irish2themax
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Does anyone know of a nationwide Spyder Club for owners? Trid Googling the subject but no luck
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National Spyder Club
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jimclarkf1
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the CLUB
like the saying says. SPYDERLOVERS :clap:you can not get better people, than here.:chat:
like the saying says. SPYDERLOVERS :clap:you can not get better people, than here.:chat:
GaryTheBadger
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There are differences between a website and a National club.
The National club could coordinate and offer:
1) An annual convention with drives, social events, meals, swap meet, tech sessions, judged shows, etc.
2) Price discounts using the leverage of a single, large national entity
3) A single source of coordinated information, rather than multiple web sites
4) A single entity that could have a legitimate formal relationship with BRP to info sharing in both directions and faster problem resolution, rather than fragmented per incident
5) A treasury to fund events, give to charity, support members in need
6) A regular hardcopy newsletter
7) Officers that can quickly make decisions on behalf of the membership
8) Develop a registry of Spyders/owners/history/FAQs
The National club concept has been working for decades for the Shelby American Automobile Club, the Pantera Club, the Porsche Club, NSX Club of America, and many more. Web sites have not replaced them yet!
Nothing against websites, and this one is terrific, but National clubs do provide value. Its alot of work, but the size of the Spyder community is growing and someday a National club will make sense.
I would gladly volunteer my time on this effort.
The National club could coordinate and offer:
1) An annual convention with drives, social events, meals, swap meet, tech sessions, judged shows, etc.
2) Price discounts using the leverage of a single, large national entity
3) A single source of coordinated information, rather than multiple web sites
4) A single entity that could have a legitimate formal relationship with BRP to info sharing in both directions and faster problem resolution, rather than fragmented per incident
5) A treasury to fund events, give to charity, support members in need
6) A regular hardcopy newsletter
7) Officers that can quickly make decisions on behalf of the membership
8) Develop a registry of Spyders/owners/history/FAQs
The National club concept has been working for decades for the Shelby American Automobile Club, the Pantera Club, the Porsche Club, NSX Club of America, and many more. Web sites have not replaced them yet!
Nothing against websites, and this one is terrific, but National clubs do provide value. Its alot of work, but the size of the Spyder community is growing and someday a National club will make sense.
I would gladly volunteer my time on this effort.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I've been running club websites for 8 years that do all of the above. There's nothing holding back this site from doing the same.
Firefly
Active member
I understand what he is meaning and Gary has a good grasp on it all. As great as these sites are, there is a difference (legal and otherwise) from an actual group. A legal group would consist of bylaws and a board to make decisions. This keeps a balance to make sure that end users have a voice and that no one person can dictate what the group does. Meetings typically follow Roberts Rules of order.
This type of group would have dues, local affiliates, etc. A groups like AKC and UKC for dogs are a good example. National groups and local sub-groups.
HOG chapters for HD, etc.
I thought BRP was going to do more in this realm with it's SpyderRider - but heck they don't even have an online forum!
A website and forum would be an integeral part of such a group - but neither would replace the other.
This type of group would have dues, local affiliates, etc. A groups like AKC and UKC for dogs are a good example. National groups and local sub-groups.
HOG chapters for HD, etc.
I thought BRP was going to do more in this realm with it's SpyderRider - but heck they don't even have an online forum!
A website and forum would be an integeral part of such a group - but neither would replace the other.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
The clubs I run have no political structure, if that's what you're looking for then you're right, this is not it. I am not the Prez of any of them, just member # 0001
I will say we have done charity rides, given away thousands of dollars to charity groups and have organized chapters and group rides around the world through our websites.
The first club site I ran was the VRCC (Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club). That club is still going strong even though the bike has been dropped by Honda. It had over 17,000 members when I turned it over and I think it has some 30,000 members now. It's structure has changed somewhat but it is still a internet based club.
The VTXOA has over 40,000 members now and we have organized all of the above without a political structure or a paid membership.
Same goes with the GL1800Riders. We have over 22,000 members on that site and I can't even begin to tell you the great things that group of folks have done for each other. This will give you an idea.
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202917&highlight=beverly
In short, if you're looking for a paid membership with dues and political officers then this is not the club for you. If your looking for a place where SpyderLovers can get together and chat about their Spyders and share information with each other along with organizing group events and rides then you're in the right place. :doorag:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
No thank you. I'm the reluctant leader.nojoke
GI Jane
New member
For a structured riding group I belong to the American Legion Riders. They do all the things that were mentioned here. Very nice, friendly group of people who do some really great community things. For pleasure and to communicate with other SpyderLovers I think this site is topnotch. I believe I have the best of both worlds.
crazycanuck
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ataDude
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Guess it's no secret anymore, if it's made in China. Is nothing sacred?Drink Ovaltine!
-Scotty
:agree::agree:Thats why I keep alot of room in garage Scotty :2thumbs:
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
So what do ya mean then? a few weeks ago you told me I should sit w/ him wearing a tin foil hat?!
It's shields the Gama Rays from inportant parts of your brain butt what would you now about that :clap::joke:So what do ya mean then? a few weeks ago you told me I should sit w/ him wearing a tin foil hat?!
:agree:But the FAA did not require foil hats at the time IMaybe you started wearing yours a little too late.....
started getting in to it :bowdown:
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