Tx web rider
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uhaul
the uhaul motorcycle trailer
is 5x9 with a 950 weight limit the width of the spyder will not fit
the uhaul motorcycle trailer
is 5x9 with a 950 weight limit the width of the spyder will not fit
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NEED A TRAILER
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The only thing making it a motorcycle trailer is the built-in chock, v-nose type set up. Other then that it's just a flat utility trailer with sides. If a Spyder will fit in a 6 x 12, this one will work. But I remember someone saying they need a 7 ft wide trailer.
http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=HO
http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=HO
2014 RTs
I am not sure if you would be interested, but I have a 2014 RTs pearl white with 327 miles, Baja ron sway bar, and nelson riggs cover, sorry to say the wife has a spine, tailbone problem and cannot ride so I am selling for $26500 which is a real fair deal, located in Ocala, Silver Springs area, could also work out something to get it to you. Jym
I am not sure if you would be interested, but I have a 2014 RTs pearl white with 327 miles, Baja ron sway bar, and nelson riggs cover, sorry to say the wife has a spine, tailbone problem and cannot ride so I am selling for $26500 which is a real fair deal, located in Ocala, Silver Springs area, could also work out something to get it to you. Jym
Joy Ride
First I would make it an overnight adventure. Second take some time in a parking lot to get use to the bike and trurning the handle bars. Lean a little with the ryde. Remember to force yourself to get off every hour and stretch your legs. Most important part of the break is to have plenty of litarutre to pass out to anyone who wants to talk about the ryde. Set the timer on watch for 15-30min so you don't talk to long . Get back on and smile about the decision to buy this wonderful machine.
Welcome aboard.:thumbup:
First I would make it an overnight adventure. Second take some time in a parking lot to get use to the bike and trurning the handle bars. Lean a little with the ryde. Remember to force yourself to get off every hour and stretch your legs. Most important part of the break is to have plenty of litarutre to pass out to anyone who wants to talk about the ryde. Set the timer on watch for 15-30min so you don't talk to long . Get back on and smile about the decision to buy this wonderful machine.
Welcome aboard.:thumbup:
BikerDoc
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If you are really concerned let me know ( I have made that trip several times) I would ride half way back to your place as an escort for you to be sure you are comfortable then return home. That is an easy day trip for me...
Its easier on the 2014 than it has ever been before since the comfort factor has improved even more.. Three of us rode from here (orlando) to Thibodaux LA recently in one day and that is 200 miles past your place....
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rayeade
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I traded my Harley Electra Glide last year at Bike Week in Myrtle Beach and had a 5 minute class from the salesman and rode it for a week and also backe home. Just go for it.
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zuni
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Central Florida Power Sports are good people.
I just got my bike from them a week ago Wednesday. Drove it back from Orlando to Jacksonville. Not quite the same distance but other than a demo ride a couple of years ago I had not been on one. They don't have much of a parking lot for driving in but you can exit the parking lot and drive on some mixed use streets with little traffic behind their facility. I drove around for 10 -15 minutes to get used to the controls and then hit the road. It took forever to get out of Orlando. Be prepared for heavy traffic. My plan was to stick to back roads to become comfortable but by the time I saw I-4 i was ready to start moving. If you aren't used to it I would recommend you break it into a two day drive. Pen is a hike from Orlando. I got to the dealer at around 12:30 and it was about 3:30 before I left. Since I am a newbie, I'm sure the long time riders can give you lots of tips but the biggest I can offer is to relax. You don't have to force the steering and if you are tense it may feel like it is wandering but it is actually you pushing. Another thing is gloves with padded palms unless you can convince yourself not to have a death grip. Since they recommend no cruise control for the break in your hand can get tired. My thumb and first two fingers felt like they were falling asleep. I relaxed my grip which helped and my understanding is the palm padding will help as well (I only had thin leather gloves). Once you get going it will be hard to convince yourself to stop and take a break because you know you will only have to jump back in traffic again but you need to stop for hydration and to relax your muscles. I say go for it as it will make for a great first story and by the time you get home you will know your new bike and it will be well on the road to broken in.
