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Dave & Teddy's Most Excellent Adventures 2012
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Bob Denman
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CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Just a friendly FYI if anyone chooses to order from TireBuyer.com
On their site, they offer the option of having the tires either shipped directly to your door, or to a nearby tire service center that their associated with that will install them for a fee and they actually list their fee right there on the web-site.
We had about 14 choices locally with 13 all being Nationally Known shops all with the same charge of $91.31 for installation. I'm not sure if that's just a generic set price for installation of a full set of 4 or just for the 3 that I had ordered, but thats what it showed. There was also one local Mom & Pop shop that I had never heard of (but was close) and their cost was only $51.45. Earlier in the week, when I talked with our local Tire Discounters, they quoted me $24.95 for installation of each tire, which I thought seemed high, but is close to what the others on the site were quoting as well.
I remembered when we were around 23,000 miles, I took the front set off and took them to our local WalMart & they rotated the front set (taking off one rim & putting on the other- to even out wear) for only about $23. So I called them up, and sure enough, I was quoted around $10 a tire, so that's what we're going to do. Now, I have to see if that actually pans out for the rear tire as well. I read where KingGeek (local Cincy ryder) had a difficult time finding any tire shop that could mount his rear tire, do to the center of the rim being different than a regular rim, and most places not having the correct spacer/tool/whatever to fit it, so we'll see.
Just thought I'd mention this as it could be a very good way to save a little cash. Heck, saving close to $15 a tire, that equals around $45-$50, not a bad savings if you ask me:thumbup:
We'll see & I'll report our findings later.
On their site, they offer the option of having the tires either shipped directly to your door, or to a nearby tire service center that their associated with that will install them for a fee and they actually list their fee right there on the web-site.
We had about 14 choices locally with 13 all being Nationally Known shops all with the same charge of $91.31 for installation. I'm not sure if that's just a generic set price for installation of a full set of 4 or just for the 3 that I had ordered, but thats what it showed. There was also one local Mom & Pop shop that I had never heard of (but was close) and their cost was only $51.45. Earlier in the week, when I talked with our local Tire Discounters, they quoted me $24.95 for installation of each tire, which I thought seemed high, but is close to what the others on the site were quoting as well.
I remembered when we were around 23,000 miles, I took the front set off and took them to our local WalMart & they rotated the front set (taking off one rim & putting on the other- to even out wear) for only about $23. So I called them up, and sure enough, I was quoted around $10 a tire, so that's what we're going to do. Now, I have to see if that actually pans out for the rear tire as well. I read where KingGeek (local Cincy ryder) had a difficult time finding any tire shop that could mount his rear tire, do to the center of the rim being different than a regular rim, and most places not having the correct spacer/tool/whatever to fit it, so we'll see.
Just thought I'd mention this as it could be a very good way to save a little cash. Heck, saving close to $15 a tire, that equals around $45-$50, not a bad savings if you ask me:thumbup:
We'll see & I'll report our findings later.
kinggeek
New member
Hope you like the tires.
Mounting the rear was not the issue. Balancing was, I ended up just putting Ride-On in the rear and not balancing it, works parfect!. Had it in the fronts also but took it out, too much wobble in the fronts with ot in.
I think Middletown can mount and balance the rear for you.
Mounting the rear was not the issue. Balancing was, I ended up just putting Ride-On in the rear and not balancing it, works parfect!. Had it in the fronts also but took it out, too much wobble in the fronts with ot in.
I think Middletown can mount and balance the rear for you.
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
kinggeek
New member
I know where I'm going to get my tires done next time! Were the able to balance all three?
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
I didn't have them balanced, but after reading the Ride-On directions I will balance
A couple of tips for y'all when it comes to getting your tires mounted, that I didn't know, but see'n as the tire techs, (both Harley guys) loved The Tedster, they clued us in on.
