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@@leam75 This is an unusual problem. Be aware that the steering is very sensitive and takes some getting used to. I have had mine up to 80 mph with no issue, but I have found that you have to be aware of your position in the lane ALL THE TIME! If you have a chance, ride another Spyder for comparison.

Hi Bill! Sorry it took me so long to reply. We did have a great anniversary and vacation. Thanks for watching and the comment.

Absolutely right! And the drenched, sweaty threads....it'll all come out in the wash. Ryde safe!

Thanks Marty! We'll have a great time with family on this momentous occasion.

Yep. Even with the Bohn Armour sheer top the heat really is almost unbearable.

Thanks! We will have a great vacation. BTW, after the unusual hot spell they had in the Northeast, it looks like our week is going to be just dandy, daytime highs in the high seventies and low eighties.

That sounds like very enjoyable weather. Have a great time!

Good to hear from you, mate! I get it with water rides instead of road rides. However, this too will pass, but it will take a couple of months to get there. Spring, Fall and even Winter rides are the best, but I still have to get out once in a while even when it's bloody hot. Ryde safe.

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers mate 👍

It would be fun to ride there but time and logistical restraints make that impossible. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ryde safe!

Doing OK, but I can’t turn back the clock. Thanks for watching and commenting. ;-)

Good hearing from you. Do you ever miss the motor-homing? We have known folks who were into it and enjoyed it for a while but settled down afterwards to a house. Time and place for everything under the sun, right?

@@speedsterjohnny7191 No, can't really say I miss it. I do miss driving the 40' bus but do like having a house again. Gosh, we were on the road for almost 12 years :) Being close to our daughter when she became sick was the thing to do for sure.

In the city, "up the tailpipe" would be the rule. That's why I choose the two-lane country roads.Thanks for watching and commenting, mate. Cheers!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers mate 👍

Smyrna is not far from me. They have a recycling center that is outstanding there. Also, it is where we take our dog to the Vet. Nice community.

You bet, but sometimes when you have a long way to go it's unavoidable.

Yes indeed! Besides my helmet, one of the best investments I have made for safety's sake.

coolness!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers mate 👍

You betcha, Beanie! The ride is what it's all about. ryde safe!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers mate 👍

Good to hear from you Bill. We're all on the same journey when it comes to our riding hobby. Hope you are having great rides on your RT. Be safe and have fun!

Thanks Kevin! This old dude is hanging in there.

Amen Bro! Every rip is a great one even with a surprise outcome. Ryde safe and have fun,

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers Brother 👊

Always look forward to hear from you. Cheers mate!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers mate 👍

Here too. I guess before long "hotlanta" will be steaming and we'll be pining for the cooler weather. Never satisfied! Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you sir! The ride was definitely overdue. Warmer weather coming....yee-haw!

It’s 32 degrees this morning with a feels like 23. Nope, no ride today. First day of Spring??? Thanks for the view and comment. Ryde safe!

Thanks for the positive comment! I had this video just laying around for the locals and decided to publish it anyway just to let folks know where I live now. Ryde safe!

Happy New Year mate! Thanks for the look-see and comment. Cheers!

We were in East TN for 19 years and loved it. Great roads! We are in Georgia now and the roads don't compare but I'm slowly finding some good ones. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ryde safe!

Yes, the pulley was replaced by the dealer the Atlanta Spyder riders recommend. Everything seems to be OK. We'll see how the weather goes but it looks like it's going to be time to put the liners back in the jacket next week and only ride in the afternoons. Ryde safe mate and hope it doesn't get too hot too soon.

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Cheers mate 👍

​@@speedsterjohnny7191Happy New Year Johnny hope all is well with you just let you know I've uploaded a 3 Min Clip of some highlights when I went to Antarctica a couple of weeks ago ... The Thumbnail is up on my channel now & it previews this SAT 9am Australian time GMT+10 Cheers mate 👍 Beanie

Sarah has sworn off motorcycles but does watch the videos. Yes, it was a beautiful day and thanks for watching. Now go flying!

We all love the Fall while the colors last. Thanks for watching and ryde safe!

Good to hear from my friend from "down under". I'll be looking forward to your next Spyder adventure. Ryde safe!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Ditto mate 👍

OK, just busy with a new puppy, wife's illness and too hot weather. I'm hoping to get back out soon and thanks for checking up on me!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Sounds good. Hope your wife is better soon! 👍

First of all, I am assuming you have not taken the machine apart and reassembled it incorrectly, OK? Try taking all tension off the machine (nylon strap) and take the flywheel in your hand and move it back and forth. It should turn freely in both directions. If not, take it out and check for corrosion. Check each roller function by pressing down slightly on the ski and move it back and forth; It should turn the flywheel on the back stroke and roll freely when moving the ski forward. If they work in both directions, the rollers are good. The independent supplier I used may be out of stock or perhaps even not able to get the rollers anymore. If so, they may be available directly from NordicTrak. If so, be prepared to spend substantially more for them.

