Freebird Posted September 2, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2017 Everything went smoothly today. The couple that we bought it from lived in Waterford, MI. They were coming to visit their daughter in Port Clinton, OH this weekend so brought it down in an enclosed trailer. It was every bit as nice as he had described it. I can't even find a rock chip or even a tiny bit of rust anywhere on it. Even the underside and suspension looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. So we paid the man, Eileen fired it up and we headed home. It was only about a 40 mile ride from Port Clinton back to our house in Oberlin. She was nervous at first but as soon as we got on OH 2, she cranked it up and we ran about 65 MPH almost all the way home. About 10 miles from home, the rain hit and it rained hard almost all the rest of the way home. I started to get her to pull over and tell her that I would ride it on home but then thought, heck, she wanted a Spyder so if she wants to be a rider, the rain is part of that experience. At 57 degrees and hard rain, I expected to here a bit of complaining but when we stopped for gas about 4 miles from home, she was all smiles. So it is safely in the garage now and we plan to get out tomorrow and do a 2 - 4 hour ride. Yes, I'm going to FINALLY get my bike out of the garage. Really looking forward to it. So here are some pictures of her taking possession of her new ride and one of her running down OH 2 at about 60 MPH. Just from following her, it appeared to track straight and true and she said there was no twitching or pulling so it appears that the alignment is good. It had about 6250 miles on it when he picked it up and all the tires look like they have a LOT of miles left in them with no strange wear patterns. In fact, you can't see any wear at all. Here's another good thing. I just added it to my motorcycle insurance policy and because I now get the multi-bike discount again, adding the Spyder and Eileen as a driver on the policy, my yearly premium only went up $18.00. It just doesn't get much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted September 2, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2017 OUTSTANDING AND CONGRATS TO EILEEN NELSON ON HER NEW, TOTALLY AWESOME SPYDERRRR!!!!!!!! :group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers::group cheers: NICE FIND BOSS - REALLY REALLY SHARP!!!!:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted September 2, 2017 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2017 Very nice, congrats to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted September 2, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2017 Super nice! Now time to add some LED's, especially in place of the rear outboard reflectors! Whee..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starpheus Posted September 3, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2017 My wife has a hankering for one of these things too! Keep us posted! Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted September 3, 2017 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats on the Spyder, now y'all will never be home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted September 3, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2017 Congratulation Eileen. Welcome to the 3rd wheel world. Be safe and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Hawks Posted September 3, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats!!! Like the ride and enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted September 3, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 3, 2017 Everything went smoothly today. The couple that we bought it from lived in Waterford, MI. They were coming to visit their daughter in Port Clinton, OH this weekend so brought it down in an enclosed trailer. It was every bit as nice as he had described it. I can't even find a rock chip or even a tiny bit of rust anywhere on it. Even the underside and suspension looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. So we paid the man, Eileen fired it up and we headed home. It was only about a 40 mile ride from Port Clinton back to our house in Oberlin. She was nervous at first but as soon as we got on OH 2, she cranked it up and we ran about 65 MPH almost all the way home. About 10 miles from home, the rain hit and it rained hard almost all the rest of the way home. I started to get her to pull over and tell her that I would ride it on home but then thought, heck, she wanted a Spyder so if she wants to be a rider, the rain is part of that experience. At 57 degrees and hard rain, I expected to here a bit of complaining but when we stopped for gas about 4 miles from home, she was all smiles. So it is safely in the garage now and we plan to get out tomorrow and do a 2 - 4 hour ride. Yes, I'm going to FINALLY get my bike out of the garage. Really looking forward to it. So here are some pictures of her taking possession of her new ride and one of her running down OH 2 at about 60 MPH. Just from following her, it appeared to track straight and true and she said there was no twitching or pulling so it appears that the alignment is good. It had about 6250 miles on it when he picked it up and all the tires look like they have a LOT of miles left in them with no strange wear patterns. In fact, you can't see any wear at all. Here's another good thing. I just added it to my motorcycle insurance policy and because I now get the multi-bike discount again, adding the Spyder and Eileen as a driver on the policy, my yearly premium only went up $18.00. It just doesn't get much better than that. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110337 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110338 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110339 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110340 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110341 Wonderful Photos. So happy for you Eileen! Just be careful with that thang! Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted September 3, 2017 Today we will find out if she can keep up. Actually, this will also be my first ride of the season. By the way, I STILL haven't ridden the Spyder. I'll give it a try sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great adVENTURE Posted September 3, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2017 Way cool! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 3, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2017 Have a good ride !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats to both of you. Don,,,, you best keep practicing on that 2nd gen. Soon Eileen will get used to that machine and you'll wonder what happened. You'll be looking in the rear-view to see if she's ok, but she'll be only visible if you use a pair of binoculars to look ahead. Ride safe you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted September 3, 2017 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats to Eileen, very nice looking ride! Enjoy your day, hopefully you can stay dry. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted September 3, 2017 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2017 Nice. It is our next choice when we retire DOT. You better stay off it or there might be 2 of them sitting in your driveway for your next picture. Our old legs are not getting any younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 3, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2017 Today we will find out if she can keep up. Actually, this will also be my first ride of the season. By the way, I STILL haven't ridden the Spyder. I'll give it a try sooner or later. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110344 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110345 Sure she is gonna Let Ya??? Only thing I see as already mentioned more lights on rear needed. And maybe a few on the sides like on the boards so she can be seen when you are looking in front of you to see where she went!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 3, 2017 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2017 Eileen will get you out riding more now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted September 3, 2017 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats to both of you. Enjoy the new scoot. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted September 3, 2017 Share #19 Posted September 3, 2017 Very Nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarshall Posted September 3, 2017 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2017 Very Nice, especially with the black and white contrasting each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kretz Posted September 3, 2017 Share #21 Posted September 3, 2017 Yep Agree... Very Nice, but they look so B-I-G congratulations on the new scoot. Hope it brings you many happy hours of riding Be safe out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted September 3, 2017 Share #22 Posted September 3, 2017 Congratulations...nice to be able to ride together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted September 4, 2017 Was a great ride. We went south a bit and had lunch in Coshocton, OH. Left here about 10:00 this morning and pulled back in around 8:00 tonight. Walked around for a bit after lunch and then started meandering back toward home. Of course we DID stop for Ice Cream. Ended up being a 186 mile day and the weather was almost perfect. Just a bit cool at times but I didn't even take a jacket with me so it wasn't bad. Eileen did great. She is still a little tentative in the twisties but getting better all the time. This was the first time the RSV has been out of the garage this year. It ran great as did the Spyder. All in all, a very good day. We were accompanied by our good friends Paul and Julie, (Motive here on the forum) and another couple who ride an Indian Chief and aren't members here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kretz Posted September 4, 2017 Share #24 Posted September 4, 2017 Sounds like a good day was had by all... that's what we like to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvdaleather Posted September 4, 2017 Share #25 Posted September 4, 2017 Let's hear it for Lady Riders on white bikes! :clap2:Fashion statements all the way! :dancefool:You go girl....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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