1st was, if you take the wheels and tires off the Spyder at home & take them to the WalMart tire shop, they can usually work you in & out alot quicker than if they have to unmount them from your Spyder there at the shop. If there, then you have to wait in line like all the rest, but if you just take them in a cart like we did, they can easily work yours in, in between all the rest :thumbup:
2nd, unless you've gone a couple of years inbetween changing tires, you most probably DON'T need new valve stems. The stock ones on the Spyder are much smaller/compact & fit much better than the generic , much longer car ones that they would have replaced them with, but they brought it to my attention, so we just kept our stock valve stems in use & as evidenced on the reciept, saved an additional $3 a tire:thumbup:
Hey, I know its small potatoes, but it adds up, especially for those of us that are high milers
On a side note, since I knew I was going to be using Ride-On in the tires, I didn't have them balanced & I learned after reading the Ride-On instructions, that was a mistake:lecturef_smilie: as they DO recommend that if your putting Ride-On in BRAND NEW TIRES, that you have them balanced 1st, then add the Ride-On
After talking with Dax (KingGeek) who just went thru all of this not too long ago, I've decided to get both front wheels balanced but not the rear, and the rear I'll only use Ride-On and see how that works for us. He did his this way as well, and had great results
pps:Again, we're Live'n & Learn'n
Another side note: We didn't get much done over the weekend, tho we did get thru about 6 more containers from the garage, so its opening up alot more, only have about 12 more to go, then I can get all the Metro-Shelves better organized and the Peg Boards that our previous neighbors gave us from their garage when they moved installed up on the walls to help better organize and keep track of all the tools. Once I get the back wall cleared out, we can get to work on actually assembling and installing the Spyder Work Rack that we aquired a few months back from Michael, who sold his Spyder & didn't need the rack anymore. It would have been great if I had thought ahead and been prepaired, as having Teds Red Sled up on the work rack would have really helped in making all of this so much of an easier project. But no since crying over spilled milk, at least I'm getting it all done now for future use. Heck, Teddy's going to have an Actual Spyder Garage once we're all done with it:2thumbs::clap: Here's a couple of pics of the Work Rack that Michael custom built. Very Tallented Man :thumbup: Although, we'll have to configure it a little different for fitting into Teddy's Garage space
This is how it looks now:
And this is somewhat how it will look when assembled:
A couple of tips for y'all when it comes to getting your tires mounted, that I didn't know, but see'n as the tire techs, (both Harley guys) loved The Tedster, they clued us in on.
1st was, if you take the wheels and tires off the Spyder at home & take them to the WalMart tire shop, they can usually work you in & out alot quicker than if they have to unmount them from your Spyder there at the shop. If there, then you have to wait in line like all the rest, but if you just take them in a cart like we did, they can easily work yours in, in between all the rest :thumbup:
2nd, unless you've gone a couple of years inbetween changing tires, you most probably DON'T need new valve stems. The stock ones on the Spyder are much smaller/compact & fit much better than the generic , much longer car ones that they would have replaced them with, but they brought it to my attention, so we just kept our stock valve stems in use & as evidenced on the reciept, saved an additional $3 a tire:thumbup:
Hey, I know its small potatoes, but it adds up, especially for those of us that are high milers
On a side note, since I knew I was going to be using Ride-On in the tires, I didn't have them balanced & I learned after reading the Ride-On instructions, that was a mistake:lecturef_smilie: as they DO recommend that if your putting Ride-On in BRAND NEW TIRES, that you have them balanced 1st, then add the Ride-On
After talking with Dax (KingGeek) who just went thru all of this not too long ago, I've decided to get both front wheels balanced but not the rear, and the rear I'll only use Ride-On and see how that works for us. He did his this way as well, and had great results
pps:Again, we're Live'n & Learn'n Another side note: We didn't get much done over the weekend, tho we did get thru about 6 more containers from the garage, so its opening up alot more, only have about 12 more to go, then I can get all the Metro-Shelves better organized and the Peg Boards that our previous neighbors gave us from their garage when they moved installed up on the walls to help better organize and keep track of all the tools. Once I get the back wall cleared out, we can get to work on actually assembling and installing the Spyder Work Rack that we aquired a few months back from Michael, who sold his Spyder & didn't need the rack anymore. It would have been great if I had thought ahead and been prepaired, as having Teds Red Sled up on the work rack would have really helped in making all of this so much of an easier project. But no since crying over spilled milk, at least I'm getting it all done now for future use. Heck, Teddy's going to have an Actual Spyder Garage once we're all done with it:2thumbs::clap: Here's a couple of pics of the Work Rack that Michael custom built. Very Tallented Man :thumbup: Although, we'll have to configure it a little different for fitting into Teddy's Garage space
This is how it looks now:
And this is somewhat how it will look when assembled:
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Netminder
New member
:agree:Dave & Teddy - Just wanted to say how much I look forward to reading your posts hereHearing about your adventures together riding and working on your Spyder is something I really enjoy --so thank you and keep them coming !
