Group Ryde - June 29, 2013

Group ryde to Georgetown. Porkys Landing & Marina 120 Georgetown Road, Georgetown, FL 32139 (386) 467-3956

Group 1 - Orlando area led by Chris & Doc Route/Stops (MAP) . 901-919 Shady Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 - 9:00 AM . 2901 South Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726 - 9:52 AM . 1212 South Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726 - 9:54 AM . 37826 Highway 19, Umatilla, FL 32784 - 10:21 AM . 130 Highway 40, Pierson, FL 32180 -10:56 AM

Group 2 - East Coast area led by Jym Route/Stops (MAP) . Hess Express 8275 N Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32940 - feet up @ 9:00 AM . Chevron 2995 SR 44 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 (highway 44 & Interstate 95) - 10:00 AM . Kangaroo Express 1717 S US Highway 17 Pierson, FL 32180 (highway 40 & highway 17) - meeting up with Group 1 @ 11:00 AM . RETURN TRIP: Sweet Spot Ice Cream Shop 115 East Rich Avenue Deland, FL 32724-4301

The Drayton Island Ferry is an auto ferry that crosses the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida, connecting Georgetown on the eastern bank with Drayton Island, located in the middle of the river at the north end of Lake George. It provides the only public access to the island.

The ferry is currently operated by Putnam County, Florida; capable of transporting two vehicles per trip, there is a $10 toll for passage to the privately owned island. The ferry, which consists of a tugboat and barge combination, is located near daymarker No. 70 on the river. It nominally runs three times daily; however, the schedule is considered flexible.

Maggie Valley, NC - June 2013

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Can-Am Spdyer Owner's Event - June 13, 2013

2013 Owners Event (Link) Maggie Valley, NC Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013

Riding In The Great Smoky Mountains (Link)

Lamonster BBQ Saturday June 15th 2013

• Location: 2309 Old Kentucky Road West Mosheim, TN 37818
• Time: Anytime is fine, we'll be at it first thing in the morning but we plan to eat around 2pm. You're welcome to come early and stay late.
• Cost: Every year we pay for this by donations from people and vendors. Last year it came out right to the dollar and that was pretty cool. It doesn't matter anyway because this is my way of saying thanks to you all for making this a great site.

"I think this is the forth year we'll be doing this for SpyderLovers and it keeps getting better every year. This will be tied in with the Spyder Owners Event that's held in Maggie Valley again this year. The Owners event is June 13-14 (Thursday/Friday) and the BBQ will be at my place on Saturday the 15th. It's about 70 miles from Maggie Valley.

It's a great time to just hangout and get to know some like minded folks. I'm expecting 300 to 400 Spyders in the front yard but I really need you to post on this thread to make sure I have enough food for you all. Let me know if it's just you or you're bringing someone with you so I can get a good count".     Thanks, Lamonster

GROUP 1 (RL Geiger) The SRA CFL North Florida group will be meeting at the Cracker Barrel in Lake City Wednesday June 12 with the planned departure of 8:45am.  I can be contacted on my cell at 863-873-7002. - RL

Based on what I know (which isn't much) we should depart from Lake City at 8:45am on Wednesday heading North and plan to stop for the night in Clayton GA. where we can stay at the Days Inn.    Dillard House for dinner---family style.  Thursday Depart 7am and ryde East on Warwoman Rd to Moonshiner 28 to Highlands and then onto Franklin.  fuel stop and then 64 to Cherokee and Maggie Valley.  Staying at the Microtel nights.  Friday we can check the BRP event schedule and make sure we are registered for any give aways, then ryde a loop where we will ryde the Tail of the Dragon, stop in Pigeon Forge for lunch and then return to Maggie Valley in time for any BRP festivities.  Saturday If there is a BBQ at Lamonts we can ryde there and depart early enough to get some miles behind us before we decide on a stopping point.  Sunday continue heading South toward Home and arrive late afternoon.  I will refine this as I get feedback.  C-YA RL

Days Inn Clayton, GA • 06/12 WED

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Maggie Valley 3777 Soco Road Rt 19 Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-926-8554

GROUP 2 (JR Gerdes) We are ryding the Moonshiner 28 from Walhalla, SC to Deals Gap, NC.  About halfway is Franklin, NC where you will be able to make the choice of going to Deals Gap, NC or to Maggie Valley, NC.

06/11 TUE – overnight in Jacksonville, FL 06/12 WED – feet up 7:00 AM MAP 1: Jacksonville - Seneca 06/12 WED - overnight in Seneca, SC 06/13 THU – feet up 7:00 AM 06/13 THU - Moonshiner 28, Tail Of The Dragon, & Cherohala Skyway MAP 2: Moonshiner 28 MAP 3: Dragon - Cherohala - Maggie Valley 06/13 THU – BRP Event 06/13 THU – overnight in Maggie Valley, NC 06/14 FRI – BRP Event 06/14 FRI – overnight in Maggie Valley, NC 06/15 SAT – Lamont BBQ MAP 4: BBQ 06/15 SAT – overnight in Maggie Valley, NC 06/16 SUN – return home 06/16 SUN - overnight in ??? 06/17 MON – return home

Best Western Jacksonville Airport 1170 Airport Entrance Road Jacksonville, FL 904-741-4980 • 06/11 TUE

