09/14/2026
Today was CRAZY around the Richardson Spyder Shop!
I say I’m closed but by exception only. Then I keep making exceptions. One of these days I’m going to learn how to stop overextending myself. I feel like I’m doing you all a major disservice.
Life is busy and I’m not getting theough my list efficiently. I truly apologize for those waiting and thank you for your patience!
The Courtneys who are family (water not blood) came up. It’s always great to see them.
Did a rear tire on a 2012 Spyder ST. It tried to kick my butt but we didn’t let it.
Then we did a rear shock riser on a 2021 Ryker Sport. Swapped the stupid meep meep to a much more appropriate HOOOONNNKKK! Installed some hand guard lights, and investigated the light handling front end. More homework to do there. It’s probably one of the more squirrely Rykers I’ve ridden in a while. Nothing obvious and not dangerous but not locked in like my ‘22 Rally. The Sport has Elka Stage 3 and an upgraded sway bar but the previous owner also did a tune on it and the power is crazy with a light feeling front end. Going to need to see what we can do there. Also, oddly the bike says it has 2500 miles on it and the front tires are CRAZY worn. Hmmm….
In the middle of all that a 2013 Spyder RT stopped by for a mirror fix and a new style RT showed up for a tire change and brakes all around. It’s 11:30pm and I’m finally unwinding with all that done.
As always, not enough pictures - too busy working to remember.
Friends and family, please don’t be offended if I say no more. I have to learn that word.
But it’s fun! I love helping people and I love these machines!
Sometimes Type 2 fun - but still fun! 🤪