Withdrawal!

[NancysToy]

Well, I seem to be suffering from Spyder withdrawal...and it isn't even mine! Nancy's Spyder went in to the shop this week for some warranty work. She has been uncomfortable riding, and won't be riding again until after she recovers from her upcoming surgery, so it seemed like a good idea at the time. I may have been hasty in my judgement. :yikes:

So far this cool Spring, I have been more inclined to take the Spyder than my BMW. Easier to push out of the garage, for one thing. It is also very nice to be able to start it to warm it up, then go put on my helmet and gloves. The Beemer has a sidestand interlock, so I have to be on it to run it. The Spyder has seen several hundred miles this Spring, while the RT has travelled only about 60.

The first thing I noticed when I left the house on my bike was that I seemed to have forgotten all the special low speed techniques ("Ride Like a Cop") that I never have to use on the Spyder. By the way, I did remember to put my foot down at the stop sign. I have been using the Spyder for a lot of errands, and I will certainly say the trunk is a handy thing. Having to use my saddlebags, and to lock my helmet to the bike instead of throwing it into the trunk, seemed most inconvenient.

I did remember to use the front brake lever, and I never failed to put my foot down, but it was not until I rode a while and finally hit the highway for a stretch, that I actually felt at home again. The Spyder spoils you quickly, it seems. I know that you are going to say I should just buy a second Spyder for myself, and you are probably right. Nancy has imposed a "one-in, one-out" rule though, which would become a "one-in, two-out" rule if another Spyder came home. It would be mighty hard to part with any of my toys, and I'm not ready to sever the umbilical quite yet. Still, I miss the Spyder already. One thing is certain, it has earned a permanent place in our garage.
-Scotty

 

[spyder3rdr]

I know it can be tough ... withdrawl for the Spyder vemon can be as bad as coming off heroin ... maybe you could go by the dealership , you know , just to check on things and hint around about your symptoms and they will let you ride the demo ?! good luck with your wifes operation and ride safe !

 

[Dudley]

Well, I seem to be suffering from Spyder withdrawal...and it isn't even mine! Nancy's Spyder went in to the shop this week for some warranty work. She has been uncomfortable riding, and won't be riding again until after she recovers from her upcoming surgery, so it seemed like a good idea at the time. I may have been hasty in my judgement. :yikes:

So far this cool Spring, I have been more inclined to take the Spyder than my BMW. Easier to push out of the garage, for one thing. It is also very nice to be able to start it to warm it up, then go put on my helmet and gloves. The Beemer has a sidestand interlock, so I have to be on it to run it. The Spyder has seen several hundred miles this Spring, while the RT has travelled only about 60.

The first thing I noticed when I left the house on my bike was that I seemed to have forgotten all the special low speed techniques ("Ride Like a Cop") that I never have to use on the Spyder. By the way, I did remember to put my foot down at the stop sign. I have been using the Spyder for a lot of errands, and I will certainly say the trunk is a handy thing. Having to use my saddlebags, and to lock my helmet to the bike instead of throwing it into the trunk, seemed most inconvenient.

I did remember to use the front brake lever, and I never failed to put my foot down, but it was not until I rode a while and finally hit the highway for a stretch, that I actually felt at home again. The Spyder spoils you quickly, it seems. I know that you are going to say I should just buy a second Spyder for myself, and you are probably right. Nancy has imposed a "one-in, one-out" rule though, which would become a "one-in, two-out" rule if another Spyder came home. It would be mighty hard to part with any of my toys, and I'm not ready to sever the umbilical quite yet. Still, I miss the Spyder already. One thing is ccertain, it has earned a permanent place in our garage.
-Scotty

:thumbup::clap::yes::cheers::bowdown:
Tell your wife that Jennifer and I wish here a speedy recovery and sucessful operation. See you in April.

 

[Roaddog2]

Well, I seem to be suffering from Spyder withdrawal...and it isn't even mine! Nancy's Spyder went in to the shop this week for some warranty work. She has been uncomfortable riding, and won't be riding again until after she recovers from her upcoming surgery, so it seemed like a good idea at the time. I may have been hasty in my judgement. :yikes:

So far this cool Spring, I have been more inclined to take the Spyder than my BMW. Easier to push out of the garage, for one thing. It is also very nice to be able to start it to warm it up, then go put on my helmet and gloves. The Beemer has a sidestand interlock, so I have to be on it to run it. The Spyder has seen several hundred miles this Spring, while the RT has travelled only about 60.

The first thing I noticed when I left the house on my bike was that I seemed to have forgotten all the special low speed techniques ("Ride Like a Cop") that I never have to use on the Spyder. By the way, I did remember to put my foot down at the stop sign. I have been using the Spyder for a lot of errands, and I will certainly say the trunk is a handy thing. Having to use my saddlebags, and to lock my helmet to the bike instead of throwing it into the trunk, seemed most inconvenient.