Rar
New member
Dave & Teddy - Just wanted to say how much I look forward to reading your posts here
:agree: Too.
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
I've never been part of something like this, so open, when one hurts, we ALL feel it
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Nicole, I have no words that can ease the pain from the loss of Maddie. I'm SO sorry. I'll be honest, cause I feel ashamed, that I've been kind of keeping my distance from you, dreading that this might be the outcome that none of us ever wanted to hear & knowing that I'm just too close to emotionally handle the loss, when its not even my own personal loss. We are family here, and when Teddy pulled me over to meet you and Jake, that just brought it all together for us. I'm sorry that I'm not emotionally stronger to be there more for you and Jake. Just know that Maddie, you & Jake have been in our prayers every night when Teddy & I go to bed & that won't change. My heart is in my throat right now & tears are streaming from my eyes ........... You are NOT alone my friendDave & Teddy - Just wanted to say how much I look forward to reading your posts here
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Netminder
New member
Very well said!Nicole, I have no words that can ease the pain from the loss of Maddie. I'm SO sorry. I'll be honest, cause I feel ashamed, that I've been kind of keeping my distance from you, dreading that this might be the outcome that none of us ever wanted to hear & knowing that I'm just too close to emotionally handle the loss, when its not even my own personal loss. We are family here, and when Teddy pulled me over to meet you and Jake, that just brought it all together for us. I'm sorry that I'm not emotionally stronger to be there more for you and Jake. Just know that Maddie, you & Jake have been in our prayers every night when Teddy & I go to bed & that won't change. My heart is in my throat right now & tears are streaming from my eyes ........... You are NOT alone my friend
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Life is like a roller coaster for sure
For any of you that aren't aware of what I was discussing above, here's the link to the thread.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?45230-An-update-and-Thank-you-Loss-of-Maddie
Also, this just happened right here in our own backyard, so to speak. So glad that he's ok.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?45246-Accident-and-Spyder-totaled
Alot of emotions going on.
For any of you that aren't aware of what I was discussing above, here's the link to the thread.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?45230-An-update-and-Thank-you-Loss-of-Maddie
Also, this just happened right here in our own backyard, so to speak. So glad that he's ok.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?45246-Accident-and-Spyder-totaled
Alot of emotions going on.
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
So emotionally drained today*This is when we need to ryde the most
After the roller coaster last night, I was drag'n my butt in here to work this morning to say the least. At 5am, I saw my co-worker Mary (who saved our trip to SITA by covering for me) & she saw that I wasn't wearing my 1st Gear Thermo-Ryding suit & knew right away that I'm still driving the Cougar & not ryding. She knows how depressed I get when I don't ryde & can tell just by looking at me. A few minutes later, she brings a big bag over to my break station where I was sitting & says "Here, I made this for you. Its home made chicken noodle soup & a couple little sandwiches I call Hammies. " I was a little overwhelmed, but I shouldn't be, that's just how she is. The day before, I explained to her that I should probably start looking for another department to bid into, one that gets overtime, unlike our department, where we're getting sent home early on a regular basis, and with the cut hours & trying to get all this stuff done with the Spyder, I'm really having issues with making ends meet. She had asked me about lunch the day before & I just told her I skipped it cause I wasn't hungry, but she saw right thru that & knew what was up. She has a side job working at a bar a few nights a week, so the cut in hrs doesn't effect her like it does with me.
After the roller coaster last night, I was drag'n my butt in here to work this morning to say the least. At 5am, I saw my co-worker Mary (who saved our trip to SITA by covering for me) & she saw that I wasn't wearing my 1st Gear Thermo-Ryding suit & knew right away that I'm still driving the Cougar & not ryding. She knows how depressed I get when I don't ryde & can tell just by looking at me. A few minutes later, she brings a big bag over to my break station where I was sitting & says "Here, I made this for you. Its home made chicken noodle soup & a couple little sandwiches I call Hammies. " I was a little overwhelmed, but I shouldn't be, that's just how she is. The day before, I explained to her that I should probably start looking for another department to bid into, one that gets overtime, unlike our department, where we're getting sent home early on a regular basis, and with the cut hours & trying to get all this stuff done with the Spyder, I'm really having issues with making ends meet. She had asked me about lunch the day before & I just told her I skipped it cause I wasn't hungry, but she saw right thru that & knew what was up. She has a side job working at a bar a few nights a week, so the cut in hrs doesn't effect her like it does with me.
