Another one

[Huggy]

  XV1100SE said:

"Dutch Treat" ?

 

No, its not made of wood!! How about "OLD FART"!!!

[saddlebum]

  Marcarl said:

Didn't put CB on the list, simply because it don't come with one, and for the cost of it,,, I'm real Dutch. Will have to come up with another solution,,, maybe I'll take 'Talks-a-lot' along.

Hey Carl If you want a small compact CB for that I might be able to help you out with that. Sometimes when guys trade their trucks in they want a new CB to go with their new truck so they just leave the old one behind and most times they are cobra's. and sometimes neat little compact ones. Say the word and I will keep an eye out for one.

 

By the way Congrats on the new ride. After our last discussion I pretty much got the idea it would be sooner rather than later, can't wait to see it.

[Marcarl]

  saddlebum said:

Hey Carl If you want a small compact CB for that I might be able to help you out with that. Sometimes when guys trade their trucks in they want a new CB to go with their new truck so they just leave the old one behind and most times they are cobra's. and sometimes neat little compact ones. Say the word and I will keep an eye out for one.

 

By the way Congrats on the new ride. After our last discussion I pretty much got the idea it would be sooner rather than later, can't wait to see it.

I might have to go with Talks-A-Lot, so you might have to ride with me more often.

Rotten thing about these animals is that the intercom is integrated with the CB,,, so OEM, no CB-no intercom. So I'll need something like a JMCB2003 to make that work,, but now the question is hoe to integrate that into the radio system already in place. I seen one on line, but have no idea who it was that posted the picture, so dead-ended so far.

If I were to buy a new JMCB that would be about $600, and then they have a stupid price on some short cords so that the price is just about the same as getting the CB from Canam,,,, I'm shot no matter which way I go,,, but we do want the intercom.

So looking for suggestions.

[saddlebum]

  Ground-Hugger said:

I think we should all sign it at Carl's VentuerIn. But can he still call it that? Perhaps Marcarl's SpyderIn is more appropriate. Or Marcarl's What Ever You Ridein! :stickpoke:Or Marcarl's I'm Lonly and need CompanyIn?

Ok, I have been busy with work and training so I have had not much time to think about this but, there is only one appropriate name for it now.

 

--Carl's FREE steak BBQ --

 

--grill it and we will come--

 

[Marcarl]

Just talked to JM corp. They informed me that they have tried a number of different combinations and have had no luck getting to work well. One of their top dogs has a Spyder and they tried to hook up the JMCB2003, but gave up.

Does this sound real or does it sound like CanAm pressure?

[saddlebum]

  Quote

I might have to go with Talks-A-Lot, so you might have to ride with me more often.

The riding part I can do ------The Talks-A-lot will depend on wether or not I can get a word in edge-wise

 

  Marcarl said:

Just talked to JM corp. They informed me that they have tried a number of different combinations and have had no luck getting to work well. One of their top dogs has a Spyder and they tried to hook up the JMCB2003, but gave up.

Does this sound real or does it sound like CanAm pressure?

What about Scala Rider.

 

http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider

Edited May 9, 2014 by saddlebum

[The Tooch]

Well if you have an iPhone you can download the CB app and buy the battery power mike for $9.99 and get a ram mount for your phone................

Edited May 9, 2014 by The Tooch

[Huggy]

I'm thinking he bought the Spyder just so he has an excuse NOT to talk to any one including his misses!!!!!! Why else would he NOT make communications a deal maker/breaker!!!!

[stickhandle2]

If your thinking going the bluetooth way, we picked up a set of uclear intercoms, no boom mic, so far ours have worked great, I even have a set of earbuds for when I am wearing the shorty helmet and I can talk and be heard while doing around 100km. For those of you that have ridden with me that is going fast for this guy.

[habfan]

Hey Karl congrats on the new ride. sure is purdy! Enjoy:thumbsup2::thumbsup2:

[Marcarl]

  XV1100SE said:

Now that you've had it a while.... what is your opinion Carl ?

800km so far.

I've had it just over a week and it's not been good for riding.

22L of gas got me to the 320km mark,,, so far so good.

I love the color.

When I step on the brake pedal, it stops, when I jamb the pedal it stops a LOT quicker!!!!

When I twist the throttle, I'm outta there,,, now try to catch me!

When I see a corner it's behind me before I realize it,,, I got to hang on so tight,,, not really, but it is different.

Marca likes it.

Marca likes the color.

Carl likes the color.

Everybody else is just jealous of the color.

It doesn't have a CB or intercom,,,, yet!

It goes like a scared rabbit.

The lights are awesome,, but could use a couple more,, but no worries,,, Bob is on his way over and I might borrow a couple.

