Not sure what to use for a title - picking up my Spyder (take two)

[Jeriatric]

That was one helluva trip for a first ride!!! Congrats on making it home safe & sound. You da man!! To help with that "gotta stretch the legs" feeling, may I recomend Lamont's NBV's. They'll work wonders for ya. Hope you have many more safe and fun miles! :clap:

Thanks for the recomend. Once I get the seating figured out I may do just that

 

[Jeriatric]

Great story, I enjoyed it very much. you are one determined soul. I too have had charlie horses and now make certain I have a banana to help with the potassium shortage. Can't believe you got 200 miles on a tank, maybe thats the way to break her in. My ride I babied the first 400 miles.

And now the question on everyones mind, What type of dog is Roxie?

And hope to meet you in Durango:thumbup::thumbup:

Roxie? She's a Wire Fox Terrier who has been at my side for for almost thirteen years. In all that time she's never been boarded and we've only been out of each others sight for more than a few hours a couple of times. On those occasions family kept her..so, I was hardly missed :shocked: :roflblack: Funny thing is....she didn't miss me this time either.

Durango? Not sure why but had it in my mind it was this month and all but given up on making it if I couldn't get another saddle under me. YOU, made me look for the date, AND YES...I'm going to do all I can to make it. When ya get a chance PM me and I'll pick your brain :yikes:

 

[Jeriatric]

What a great adventure. :2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:

Thanks! It really was :yes:

 

[Jeriatric]

What an epic first journey! Well done!!!

Here are a couple of tips:
a) The fuel tank on a Spyder is 6.6 gallons, but about 10% of that is head space, so it has a fuel capacity of 6.0 gallons. The fuel light should come on with about 1.4 gallons left.
b) Forty miles per gallon is pretty unusual. Don't count on it every time.
c) Best way to fill the tank and avoid contamintaing the evap canister is to insert the nozzle just into the no-lead ring. Fill slowly until fuel starts to spit out of the vent slots. The fuel level will be about 1/2" below the ring.
d) One of the reasons for leg cramps is dehydration. Be sure and drink lots of water. Another is low potassium, as was mentioned. Babanas and avocados are good sources. Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc pills help for me.
e) Sounds like you have some pretty long legs. A custom seat that places you farther back might help, such as the new BRP Comfort Seat or a Russell Day-Long. Aftermarket footboards can help, too.

You are off to a reat start. Enjoy the Ryde!

Got it. As far as dehydration goes. Without doubt I was. Because for three days I had sweat like a race horse :roflblack:

 

[Jeriatric]

:yes:Awesome Adventure:yes: Thanks for share'n:bowdown:Teddy was glad you were finally able to get Roxie out of "jail" :chill::clap::cheers:

Somehow I knew Teddy would GET IT :firstplace:

 

[Jeriatric]

Great story! What do you have planned for your next adventure?

Honestly? Not sure....and I'll have to rebuild my reserves if I want to do anything like this again. I mean I'm not old........BUT, never mind

 

[Jeriatric]

Very good story.

Thank ya sir :thumbup:

 

[Jeriatric]

:congratsn your new :spyder2:. Glad everyone is home safe and sound. Sounds like you had a great adventure .

That we did....and it's always nice to get back home. No matter how much fun we've had

 

[Jeriatric]

:> Great read!


Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you! :thumbup:

 

[Jeriatric]

AWSOME :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::clap:

:spyder2::doorag: :thumbup:

 

[Jeriatric]

Thanks for sharing your adventure.....I just love it when everything starts to fall together and works out well...riding across Texas is hot and where do all those bugs come from.....just a side note...leg cramps will go away immediately if you drink some pickle juice...crazy...but it works...hope to meet you at Durango or SITR's

As long as it's DILL pickle juice....I'm game. Thought.....next time I pass through Texas, think I'll pickle me some BUGS :yes:

 

[NancysToy]

Got it. As far as dehydration goes. Without doubt I was. Because for three days I had sweat like a race horse :roflblack:

Another alternative is sports drinks like Gatorade. They replenish the electrolytes at the same time. They taste like donkey pee, but they will keep you from cramping if you drink them early and often.

 

[Jeriatric]

Great story!! Glad the trip home was safe and always an adventure.hyea:

Safe and sound.......well....sound, is debatable

 

[Jeriatric]

:congrats:on your new ride,sounds like you broke it in and fast,loved the story it seemed like i was right in there with you.i did say slow dowen when we were hiting 90 :yikes:mph.scared the h out of me.but i had fun thanks for the ride.:2thumbs:

All I can say is I enjoyed the company. We'll do it again sooooon!! :yikes:

 

[Jeriatric]

So can the beastly RTs break a hundred? My RS sure does

Funny you should ask. Somewhere out in west Texas I was on the hand throttle and next thing I knew we were clipping along about 97 MPH.......and I said to myself....self.....you might as well get the hundred mark out of the way. She was hardly laying her ears back at 105.........

 

[Jeriatric]

Thanks for sharing - Great read!

Thanks :thumbup:

 

[Jeriatric]

Time for your 600 mile service. :roflblack: You must believe in the engine break-in philosophy of don't baby it. Drive it like you would normally. :thumbup: Great Story.

Actually had 643 miles on it and the first service had been done.......hammer time hyea:

 

[Jeriatric]

Great story and first ryde!:2thumbs: :welcome: to our :spyder:world!

Thanks! Sure seems like a great bunch of folks here. Appreciate the welcome.

 

[Jeriatric]

HEY Jer...great talking to you, happy you're home safe...Great read. Stay in touch and perhaps we'll ride together some time..Wing or Spyder...cheers Mike

Mike, sorry I stammered on you the other morning....not sure where my head was but, to say you caught me off guard would be a true statement. Look forward to meeting you. First beer is on me. One is about all I do

 

[Jeriatric]

Cool story, you're a brave man!

Kwazy...maybe? Brave.....not a chance! :2thumbs: