Where did you get the soft straps and how long are they?
@practicingretirement773211 күн бұрын
@@user-hi5ze2se3i ordered Amazon- Rhino USA Soft Loop Motorcycle Tie-Downs, 4 pack, 1.7” x 17”. Had to tie two together to reach across under the front of the Spyder.
@Partzman2312 күн бұрын
Hi JB, nice video thanks for sharing with us Looks like a beautiful place to stay and relax. I liked the beach scene with all the deadwood trees. Looks like someone is really learning how to enjoy retirement 😅 Drive safe and God Bless Artie
@practicingretirement773212 күн бұрын
@@Partzman23 Thank you. It takes a lot of practice to get good at anything.
@MrBigtank21212 күн бұрын
It's a lovely video. You've given me many ideas of places to visit. Thank you so much for your reference
@practicingretirement773212 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@rickhilliard254514 күн бұрын
Run video speed at 1.5 saves time.lol
@practicingretirement773214 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. Now I have to learn how to do that. Thanks again.
@rickhilliard254514 күн бұрын
@@practicingretirement7732 When watching any video click on spiral then choose speed you want. I was in a hurry so sped yours up to 1.5 Good video,I'm now searching for that *perfect* phone holder. 👀
@ToniSparacino15 күн бұрын
does that cap have a part number on it? i Need a cap for the hole
@practicingretirement773214 күн бұрын
I don't know if this helps but, on the inside of the cap it shows Canada >PP< BRP
@utuberatlanta15 күн бұрын
JB... Just the video I needed to see and hear. I am 63 retired and am new rider to the three-wheel bikes and want to be very safe. My plan is to stick to the back roads with no traffic and learn the bike at my speed. I am also in agreement with if I want to ride it somewhere I will trailer it there unload and ride. Thanks for the video!
@practicingretirement773215 күн бұрын
@@utuberatlanta As you get used to it, you’ll notice it just becomes natural. Honestly after a year I’m still increasing my comfort level. Take your time buying a trailer. Surprisingly, there is a lot to consider. I’ll do a video on some things to consider. Let me know how your riding experience comes along.
@utuberatlanta15 күн бұрын
JB, Thanks for your reply. Yeah, I going to take it slow and easy. You have made me want to stick it out and decide weather riding is right for me . I also don't even have my motorcycle license yet. Doing my Can-Am class this weekend. Have rode a little around the subdivision is all so far. Just got it August 1st 😅. I saw your trailer video. Was thinking about an enclosed trailer to haul the Spyder to riding places. The trailer will have a multipurpose use. I do have a 12x6½ which I could use so we'll see.
@djdeluxe693016 күн бұрын
God bless you
@MrKmd2718 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I plan on getting the novas.
@practicingretirement773217 күн бұрын
Great. Let me know if you like it.
@ruthdoyle908520 күн бұрын
I plan on putting a brush guard on the front of mine… I also plan on putting a custom 1.25 Reese’s trailer hitch on it with a rear coolerrefer on a hitch cargo rack. Rearend protection…
@practicingretirement773215 күн бұрын
@@ruthdoyle9085Let me know how that works out for you.
@JoesRandomReviews10124 күн бұрын
Great video, we have lots in common, I have a 2021 Canam RT. What is the deck size of the Trailer. Cheers Joe 😊
@practicingretirement773224 күн бұрын
@@JoesRandomReviews101 I’m away from home for a few days so I can’t measure now. It’s only about 65” between the wheel wells. Have to be very careful loading. Length has to be about 12 feet. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your Spyder.
@christopherabram708725 күн бұрын
Lava bronze and better than new. What do you polish your paint and chrome with?
@practicingretirement773225 күн бұрын
I used chrome polish when I first got the bike. Now I am using Maguires Ultimate Wash and Wax. It is the easiest thing I have found and does a good job. If you have a bug splatter problem, BugBGone works well. Novus1 does a great job on the plastic windshield. Hope this helps.
@christopherabram708724 күн бұрын
@practicingretirement7732 I'm trying monster now and it works amazing
@christopherabram708725 күн бұрын
I'm on a 20 13 rt limited
@christopherabram708725 күн бұрын
Love a beefy spyder!
@TBred7827 күн бұрын
Lynrd Skynrd they weren’t just rock & roll, they were American Soul…😢
@practicingretirement773227 күн бұрын
@@TBred78 Agree
@TBred7827 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing the tragic story of Lynyrd Skynrd, believe or not I’d never heard about the tragedy, since the only record I’d heard by them was “Sweet Home Alabama”. The video was really nice, good to see you getting so comfortable on the Spyder, but the tragic story of Lynrd Skynrd was so poignant… RIP
@jackiehorn372428 күн бұрын
My brother rides a vintage Goldwing. I gifted him a ram mount phone holder, and he was on the freeway at about 70 mph when his phone flew out of the ram mount. It was a blessing the thing did not projectile through someone’s windshield or anything.
