My odometer flipped over 40k (s)miles today!!
If all goes well, I will hit 50k by the time I hit my 1 year anniversary with the Spyder. (June 21)
Big thanks to all who participate on this board. There is a tremendous amount of knowledge to be shared here. With the exception of a few minor "bumps" in the road, the Spyder has gracefully pushed through and the reliability is just awe inspiring. I often feel like all I have to do, is just fill up the gas tank and go.
Considering this is the first model year and all the technology involved, its just awesome to see it all continue working with out failure. Few things warm my heart more than watching the eyes of children widen as they see me. Then the jaw drops and a hand comes up to either wave or point. In Manhattan you wont travel more than a block with out feeling like a celebrity. The Spyder has such a unique ability to bring smiles to peoples faces and sometimes its just enough to bring a little cheer in to life...
I kid you not, even the hardcore NYPD will wave and smile.
Here are a few quick facts that I have put together;
Coldest ride = 83 miles @ -6 degrees, plus windchill at highway speed.
Burrr!!! Even with full heated clothing and the BRP helmet, it was rough.
Hottest ride = 13 miles @ 102 degrees (NYC degrees)
bumper to bumper traffic for 45 minutes on the Westside HIghway. The asphalt was so hot that the tires were sticking to it.
When it broke free I was so dehydrated that I had to sit at a Starbucks for over an hour drinking water.
longest ride = 1,239 in 23hours, in January with temps of 6 - 20 degrees.
Deepest ride in water = about 75+ yards, with water past my ankles.
Deegan Expressway, NYC. Raging Summer rain that caused road flooding and I just pushed through!! At times the muffler was gurgling water.
Average miles per week = 1k
Average smiles per week = countless....
- nick
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If all goes well, I will hit 50k by the time I hit my 1 year anniversary with the Spyder. (June 21)
Big thanks to all who participate on this board. There is a tremendous amount of knowledge to be shared here. With the exception of a few minor "bumps" in the road, the Spyder has gracefully pushed through and the reliability is just awe inspiring. I often feel like all I have to do, is just fill up the gas tank and go.
Considering this is the first model year and all the technology involved, its just awesome to see it all continue working with out failure. Few things warm my heart more than watching the eyes of children widen as they see me. Then the jaw drops and a hand comes up to either wave or point. In Manhattan you wont travel more than a block with out feeling like a celebrity. The Spyder has such a unique ability to bring smiles to peoples faces and sometimes its just enough to bring a little cheer in to life...
I kid you not, even the hardcore NYPD will wave and smile.
Here are a few quick facts that I have put together;
Coldest ride = 83 miles @ -6 degrees, plus windchill at highway speed.
Burrr!!! Even with full heated clothing and the BRP helmet, it was rough.
Hottest ride = 13 miles @ 102 degrees (NYC degrees)
bumper to bumper traffic for 45 minutes on the Westside HIghway. The asphalt was so hot that the tires were sticking to it.
When it broke free I was so dehydrated that I had to sit at a Starbucks for over an hour drinking water.
longest ride = 1,239 in 23hours, in January with temps of 6 - 20 degrees.
Deepest ride in water = about 75+ yards, with water past my ankles.
Deegan Expressway, NYC. Raging Summer rain that caused road flooding and I just pushed through!! At times the muffler was gurgling water.
Average miles per week = 1k
Average smiles per week = countless....
- nick
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hyea:
Id probably be in Jail for murder lol jk it wouldnt have been more than manslaughter hehe im kidding really iam lol.I got almost 4k miles on mine and ive had it since Oct 17 of 08. Me and couple of Spyder Bros are going for a nice ride up in the Eldorado Hills today I cant wait ive been on route before and it was OMG Beautiful. Cows,Trees,Horseys,Green as far as the eye could see and the best part was a one way street that ran through the forrest it was a road with residences on on side and the side they were on there was a creek about 2to6feet wide in some places that eveyone that lived on that street had to drive over to get to there homes its was so sweet and very relaxing im gonna bring my digital camera today and take some pics I will post em some time in the next few days 
how did me say how much i love my spyder too turn into a this was how cool my latest trip went thread lol..............peace out keep it upright like we have a choice.
