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  1. Jesster72

    Potentially Inflammatory: Why vests?

    I'm not sure of the origin, but I'll toss in on this one. I wear my vest on tours and longer day rides. Likeothers, it is the story of my motorcycle adventures. Patches and pins with meanings. Cheaper than tattoos..... but those are fun too!
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    Can-Am does some things right, others not so much

    LOL!! :roflblack: Vito, I agree with your points and would add, a little better fit and finsh would be nice. But...... my S2S is by far the best touring rig I've owned, and when people ask, I tell them if they are still making them when I'm in the market, my next bike will be a Spyder too. The...
  3. Jesster72

    Photo op - Red Round Barn on my breakfast ride!

    Took a quick breakfast ride and stopped out at Johnson Saulk Trail Park for a photo op.
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    What Budget Comms Systems are available/do you like?

    We just bought (and are using) Lexin GTX. We just use it as intercom and to take phone calls. Works great for the price ($189 at Amazon). (All GPS and music is routed through the bike speakers, so I can't comment on connectivity to the Spyder's bluetooth)
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    Anyone Added a large (7") Carplay Display screen to a Spyder RT?

    I have mine powered from a switched wire under the seat. Phone gets bluetoothed to the Carupride, Carupride bluetooth to the bike. I "unpaired" my phone from the Spyder to prevent any confusion in the computer. Either the bike's or mine..........
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    Gangster Protecting My Spyder

    We stopped by the Ohio Club in 2019 when we stayed in Hot Springs, had lunch and got a t-shirt. There was a gentleman there playing guitar and singing, he even did a Prine song. I can't get to the pictures right now, but I believe my wife and I sat for a portrait with Mr. Capone.
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    Anyone Added a large (7") Carplay Display screen to a Spyder RT?

    I bought the 5" Carupride and have it mounted on the left side handlebar. I Bluetooth my phone to the display and use CarPlay. The Carupride is then Bluetooth-ed to the Spyder so directions and music come out the bike speakers. My phone is also Bluetooth-ed to my headset to take calls. I prefer...
  8. Jesster72

    How Much Do You Use Wide Open Throttle?

    I like to get frisky sometimes.
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    I may have to forfeit my "motorcyclist" membership card!

    I may add a 2 wheeler back to the stable at some point..... but for now, and forseeable future, I am going to enjoy riding my Spyder, and maybe another one after this one! I earned my "motorcyclist" card after 40-ish years on 2 wheelers. I'm not giving that up! (for the record, my wife says...
  10. Jesster72

    After decent Ride/Route fm Maggie Valley to ToD or Cherohala Skyway?

    I haven't ridden Tennessee or NC in about 10 years, but I do know that pretty much any route you can find to get there, barring interstates, is a beautiful ride. The Cherohola Skyway is an incredible ride. The Dragon is fun too, if you get there early and on a weekday with less traffic. Like was...
  11. Jesster72

    At what mileage did you buy your first set of replacement tires?

    At 12,000-ish miles on my '22 S2S, my rear tire was worn in the center. I put a General out back and went ahead and replaced the fronts with Vredsteins, even though they had decent tread depth left. I was anxious to see what all the talk was about. I'm glad I did and I'm looking forward to our...
  12. Jesster72

    Any experience using these Dolly Jack's for moving Spyder?

    I got the Harbor Freight car dollies. I would have preferred the softer nylon rollers, but I use them twice a year - once to roll the Spyder to the back of the garage, and then to move it out to wake it up. I think I spent about $100 for the set of 4, and I already had a floor jack to get the...
  13. Jesster72

    Should I worry about speakers/dash when Washing my Spyder? What do you do?

    I don't worry about getting the speakers wet - they get wet in the rain. I don't use any pressure on them - just garden hose pressure, and I try not to direct water directly at the speakers. I will add - I don't think I read it - remove your key during washing. I've read where that may cause...
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    Do the 2023/24 RT Speakers sound good & loud enough?

    Good points made above. I find that my Sirius app provides the best sound, followed by Pandora, then IHeart radio. (All through the bikes speakers, wearing modular on the interstates or cold/rainy weather, or 1/2 helmet on twisties or local rides.) Also, messing with the volume on the source...
  15. Jesster72

    Eclipse Reports - April 2024

    Our neck of the woods saw something like 94% coverage. It seemed a little shadow-y, but I think the 2017 (?) one was better for us. The temp dropped a few degrees, and the view was like a fingernail of the sun still showing around the moon's shadow. I am still amazed when we are able to witness...
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    Brand new 2023 RT with an Oil leak, Dealer won't help, what now?

    I'm sorry to hear IMotorsports is treating you that way. My opinion is that any resolution has to start with them. What was in your sales contract? Is there a return clause? Call them and don't hang up. That's a lot of money just sitting there. Plus, you're not riding. I can not imagine your...
  17. Jesster72

    Trying to figure out if Sea to Sky is better for me than RT Ltd?

    The S2S has a different seat. If it is better it is up to you. When I spec'd out my RTL, I added the comfort seat because I tried them both. (I wound up getting the S2S, but that is a long story) We have done 500+ mile days. At the end of the day, we are sore, but(t) more than any other bike...
  18. Jesster72

    Old School Rider - The only sounds I need are the wind and the bike!

    For us it depends. We can ride with music or without, and when we have our full face helmets and comms on, we might be chatting or not. I like having the option to turn on or turn up the music if the situation warrants.
  19. Jesster72

    What's best - Pulling a Camp Trailer, Motel-ing, or Camp-Cabining??

    Early on, I did some camping with my 2-wheel bikes. It was fun, and genreally ok. Mrs. and I did some thinking and talking, about a pull behind camper for the Spyder. We were both ok with the idea of camping, and we are both ok with the idea of staying in B&B's and motels. Different experiences...
  20. Jesster72

    Are you happy with your aftermarket CAR tires?

    I put the Altimax 45 on the back and Quatracs on the front - all at the same time, at about 12,500 miles, a week or so ago. The rear was shot, the fronts had ok tread, but I wanted to get it all done in one shot. Before I left the dealer, I adjusted all to 18 psi. I had a (solo) 100 mi ride from...
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