Ken5517 / Wish Again
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I just wathed the You tube that you posted and got my morning chuckles in Thank's for the entertainment:clap: :2thumbs: :bowdown:
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Lamonster's Ride to the Red Carpet Blog
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Firefly
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Yeah - a good locksmith could have opened it within minutes. I've got a set of tools for opening cars - of course if I had them on the trip they most likely would have been inside the trailer - LOL.
Kind of surprized the trailer allows you to lock it without the key. One thing I really like about the Givi bags - you are not going to lock your key inside!
When all else fails - go caveman on it!
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Deb's problem was not the lack of a key. The keys didn't work due to a pin that slipped out in the latch mechanism. The lock turned but not the actual latch, from what she described. Only way at it was from the outside in. Sometimes a big hammer is the correct tool for the job!
-Scotty
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
What a great event. I'll go ahead and give you some of my highlights in this post.
The real joy of any event like this is meet the people and building relationships. I have a few new friends now that I didn't have when I first started this trip and I got to spend some time with some old friends.
It was really cool to be able to take pics and videos along the way and upload them from the phone as we traveled. I had a good strong at&t signal the whole way on 40. :doorag:
I spent most of my time in the parking garage meeting members and working on Spyders. I had a wild hair about a shirt idea while I was there and had Mark at CAT make them up for me. I had 50 made up and they went like hot cakes but you can still order them through the store.
http://www.catspecialties.com/Spyder-Rock-Star-T-Shirt-P3167C314.aspx
I did the Jay Leno garage thing and that was just too cool. They didn't let us take videos or pictures so that was a drag but it was great to see what my shop would look like if I had Jay's money. :2thumbs:
After we got back I got involved with a SE that had some issues and got to work along side of the head tech guy "Kurt" from BRP. To me that was better than seeing Jay Leno in the parking lot of Bob's Big Boy. Seeing I never made it out of the garage till 12:30am it was a good thing I like that kind of stuff. :doorag:
The next day was outstanding. We had a great breakfast at the Hard Rock cafe and I got to spend some quality time with Fred Rau. This was another highlight for me to sit and chat with one of the most well respected writes in the motorcycle world. Fred and I are talking about doing some things in the future together on the website. :doorag:
After that we did the awards thing and had a nice little pep talk from all the BRP guys. They really did a great job on this event and appreciated our being there for it.
The movie was great. The Spyders didn't have a lead roll but it was still very cool to see them.:doorag:
From there we were lead on a ride with the West coast Spyder guys and that was a great ride too. Some of us got a little lost but we did make our way back to the picnic area.
Once again BRP put on a great feast for us and we had a chance to sit and reflect on the great time we just had. Like I said a lot of new friends were made and a great time was had by all.
Sunday I headed out late and took the long way back to San Diego. I went by way of the Ortega Highway through Lake Elsinore and then up to Palomar Mt. From there I went to Julian for some apple pie and then back down to El Cajon.
Oh and I dodged a major bullet on the way back from Julian. I got stuck behind a motor home and the guy would slow down to a crawl on the hills and then speed up on the only places I could pass. I got frustrated and passed him crossing a double yellow line. As soon as I was coming back into my lane a CHP was heading the other way. It couldn't have been worst timing.:yikes:
I knew I was toast so I just slowed down and waited for him to turn around and red light me. Sure enough he did and I pulled over and we went through the routine. I told him I knew I was wrong when I did it and I just let my frustration get the best of me. After a few words he decided to let me off with a warning. You see he drives a Wing and was looking at the Spyders for his wife. I am very thankful he let me go and I was a good boy the rest of the way home.
I don't expect to post much more but I will say it was well worth the 2300 mile ride one way for a burger and a movie. The people I got to hang with was the best part for me and making the drive on the Spyder was just icing on the cake.
The real joy of any event like this is meet the people and building relationships. I have a few new friends now that I didn't have when I first started this trip and I got to spend some time with some old friends.
It was really cool to be able to take pics and videos along the way and upload them from the phone as we traveled. I had a good strong at&t signal the whole way on 40. :doorag:
I spent most of my time in the parking garage meeting members and working on Spyders. I had a wild hair about a shirt idea while I was there and had Mark at CAT make them up for me. I had 50 made up and they went like hot cakes but you can still order them through the store.
http://www.catspecialties.com/Spyder-Rock-Star-T-Shirt-P3167C314.aspx
I did the Jay Leno garage thing and that was just too cool. They didn't let us take videos or pictures so that was a drag but it was great to see what my shop would look like if I had Jay's money. :2thumbs:
After we got back I got involved with a SE that had some issues and got to work along side of the head tech guy "Kurt" from BRP. To me that was better than seeing Jay Leno in the parking lot of Bob's Big Boy. Seeing I never made it out of the garage till 12:30am it was a good thing I like that kind of stuff. :doorag:
The next day was outstanding. We had a great breakfast at the Hard Rock cafe and I got to spend some quality time with Fred Rau. This was another highlight for me to sit and chat with one of the most well respected writes in the motorcycle world. Fred and I are talking about doing some things in the future together on the website. :doorag:
After that we did the awards thing and had a nice little pep talk from all the BRP guys. They really did a great job on this event and appreciated our being there for it.
