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Can-Am Spyder
« on: September 01, 2013, 09:49:55 PM »
Some members might recall a previous post of mine posted a couple of years ago after one of my riding buddies, Phil, came off his bike on one of our rides and severely damaged his foot, well, after a number of operations he still has severe foot pain and walks with a limp. Anyway, to cut a long story short, he can no longer ride a two wheeled bike, so he's opted for a Spyder. I gotta say it's a great looking unit, he even brought a cheap Classic trailer and had it painted up in the same colour. He's heading off to the mainland on Tuesday, slowly making his way up to Queensland and camping along the way, and plans on being gone for a couple of months, and I'm going to miss the silly old bugger! I'd love to be going with him but "no can do" unfortunately. He dropped around to my place this morning to show me how it's all stacked up, so I shot this pic for him.  Just for the record he's a Vietnam Vet and he'll be turning 74 this year! :grin
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 09:55:29 PM »
Nice outfit.....very nice indeed  :-++  :thumbsup
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 10:01:18 PM »
Nice - There's hope for when I get old that there will be a suitable ride available to move onto :clap
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2013, 10:48:40 PM »
This pic will help you recognise him if you should come across him. :grin

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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2013, 08:16:00 AM »
Well done to Phil for pursuing his passion for riding in any way that he can.  I hope I'm still riding and have the same "get on with life" attitude at 74.   :thumbsup
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2013, 08:26:55 AM »
Ohhhh thinking of the shopping I could do if we had one of these babies  :clap  :clap


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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2013, 01:23:52 PM »
Great to see someone of his age not letting an "off" stop him going on a life adventure.
I hope some of us see him on the road and can give him a leg up on his way.
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2013, 06:44:52 PM »
They're a big unit.
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2013, 06:59:57 PM »
Hi Couch,
If Phil is in need of assistance and is near Sydney just let me know, I'll work something out.
It goes to show you "adapt, improvise, overcome" is still going strong with Phil.
Must say a very nice ride Phil has.

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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2013, 08:16:36 PM »
Hi Couch,
If Phil is in need of assistance and is near Sydney just let me know, I'll work something out.
It goes to show you "adapt, improvise, overcome" is still going strong with Phil.
Must say a very nice ride Phil has.

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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2013, 08:27:07 PM »
Pockey, I'm just preparing (adapting) to older life.

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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2013, 09:07:50 PM »
If he hasn't left yet, is there any chance he could be given the OzSTOC emergency number?  Subject to the approval of the RAN organisers.

I'm not suggesting this be done for every Tom Dick & Harry who sets off on a tour, but this is a Mate of a Member who deserves support.
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2013, 09:20:51 PM »
If he hasn't left yet, is there any chance he could be given the OzSTOC emergency number?  Subject to the approval of the RAN organisers.

I'm not suggesting this be done for every Tom Dick & Harry who sets off on a tour, but this is a Mate of a Member who deserves support.


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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2013, 07:01:58 PM »
Thanks for sharing Couch. Well done Phil.  :clap  :clap :clap
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2013, 07:07:58 PM »
Nice outfit..... :hatwave
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2013, 05:48:43 PM »
Thank's to all for your offers of assistance if required. 

This is one of the reasons I love this club, everyone is just so bloody nice! :grin
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2013, 05:51:31 PM »
But Pockey...........just think of the additional $$$$$$$$$ you'd need to find! :grin

Ohhhh thinking of the shopping I could do if we had one of these babies  :clap  :clap


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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2013, 08:59:59 PM »
But Pockey...........just think of the additional $$$$$$$$$ you'd need to find! :grin

Ohhhh thinking of the shopping I could do if we had one of these babies  :clap  :clap


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Well it would be lots more $$$$$ as there is no way we could sell the ST, especially with its new seat  :runyay The other reason is I sleep on the bike and I might get tossed off as it doesn't lean so I'm told, and we love the corners. But love the storage of the Spyder   :clap


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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2013, 09:03:23 PM »
$$$$$ are no problems for Pockey - She has BB out working making lots of $$$$$$$$$ for her  :Whipped :Whipped :grin
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2013, 09:23:15 PM »
$$$$$ are no problems for Pockey - She has BB out working making lots of $$$$$$$$$ for her  :Whipped :Whipped :grin

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« Reply #20 on: September 04, 2013, 09:56:31 PM »
Ooh - I do love a good  :hijacked  :thumb
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Re: Can-Am Spyder
« Reply #21 on: September 04, 2013, 10:16:55 PM »
Me too mate, go for it! :thumbsup
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