CJ JAX
I just got my bike from them a week ago Wednesday. Drove it back from Orlando to Jacksonville. Not quite the same distance but other than a demo ride a couple of years ago I had not been on one. They don't have much of a parking lot for driving in but you can exit the parking lot and drive on some mixed use streets with little traffic behind their facility. I drove around for 10 -15 minutes to get used to the controls and then hit the road. It took forever to get out of Orlando. Be prepared for heavy traffic. My plan was to stick to back roads to become comfortable but by the time I saw I-4 i was ready to start moving. If you aren't used to it I would recommend you break it into a two day drive. Pen is a hike from Orlando. I got to the dealer at around 12:30 and it was about 3:30 before I left. Since I am a newbie, I'm sure the long time riders can give you lots of tips but the biggest I can offer is to relax. You don't have to force the steering and if you are tense it may feel like it is wandering but it is actually you pushing. Another thing is gloves with padded palms unless you can convince yourself not to have a death grip. Since they recommend no cruise control for the break in your hand can get tired. My thumb and first two fingers felt like they were falling asleep. I relaxed my grip which helped and my understanding is the palm padding will help as well (I only had thin leather gloves). Once you get going it will be hard to convince yourself to stop and take a break because you know you will only have to jump back in traffic again but you need to stop for hydration and to relax your muscles. I say go for it as it will make for a great first story and by the time you get home you will know your new bike and it will be well on the road to broken in.
CJ JAX
Oldmanzues
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I think it would be doable in a two day trip on backs road. A lot of people do not realized how big FLA is. I was stationed in FT Walton Beach in the late fifties. Got food posion in P Cola in 58.
If you still want to trailer it and have a useable tow vehicle, almost any mid "landscape" trailer will work, Just watch loading /ramp angle
Good Luck, Have Fun, Ride Safe and Welcome to Spyderlovers. Oldmanzues
If you still want to trailer it and have a useable tow vehicle, almost any mid "landscape" trailer will work, Just watch loading /ramp angle
Good Luck, Have Fun, Ride Safe and Welcome to Spyderlovers. Oldmanzues
A Little Story
Did you know there is a city called Cadillac in Michigan and also a Cadillac, Illinois? Well, I didn't! But, found out the difference in a hurry when I bought my '13 RTS on ebay, assuming the seller was in Michigan. They weren't. The deal was so good, it could have been located in Timbuctoo and I wouldn't have cared.
We live in Ohio, 2 hours from Cad, Mich, but 8 hrs. from the Illini one. So, I took a friend with me and we shared driving the new to us Spydie back to Ohio. Went 2 lane all the way, and by the time we arrived, we both knew how to handle the bike. It is different, and loosening the grip is key, as others have mentioned. Getting used to the controls and foot braking also has to be adjusted for, but so glad I did it that way. We had a trailer we could have taken with us instead-glad we didn't.
Did you know there is a city called Cadillac in Michigan and also a Cadillac, Illinois? Well, I didn't! But, found out the difference in a hurry when I bought my '13 RTS on ebay, assuming the seller was in Michigan. They weren't. The deal was so good, it could have been located in Timbuctoo and I wouldn't have cared.
We live in Ohio, 2 hours from Cad, Mich, but 8 hrs. from the Illini one. So, I took a friend with me and we shared driving the new to us Spydie back to Ohio. Went 2 lane all the way, and by the time we arrived, we both knew how to handle the bike. It is different, and loosening the grip is key, as others have mentioned. Getting used to the controls and foot braking also has to be adjusted for, but so glad I did it that way. We had a trailer we could have taken with us instead-glad we didn't.
Flash Gordon
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2014 RT-Ltd
I sent you a personal email with my recommendation. Welcome to Spyderlovers!!:yes:
I sent you a personal email with my recommendation. Welcome to Spyderlovers!!:yes:
MidTNDawg
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Maybe I missed it but are you
an experienced rider? I know the Hurt M/C Study is 40 years old now, but I believe the findings still apply. One of the danger areas is an experienced rider on an unfamiliar bike. My advice? Find a rider to go with you and follow him using the MSF 1 second rule. Lot more to say, but I will cut it off here.
an experienced rider? I know the Hurt M/C Study is 40 years old now, but I believe the findings still apply. One of the danger areas is an experienced rider on an unfamiliar bike. My advice? Find a rider to go with you and follow him using the MSF 1 second rule. Lot more to say, but I will cut it off here.
Major spyder
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Took the train from Montana to Portland, Or. road for the first time ever a big bike...1100 miles home....you'll be fine...just relax.....:yes:
First Spyder
The 2014 RT- Is a sweet ride. Ride it for a short time to get a feel for it in a parking lot. I got my first one in LA Cal and drove it to SF Ca. Over six hundred miles. Never even test drove one first. First 25 miles it scared me. Second 25 miles got the hang of cornering. Now 10,000 mile later I'm buying a 2014 too. Enjoy and join a club.
The 2014 RT- Is a sweet ride. Ride it for a short time to get a feel for it in a parking lot. I got my first one in LA Cal and drove it to SF Ca. Over six hundred miles. Never even test drove one first. First 25 miles it scared me. Second 25 miles got the hang of cornering. Now 10,000 mile later I'm buying a 2014 too. Enjoy and join a club.
jaherbst
New member
Do yourself a favor and make the trip home two days. Do not rush and enjoy it. If you can afford a Spyder you certainly can afford a hotel room for one night. Life is short, don't be in any hurry to end it.
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