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mcgovern61 » 3 minutes ago[/url]":nkdpbk3s]
Sounds like there is a Spyder in your future! :yes:
Had a quick chat with my brother this morning. Fool fell off a ladder putting up a ceiling light, he's a year younger and in way worse physical shape. He's now down for a few days, and had 15 x-rays from head to waist. Quality of life is so precious, so yes, I think so. I do enjoy the two wheel ride and so does Sonya. The 1200 will do just fine in this regard. Just have to find a Spyder that fits the budget. Probably a lot out there, but not advertised for sale. Heard years ago when I was boating in the 1000 Islands that everything's for sale regardless if advertised or not, just need to negotiate a price. Going to look at a 2014 Spyder RT LE tomorrow. Heard about it through the friend network.
Have looked at the Spyder F3 LE as well. Sonya and I were on a 2018 version. It's quite good, but the RT LE is a step up and I'm into creature comforts and get everything I can so I don't have to do aftermarket installs - maintenance and riding is the objective.
Don't mind the look. The Prowler GW front wheel kits are similar in styling. Here's a review of this conversion:
https://ridermagazine.com/2017/01/04/mo ... ed-review/ Here's the company web site:
https://www.motortrike.com/
Read that Jay Leno bought the first Can-Am to roll off the factory line, and that 100,000 came off in 2015 - started in 2007.
Car tires are the norm for the Spyder. It is designed to tow a trailer, braking system and suspension adjust to having a trailer. Spyder GVW is quite good at Spyder weight plus an additional 500ish lbs - rider/passenger/luggage, and the 400 pound towing capacity.
The electronics on the Spyder does concern me, but this is no different than the new GW, and other bikes such as the BMW - has to be a technician nightmare. The more electronic items installed, the more can go wrong. Not worried about the mechanical.
The sentiment up here is that touring will not be happening this year, so getting used to a new to me three wheeler will fill in the time nicely. Have two bikes to sell, and a kitchen renovation underway. Once all this is done, it will be time to get on with some smaller 1200 projects such as the ECU replacement project, why do I not have a fast idle on the 1200 on a cold start and the likes. Will be discussing the Limited Edition carcass that I bought with my brother and what to remove from it and keep. Always something to keep me busy.