Under the Moonlight

[Desert Spyder]

Brought "Cherry" home after the 2nd update a little bit ago. Too early to say how the performance and MPG might have improved. But what a great ride home! Victorville is roughly 30 miles from Barstow and I just putted along at about 75 listening to disco music. I looked in my mirror (all 6 of them, you have to see my bike to know what I'm talking about) and the nearest vehicle was over 1/2 mi behind me. Up ahead, same thing. Perfect! And to top it off, a full moon rising on the horizon. It just doesn't get any better than this! Kept on hearing pinging noises. Now what? At least I'm not in Limp Mode like the last time. Thought it was my chin strap flapping around. Nope, its secure. There's that noise again. What are those specks in my headlights? Doh! Stupid bugs are attacking me! Does bug repellant work on this thing? Well, at least ABBA was singing Dancing Queen. I tried dancing on the bike. She's a good partner. Ever try doing the finger pointing thing on the bike while listening to disco? Good thing it was dark. People would think I was nuts. Good thing they don't know me. I am nuts. Can we include songs on these posts? TJ...you're a geek, do something.

 

[Tom in NM]

yes, it is . . . . . .

. . . . beautiful out there tonight. No disco music though, mostly Swing Out Sister mixed with some Rippingtons.

Not so many bugs here now, but during the Summer, I take my Spyder out a lot to feed it bugs.

Tom

 

[tjfischer]

Brought "Cherry" home after the 2nd update a little bit ago. Too early to say how the performance and MPG might have improved. But what a great ride home! Victorville is roughly 30 miles from Barstow and I just putted along at about 75 listening to disco music. I looked in my mirror (all 6 of them, you have to see my bike to know what I'm talking about) and the nearest vehicle was over 1/2 mi behind me. Up ahead, same thing. Perfect! And to top it off, a full moon rising on the horizon. It just doesn't get any better than this! Kept on hearing pinging noises. Now what? At least I'm not in Limp Mode like the last time. Thought it was my chin strap flapping around. Nope, its secure. There's that noise again. What are those specks in my headlights? Doh! Stupid bugs are attacking me! Does bug repellant work on this thing? Well, at least ABBA was singing Dancing Queen. I tried dancing on the bike. She's a good partner. Ever try doing the finger pointing thing on the bike while listening to disco? Good thing it was dark. People would think I was nuts. Good thing they don't know me. I am nuts. Can we include songs on these posts? TJ...you're a geek, do something.

You, just want me to hack all the sites. You are defiantly funny today

 

[Desert Spyder]

Gotta get some excitement going on around here! Tired of listening to the whining. Life is too precious!:yes:

 

[bjt]

Gotta get some excitement going on around here! Tired of listening to the whining. Life is too precious!:yes:

How about a few pics of your Spyder? :f_spider:

 

[bjt]

. . . . beautiful out there tonight. No disco music though, mostly Swing Out Sister mixed with some Rippingtons.

Not so many bugs here now, but during the Summer, I take my Spyder out a lot to feed it bugs.

Tom

Never heard of either of those groups but after checking out a few songs from each one, I could listen to the Rippingtons. Not so much for Swing Out Sister.

 

[Desert Spyder]

How about a few pics of your Spyder? :f_spider:

Do pix attachments need to be reduced? I've had bad luck at that as do many others I'm sure.

 

[tjfischer]

Do pix attachments need to be reduced? I've had bad luck at that as do many others I'm sure.

Yes picts have to be reduced

 

[SpyderWolf]

Any basic phot editing tool should let you resize the pics and make them fit in your posts. I definitely want to see the 6 mirrors. Not too interested in seeing the dancing though.

 

[bjt]

Do pix attachments need to be reduced? I've had bad luck at that as do many others I'm sure.

IMO, it's easier to use an image hosting site like PhotoBucket. This post I made describes how to insert pictures via PhotoBucket. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5841 It's a little dated as both SpyderLovers and PhotoBucket have made software / site upgrades since the post was originally done but the basic information is still valid.

 

[DannyS]

Give me Norha Jones any day.:thumbup:

 

[GaryTheBadger]

Here's a Spyder by moonlight (and at 54, I still listen to Swing Out Sister)

 

[bjt]

and of course......

YouTube - Metallica - The Outlaw Torn (Unencumbered) (Only Audio)

:2thumbs: :doorag:

That's one of my favorite Metallica songs. :thumbup:

I like to listen to stuff like this quite a bit. Long instrumental songs that rock.

 

[Sarge707]

The Spyder is addicting. When I first got it a month ago I figured I,d never go over 70 MPH. Then last Sunday I,m coming down a lonely route and everyones doing 72 (Limit 65) and I see a 1/2 mile clear ahead of me and too rough terrain for the Enforcers and Bump it quickly to 90!!!!!!!!!
I have never gone 90 in any off my trucks in my life.
PS: It will be a terrific winter just going out to the garage and sitting on my Freedom Machine!!:spyder2::shemademe_smilie:

 

[Desert Spyder]

IMO, it's easier to use an image hosting site like PhotoBucket. This post I made describes how to insert pictures via PhotoBucket. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5841 It's a little dated as both SpyderLovers and PhotoBucket have made software / site upgrades since the post was originally done but the basic information is still valid.

Test: http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/brianzane/spyder2.jpg

OK, that was easy enough. This pix was taken at Big Bear Lake, CA. shortly after I bought the bike. I still need to take a picture of the bike today with the extra mirrors.