhat like yours. For the last 15 years or so (riding Kawi's and 8 years on Victorys) service and dealers were always at least an hour away. So very...
  5. Jesster72

    Memorial Day Weekend Ride

    Well, two things. Weather was perfect, and I really sucked it up taking pictures this go-'round. By the time early Sat morning rolled around, we were down to 2 HD's, the HD trike, and our Spyder. We left at 0800-ish and took off on two-lanes for about 150 miles to the Nation Motorcycle Museum...
  6. Jesster72

    First road trip coming up - any last minute Words of Wisdom?

    This is it exactly, except we don't do laundry on the road. (we pull a cargo trailer that holds a suitcase - plenty of room) Twice the cash for sure, and take pictures of everything!
  7. Jesster72

    New Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited Owner/Rider, Just Saying Hi.

    Welcome! I love that color. Enjoy your rides, I know we do! I don't think I ever visited a different Spyder forum, and after nosing around here for a couple years, I don't think I need to - these folks do know how to make you feel welcome. I appreciate that.
  8. Jesster72

    RT seems better suited for seniors

    Careful who you are calling a senior!! Just kidding, I have received my AARP invitation, but I'm not close to that yet. We chose the RT for it's touring capabilities that suit our style of trips. The F3 didn't fit what we wanted out of the ergonomics. I sat on a Ryker while my RT was getting...
  9. Jesster72

    Your Weather News @ May Edition 2023

    Blue, just west of you in IL, the weather has been, and is forecasted to be perfect for the next 7 days or so. Getting in all the riding I can!
  10. Jesster72

    Memorial Day Weekend Ride

    Leaving Saturday early morning to ride over to the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa Iowa. There are 5 HD's, one HD Trike, and our Spyder taking two lanes from north-central IL over. The plan is to spend some time at the museum (which is closing in September - go see it if you can!), spend...
  11. Jesster72

    Poor gas tank design

    I thought my Victory tank was hard to get full, but the Spyder wins out on this topic - hands down. There are a few stations locally that will fill slow enough to top the tank off. I go there when local. On the road, if it is a pump that won't allow slow fill, I try to at least get enough in to...
  12. Jesster72

    All you Dragon Riders watch out for this stuff

    We rode it once on our Victory to say we did it - and I put a patch on my vest, my version of the merit badge I guess. Cherahola was a much better ride, the driver can enjoy some of the scenery. Blue Ridge is on our list of must do's, hopefully in the next few years. LOL - there were more than...
  13. Jesster72

    Madstad windshield for Ltd - close to perfect for me!

    My Spyder shield is suiting me fine, but on my Victory previously to my spyder, I went through three different windshields before hitting on the MadStad. Some people can't abide by the looks, but that never bothered me. It worked excellent. Glad you got it to work for you.
  14. Jesster72

    What's the best way to clean Monolith Black Satin paint?

    Another vote for Chemical Guys Matte/Satin finish wash - Meticulous Matte - for the big washes - I got it off Amazon Lamonster has Black Dymond Matte detailer for quick touch ups - available from......... Lamonster
  15. Jesster72

    Anyone had issues applying vinyl decals to satin paint?

    I followed the instructions and watched the videos. Take your time and it should be good. I was worried about wiping down the paint with the alcohol wipes, but after the decals were on for a bit, I washed with matte finish wash, and you couldn't even tell. Post up some pictures when you have...
  16. Jesster72

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Heading to my dealer tomorrow (5-19) for the brake switch recall, oil change and check up for the PA and SD trips this year. 80 degrees and sunny today at work - forecast tomorrow for the 85 mile ride to the shop -- 70 degrees and rain all day. If you're going to ride, sooner or later you're...
  17. Jesster72

    Anyone had issues applying vinyl decals to satin paint?

    My stripes went on with no issues.
  18. Jesster72

    Its hard to get off 2 two wheels and onto three.

    A different perspective here - I went in on the Spyder because I thought it was my next big adventure. My wife and I tour once or twice a year a week to 10 days at a time. And I ride to work every chance I get. No issues with the Victory we owned previous to the Spyder. No issues with me riding...
  19. Jesster72

    Show us your Day Trips/Unusual Attractions...

    We toured the Asylum in 2016 as part of our West Virginia trip. We did Seneca Rocks, Smoke Hole Cavern, and many other cool attractions in WV. The roads there are awesome. Closest thing to us is Starved Rock State Park - there is some decent riding around and through the park, with nice little...
  20. Jesster72

    Gordon Lightfoot passed

    I was sad when I learned of this - I too enjoyed much of his music. If you're a you tube person, search out John Prine - House of Strombo - he dedicates a song to Gordo. Two musical legends there. RIP Gordo. Thanks for the ride.
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