Daisyjoe
New member
Sounds like a true friend. I know sometimes it is hard to see the sunshine, but always remember life could be so much worse. You only need to read some items on this web site to realize that. Praying for you and give the Tedster a hug!!
kawakii
New member
Nicole, I have no words that can ease the pain from the loss of Maddie. I'm SO sorry. I'll be honest, cause I feel ashamed, that I've been kind of keeping my distance from you, dreading that this might be the outcome that none of us ever wanted to hear & knowing that I'm just too close to emotionally handle the loss, when its not even my own personal loss. We are family here, and when Teddy pulled me over to meet you and Jake, that just brought it all together for us. I'm sorry that I'm not emotionally stronger to be there more for you and Jake. Just know that Maddie, you & Jake have been in our prayers every night when Teddy & I go to bed & that won't change. My heart is in my throat right now & tears are streaming from my eyes ........... You are NOT alone my friend
Thank you Dave and we totally understand about some things being too close to our hearts to handle so please don't be ashamed at all. Being able to check in here and see you and Teddy's adventures lightens my heart
::hugs:: Thank you again !
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Memories ...........................
Yesterday, as soon as I got home (which Teddy was once again awaiting my arrival at the front doorhyea we both took to the garage, determined to get it knocked out. Well, knocked out we didn't, but we did get an entire walls worth of containers gone thru & better organized:thumbup:
Let me ask those of you that have gone before me, once both your parents have passed (16 & 10 yrs now) what do you do with all the cards, letters, mail, clothes & stuff like that? Nothing is really donate-able, as my dad was 86 when he passed & mom was 72, not to mention much of the items have that acrid smoke smell. I mean, do you just toss it? I did manage to trash some, but others like hand written cards & letters from long past relatives back in the 50s & 60s that I never even knew, I'm not sure what to do with:dontknow:
Froze me in my tracks, when I finally got to the bottom of this one box, and there looking up at me was the last pair of glasses my mom ever wore. It was just like they were still on her face & her kind but weak eyes were looking right up at me.
Reminded me, 2 months before she passed (Christmas day 2002) and we knew the time was near, I had asked her, "If you could do anything you want, what would that be?" Her answer, "I'd like to see the beach one more time." And at this time, we had both moved back to Kentucky so she could be close to all of the family when she passed.
So, I maxed my credit cards, and rented a beach house on St. George Island where we used to go to every weekend back when we lived in Tallahassee Florida. It was our favorite place to go, and she would just go up and down the shoreline picking up shells & searching for that ever elusive, full sand dollar.
This however, was more of a challenge, as she was so weak, in a wheel chair and on oxygen, but damnit, I made it happen. Took her sister with us & we spent the week at what honestly looked like a shack on the outside (aptly named, LONG TIME COMING) but the inside was beautiful and the back door opened directly onto the sugar white sands of the beach. She loved it, and I remember dragging her out to the water, still in her wheel chair with the wheels burried 4-6 inches down in the sand, but I still managed to get her out there.
One evening, a neighbor from across the street asked if she could talk to me, which I of course obliged. She said she saw me dragging mom in the wheel chair thru the sand and to the water and asked why? I explained this was basically her last wish, & I wanted to do whatever I could to make it happen, and that she really enjoyed looking for shells. The lady asked if I had found any, but sadly, I told her only a couple.
She commented about how great a thing I was doing, and told me to wait right there, that she'd be right back. About 5 minutes later, she returned with a beach pail and it was full of beautiful shells and even full sand dollars, which were very hard to find.
"Here, why don't you put these out on the beach a few minutes before you take her out next, I'm sure it will give her a thrill to find all these little treasures" she said with a smile and a tear in her eye. I was overwhelmed by the generousity of this complete stranger, and kindly accepted her gift. And that gift, it did give mom a thrill, she even squeeled a time or two when she found the full sand dollars.
I write this, cause mom was wearing these very glasses that I was looking at yesterday & I even found the pail of shells and sand dollars that she had picked up that day, so long ago now. What a wonderful, albeit sad memory. Sorry, just thought I'd share.
