I'm a loser

[arntufun]

I entered my Spyder in the Most Beautiful Bike Contest on a forum and was crushed by the competition. The category was touring and sport touring and going in I thought the Spyder was way better than the others, boy was I wrong.

Granted, the forum is general type of forum not geared to a particular model, but gave it a shot anyway. Yes, one of the votes for the Spyder was mine. Are we so far advanced with our Spyders some people refuse to accept us, or is the Spyder just a toy ??? :dontknow: I know I do not have the best looking Spyder out there, but I thought I would do a little better than I did with the competition I had. :hun: Last place is unacceptable !!! :lecturef_smilie:

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Badlands' 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Classic

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Aaronkelly's 2008 Victory Vision

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Harvey's 2005 FJR

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Arntufun's 2008 Can Am Spyder

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[Lamonster]

I think they call that a low winner now.

Really who cares? I can own or ride anything I want (except a 600hp V8 Chopper for 90K :banghead and hands down I would pick the Spyder over any of them. It's like the big city folk don't understand why I would move from San Diego to little ole Mosheim TN. I'm fine with them not getting it, if they all moved here I would move and if everyone rode a Spyder I would be looking for something else to ride.
nojoke

 

[docdoru]

Next time, ask for help.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: We would have jumped at the chance to put our penny's worth in... :thumbup:

 

[Questions]

Spyder

If someone dropped a wad of cash in my lap and told me to go and buy a "real motorcycle" (haven't we all gotton that comment?), you know which one I would buy? Yep, another :spyder2: to keep the one I have company.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

If someone dropped a wad of cash in my lap and told me to go and buy a "real motorcycle" (haven't we all gotton that comment?), you know which one I would buy? Yep, another :spyder2: to keep the one I have company.

How big of a wad of cash?

 

[MouthPiece]

I think they call that a low winner now.

Really who cares? I can own or ride anything I want (except a 600hp V8 Chopper for 90K :banghead and hands down I would pick the Spyder over any of them. It's like the big city folk don't understand why I would move from San Diego to little ole Mosheim TN. I'm fine with them not getting it, if they all moved here I would move and if everyone rode a Spyder I would be looking for something else to ride.
nojoke

After having the opportunity to visit your place in Mosheim, I sure as hell can understand why, Lamont. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Chris

 

[arntufun]

I got beat by a bike that you couldn't even see in the photo (Victory Vision). :dontknow: It could of been all rusted out for all anyone would know. And to get beat by a crotch rocket with saddlebags........is just wrong. :barf:I could see maybe a BMW doing well, but a :cus: Yamaha !!!:wrong:

 

[arntufun]

Those people on that forum need to..........:crackpipe:

 

[Bob Denman]

How big of a wad of cash?

Thanks for asking the one that I was aftaid to... :roflblack:
A PowerBall-sized pile of cash sure would open up new options... :2thumbs:

 

[Bob Denman]

Those people on that forum need to..........:crackpipe:

Now...now... :lecturef_smilie: They can't help that they're not smart enough to recognize quality and talent...

 

[Lamonster]

I got beat by a bike that you couldn't even see in the photo (Victory Vision). :dontknow: It could of been all rusted out for all anyone would know. And to get beat by a crotch rocket with saddlebags........is just wrong. :barf:I could see maybe a BMW doing well, but a :cus: Yamaha !!!:wrong:

touring and sport touring

Why would you even think that your Spyder would place in that contest? If that's the picture you submitted I would have put you at the bottom of the list too. First thing you need is bags, you're not showing any, next is some sort of wind protection like a fairing or touring windshield, you don't have those either. The Victory is a true Touring bike and the crotch rocket at least had bags. If you want to place in a contest like that buy an RT or at least put some bags on it Bro. :doorag:

 

[rafiki2cu]

touring and sport touring

Why would you even think that your Spyder would place in that contest? If that's the picture you submitted I would have put you at the bottom of the list too. First thing you need is bags, you're not showing any, next is some sort of wind protection like a fairing or touring windshield, you don't have those either. The Victory is a true Touring bike and the crotch rocket at least had bags. If you want to place in a contest like that buy an RT or at least put some bags on it Bro. :doorag:

:agree:

 

[Schnauzer]

Pick a setting for your photo..

Also keep in mind where you take the photo.. Backdrops have a lot to do with what catches the eye.. I entered my 97ACE Bob, in a contest, out of several hundred entries, got in the top 10.. No to bad for work in progress... Besides most folks don't have a clue what a Spyder is. Other than a pesky insect that scares the :cus: out of'm:yikes:.

 

[arntufun]

touring and sport touring

Why would you even think that your Spyder would place in that contest? If that's the picture you submitted I would have put you at the bottom of the list too. First thing you need is bags, you're not showing any, next is some sort of wind protection like a fairing or touring windshield, you don't have those either. The Victory is a true Touring bike and the crotch rocket at least had bags. If you want to place in a contest like that buy an RT or at least put some bags on it Bro. :doorag:

I understand your point, I did not know what category to put it in. See below.

BTW, Holly is so going to love you for your comment in bold when she sees it. Thanks alot !!! :roflblack::roflblack:

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CRUISERS (Under 750CC)

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Cruisers under 750cc voting
by RezZ

10-09-2011 04:06 AM ​

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CRUISERS (Over 750CC)

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Cruisers over 750 cc Voting
by murphyshuman

10-26-2011 08:14 PM ​

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CLASSIC & ANTIQUE (Before 1980)

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Classic and Antique Voting
by Mad_Bohemian

10-08-2011 06:11 AM ​

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RAT BIKES & BOBBERS

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by randyhobson

10-27-2011 10:10 AM ​

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SPORT BIKES (Under 750CC)

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by Mad_Bohemian

10-08-2011 06:14 AM ​

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SPORT BIKES (Over 750CC)

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Sport Bikes over 750cc Voting
by Dodsfall

10-14-2011 05:03 PM ​

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CHOPPERS (Custom Made Motorcycles)

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Choppers voting
by Tdubb

10-14-2011 08:58 AM ​

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DUAL SPORTS AND DIRTBIKES

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Dual Sports and Dirtbikes...
by Mad_Bohemian

10-08-2011 06:05 AM ​

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by Mad_Bohemian

10-08-2011 10:51 PM ​

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STREET BIKE (Under 750CC)

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Street Bike Under 750cc
by Mad_Bohemian

10-08-2011 06:03 AM ​

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by Mad_Bohemian

10-08-2011 12:07 AM ​

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TOURING & SPORT TOURING

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07 Street Glide Hail Damage...
by lray5081

10-31-2011 07:53 PM​

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[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: Careful Lamont... You don't want to get banned for flaming somebody's choice of ryding partner! :lecturef_smilie:
Oh! :shocked: That's right... Never mind... :roflblack:

 

[Lamonster]

I think "Sport" would be closer in your case. :doorag:

 

[ARtraveler]

As I started reading your post, I was thinking wrong bike for the touring crowd. The Harley and the Vision are true touring bikes in the configuration shown.

You might have had a better chance with an RTS compared to the RS, as it is more "touring". No criticisim of your ryde of course--just the wrong contest.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm starting to think that :agree: too...
Your RS would have done better in the "Sport" category...\
(IMHO)