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Dave & Teds Most Excellent Adventures 2013

Hberninger said:
I had a crampbuster (or a similar brand) for several years on another bike. Here's the only issue I see: Without the cramp buster, in a panic situation, you only have to open your fingers to release the throttle. With the cramp buster, you have to completely remove your hand to release the throttle. I don't think this is a big issue, but just a consideration.

It is, however, very useful if you don't have cruise control.
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It really isn't safe to release the throttle in those situations. You cannot count on the return spring to work without fail. You should always turn the throttle off forcibly. If you are in a panic situation, hit the kill button. nojoke
 
Gave Superman a run for his money, but fell very very short

Nothing like procrastinating til the last minute to see just how much pain one can endure and still do what needs to be done. Circumstances being what they are, I did what I thought was the responsible thing to do, and I said yes when I was asked to work this past Saturday (1st OT in I can't tell you how long) but mid-way thru the shift, being in a different department that I haven't done in over a year, I realized what a mistake I had made because of my issue with my finger. Too late to back out, just suffer thru it I did. When I left, I knew I was going to regret that decision. Try as much as I may, I've worked on and done as much as I could do with Teds Red Sled, but at a greater cost than I care to admit, actually a little ashamed of myself.

Try as I might, I did what needs to be done, but with most of it done with my left (non-dominant) hand, I've at times, made more work than I began with, and all the things that I've dropped along the way, well, when they drop, they drop ON things, like body panels or wind shields or if I was lucky, just the dang floor. Gravity is a B*TCH!!! Sorry, I'm trying hard not to be negative, I'm just very frustrated at my situation. Got a nice new Cal-Sci shield for Teds Red Sled, and now I can show off all the nice new scratches I put in it while trying to install it with a gimpy hand :banghead: I know beating myself up serves no good, but maybe documenting and sharing it, I don't know, maybe I can learn something from it.

Don't get me wrong, my best friend Doug has been there all weekend after work helping me as much as he could. I'm not above asking for help, but he can only do so much with the limited time he had available. We DID get alot accomplished & I am SO THANKFUL for ALL of his assistance :bowdown: Without his help, I honestly don't think we'd still be able to make this trip.

I really can't call the Spyder Teds Red Sled anymore, as it has gotten a MAJOR Attitude adjustment in so many different ways:dontknow:I'm not going to reveal it here, not now. You'll have to wait & see it in person at SpyderFest. I will say, I'm VERY VERY HAPPY with the way things are look'n:doorag: and for those that don't get to see it person, I will post pics after we return or if we get time, maybe even update things while we're at the Fest;)

We're almost there, but still have alot of work to do. I doubt if I will be on here much for the near time, just too much to do.

I hope ALL of YOU that are heading out to SpyderFest have an enjoyable and safe ryde & Hope Teddy & I get to Meet N Greet with All of You. Take care & Enjoy the Ryde :doorag:
 
 
Seems we're now doing a group ryde to SpyderFest

:yes: We'll be leaving tomorrow Wednesday around 10am getting to SpringField sometime that evening :yes:

Just an FYI, we were offered to stay with another SpyderLover that had an extra bed that wasn't being used, so we'll be staying at America's Best Value Inn - its next to the Comfort Inn :bowdown:

:2thumbs: Hope all y'all that are going to SpyderFest have a Safe trip, & we'll be seeing you soon :clap:
 
Chomping at the bit to get outta here (work)

Still have so much to do.

Mulling over if we should actually take our camper with us since we won't be camping and are sharing a hotel room or if we should just try out our uni-trailer that we picked up last year for the extra storage space for odds & ends. The whole point of the camper gave us the freedom to do what we wanted when we wanted, but when you ryde in a group, that freedom is somewhat compromised.

Decisions decisions ............. I remember tho, a couple of years back, when we did an OSR ryde and we were hundreds of miles from home, and we didn't take the camper, and I got a severe migrane and couldn't even see straight to ryde. I sorely wished I had our camper with us then, cause without it, I struggled and made our way to the closest hotel & had to spend a hundred bucks for a 4 hour nap & then I was fine to finish the ryde.

Hmmmmmm, a wise man would learn from his past mistakes. Better to have it & lose a few MPGs on the trip and not need it, than to need it and not have it ................ right?
 
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Call it a miracle or not, but we're actually hitting the road enroute to SpyderFest

I honestly didn't think this was going to happen. But after countless hours & in the garage til 3am this morning, I was almost in tears when I stepped back and actually took in all that had been done. Time slipped away so fast, & with my fumbling complicating things, there is still much to do once we return, but I'm VERY HAPPY with what is completed & excited for Teddy & I to be hitting the road.
 
Safe Travels

CyncySpyder said:
I honestly didn't think this was going to happen. But after countless hours & in the garage til 3am this morning, I was almost in tears when I stepped back and actually took in all that had been done. Time slipped away so fast, & with my fumbling complicating things, there is still much to do once we return, but I'm VERY HAPPY with what is completed & excited for Teddy & I to be hitting the road.
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Dave ... Glad to see you have accomplished so much, especially having to work through pain! Good job.:thumbup: Wishing you and Teddy a safe trip and great time at Spyderfest. Unfortunately, I cannot attend this year as spydercowboy (aka hogcowboy) is headed for bone graft surgery next week -- busy prepping house and getting a bunch of stuff lined up ahead of time. Hopefully, we will BOTH be able to attend next year.

All the best .... Ann
 
Nice to hear you have both arrived safe and sound

This was your first long trip since the Mod re-build - I supspect all the recent problems both medical and mechnical have like the rear view of you house as you left - faded as the miles increased
Looking foward to any post you manage whilst at Spyderfest but enjoy yourself and if needs be post when you get back so you can maximise the time away

Please pass on my best wishes to all the fellow Spyder Riders/Owners at Spyderfest 2013 from all us Spyder followers in the UK

Just need to retire now so Spyderfest can be added as a must do sometime

Good luck Dave amd Teddy
 
I may have missed something, but I have not seen pictures of Ted's sled all back together. Do you have one, maybe of you enjoying the Spyderfest Festivities?

Just sayin'............
 
otter28169 said:
I may have missed something, but I have not seen pictures of Ted's sled all back together. Do you have one, maybe of you enjoying the Spyderfest Festivities?

Just sayin'............
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I was thinking the same thing--I've been following his adventures for weeks now. I'm thinking he's on the road--enjoying the freedom of riding the Sypder across the country and doesn't have time to update here! Enjoy and stay safe!
 
Always an Adventure

After the Adventure, There's just no place like home. Teddy & I just walked thru the door, safe & sound & a bit exhausted. Details soon to come ............. sometime tomorrow most likely. Just a note, we'd really appreciate anyone that got pics of Teddy being the ring bearer at the wedding if they could post them here & share with all of us. One bad thing about being the support behind the star, is that I don't get to take or see any of the pics. Thanks y'all & Hope & Pray that everyone else made/makes it home safe:pray:
 
Here are some pics, tho dirty & still more to complete once we get rested up

otter28169 said:
I may have missed something, but I have not seen pictures of Ted's sled all back together. Do you have one, maybe of you enjoying the Spyderfest Festivities? Just sayin'............
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CyncySpyder said:
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Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, unless you're retired :gaah: Like what you did to the bike and sleeping quarters. Looks nice. :yes: Glad to see you made it home safe and sound. Can't wait to hear all about the adventure :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:
 
THANK YOU Dave an Teddy u all a special part of r lives now. it was so great for Teddy to b r ring bearer. Good Job!!!!! I will get u pics as soon as I get some. Thx again guys!!
 
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