@practicingretirement773228 күн бұрын
@@jackiehorn3724 Good point. Most people only worry about what would happen to the phone rather than what the phone might hit. Thanks for sharing.
@jackiehorn372428 күн бұрын
I just bought a Ryker 900. I am only five foot tall. And the RT looked so large to me. I did ride a spyder for my certification class , which I really enjoyed the spyder. But I am having a blast on the Ryker as well. At some point I may trade in for a spyder. I bought a used 2021 Ryker 900. I have a campervan. So watching for a good deal on a trailer that I can haul the bike behind the van.
@practicingretirement773228 күн бұрын
@@jackiehorn3724 I rode a Ryker in class and had a blast. I really like the used aluminum trailer I found. Very lightweight.
@tomfillmore971029 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing the story and the ride I enjoyed it you take care have a great week
@practicingretirement773229 күн бұрын
@@tomfillmore9710 You too!
@RideBlessedАй бұрын
I use plexus, will have to try the novus stuff too... thanks for the videos keep em up and ride safe!
@practicingretirement773229 күн бұрын
@@RideBlessed Thanks for watching and the encouragement.
@theSMYRNAcowboyАй бұрын
I remember the plane crash well. I graduated high school in May of 77. Elvis passed in August, and then Lynyrd Skynyrd in October.
@MrStash777Ай бұрын
Brought back memories. 10 years ago, I owned a home in Black Mountain,, NC. Every weekend my wife and I road the Blue Ridge and am very familiar with its beauty. Best riding ever.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@MrStash777 Thanks for sharing.
@guzzialfaАй бұрын
One more comment. Can you show the links for your product selections in your videos please? Is that a Xumo XT GPS? I used Wanners Butt Buffers on my 2 wheel bikes. Even put them in my 4 wheel vehicles when I wasn't riding. In my California III LAPD, I had a Corbin King & Queen seat installed then had Wanner cut it open and install the gel pad from the stock Butt Buffer in the Corbin seat. Worlds of difference in ride comfort.
@practicingretirement773214 күн бұрын
Sorry for the delay in responding. The GPS is a Zumo 590. Thanks for the suggestion about adding links. I hadn't thought about it. Now, I have to learn how to do it.
@guzzialfaАй бұрын
Something else to consider is a new product from RainX. I say new only because it hasn't been on the market for dozen+ years like it's glass counterpart. Similar to don't use Bug-Be-Gone, RainX now has a Plastic Water Repellent product. Now I will fully admit I used to use RainX on my Moto Guzzi windscreens and helmet visors. They did tend to become less clear after years of use. This one is truly meant for water Repellent use on Plastics. I forget how much but around $15 I think for a 12 oz bottle. My I even use RainX impregnated windshield wipers. My wife actually thanked me for them. Let me know how you find it. I guess it's new enough that my Can-Am dealer's parts department wasn't aware of it. A couple of them are up in our age bracket too. I need to remember to clean my windshield and visor before I hit the road next week so I can apply it!
@practicingretirement773217 күн бұрын
Thanks for letting me know about this product. I'll try it after using up some of the Novus.
@kennethwoods2071Ай бұрын
Thank you for showing the bottle of what I needed to clean my windshield on my Spyder I just been going to the carwash or just not cleaning because I knew anything else would cause it to smear up.im ordering some today.thank you again.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@kennethwoods2071 Like the guy who told me about it, “I think you’ll like it.” Let me know.
@practicingretirement773217 күн бұрын
Let me know how you like it.
@endeavortrikesАй бұрын
I put over 400,000 miles on my SportTrikes and every ride is a real treat.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@endeavortrikes That’s incredible! Thanks for the comment.
@RichardGreen-vn2qfАй бұрын
Thanks for the shout out JB. Glad you liked the Novus 1. Great video and God bless you and your family. my
@michaelfealtman3988Ай бұрын
There's been more than once that I found a part that I missed. Lol.
@MrBigtank212Ай бұрын
Lovely scenery. It’s a place on my bucket list with the Spyder
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
I think you'll really like it.
@utuberatlantaАй бұрын
Thank you
@endeavortrikesАй бұрын
More advice from someone who specializes. Your method is fine and the trailer is perfect. Best way to lock down a spyder is to simplygo from the lower a-arm straight forward each side and straight back from the same a-arm no need to attach to the rear wheel. The key here is the trike can move up and down freely but the tension on the straps remains constant. Also velcro is great wd-40 is poison never use wd-40 on anything. I learned this spending 10 years as a garage door tech removing wg-40 from door openers 😢
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@endeavortrikes Thanks for the info.
