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Hey guys! I just purchased a 2009 Spyder GS Phantom Black Limited Edition SM5, and absolutely love it!! The thing is tho - I'm totally new to Spyders and totally new to riding (I've never ridden a motorcycle before). I have gotten on it a few times already, and am actually pretty comfortable with it, but I wanted to see if any of you had any hints or tips that I should know about this totally, wicked awesome bike!! Any help would be appreciated
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Originally Posted by andys11907
Hey guys! I just purchased a 2009 Spyder GS Phantom Black Limited Edition SM5, and absolutely love it!! The thing is tho - I'm totally new to Spyders and totally new to riding (I've never ridden a motorcycle before). I have gotten on it a few times already, and am actually pretty comfortable with it, but I wanted to see if any of you had any hints or tips that I should know about this totally, wicked awesome bike!! Any help would be appreciated
Congrats to you, I think the fact that you have not ridden a motorcycle is an advantage at this time. My only advise it to take it easy and relax. I have been a mo-cycle rider since the early 60's and for me it took a while as I had to forget a lot of things 'drilled into me' for riding bikes. For me the learning curve was about 600 miles for sure but now I feel realy comfortable and can relax and lighten up on my grip.
Just don't push it right away there is plenty of time for that later when you are more used to the fact that it does not lean in the turns so the forces are higher than a Bike.
Every one is different but I lean and place my weight slightly forward during sharp turns, its great fun.
Welcome to this forum, it's a great help for tons of information, there are plenty of good people and good advice about our machines here.
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welcomeJust ryde, ryde, ryde. I was new a year ago and after 7300 miles am feeling much more comfortable. Love the more with each ryde.
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If you have never been on a motorcycle before I would recommend a MSF course. Other than that, I think you landed on the best site for resources and information about the spyder. Use the search tool to find information on many subject.
Ride Safe!
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Thanks so much guys!!! I have a feeling I'll be learnin' a lot from all y'all...I really appreciate everyone's responses so far
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No joke . . .
. . . practice the Exercises in the Owners Manual, they give you the basic skills to move on to bigger things. Learning to ride is a long process of building skills and reflexes based on experiences. If you get the basics down pat, you should be able to address all the "surprises" waiting for you out there - and believe me, they are.
Take the advice you would give your teenager when they first get in a car to drive it. It is all about basic skills and attitude.
And don't worry, the fun is a natural part of the Spyder experience, you don't have to do or know anything special for that.
Tom
2008 GS SE5 -> 2013 STS SE5 -> 2015 F3-S SE6 . . . Still riding & smiling.
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I am also in Texas and have only been riding since the first week of
August. A motorcyle class is a definite must. Along with learning the many safety tips in the class, it makes getting a MC license/endorsement so much easier, not to mention insurance cost savings. I took mine in Fort Worth and am much more comfortable on my Spyder because of it. Other than that, just ride. Experience on the road in open space is the best teacher. Good luck and Welcome!!
One other note, if you have a question, it has been answered in this forum somewhere. If it hasn't, ask and you will get many, many intelligent (and sometimes creative) answers.
Again, Welcome!
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welcome I see you got the fastest color right from the start.
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I,m new too and sooner or later someone is going to pull out right in front of me so I constantly scan and practise an emergency stop every time I,m out so when I need to stop real quick it will be second nature.
Its more Fun every time.
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welcome Texas where? We have a great riding group in Houston.
3WD
Today is a good day to ride!
owner!
[x]- Gun rack
[x]- Helmet-mounted fire extingusher and DPS deactivation hammer
[x]- Large print (senior version) safety card
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Hey 3wheeldemon...i'm in the Waco area...not too too far, but pretty far
Thanks again y'all for all the hints and tips! And no worries...I definitely plan on taking the safety course.
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welcome Ryde and enjoy.
I am in Killeen a ttle closer.
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Me Too!
welcome
Alright! I knew i couldn't be the only person whose first bike was a Phantom ! Everyone here can give you better suggestions than I (since I'm just as new as you are!) But they are definitely right, a Safety Class would be a bright idea. Here in WI, taking the class gives you a wavier for the DMV road test !
My other suggestion, go out, for no reason what so ever, just go around town, take roads you know, and maybe even a few roads you don't, and make sure its not all residential roads, or just freeway, do it all! I've been doing that for the past few weeks (when the weather allows) and I feel WAY more comfortable on it already!
Good Luck and Safe Ryding!
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welcome and on your purchase of .ride on
brp backrest & rack system,kuryakyn passenger "floorboards",hindle performance exhaust,"permanent"battery tender jr."hookup",cupholder,ram mounting system for gps,brp 1"riser block,nmn 3" risers,calsi xl windshield,nmn day runner lights,brp trunk liner,cardio 4 communication system
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& welcome
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If someone hasn't already mentioned it, I suggest viewing the safety dvd that came with the spyder; view it a number of times. Plus, listen to what already has been posted, except black being fastest.
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welcome Enjoy your new ryde and ryde safe.
"Happy Spyder Owner"
2010 RTS PE 0174
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ESI Triple play,mud flap lights,Fender tips/amber,Green Filter,Dayrunner/turn signals,Shortee Antenna,Scuff Guards,LED Brake Lights & 2 in 1 Harness,Brightsides & rear, Glo-ryders/amber, Kewlmetal inside trunk lightz, Garmin 660,Garmin Hood,Volt Meter & Oil Pressure Gauge, Utopia Backrest, IPS Key, ISCI Brake Pedal,Dual side/tall flag poles, SPYDERPOPS Heat Guard
http://www.farriscustoms.com
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Just make sure you get the extended warranty!
Enjoy! welcome
Originally Posted by andys11907
Hey guys! I just purchased a 2009 Spyder GS Phantom Black Limited Edition SM5, and absolutely love it!! The thing is tho - I'm totally new to Spyders and totally new to riding (I've never ridden a motorcycle before). I have gotten on it a few times already, and am actually pretty comfortable with it, but I wanted to see if any of you had any hints or tips that I should know about this totally, wicked awesome bike!! Any help would be appreciated
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