What's the purpose of "SpyderLover Rider Map Discussions"?

[AnthonyG]

Yes, thats the case here, the info in the popup of a clicked pin can be used the same way they use it.

The majority of their pins show no info on them, its what the user ads to their pin when they make it or edit it after i get that issue resolved.

I'd gladly base ours off that same concept, its not an issue to rename the map & its purpose on the site.

You guys come up with some ideas & post the ideas up.

 

[cruisinTX]

Even if we don't do it here, I would encourage everyone to at least visit and sign up on the NABR Facebook page. There is no cost and great potential for getting free assistance in a time when it may be needed most.

 

[AnthonyG]

As i said, if users want to apply it here, then there is no issue with it.

If the SL user base wants to give some feedback on this, please do so.

 

[cruisinTX]

I realise it's been three years since I started this thread, so I visited the SpyderRyders map and there does not seem to be a very wide network there. That said, here is what I just shared on a motorcycle page I frequently visit in the hopes of adding to the nearly 51,000 members there. I am now a moderator for that Facebook page and have recently approved a couple of folks who indicated they ride Spyders.

I did a quick search to make sure I had not already put this in a thread of its own. I did find several threads where I mentioned the North American Biker rescue (NABR) Facebook page but had not put it in a separate thread. I am now a moderator on that page and would like to encourage everyone who has and uses Facebook regularly to join the group. It was set up by Jerry Lyver as a means of providing assistance to bikers who are stranded on the side of the road for what-ever reason in order to get them safely off the road and back to their travels whether it be a long ride or simply their daily commute. The main focus is the safety aspect, so someone is not stranded without help.

While the name of the page is North American Biker Rescue, it has grown to a world-wide effort with nearly 51,000 members ready and willing to help a fellow biker absolutely free of charge. We have seen downed bikes and bikers picked up and brought to safety in as little as an hour after their first request for help. This is made possible with the use of a member map that any member can access to locate other active members near the location of the one in need. They then begin tagging those members through the Facebook methods to ask if they can assist. This continues until at least one person indicates they are on the way to provide assistance. It's a very good system that has helped thousands of people get to safety and sometimes even all the way home or to a shop to help them further on their journey.

All that said, I'd like to see more Spyder Ryders who use Facebook to join. You will only have to answer three questions to sign up initially. Then once you are a member provide in a sticky thread your general location (but not your entire address for privacy) just city, state or province, and country and what services you are able to provide. There is not a membership fee, but it is a private group, and we try to actively weed out trolls and decline memberships for those who cannot seem to understand the first three questions.

So, if you are interested in joining one of the largest groups of bikers helping bikers, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Neighbors.NABRs
to join North American Biker Rescue and then take it a step further to join the NABR Family Friendly Lounge https://www.facebook.com/groups/101979256856899 for general chit chat about almost anything you want to discuss save for politics or religion. We do keep a close eye on trolls and discussions that get too heated and deal with them quickly. The sister site was set up to keep the main page clear of clutter that might interfere with a rescue, and it works very well. There is an emphasis on Family Friendly. There is also another sister site for more adult conversations for those who feel the need to have that in their lives.

If you are not a fan or user of Facebook, that's fine but something that really does not need to be discussed here.

admin: If these links are not allowed, we can take them out and have those interested contact me via private message for them or they can simply type the page titles in the search box on Facebook.

Thanks
cruisinTx


I'm submitting this all again in order for more people to take advantage of one of the largest and most successful groups of bikers helping bikers in the event they may need this free service at some point in the future.

 

[pegasus1300]

I have been a member for several years. It would be nice to see more SL members on NABR.