The movie was great. The Spyders didn't have a lead roll but it was still very cool to see them.:doorag:
From there we were lead on a ride with the West coast Spyder guys and that was a great ride too. Some of us got a little lost but we did make our way back to the picnic area.
Once again BRP put on a great feast for us and we had a chance to sit and reflect on the great time we just had. Like I said a lot of new friends were made and a great time was had by all.
Sunday I headed out late and took the long way back to San Diego. I went by way of the Ortega Highway through Lake Elsinore and then up to Palomar Mt. From there I went to Julian for some apple pie and then back down to El Cajon.
Oh and I dodged a major bullet on the way back from Julian. I got stuck behind a motor home and the guy would slow down to a crawl on the hills and then speed up on the only places I could pass. I got frustrated and passed him crossing a double yellow line. As soon as I was coming back into my lane a CHP was heading the other way. It couldn't have been worst timing.:yikes:
I knew I was toast so I just slowed down and waited for him to turn around and red light me. Sure enough he did and I pulled over and we went through the routine. I told him I knew I was wrong when I did it and I just let my frustration get the best of me. After a few words he decided to let me off with a warning. You see he drives a Wing and was looking at the Spyders for his wife. I am very thankful he let me go and I was a good boy the rest of the way home.
I don't expect to post much more but I will say it was well worth the 2300 mile ride one way for a burger and a movie. The people I got to hang with was the best part for me and making the drive on the Spyder was just icing on the cake.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
:2thumbs: Glad you had a great trip! Now ride safe on the way back - I'm sure you'll have some more interesting adventures! Stay away from those cops on motorcycles!
GA-SPYDER
New member
Great Post, Lamont!
You sure dodged a bullet on that one! Went to see the movie locally and got 5 minutes of fame. The theater manager wanted all :spyder2: parked up next to the ticket windows so a friend, in the club I ride in, and I got to park like " Rock Stars ". Came out after the movie and the cutest little thing was sitting on it, it was in first gear, the stop button pushed, ect.
No harm.
Sure wished I could have been with you folks. Carefull on the ride home.:thumbup:
You sure dodged a bullet on that one! Went to see the movie locally and got 5 minutes of fame. The theater manager wanted all :spyder2: parked up next to the ticket windows so a friend, in the club I ride in, and I got to park like " Rock Stars ". Came out after the movie and the cutest little thing was sitting on it, it was in first gear, the stop button pushed, ect.
No harm.
Sure wished I could have been with you folks. Carefull on the ride home.:thumbup:
tatt2r
PhotoShop Master
dltang
Very Handy Member
Lamont,
Great synopsis of the week. So glad we got to see you again and to spend some time just hanging out. I hope we get to come to Gatlinburg, we are planning on it so far. I am glad you got to head south and visit with family. I pray you have a safe trip home and keep us posted. Lamont, you are truly blessed and a blessing to others. Continue with all you do, God shines through you. Travel safely and you are in my prayers.
Great synopsis of the week. So glad we got to see you again and to spend some time just hanging out. I hope we get to come to Gatlinburg, we are planning on it so far. I am glad you got to head south and visit with family. I pray you have a safe trip home and keep us posted. Lamont, you are truly blessed and a blessing to others. Continue with all you do, God shines through you. Travel safely and you are in my prayers.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
What a great trip this has been. It was great meeting you all and seeing all the great looking Spyders. This is a great group of folks here as you can see from the help SpyderLovers are giving Forest to make sure he gets home safe. :thumbup:
I'm leaving my Mom's in the morning and heading back to TN. Got to spend some quality time with mom and help her with a few things around the house. I spent the day with her and my sister today and we went and saw where my Dad was laid to rest. This was the first time since his passing 10-10-2008. It was hard but I know the cancer has no power over him now and he's in a much better place now.
I'll keep posting pics on the way home. We hope to get 1000+ miles in tomorrow and if all goes well we should be home Monday. It was a great adventure and I'm looking forward to the next one. :doorag:
I'm leaving my Mom's in the morning and heading back to TN. Got to spend some quality time with mom and help her with a few things around the house. I spent the day with her and my sister today and we went and saw where my Dad was laid to rest. This was the first time since his passing 10-10-2008. It was hard but I know the cancer has no power over him now and he's in a much better place now.
I'll keep posting pics on the way home. We hope to get 1000+ miles in tomorrow and if all goes well we should be home Monday. It was a great adventure and I'm looking forward to the next one. :doorag:
Desert Spyder
New member
You got a warning from the CHP? That's even luckier than going to Jay's Garage! I'd get a lotto ticket somewhere because you are on a roll my friend. Ryde on!
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Not a great day mileage wise but not a bad day either. :doorag:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sou...5.677068&sspn=32.748002,68.115234&ie=UTF8&z=6
I'm beat so that's it for me. I did load a few more pics that you can map out.
http://lamonster.smugmug.com/gallery/8621616_r88NP#P-4-16
Good night all and have a safe 4th of July :doorag:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sou...5.677068&sspn=32.748002,68.115234&ie=UTF8&z=6
I'm beat so that's it for me. I did load a few more pics that you can map out.
http://lamonster.smugmug.com/gallery/8621616_r88NP#P-4-16
Good night all and have a safe 4th of July :doorag:
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Not a great mileage day? Looks like alot to me! Glad you got to see your family. Have a safe trip back home!
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