@endeavortrikesАй бұрын
Here is the deal - I design and build custom reverse trikes and am a fan of the spyder. as an expert let me give you some advice - first on the tires keep the air pressure down. 16psi front and no more than 24psi rear - DO NOT DO A FRONT END ALIGNMENT UNLESS THE TIRES WEAR POORLY AND DO NOT EVER DO LASER ALIGNMENT it does not work on a 3 wheel vehicles. pulling to one side can not be corrected by toe adjust. keep a light grip ride one handed and as you say ride ride ride and relax as that will improve your experience greatly. When you replace tire go with standard automotive radials, they are cheaper and will wear twice as well as the Kenda tires which are not good. A heavier anti sway is a good upgrade and I would recommend this also.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@endeavortrikes Thanks for the advice. Why do you recommend 16 and 24 psi when CanAm recommends 21 and 27? Thanks for your guidance.
@endeavortrikesАй бұрын
@practicingretirement7732 if you look at other spyders you will notice heavy center wear on the tires especially the rear. That is an indication of over pressure. Also canam recommends 12.5 to 17 on the front. 16 seems about right. More pressure also increases the dodgie effect and harshens the ride@@practicingretirement7732
@RideBlessedАй бұрын
Looks so beautiful. And a bit of a workout heh?! Keep having fun and ride safe!
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@RideBlessed I didn’t realize how much of a workout it was until we stopped. Thanks for the comment.
@smkymtnguy33Ай бұрын
I found your channel looking for some Can Am Spyder information. I'm originally from Memphis, but retired about 5 years ago and moved to Gatlinburg the next weekend. So you are in my neighborhood now!
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Great Neighborhood
@SpyderRichardАй бұрын
What an incredible ride and stunning scenery! Thanks for sharing. Cheers JB
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks, Richard
@rayhjohnsonАй бұрын
We love that area. Glad you shared it with us. We were there about a month ago and did the foothill parkway. Be safe.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
It is special. Thanks
@rodneybarcus2233Ай бұрын
Amazing animal on the side of the road and he didn’t seem to care what everyone was doing.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Actually saw some like that in town just roaming around.
@SpyderMinimalistАй бұрын
Great video, great ride!
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks. I just watched the video you did today. The horse and buggy was great.
@tomfillmore9710Ай бұрын
That was a awesome video thanks for sharing the ride with us really enjoyed watching and what beautiful scenery you guys enjoy the ride be safe
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks Tom.
@theSMYRNAcowboyАй бұрын
Beautiful scenery. Great job on the video.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks Cowboy. I've been watching your videos. Looks like you are doing much better.
@brentmclemore9825Ай бұрын
You've got to go to the Cherahola Skyway. It's a great ride also.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
I wasn't familiar with it but, just looked it up. It's going on my list. Thanks
@SpyderRichardАй бұрын
What beautiful scenery! Thank you for sharing it! Cheers! New subscriber!
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
@@SpyderRichard Thanks and thanks for subscribing.
@tooge47Ай бұрын
lived in east TN for YEARS, the best times of my life were enjoying the Parkway with the love of my life, Barbara Norton, miss them both
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Glad the video brought back great memories.
@tooge47Ай бұрын
@@practicingretirement7732 thank you..........I often think I am going to ride the bike back and re-live those memories......
@JimsTrikeAdventuresАй бұрын
Nice job,I subscribed a while back.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know you subscribed. Unfortunately, I don't usually know who does. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching.
@JohnBraman413Ай бұрын
isn't there camp sites up that way? thought i seen some youtube videos of bikes and spyders camping there.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
You may want to check recreation.gov for availability of sites in the national park.
@tomfillmore9710Ай бұрын
Great tips on cleaning thanks so much enjoy your trip we will follow along with you guys take care
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks Tom. I had a comment to be cautious with the rubbing alcohol as it may harm the plastic. Not sure but, Google has some information that may support this concern. The commentor recommended Nexus #1. I've ordered some from Amazon and will give it a try. So far, I've not seen any negative effects from the alcohol.
@tomfillmore9710Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the ride that was awesome enjoyed every bit of it beautiful scenery and you guys have a great looking bike enjoy ride safe
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a really nice ride.
@SpyderMinimalistАй бұрын
Awesome views. I hope to make it down there someday.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks. You are really doing well with your channel. Good work!
@SpyderMinimalistАй бұрын
@@practicingretirement7732 thanks!
@magnusb6311Ай бұрын
Enjoyed the ride, pressed like. You are doing good practicing. Cheers from Swede in Mexico
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Thanks Swede. Always good to hear from you.
@rayhjohnsonАй бұрын
Have seen lots of elk on 441 around the visitor center , also try Peters Pancake shop. Yum yum. Enjoy, we were there two weeks ago.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
Saw two elk grazing along 441 south of the visitor center and two in Cherokee. Bucks were in velvet.
@rayhjohnsonАй бұрын
Water rock Knob is our absolute favorite sunset spot on the other side you were on. You must check it out. We love. Waynesville and it’s only 20 minutes to the best sunset spot we’ve found. Have seen bears on the parkway on our way up also.
@practicingretirement7732Ай бұрын
We accidentally found ourselves in Waynesville and had lunch at the Sweet Onion. Neat town and great restaurant.