The Adventure Begins, Riding with MS!!!!!!! This is going to be long one......

[ijon1]

Keep it up. You are a inspiration to all of us on this forum.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:

 

[Bytemi]

I wouldn't remove them, but you wouldn't be able to use them for awhile........:gaah:

Having read Bytemi's posts, Mike, she doesn't seem like the sort of person who you would try to take advantage of, if you valued keeping your nuts :lecturef_smilie: .....:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Bytemi]

The closest dealer that I have, keeps the bikes outside and keeps them for months even for simple oil change, so we decided to go a little further out this time 45 minutes from the house and try this new dealership. So far no complaints. The brake thing is weird but they did what asked quickly and on time. Now I know why I was unable to adjust the drivers mirror. My next dealership will be an hour away and run by the same dealership as the close one, so I am hoping this one works out..

I'm not worried about the cost of BRP goodies, I am the person that truck bed lined her spyder for $30 instead of buying phantom panels. :yes: I can be creative at times.

Good thread. TY for sharing. Re the turn signals they are supposed to cancel out automatically after the turn or 30 seconds of driving. But they can be cranky. The tape on the mirror leads me to suspect someone screwed up at the dealer when it was put together (it comes in a crate). It may not have been a mechanic that put it together. Its a strange mounting system and easy to break if you don't know how it assembles. You will soon discover you want extra goodies on Peanut and BRP goodies are pricey but this forum is a good resource of what to put on and where to get it. Check out the sponsors on the home page. I agree about the dealer situation. How many dealers are there in your area? In SouCal we have a bunch but not all have certified Spyder mechanics.

 

[Bytemi]

IMHO (in my humble opinion)......:shocked:

To Pete and Peter - in my first post on this ( 131 ) after I said HI .... I said .... IMHO ...... many people don't know when they are getting shafted :banghead: .... and maybe that isn't the case here .... ( but I'm betting it is :yikes: )...... I wonder how many people have had the valves checked ( allegedly )on their 990/998 series V-twins for approx. $ 600-700. Only to discover ....they were never checked .... but charged ...... because the Dealers are well aware that the valves RARELY need adjusting below 50,000 miles.....Ask " Spyderjockey " about His V-twin !!!!!....... Yes, I lost my faith in dealer honesty a long time ago......... JMHO...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bytemi]

Perfect Example of Why if you have MS, You Need a Spyder

I'm not sure if I've said this before, but my husband rides a Harley. So he was out for a group ride when one of the older members (herein after referred to Old Man, because I can't remember his name) pulled up to light and literally just fell over. Everyone ran over and helped him get up and pick up his bike. He said "I forgot to put my foot down". They all assume he may still be a little tipsy from the night before. It happened three more times on this ride.

When they stopped for lunch Erik asked "OK what is up with forgetting to put your foot down?"
Old Man "I have MS, its not automatic for me to put my leg down, I have to tell it to go there." :banghead:
Erik "and that is why my wife rides a Spyder."

LOL, he said everyone just stared at him. :joke: He and the Old Man had a longer conversation about MS after that and I guess Erik proved that yes his wife did in fact have MS. People are funny!!!!! and people with MS tend to fight back instead of letting it win! I created this for the store after I started making Rosaries and Prayer Beads and I think it really represents what it means to have MS:



Yes I made one for Erik to give to the Old Man, he attached it to his saddle bags.

 

[Jimboregon]

Pete and Peter ...... Tune-up at 2100 miles !!!!! Brakes 2100 miles change !!!!! ALL FLUIDS at 2100 miles !!!!! & you seriously DON"T think She's being taken advantage of ????? ........ If it was you - would you accept that !!!!! .... Mike [emoji106]

I think if I'd bought a bike that had been sitting as much as Bytemi's had, I'd do the same thing.

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[DGoebel]

Bytemi,
I've just read this thread through from the first post to here and I just gotta say.....

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for posting this thread, keeping up with it, and letting all of us that read (and ride) understand a little better about how the Spyder and this spyder community can help with allowing folks with conditions like MS, (MD someone else mentioned) continue to ride and enjoy the road.

My 2017 New Years prayer for you is that this maintenance is what gets you back on the road comfortably, successfully, and Happy enough to bring more tears to your eyes as you ride throughout the rest of the year.

 

[Bytemi]

DGoebel, Thank you for your service!

Bytemi,
I've just read this thread through from the first post to here and I just gotta say.....

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for posting this thread, keeping up with it, and letting all of us that read (and ride) understand a little better about how the Spyder and this spyder community can help with allowing folks with conditions like MS, (MD someone else mentioned) continue to ride and enjoy the road.

My 2017 New Years prayer for you is that this maintenance is what gets you back on the road comfortably, successfully, and Happy enough to bring more tears to your eyes as you ride throughout the rest of the year.