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Thank you for the helpful advice. Correct, I have not taken it apart and reassembled incorrectly. I will do what you recommended! Stay tuned!

@@speedsterjohnny7191 Hello, I took off the belt, and the rollers and flywheel moved smoothly. Once I hooked the belt back on, I could barely move the skis. I loosened the tension knob to the smallest or least tension and there is so much tension I could not move the skis!

@@bodeans59 I looked up the Achiever on ebay and noted some differences between your machine and mine. On the Pro, the tension on the flywheel is controlled by a slide on the upright and there is a separate adjustment for the handles that you grasp with your hands. It sounds like there is something amiss with the tension adjustment for the skis, that is when it is when the tension knob is at its lowest setting it really needs to be lower. I'm not certain I can advise you on this problem.

@@bodeans59 I looked up the Achiever, and while similar to the Pro, it appears that the tension for the skis is set by an adjuster located in between the skis. If this is correct, then when the slide is set to the lowest setting (all the way forward it appears), there should be no resistance. If there is, something is wrong with that device. I could not find a video or any information indicating how to calibrate that control but there must be one. Do you have an owner's manual? If not, they may be available online. Hope this helps.

Yes and protection too. Love it!

Good luck with the repair; It's pretty easy and should fix the skips. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Sorry to hear this about the out of stock message. You may be able to order directly from NordicTrack but it would cost probably twice as much. Good hunting and thanks for your comment.

I am pleased to hear of your successful repair. These are great machines and well worth the effort required for a relatively easy fix. Track on, Miss Fix it!

Thanks for the comment! I purchased mine in December of 1989 from a co-worker who needed money for Christmas gifts, or so he told me. It was in perfect condition and his price was half that of a new one. It was the best $300 and change I have ever spent. Best of luck with the repair and keep on "tracking".

Gerry, Hi! This is a strange one to me. With zero resistance when pushing back, if I understood you correctly, it almost sounded that the roller was in backwards. Please help me to understand. Thanks, Johnny

@@speedsterjohnny7191 When the roller is working properly there is no resistance when the ski is sliding forward. There is resistance when you slide the ski back towards the rear of the machine. At that point the roller is engaged with the flywheel which is restrained by the friction belt. When the roller failed there was no resistance in either direction. The result can be surprising - you expect to have resistance when moving the ski backwards. I never removed the roller to lubricate it. I just tipped the entire unit on one side and then the other to apply the liquid wrench to both ends of the roller.

there are other suppliers such as nordic parts that sell the rollers

I’m an hour old dude and maximum performance is’t important to me now. Thanks for watching and commenting.

What things? Spyders? If so, I guess beauty or ugliness is in the eye of the beholder. 😁

Thanks for watching and commenting, Kerry. Living in Austell, it seems that to find great roads it's always a bit of a trip to get there, so unlike East Tennessee. Got a favorite ride I should know about?

Yes, and they are definitely more prominent near large cities, or so I have discovered.

Good to be there, Kevin and thanks for watching. Wow, you don't even have to step outside to get hot as hell. You are most welcome.

I know what you mean, Bill. We have had a steady parade of 90 degree days which takes a lot of the fun out of riding. My Spyder is included in a recall for a front pulley and I am taking it for a quick check in a few days. The part probably won't be available for the fix for at least another month. Ryde safe and thanks for watching.

@@speedsterjohnny7191 I got the same recall. Hoping they get the permanent fix next month. Mine is due for service then anyway. Stay safe.

@@Eli4Bill According to the Smoaks Vlogs, only 2% of the trikes that have been checked have had the pulley problem, but better to be safe than sorry.

@@speedsterjohnny7191 I saw his video. Hopefully ours will be fine!

@@Eli4Bill Yep, I hope so too.

As indicated in my "About" page, I use an Akaso Brave 7 for the forward-facing camera. I wanted an Akaso Brave 6 plus but they became unavailable....and newer isn't always better. They designed them to be waterproof without using a case but it killed the sound....doh! The later versions, of which I think I have, are better. Next run I will do a test as I outlined and see how it does. When we moved, my Campark V30 and VanTop Moment 3 went missing. The Campark had excellent video and audio quality and the VanTop had was good enough for rear-facing. I have another Campark V30 but it does not have an external mic capability. The company claimed it was a "30A" that didn't have that feature but nothing on the container indicated that so now I use it as a rear-facing camera. Moto Vlogger "As the Magpie Flies" recommends the DJI Osmo over the latest Go Pro models....she had problems with freezing and has not had any problems with the Osmo but it is still a little pricey for my casual use.

@@speedsterjohnny7191 I also see they have the Akaso Brave 8 out. How is the battery life? I don't care about it being waterproof and audio is secondary.

The battery life is about an hour and a half. The "7" comes with two batteries and a charger. I have not looked into the "8" at this point.