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  1. Jesster72

    Where did you ride?

    We stop there about once a year on our way up to Galena. Twice a year if we are lucky enough to have the time. 84 along the river is a fun ride, Rt 2 east is another nice rolling ride. Our trip this year was through Missouri and Arkansas, to give some business to Lamonster and then Spyderpops...
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    New to the forum - 2022 F3T

    Welcome! And there are worse places to warm up to your Spyder. We loved our week in the Black Hills area. Enjoy!
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    Had to wear Gloves for Can Am riding course - Do you wear gloves? Why? Or why not?

    99.99% of the time. I have and carry 3 types all the time and add battery heated gauntlets in the colder months. For all the reasons mentioned above, and I don't feel right without my gloves on.
  4. Jesster72

    Vredestein tires

    I have Vredsteins on the front and what a difference. I run at 19 psi and it sticks like glue! I went with an Altimax on the rear and am happy with that too.
  5. Jesster72

    How Do You Ride?

    I understand. On the volunteer side, you can get sucked in deep and lose any family time you have. I had to re-think my priorities at one point, and adjust my commitments. I still make what I can, and I teach at the state fire academy, but I learned how to appreciate time in general once I...
  6. Jesster72

    What do you carry for Travel Snacks?

    Over the years we have our touring routine down pat. First day, we ususally have to make miles. A cooler with uncrustables, water, a bag of chips, some granola bars, and something sweet. That is for all day - usually 500+ miles. No stopping at a restaurant until day 1 is over. We both have a...
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    How Do You Ride?

    I answered no preference, but it doesn't vary on my mood - it varies on if we are pulling the trailer for a tour, or we are on a day/weekend trip with no trailer. Pulling the trailer, I limit myself to 75, just because I have that extra behind me. No trailer, I generally match the flow or a bit...
  8. Jesster72

    2025 Pulse and Origin Reveal - did they fail mileage hopes?

    These are the two biggest problems I have with EV. I read somewhere, and I haven't had time to verify, that it takes a lot of miles before the EV or even Hybrids break carbon neutral. I would LOVE to see the data on that.
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    Are Dealers 'dumping' New-Old-Stock Spyders instead of selling latest models?

    Ron, thank you for all the good points you make. Being relatively new to the Spyder world, I hope you're right. I hope BRP stays on track and starts to bolster their dealer network. I wonder if all those ambassadors give that feedback? It wouldbe so nice if the mothership actually listened to...
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    What do you think of the 'New for 2025 - Spyder Canyon'?

    It's interesting. We have run across a fair share of gravel roads on our trips. Some of which we wouldn't have made on the S2S, but we hit them with the Victory at the time. The Canyon may or may not have made them either, hard to tell. Looks like fun, for a 2nd Spyder. I wouldn't give up the...
  11. Jesster72

    Quick trip to Eastern Tenn - Have any recommendations on roads to ride?

    Lots of good info here, I appreciate everyone that took the time to give their ideas. I have nothing to add for roads, but rather, you guys have me missing the riding in Tennessee, especially the East Tenn roads. It's been too many years since we were there. It's likely my favorite area in this...
  12. Jesster72

    DID Make My Mind up! - Big D's Mighty Red Baron has Arrived!

    Congrats on the bike, and the t-shirt! Here is a different perspective, I have been riding since 12 years old - starting on dirt. First vehicle when I got my drivers license was a dual sport Suzuki. I've owned and ridden cruisers, tourers, dual sports, but no sport bikes or trikes. I am a...
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    Is Lamonster Windshield Cleaner still available? What else won't hurt the windshield?

    I use water and dish soap. I soak a microfiber cloth in a mix of water and dish soap in a quart zip lock bag. that and 3-4 clean dry microfiber cloths stay in the frunk all the time for cleaning the windshield. (I do change out the wet one every couple of weeks)
  14. Jesster72

    Anyone else having problems with Trip meter reset? Any ideas?

    Chasedog - try pushing the joystick down instead of in.
  15. Jesster72

    Solved our Stuck Fan Relay Issue!

    Working on it - I have to get time to get the pics......
  16. Jesster72

    2024 RT Ltd - what do you think of these accessories?!

    Looks good!
  17. Jesster72

    From a Goldwing to an Spyder RT Limited ...

    You got me pegged, 100%. I'm (relatively) young and in relatively good health - at least good enought to still ride 2-wheelers. I tried a Spyder for something different to run about on and do our yearly tours on, and couldn't be happier. My riding (and some non-riding) buddies give me a little...
  18. Jesster72

    Most amount of miles/KM you have ridden in one day on the Spyder

    Most miles in a day so far is 525 last year from home to our first stop in PA. From where we live, it is almost always 400-500 miles before you get anywhere interesting/fun roads (on a tour - plenty of day rides around). We did 470 our first day this year to get to Branson (with a stop in Nixa...
  19. Jesster72

    Solved our Stuck Fan Relay Issue!

    I think it would be good for more than the S2S models. I will post a picture of the dead relay later this week - I kept it for reference as well. That way if it happens to others, they know if the part I found will work for them or not. Hey Mike! It was great meeting you and talking. How is...
  20. Jesster72

    Solved our Stuck Fan Relay Issue!

    So, on day one of our trip, the fan relay stuck on. It happened once in Custer State Park last year, I did the tapity-tap thing, and all was good. A few days ago in Branson, the relay stuck on again, and no amount of coercion would get it to release. I pulled the relay and off to O’Reilly’s...
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