Best Western Executive Inn 511 Bypass Highway 123 Seneca, SC 29678-0845 864-886-9646 • 06/12 WED

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Maggie Valley 3777 Soco Road Rt 19 Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-926-8554 •06/13 THU •06/14 FRI •06/15 SAT

Group Ryde - June 1, 2013

Spyder Ryder of America CFL Chapter Meetup - 22 Spyders and 39 ryders attended the CFPS Pre-Ride Breakfast!  Thank you Central Florida PowerSports for hosting & breakfast.  Thank you Hal M. for a well organized & enjoyable route! Thanks again SRA-CFL! Make sure you tag yourself and friends in the pics! - Jason Ennis

Photos By Central Florida PowerSports

Group Ryde - Tree to Plane - May 19, 2013

Sunday, May the 19th, we will lead a group ride from Big Tree Park (761 General Hutchinson Pkwy, Longwood) to Fantasy of Flight (1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E. Polk City, FL. 33868) with feet up at 0900. The ride length is 78 miles so start with a full tank. Big Tree opens at 0800 and the walk back to the Senator and Lady Liberty is only a couple hundred yards if you decide to be early and take a stroll. Restrooms are available.

We will eat at the end in the Compass Rose Diner at FOF and then either tour the attraction, hang around for the flight demonstration at 1:00pm, or head home. Gas is nearby.

This is a  medium paced ride and good for beginners and the experienced alike. Much of the ride is through farm and light residential county in Orange and Lake counties.

Hope to see you there.

Leesburg Bikefest - April 27, 2013

Link: Leesburg Bikefest 2013 Info: Free Trike Parking

SAT APR 27, 2013 - Ok here is the information on the ride for the Leesburg Bikefest, for those not attending Spyderfest.

We will meet at thw parking lot of the Cracker Barrel on US. Rt. 27 by Interstate 4  Davenport, Fl.  (for you Gps users  it's 111 Dunson La.) at 0900 hrs. The Spyders will start our crawl toward leesburg at 0915. The ride will take us up back roads all the way arriving in Leesburg at aprox. 10:30 with 72 miles on the odometer. Please remember to top up before arriving at the starting point. Upon arrival in Leesburg parking will be anywhere we can find. It is my understanding that 3 wheeled bikes will not be allowed on Main St due to space limitations. You will be on you own for lunch, and there will be no return ride. I will have info on return routes if you need it. Hope to see you there !!!       Bob Murphy

Spyderfest - April 24-28, 2013

Spyderfest 2013 (http://www.spyderfest.com/) Ozark Missouri (19 hrs / 1128 miles)

Spyder Ryder Of America Central Florida Chapter will have two groups of ryders traveling to Spyderfest. Group 2 will make the trip in 2 days. Group 3 will make the trip in 3 days.

Group 2: Hal Mette Jeff Johnson Jim & Lisa Gerdes Jeff Chasick Howard Sims (return trip)

Group 2 will allow two days for the trip from Florida to Missouri and two days for the return trip. Our starting point will be Lake City, FL which will leave us 925 miles to Springfield, MO. Contact Jim Gerdes for more information. Their schedule is as follows: Viera, FL - Lake City, FL: 3 hrs 19 mins / 209.18 miles Lake City, FL - Springfield, MO: 15 hrs 46 mins / 925.12 miles Day 1: Lake City, FL - West Memphis, AR (10 hrs 36 mins / 640.95 miles) Day 2: West Memphis, AR - Springfield, MO (5 hrs 14 mins / 286.16 miles)

Ramada Limited 3340 W Us Highway 90 Lake City, FL 32055 1-386-752-6262

Quality Inn 1009 South Service Road West Memphis, AR 72301

2-Day Group Route

Group 3: Larry & Deb Joiner Chris & Kim Grieb Diana Leever & Andy Guevarez Dutch & Martha Johnson

Group 3 will allow three days for the trip from Florida to Missouri and three day for the return trip. Contact Chris Grieb for more information.

22 April - Leaving Clermont at 8am staying in North Montgomery Al. Motel stop North of Montgomery will be at Sleep Inn and Suites. 2295 Cobbs Ford Road.Millbrook, Al. 36054. 23 April - Leaving Montgomery at 8AM on 23rd. Staying in West Memphis Ar. Stop west of Memphis will be at Quality Inn 1009 South Service Road. West Memphis ,Ar.  72301. 24 April - Leaving on 24th will depend on the other groups riding in together to Spyderfest.

Custom Spyder patches

Looking for a vendor who will make you a custom Spyder patch?

This is a 10 inch circle embroidered patch on black water proof material. Cost = $40.00 

it can also be sewn out in different colors. . . pink, blue, red. . .  

http://www.lynnleesembroidery.com

lynn-leesembroidery@hotmail.com 

Trailer for your Spyder

Looking for a nice, new, economical trailer for your Spyder?   The "Tag-Along" is only $410 at Harbor freight, weights only 150 lbs and can hold up to 600 lbs. Comes unassembled & new as shown in pictures.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-accessories/600-lb-capacity-78-inch-tag-along-trailer-66771.html

Harmonic belt vibration & noise solution

 For those of you who have experienced the issue of harmonic belt vibration & noise on your Spyders, here's the solution from http://www.smoothspyder.com 

After installing the kit ( $265 ) these problems immediately disappeared from my RTS.   .   .