Reminiscing About Days Gone By...

[pegasus1300]

I remember fixing a flat tire on my R75/5 just north of LaPlace on the side of US 61. Not much of an apron and a canal/swamp next to that. Had a Cotton Mouth watching me from the water the whole time. That's the only time I ever saw one.

 

[Raven]

Just remember when our
Hair was thicker and we were thinner.:gaah:

 

[ARtraveler]

Reminiscing About Days Gone By...

Back in the early 1980's I traded a flat fender jeep with 283 chevy for a red 1978 KZ 650SR with a Vetter fairing. It was a nice smaller good handling bike. My movie star wife dressed in white!!! I think she had a snowmobile suit for an outer layer that day. Guy in leather jacket had a get out of jail free card, via his Lt in the sheriff department badge. We changed a rear wheel bearing on his wing on the other side of the state in a NAPA parking lot on a ride one time. I ride the Spyder in Az with a retired cop friend that is still allowed to carry a badge. "You guys be careful now!"

:agree: on the KZ650. Had a mid 70's version all Vettered out. Bags and Fairing & LTD seat. A real looker and quite a nice tourer. :yes:

 

[canamjhb]

Many years (and motorcycles) ago, my first touring bike was a 1984 Goldwing GL1200. Touring on that bike was great. I had a Diamond Custom Seat, AM/FM radio, and a radar detector. The bike was smooth as glass and loved 80 MPH! I could easily ride tank to tank non-stop and never get monkey butt. Probably has more to do with my age at the time. Now, motorcycles are in my rear view. Lots of good memories and great friends.....

 

[Spyderman2018]

Curious as to why you sold your Spyder??

 

[BoatFixx]

Try going form HD's to BMW's. You'd a thought I shot the pope!:roflblack:

 

[BajaRon]

Try going form HD's to BMW's. You'd a thought I shot the pope!:roflblack:

Going from A Harley to anything else can get you the same response. I knew a guy who got grief because they bought a V-Rod! "Not a real Harley" they told him.

I have neighbors who rode with a Harley group for years. But the husband got to where he wasn't comfortable holding the bike up with his wife on it and she wasn't interested in her own ride. So, they bought a Spyder. They loved it! But the group gave them so much trouble over it that they finally gave in and traded it for a Tri-Glide. The husband told me it rides like an old milk truck he used to drive. Slow, clunky, and can't get out of its own way. And his wife doesn't like it nearly as well as the Spyder. (Now these are his words, not mine. I'm not here to bash anyone's ride) But, their riding group is happy and they wanted that more than their Spyder.

Sometimes the definition of 'Friends' expands beyond my understanding of the term...

I'll run with you no matter what you ride as long as you can keep up. I might even slow down for you if I like you enough!

 

[canamjhb]

Curious as to why you sold your Spyder??

Total lack of reputable dealer support and service in my area.

 

[BajaRon]

Total lack of reputable dealer support and service in my area.

The Spyder's Achilles heel, to be sure. Sad...

 

[Peter Aawen]

Going from A Harley to anything else can get you the same response. I knew a guy who got grief because they bought a V-Rod! "Not a real Harley" they told him.

I have neighbors who rode with a Harley group for years. But the husband got to where he wasn't comfortable holding the bike up with his wife on it and she wasn't interested in her own ride. So, they bought a Spyder. They loved it! But the group gave them so much trouble over it that they finally gave in and traded it for a Tri-Glide. The husband told me it rides like an old milk truck he used to drive. Slow, clunky, and can't get out of its own way. And his wife doesn't like it nearly as well as the Spyder. (Now these are his words, not mine. I'm not here to bash anyone's ride) But, their riding group is happy and they wanted that more than their Spyder.

Sometimes the definition of 'Friends' expands beyond my understanding of the term...

I'll run with you no matter what you ride as long as you can keep up. I might even slow down for you if I like you enough!

:agree: Altho that last bit is sometimes reeeaaally tough!

But, it's usually worth it hyea: Especially for 'Newbies to Spyders' who are trying to get comfortable/learn their new machine/it's peculiarities/riding techniques &/or those who are actively trying to get better at it! :2thumbs: But not so much for those who have chosen to go on a group ride with others, but then are simply being 'an anchor', often just for the halibut! :banghead:

 

[Snoking1127]

We have one rider with a Gold Wing trike that likes to ride last and is 'an anchor'! Surprisingly if we 'make' him lead, he then sets a good pace.

 

[Peter Aawen]

We have one rider with a Gold Wing trike that likes to ride last and is 'an anchor'! Surprisingly if we 'make' him lead, he then sets a good pace.

I've had that more'n once, even paying customers on Tag-along Tours - people who seemingly just won't even try to keep up if they're anywhere in the pack; always hanging back & apparently trying to get lost/left behind; but put 'em out front, and after a couple of minutes you can't even see their dust!! :yikes:

Ahh well, it takes all kinds, duz'n it!

 

[MonPaul]

Going from A Harley to anything else can get you the same response. I knew a guy who got grief because they bought a V-Rod! "Not a real Harley" they told him.

I have neighbors who rode with a Harley group for years. But the husband got to where he wasn't comfortable holding the bike up with his wife on it and she wasn't interested in her own ride. So, they bought a Spyder. They loved it! But the group gave them so much trouble over it that they finally gave in and traded it for a Tri-Glide. The husband told me it rides like an old milk truck he used to drive. Slow, clunky, and can't get out of its own way. And his wife doesn't like it nearly as well as the Spyder. (Now these are his words, not mine. I'm not here to bash anyone's ride) But, their riding group is happy and they wanted that more than their Spyder.

Sometimes the definition of 'Friends' expands beyond my understanding of the term...

I'll run with you no matter what you ride as long as you can keep up. I might even slow down for you if I like you enough!

Some people are leaders, some are followers!

 

[Little Blue]

.... I'm just too old to follow the 'Bike Ride' thing. The wife and I just enjoy doing our own thing. Sometimes we will meet up with some friends at a favorite place.

Works for us. .... :thumbup:

 

[bikerbillone]

Living in Florida and having been to many Daytona Bike Weeks back in the day, I was never surprised at the stories told. I bought a $6 can of beer and that girl came after me for a $6 tip. Did I pay up,oh yeah, I did.

 

[canamjhb]

We have one rider with a Gold Wing trike that likes to ride last and is 'an anchor'! Surprisingly if we 'make' him lead, he then sets a good pace.

After many years riding solo, I started group riding here in Arizona 20 years ago. We tended to form our group riding in the same order, usually leading and following the same person. Twice a week and 3 or 4 extended multiday trips annually and you get to know the riding habits of those around you very well. One particular rider, John, liked to look around a lot. When he did it was like his head was on a swivel with a wire connected to the throttle. Every time he looked, he would roll off the throttle. John rode in the back most of the time with one other guy who seemed to tolerate his accordion style.

Now, that riding group is no more. They have all either died or given up riding, me included. I do miss my friends and all the good times. Even John..... Jim

 

[Spyderc9]

I've had that more'n once, even paying customers on Tag-along Tours - people who seemingly just won't even try to keep up if they're anywhere in the pack; always hanging back & apparently trying to get lost/left behind; but put 'em out front, and after a couple of minutes you can't even see their dust!! :yikes:

Ahh well, it takes all kinds, duz'n it!

Got to jump on this one. I noticed on the way to Hot Springs and back, just by myself I was relaxed and enjoyed the ride. I know I was running a good speed, but in the middle or end I'm not as comfortable
I did ride with a group there that I was much more comfortable with, but then we are all different with different styles and skills.