Yesterday, as soon as I got home (which Teddy was once again awaiting my arrival at the front door
hyea we both took to the garage, determined to get it knocked out. Well, knocked out we didn't, but we did get an entire walls worth of containers gone thru & better organized:thumbup:Let me ask those of you that have gone before me, once both your parents have passed (16 & 10 yrs now) what do you do with all the cards, letters, mail, clothes & stuff like that? Nothing is really donate-able, as my dad was 86 when he passed & mom was 72, not to mention much of the items have that acrid smoke smell. I mean, do you just toss it? I did manage to trash some, but others like hand written cards & letters from long past relatives back in the 50s & 60s that I never even knew, I'm not sure what to do with:dontknow:
Froze me in my tracks, when I finally got to the bottom of this one box, and there looking up at me was the last pair of glasses my mom ever wore. It was just like they were still on her face & her kind but weak eyes were looking right up at me.
Reminded me, 2 months before she passed (Christmas day 2002) and we knew the time was near, I had asked her, "If you could do anything you want, what would that be?" Her answer, "I'd like to see the beach one more time." And at this time, we had both moved back to Kentucky so she could be close to all of the family when she passed.
So, I maxed my credit cards, and rented a beach house on St. George Island where we used to go to every weekend back when we lived in Tallahassee Florida. It was our favorite place to go, and she would just go up and down the shoreline picking up shells & searching for that ever elusive, full sand dollar.
This however, was more of a challenge, as she was so weak, in a wheel chair and on oxygen, but damnit, I made it happen. Took her sister with us & we spent the week at what honestly looked like a shack on the outside (aptly named, LONG TIME COMING) but the inside was beautiful and the back door opened directly onto the sugar white sands of the beach. She loved it, and I remember dragging her out to the water, still in her wheel chair with the wheels burried 4-6 inches down in the sand, but I still managed to get her out there.
One evening, a neighbor from across the street asked if she could talk to me, which I of course obliged. She said she saw me dragging mom in the wheel chair thru the sand and to the water and asked why? I explained this was basically her last wish, & I wanted to do whatever I could to make it happen, and that she really enjoyed looking for shells. The lady asked if I had found any, but sadly, I told her only a couple.
She commented about how great a thing I was doing, and told me to wait right there, that she'd be right back. About 5 minutes later, she returned with a beach pail and it was full of beautiful shells and even full sand dollars, which were very hard to find.
"Here, why don't you put these out on the beach a few minutes before you take her out next, I'm sure it will give her a thrill to find all these little treasures" she said with a smile and a tear in her eye. I was overwhelmed by the generousity of this complete stranger, and kindly accepted her gift. And that gift, it did give mom a thrill, she even squeeled a time or two when she found the full sand dollars.
I write this, cause mom was wearing these very glasses that I was looking at yesterday & I even found the pail of shells and sand dollars that she had picked up that day, so long ago now. What a wonderful, albeit sad memory. Sorry, just thought I'd share.
currin20fan
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Mom
I too have memories such as these of my Mom. She passed away in 1989 at the ripe old age of 60 :hun:. Toss things that have no meaning to you. The glasses and the pail - that would be hard to part with. Thanks for sharing your last adventure with your Mom. Those memories will be embedded in your heart forever.
I too have memories such as these of my Mom. She passed away in 1989 at the ripe old age of 60 :hun:. Toss things that have no meaning to you. The glasses and the pail - that would be hard to part with. Thanks for sharing your last adventure with your Mom. Those memories will be embedded in your heart forever.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
:agree: I donated the glasses, wheelchair, and other items to charities that pass them on to folks that can use them. I kept letters with family history uses, as the family genealogist, but others were discarded. We kept some little things around as mementos...a lamp, some candlesticks, etc., but other usable items went to Goodwill, and the junk went to the trash. It does our hearts good to know that some things had a second life, being useful to someone else. Keeping everything can be a huge burden...not only to you, in terms of space, but also in terms of their emotional burden. The memories are easier to deal with. Keep some mementos, but be strong about the rest. I'd put the glasses on top of the pail of shells, and stick it on the top of the dresser, as both a decoration and as a reminder that I could see and smile about daily.
Rar
New member
:agree: My mom passed away in 1989 at 66. My dad passed away in 2002. I have a few sentimental items from each of them. I saved a couple of items with their handwriting (protected by a piece of scotch tape). It's nice to occasionally see those familiar scripts. My dad handed me his wallet and watch when he checked into the hospital. I still have those, with $102, his license and every business card I ever had in the wallet
I agree that keeping everything is a huge burden. At first, it was difficult to even throw my mothers shoes away, so I understand that initially it will be difficult, but once you make the decision, it will be a relief.Similar threads
