New spyder owner with questions
Just bought a 2011 RSS SE5 with about 9000 miles.
Rode it 120 miles home today on mostly interstate. This was the first time I had ridden a spyder.
I am coming from a Piaggio MP3 which is also a three wheeler, but it leans like a 2 wheeler.
I cannot say I had fun on the ride home. I was scared to death! I had to keep telling myself to relax my grip and just ride.
Turns are frightening to me. Even slow sloping interstate ones. Let alone making a left or right turn from a stop.
What am I doing wrong? I feel like I am leaning in to the turn, but it feels like I am either going to fly off or tip over.
Going straight I feel like I am weaving..
How long does it take to get used to this?
Also, I will have to be storing this outside for the time being. I need a cover for outdoors. I have a top case, saddlebags, and I tall windscreen. Anyone have any recommendations on a cover that can accommodate these things?
Can Am Spyder Windshields
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Originally Posted by
bushrat
Holly, just a word about covers. As bhern has already said, there are several cover makes available. From my experience, you may find that the BRP covers are designed more to snugly fit their standard windshields. So, if your Spyder has a larger aftermarket windshield like an F4, or similar, taller, wider shield, the expansion pocket of the BRP cover may not fit. That is to say, larger windshields can limit your choice, and certain covers may not fit well. I believe the UltraGard and Nelson-Rigg covers may give you more flexibility. I have a new, unused, waterproof, double-stitched UltraGard cover for an RT with topcase, burgundy and black (stock #4-475AB) for sale. I bought this knowing that it fit the RT, but hoping that I could also use it on my 2017 F3L. It will work as a light cover, but the fit is really too snug over the longer F3L top case and too loose at my windshield. Rather than keep, I have decided to sell, and just continue to use my heavier BRP trailering cover. This item should fit your Spyder well. It was taken out of package for trial fit and photos, but remains in as new, unused condition in original box. Offering at $70, shipping included (less than Amazon). Cover is mint, very nice and folds into small, light bag; great for overnight travel use or outside storage.
As for gaining experience and confidence in ryding your Spyder, I echo what others have said above. Relax; give yourself time to become acquainted with this wonderful new toy. In a very short while you will be amazed at how much fun you're having. There are many great hints and good advice in the posts here, and lots of kind folks available to help if you need it. Good luck, and be safe.
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