 

[Peteoz]

To Pete and Peter - in my first post on this ( 131 ) after I said HI .... I said .... IMHO ...... many people don't know when they are getting shafted :banghead: .... and maybe that isn't the case here .... ( but I'm betting it is :yikes: )...... I wonder how many people have had the valves checked ( allegedly )on their 990/998 series V-twins for approx. $ 600-700. Only to discover ....they were never checked .... but charged ...... because the Dealers are well aware that the valves RARELY need adjusting below 50,000 miles.....Ask " Spyderjockey " about His V-twin !!!!!....... Yes, I lost my faith in dealer honesty a long time ago......... JMHO...... Mike :thumbup:

Yeah Mike.......I agree completely with you on that......I was just saying that this dealer should get the benefit of the doubt until Bytemi has the chance to evaluate what they have done. Then she will either continue to use them, or make it difficult for the dealer principal to walk straight for a long time ! :shocked: :thumbup:

 

[Desert Spyder]

The closest dealer that I have, keeps the bikes outside and keeps them for months even for simple oil change, so we decided to go a little further out this time 45 minutes from the house and try this new dealership. So far no complaints. The brake thing is weird but they did what asked quickly and on time. Now I know why I was unable to adjust the drivers mirror. My next dealership will be an hour away and run by the same dealership as the close one, so I am hoping this one works out..

I'm not worried about the cost of BRP goodies, I am the person that truck bed lined her spyder for $30 instead of buying phantom panels. :yes: I can be creative at times.

Truck lined your bike. There should be a picture there somewhere.

An hour away is pretty good unless it has to be trailered. My mechanic (certified Spyder mech, private business) is about 80 miles away on SouCal freeways, meaning you might get there in an hour or two. If you can state the name the name of the dealer MAYBE one of the readers will have a rant or rave.

PS: I have a feeling that BRP is watching this thread. They love the good PR as most businesses do but BRP especially. Lots of bad things said about them in this forum throughout the years, some deserved, most not, lotsa whiners on this forum. Play your cards right and you might get a call from Quebec.

 

[scadarick]

Just wanted to say that riding with MS is difficult at times for me to. I have had it since I was in the marine corps in the 70's. Chronic pain mostly for me, scoliosis and wheelchair bound...but that didn't stop me from riding again. I started out on a scooter trike setup and found that I could indeed ride...that's when my search for a can-am began. I am still tweaking the spyder but I have completed the hand brake kit from ISCI, a mount from ISCI as well. I have several floorboards from seal to harley type boards dropped about 4 inches lower than the stock peg. Which is very comfortable and I think I will leave it for a while. I will try the seal out soon, its just a few other things were more important...like oil change, spark plugs...all around maintenance by the book. From a member here at spyder lovers I will be doing the gas fill move on my rs se5. I have to get off the bike to fuel up...so that's a very important fix...bad weather forecast is going to delay it but I will start soon and plan on recording a video and post the fix. Well that's all from me...I just wanted to throw this in the mix maybe help others get out there and ride again...matter of fact..I am heading back out myself before the cold feta here tonight...only in the 30's for the next few days...bye now.


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[marty1096]

Good for you! Enjoy the Ryde!

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[Bytemi]

Truck lined your bike. There should be a picture there somewhere.

An hour away is pretty good unless it has to be trailered. My mechanic (certified Spyder mech, private business) is about 80 miles away on SouCal freeways, meaning you might get there in an hour or two. If you can state the name the name of the dealer MAYBE one of the readers will have a rant or rave.

PS: I have a feeling that BRP is watching this thread. They love the good PR as most businesses do but BRP especially. Lots of bad things said about them in this forum throughout the years, some deserved, most not, lotsa whiners on this forum. Play your cards right and you might get a call from Quebec.

I did an entire how to with step by step pictures for the truck bed lined Spyder. If that didn't get BRPs attention nothing will. Lol.


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[Bytemi]

Just wanted to say that riding with MS is difficult at times for me to. I have had it since I was in the marine corps in the 70's. Chronic pain mostly for me, scoliosis and wheelchair bound...but that didn't stop me from riding again. I started out on a scooter trike setup and found that I could indeed ride...that's when my search for a can-am began. I am still tweaking the spyder but I have completed the hand brake kit from ISCI, a mount from ISCI as well. I have several floorboards from seal to harley type boards dropped about 4 inches lower than the stock peg. Which is very comfortable and I think I will leave it for a while. I will try the seal out soon, its just a few other things were more important...like oil change, spark plugs...all around maintenance by the book. From a member here at spyder lovers I will be doing the gas fill move on my rs se5. I have to get off the bike to fuel up...so that's a very important fix...bad weather forecast is going to delay it but I will start soon and plan on recording a video and post the fix. Well that's all from me...I just wanted to throw this in the mix maybe help others get out there and ride again...matter of fact..I am heading back out myself before the cold feta here tonight...only in the 30's for the next few days...bye now.


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If you send me a PM I would love to send you one of my MS support bracelets or I can convert it to a keychain. If you don't like the MS orange, pick a color for the beads.


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[marty1096]

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