It needs a bit more chrome,,, also available on Saturday,, I think.

I like the color.

I have to get off to fill the tank,,, that's good, I need the exercise.

It's got 3 wheels, 6 speed & true reverse, cruise, 4 way flashers, signal lights, fog lights, running lights, fender lights, moveable windshield, radio with 4 speakers, heated grips, heated grab bars, adjustable rear suspension, (on the go), trip meters, fuel gauge, temp gauge, tach, low fuel warning light, parking brake, theft deterrent, trunk, frunk, and 2 saddle bags, performance mode, eco mode, abs brakes, belt drive, trailer hitch, back-up lights, but would you believe, it doesn't come with an intercom or CB,,, now who would have thought of that, they have taken a page from Yamaha with their cassette deck so I feel right at home,,, almost.

And oh ya,, almost forgot,,,, I like the color.

[Huggy]

SOoooooooooooooooooo ..................Why haven't you been down to my place with it then since you are putting so many miles on it???????????????????????

[stickhandle2]

  Marcarl said:

800km so far.

I've had it just over a week and it's not been good for riding.

22L of gas got me to the 320km mark,,, so far so good.

I love the color.

When I step on the brake pedal, it stops, when I jamb the pedal it stops a LOT quicker!!!!

When I twist the throttle, I'm outta there,,, now try to catch me!

When I see a corner it's behind me before I realize it,,, I got to hang on so tight,,, not really, but it is different.

Marca likes it.

Marca likes the color.

Carl likes the color.

Everybody else is just jealous of the color.

It doesn't have a CB or intercom,,,, yet!

It goes like a scared rabbit.

The lights are awesome,, but could use a couple more,, but no worries,,, Bob is on his way over and I might borrow a couple.

It needs a bit more chrome,,, also available on Saturday,, I think.

I like the color.

I have to get off to fill the tank,,, that's good, I need the exercise.

It's got 3 wheels, 6 speed & true reverse, cruise, 4 way flashers, signal lights, fog lights, running lights, fender lights, moveable windshield, radio with 4 speakers, heated grips, heated grab bars, adjustable rear suspension, (on the go), trip meters, fuel gauge, temp gauge, tach, low fuel warning light, parking brake, theft deterrent, trunk, frunk, and 2 saddle bags, performance mode, eco mode, abs brakes, belt drive, trailer hitch, back-up lights, but would you believe, it doesn't come with an intercom or CB,,, now who would have thought of that, they have taken a page from Yamaha with their cassette deck so I feel right at home,,, almost.

And oh ya,, almost forgot,,,, I like the color.

 

 

 

 

Sooo what your saying is your kinda ok about the colour, but really miss the cassette deck.

 

 

Sounds like your having some fun there Carl, we all expect a complete review on Saturday.

 

 

Mike.

[Marcarl]

  Ground-Hugger said:

SOoooooooooooooooooo ..................Why haven't you been down to my place with it then since you are putting so many miles on it???????????????????????

Where is it that you live again???

The Venture knew the way,,,, but Spyder has to learn all them things yet,,,, slowly we is being trained.

[Marcarl]

  XV1100SE said:

Did you get the matching trailer?

TRAILER?????,,, was I supposed to get a trailer with it too,,, they didn't say that, and it wasn't hooked up, so I never thought!!!,,, darn, I hope it's still there and they haven't pawned it off on somebody else.

[Huggy]

  Marcarl said:

Where is it that you live again???

The Venture knew the way,,,, but Spyder has to learn all them things yet,,,, slowly we is being trained.

 

 

OH, and maybe your just afraid to ride it too far from home!! OR your afraid my missus will want a ride on it!!!!

[BradT]

  Marcarl said:

TRAILER?????,,, .

 

Already has a trailer the hitch he has should pull it with ease just not sure about the rear tire handling the weight

 

Brad

[Marcarl]

  BradT said:

Already has a trailer the hitch he has should pull it with ease just not sure about the rear tire handling the weight

 

Brad

Now you just be careful wit ur words,,, them kind could get u into reeeeal trouble!!!

[BradT]

Weight of the 30" trailer not you !

[Marcarl]

  BradT said:

Weight of the 30" trailer not you !

Ohhhhh it's me you're to,,, well that's all right,,, just got to make yourself clear.

[Marcarl]

I now have 8000km on the clock.

I still like the colour, and so does everybody else.

It still goes real fast, faster than a 1st gen, but I'm not sure about the blue ones.

It outdid a Porche the other day, but that could have been the driver.

I find it very comfortable, but it will need an Ultimate seat I think , for now the Air-Hawk works.

Marca finds it comfortable even on daylong rides, she even crochets while riding.

