arizonaegg
New member
We live in Prescott Valley and have a 2011 Spyder. Would like others to join us for day and overnight rides. Any takers?
Sandra and Luiz
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Sandra and Luiz
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Unfortunately, it's getting a bit warm for riding in Phoenix now, but we still have the option of going north!
Rick
Ai-yi-yi, it is definitely hot and dry right now and of course, I just got my Spyder and want to ride all the time. I ordered a cooling vest with detachable sleeves that should be coming this week, and I'll report on whether it makes a big improvement or not!
Sharon
Once I get my endorsement, we will have to plan some rides. I go next week for my rider course. By the way...this is Josh and I have the same bike as you...just to jog your memory of who I am. I have the acceleration problem fixed! I would like to hear about that cooling vest!I live in Stetson Valley just north of Happy Valley Road in Phoenix. My wife and I are always looking to meet other local Spyder owners and join in some rides. Check out the link below to another post that has a few other local riders who might be interested. Unfortunately, it's getting a bit warm for riding in Phoenix now, but we still have the option of going north!
Also, if you're not already aware, there is a local group that does have a lot of Spyder members. It's called CASE and I think it originally stood for "Can Am Spyder Enthusiasts", but the Spyders seem to be the minority now. I've been on a few rides with them, but unfortunately, there have been very few Spyders. On our last ride, we had 48 participants, but only 2 were on Spyders! But sometimes, there are several more. In any case, they're a great group of folks and fun to ride with. There's also a link below to their website in case you're interested.
If you do plan any rides, please let us know. :clap:
Rick
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21480
http://www.meetup.com/CASE-Cruiser-And-Sport-Enthusiasts/
Okay, here's the scoop on the cooling vest--it was the BEST $70.00 bucks I've spent in the last 5 years related to motorcycling! When I leave work in mid-town Tucson, it has been between 98-108 degrees. I have about 8 miles of stop and go before I can cruise at higher speeds, and with that vest on I feel like I'm in a 75 degree room! After my 17 mile commute home, the vest is lighter from moisture loss, but it is still working great. Here's a real neat thing--my clothes REMAIN DRY, because the inside of the vest is water-repellent even though you soak the whole vest in water to plump it up. Totally amazing, and I've been riding all the time now with it. :2thumbs:
We had 19 Spyders show up today at RideNow in Peoria for the CASE group. The Factory District Manager Tracy and Tina at RideNow Peoria did a fantastic job at hosting this event with breakfast and handouts. There was a lot of interaction with the factory and Spyder owners and the door prizes were awesome. After the ride we went out for a group ride through the Valley up to Rock Springs Cafe through the meetup.com group CASE.
BRP also has an event coming up after bike week with four wheelers, jet skis and Spyders. I will keep you posted.
It would also be nice to arrange a ride over to Westworld for bike week. CASE will be sending out invites to all their members who say they own a Spyder. Just think how much room and color we would add to that event with our Spyders. I wonder if BRP will have their trailer at Westworld with demo rides like they did last year?
We also learned that RideNow's Peoria store has two of their three Spyder technicians trained at the factory and their adding more space for Spyders. One of the attendees; David, had his bike break down in Apache Junction and RideNow picked it up and serviced in Peoria. Nice!
Does anyone know if there are any factory trained Spyder shops in the Southwest with a Dyno that can handle a Spyder with a PowerCommand module?
Carl