I did remember to use the front brake lever, and I never failed to put my foot down, but it was not until I rode a while and finally hit the highway for a stretch, that I actually felt at home again. The Spyder spoils you quickly, it seems. I know that you are going to say I should just buy a second Spyder for myself, and you are probably right. Nancy has imposed a "one-in, one-out" rule though, which would become a "one-in, two-out" rule if another Spyder came home. It would be mighty hard to part with any of my toys, and I'm not ready to sever the umbilical quite yet. Still, I miss the Spyder already. One thing is ccertain, it has earned a permanent place in our garage.
-Scotty

Use a MC jack to stack bikes you don't use often sideways :agree:my :spyder:has earned a permanent place in garage also and to celebrate it did some mods this week.Home run package and some HID lighting :2thumbs::2thumbs: also hope Nancy feeling well soon:ani29:

 

[ataDude]

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It'll get better, Scotty. Breathe deeply and count to 7,025... that'll do it every time.

Tell Nancy my thoughts and well wishes are with her.

You? Get a grip, Professor.

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[Roger]

How about this scotty you go get a new spyder give it to Nancy and you keep the current one? Is it possible to have withdrawl just from a test ride and not even owning one Yet!!!! :shocked::shocked::shocked:

 

[DynamoBT]

Roger, I'm here to tell you that "Yes, it is absolutely possible to be having withdrawal sypmtoms after only the test ride". I know. I have them!!!

 

[Roger]

And it sucks right. I'am hoping i will have mine late summer early fall I know the leaves are beautiful here in ny it has to be twice as nice in VT. I have 2 reasons to come to VT so tatt2r can make his mark on my virgin skin then off to Ben and Jerry's now who does not like ice cream!! :bowdown::bowdown::yes::yes:

 

[vt228]

I went on demo ride and was hooked had to have :spyder: and gave a $1,000 down he told me 8 days it was 6 and I ride her every time i get :2thumbs:. I went into withdrawals for 6 days had to have a :spyder:lol:agree:
you can get them like a drug lol. tell your wife we are praying for her Don & Sue Douglas caps cod mass.........opcorn:opcorn:

 

[DynamoBT]

Yes Scotty, excuse me for threadjacking.

I hope your wife sails through whatever procedure is necessary. Here's hoping she is back in the saddle soon.


Meanwhile, I work on my husband regarding getting my :spyder2:

I've told him I don't want to wait until July!!! I want to see action in this process soon. I want me a :f_spider:

 

[Degaman]

I'm suffering withdrawal, and it's only been a couple hours...

 

[NancysToy]

First, thanks for all the well wishes and prayers for Nancy. It hurts me deeply to see her in such pain day after day, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. She gets a new knee April 21...probably won't ride again until June. Fourth surgery on that knee for her...and hopefully the last.

Second, I forgot the most important thing that bothered me riding my bike again. The parking lot was so lonely! Nobody came running over to talk to me for some strange reason.

Use a MC jack to stack bikes you don't use often sideways.

We passed that milestone ages ago!

Ask BJT about the dragster hanging from the rafters.
-Scotty

 

[Firefly]

I went on demo ride and was hooked had to have :spyder: and gave a $1,000 down he told me 8 days it was 6 and I ride her every time i get :2thumbs:. I went into withdrawals for 6 days had to have a :spyder:lol:agree:
you can get them like a drug lol. tell your wife we are praying for her Don & Sue Douglas caps cod mass.........opcorn:opcorn:

Sorry, but you don't know what real waiting is----

There are many of us that ordered our Spyders and waited 12 months. Talk about chomping at the bit!:shocked:

It really was a hard wait - March 2007 until March 2008 for me. I had mine into the shop for 2 weeks about a month ago to fix the steering lockup - and it wasn't too bad because the weather was crap - but the minute it got nice - I was chomping at the bit again!

Pretty soon will be nice enough to ride every day to work and back -:doorag:

 

[Roaddog2]

First, thanks for all the well wishes and prayers for Nancy. It hurts me deeply to see her in such pain day after day, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. She gets a new knee April 21...probably won't ride again until June. Fourth surgery on that knee for her...and hopefully the last.

Second, I forgot the most important thing that bothered me riding my bike again. The parking lot was so lonely! Nobody came running over to talk to me for some strange reason.


We passed that milestone ages ago!

Ask BJT about the dragster hanging from the rafters.
-Scotty

Hope to see it soon enough :thumbup:in person :ani29:

 

[bjt]

Ask BJT about the dragster hanging from the rafters.
-Scotty

 

[Roger]

I need a new knee can i have one, actually need 2 but will settle for one. for now. Don't skimp or be lazy during pt. :lecturef_smilie: get well soon.

 

[rkteck]

I have the same withdrawls. I was lucky enough to be the proud parent of a kidney stone that does not want to come out. The pain comes and goes every couple of hours so riding is not an option unless I try to ride on Percocet which is probably not a good idea.
The weather here in Phoenix has been ideal and I even ended up missing Arizona Bike week. If if goes much longer, I think I'm going to cut the thing out myself!