It has about as much room as a first gen.

I really like the colour, and it goes stinkin fast.

32 in-seam is about the limit, unless one gets the comfort seat, but that takes away 2" from the passenger.

I thought I would be needing hi-pegs, but so far I haven't missed them yet.

Lighting up front is A1 ok, nothing extra needed or wanted.

Rear lighting and signals can be improved, but hey, I need to do something to make it mine.

The side panels are an awesome color, they even match the trunk and hood, which are the same awesome color.

Cornering is different, takes a while to get used to that, and then takes another mile or two to get the speed down so that the Ventures can catch up. Sure is different, sure is fun, and I don't miss the two wheels a bit,,, well not yet anyways,,,,, I having too much fun, so no real time.

Working on my second set of front tires already. First set was half wore out at 6000km, and one tire wouldn't balance, so they replaced them under warranty. The alingment was also in toeout so that would account for the loss of rubber,,, hopefully.

It holds the road real well, corners awesomely, goes like a scared rabbit, and gets me about 40mpg Canadian, so that's about 33 US,,,,, not to shabbie for a 3 wheeled vehicle.

Sure do like the color, and it doesn't fool around on the hyway either.

I've added Baker Air Wings, and extended the windshield about 2 inches. Marca says that that works much better. Didn't need this for the rider. The rider is well protected.

Side winds are not an issue with tracking,, this baby holds the road steady as Freddy. Before I did an alingment, side winds were an issue, but since it got some toe-in, it seems to handle better than the Venture.

Tires are an issue. Don't know yet what the cost on a new one would be, but the sizing will be an issue. Only Kenda has that size for now and only seem to be available through the dealer,,,,,, darn!

Marca like the color as well, but she says sometimes it goes a little toooooo fast,,,,,, guess she likes it!

It's got a good sounding radio, but no casset deck,,, bit of a rip-off, but I suppose Yamaha has the market on casset decks cornered,,,,,,,, anybody want some cassettes?...

[eusa1]

I have read the wonderful things you have to say about the new machine.

However? I have a few questions that i hope you could answer, and feel free to take your time to investigate before a quick reply:

 

Is the machine able to keep up in traffic? Is it fast enough?

And about the color? Is it easy on the eyes? Bright ya know?

And does the cassette player hold more than one at a time? Like a multi cassette system?

And is it comfortable? Like between bar hops?

Thanks in advance!

Oh? What color is it?

Edited August 15, 2014 by eusa1

[Marcarl]

  eusa1 said:

I have read the wonderful thing you have to say about the new machine.

However? I have a few questions that i hope you could answer, and feel free to take your time to investigate before a quick reply:

 

Is the machine able to keep up in traffic? Is it fast enough?

And about the color? Is it easy on the eyes? Bright ya know?

And does the cassette player hold more than one at a time? Like a multi cassette system?

And is it comfortable? Like between bar hops?

Thanks in advance!

Oh? Whatt color is it?

Guess the only question I can answer without a further extended investigation would be the first one and the last one.

In reply to the first one,,,,,,,, no, it can't keep up with traffic, but it does sport 2 review mirrors to let the rider know if there is anything from behind that could constitute traffic. I find that I have mostly open road ahead of me.

And now for the color. It's actually 3 tone, mostly it's congac, but there is some black, and just for good measure, some chrome added for contrast. It's really quite easy on the eyes and somewhat different than the burnt orange that some car manufactures use. It seems to be liked by a lot of folks, much to my dismay. So often it happens that as others are turning corners and such, they slow down to take a longer look, and then they look some more,,,,,,,,, sure can slow a feller down I tell ya. I really do like the color though and I think I will leave it that way for a while at least. I was thinking about painting it, but then I realized that it would probably turn out to be the same color,,, seeing as I like it so much,,, so then why bother,,,,,,, instead, I decided to clean it again,,,,,,,,, just to show off the color some more.

And now an answer to your cassette question,,,,,,, it holds multiple cassettes, they just don't seem to want to play,,,, probably some new technology that my old brain can't seem to get around. I've put lots of them in there, but so far only my media player seems to be active. Maybe I don't know what it's supposed to look like, so maybe somebody with more knowledge of these high tech gizmoes can be of help, seeing a lot of members here ride and deal with the Venture on a daily basis.

[Wrench]

Sounds like you're really enjoying the Spider, good for you. I saw in the Sept issue of Rider that Vee Rubber, (veerubberusa.com) is marketing a tire for the Spider too, called the Arachnid. The ad said they enhance the handling and weight capacity. Did it take much adjustment to get used to the leg position vs the Venture?

[videoarizona]

Nice!!!

 

Congrats!