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@user-hi5ze2se3i 11 күн бұрын

Where did you get the soft straps and how long are they?

@practicingretirement7732 11 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.

@Partzman23 12 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

@practicingretirement7732 12 күн бұрын

@@Partzman23 Thank you. It takes a lot of practice to get good at anything.

@MrBigtank212 12 күн бұрын

It's a lovely video. You've given me many ideas of places to visit. Thank you so much for your reference

@practicingretirement7732 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@rickhilliard2545 14 күн бұрын

Run video speed at 1.5 saves time.lol

@practicingretirement7732 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. Now I have to learn how to do that. Thanks again.

@rickhilliard2545 14 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. 👀

@ToniSparacino 15 күн бұрын

does that cap have a part number on it? i Need a cap for the hole

@practicingretirement7732 14 күн бұрын

I don't know if this helps but, on the inside of the cap it shows Canada >PP< BRP

@utuberatlanta 15 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!

@practicingretirement7732 15 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.

@utuberatlanta 15 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.

@djdeluxe6930 16 күн бұрын

God bless you

@MrKmd27 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I plan on getting the novas.

@practicingretirement7732 17 күн бұрын

Great. Let me know if you like it.

@ruthdoyle9085 20 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…

@practicingretirement7732 15 күн бұрын

@@ruthdoyle9085Let me know how that works out for you.

@JoesRandomReviews101 24 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 😊

@practicingretirement7732 24 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.

@christopherabram7087 25 күн бұрын

Lava bronze and better than new. What do you polish your paint and chrome with?

@practicingretirement7732 25 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.

@christopherabram7087 24 күн бұрын

@practicingretirement7732 I'm trying monster now and it works amazing

@christopherabram7087 25 күн бұрын

I'm on a 20 13 rt limited

@christopherabram7087 25 күн бұрын

Love a beefy spyder!

@TBred78 27 күн бұрын

Lynrd Skynrd they weren’t just rock & roll, they were American Soul…😢

@practicingretirement7732 27 күн бұрын

@@TBred78 Agree

@TBred78 27 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

@jackiehorn3724 28 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.

@practicingretirement7732 28 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.

@jackiehorn3724 28 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.

@practicingretirement7732 28 күн бұрын

@@jackiehorn3724 I rode a Ryker in class and had a blast. I really like the used aluminum trailer I found. Very lightweight.

@tomfillmore9710 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing the story and the ride I enjoyed it you take care have a great week

@practicingretirement7732 29 күн бұрын

@@tomfillmore9710 You too!

@RideBlessed Ай бұрын

I use plexus, will have to try the novus stuff too... thanks for the videos keep em up and ride safe!

@practicingretirement7732 29 күн бұрын

@@RideBlessed Thanks for watching and the encouragement.

@theSMYRNAcowboy Ай 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.

@MrStash777 Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@MrStash777 Thanks for sharing.

@guzzialfa Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 14 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.

@guzzialfa Ай 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!

@practicingretirement7732 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting me know about this product. I'll try it after using up some of the Novus.

@kennethwoods2071 Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@kennethwoods2071 Like the guy who told me about it, “I think you’ll like it.” Let me know.

@practicingretirement7732 17 күн бұрын

Let me know how you like it.

@endeavortrikes Ай бұрын

I put over 400,000 miles on my SportTrikes and every ride is a real treat.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@endeavortrikes That’s incredible! Thanks for the comment.

@RichardGreen-vn2qf Ай бұрын

Thanks for the shout out JB. Glad you liked the Novus 1. Great video and God bless you and your family. my

@michaelfealtman3988 Ай бұрын

There's been more than once that I found a part that I missed. Lol.

@MrBigtank212 Ай бұрын

Lovely scenery. It’s a place on my bucket list with the Spyder

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

I think you'll really like it.

@utuberatlanta Ай бұрын

Thank you

@endeavortrikes Ай 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 😢

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@endeavortrikes Thanks for the info.

@endeavortrikes Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@endeavortrikes Thanks for the advice. Why do you recommend 16 and 24 psi when CanAm recommends 21 and 27? Thanks for your guidance.

@endeavortrikes Ай 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

@RideBlessed Ай бұрын

Looks so beautiful. And a bit of a workout heh?! Keep having fun and ride safe!

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@RideBlessed I didn’t realize how much of a workout it was until we stopped. Thanks for the comment.

@smkymtnguy33 Ай 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!

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Great Neighborhood

@SpyderRichard Ай бұрын

What an incredible ride and stunning scenery! Thanks for sharing. Cheers JB

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Richard

@rayhjohnson Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

It is special. Thanks

@rodneybarcus2233 Ай бұрын

Amazing animal on the side of the road and he didn’t seem to care what everyone was doing.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Actually saw some like that in town just roaming around.

@SpyderMinimalist Ай бұрын

Great video, great ride!

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Thanks. I just watched the video you did today. The horse and buggy was great.

@tomfillmore9710 Ай 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

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Thanks Tom.

@theSMYRNAcowboy Ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery. Great job on the video.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Thanks Cowboy. I've been watching your videos. Looks like you are doing much better.

@brentmclemore9825 Ай бұрын

You've got to go to the Cherahola Skyway. It's a great ride also.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

I wasn't familiar with it but, just looked it up. It's going on my list. Thanks

@SpyderRichard Ай бұрын

What beautiful scenery! Thank you for sharing it! Cheers! New subscriber!

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

@@SpyderRichard Thanks and thanks for subscribing.

@tooge47 Ай 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

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Glad the video brought back great memories.

@tooge47 Ай бұрын

@@practicingretirement7732 thank you..........I often think I am going to ride the bike back and re-live those memories......

@JimsTrikeAdventures Ай бұрын

Nice job,I subscribed a while back.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай 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.

@JohnBraman413 Ай бұрын

isn't there camp sites up that way? thought i seen some youtube videos of bikes and spyders camping there.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

You may want to check recreation.gov for availability of sites in the national park.

@tomfillmore9710 Ай бұрын

Great tips on cleaning thanks so much enjoy your trip we will follow along with you guys take care

@practicingretirement7732 Ай 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.

@tomfillmore9710 Ай 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

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a really nice ride.

@SpyderMinimalist Ай бұрын

Awesome views. I hope to make it down there someday.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Thanks. You are really doing well with your channel. Good work!

@SpyderMinimalist Ай бұрын

@@practicingretirement7732 thanks!

@magnusb6311 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the ride, pressed like. You are doing good practicing. Cheers from Swede in Mexico

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Thanks Swede. Always good to hear from you.

@rayhjohnson Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

Saw two elk grazing along 441 south of the visitor center and two in Cherokee. Bucks were in velvet.

@rayhjohnson Ай 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.

@practicingretirement7732 Ай бұрын

We accidentally found ourselves in Waynesville and had lunch at the Sweet Onion. Neat town and great restaurant.

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