-
-
-
Originally Posted by schnauzermom
Last year HD offered a Street Glide Trike, along with the Tri Glide. I rode it and found you had to be VERY physical with it. Pushing and pulling in cornering and turns. On straight roads, if there were any ruts, I was constantly fighting with it, it kept pulling in the direction of the rut. But, because I have always rode HD's, thats the direction I wanted to go. However, I thought to myself that I would be physically exhausted after riding it long distances. My husband talked me into trying the Spyder, since we had seen it on TV so I did. End of story. With the power steering and semi auto transmission, no comparison in ease of cornering, FOR ME. Thus, I am riding to to work every day on my RT to the HD dealership.
Yes! I agree with all above. I think ladies trying out these vehicles will prefer the spyder. I had a girlfriend with a very nice GW trike, which I drove before trying the spyder. As she said, she didn't like to ride it much because it beat up her upper body trying to steer it. For me, also quite a bit more work with the GW trike. I don't have 20" biceps like some who have been posting here- so maybe OK for those that do. I see lots of ladies driving spyders- and none driving harley or GW trikes. For me alot easier to steer with 2 wheels in front!
-
Interesting Thread, I was at the HD dealer this morning looking.
You like what you like. And you learn to like what you get used to. Goldwing trike is not my thing. Maybe when they are factory produced as a trike I would trust owning one from new. For me it would be the HD over the Honda. The HD has more comfortable ergonomics for the passenger than the RT. No ABS on the HD trike. Something to consider. Gas tank is bigger on the HD and the mileage is better on the HD. Lets not forget you have a better set up on the transmission with the HD. The HD is one down five up, with an electric reverse. So you have the benefit of 6 forward gears instead of 5 in the Spyder. They both have their fair share of driver comforts. The HD is definitely more of a traditional motorcycle when it comes to features. When it comes to the handling, well I prefer the Spyder,, but I could get used to both. The HD is not what I like when it comes to steering. It is different trying to get that big heavy and wide bike to turn without leaning and only having a conventional motorcycle tire on the front. It is not a natural feeling for the rear of the bike to want to follow the front. It's like the rear wants to pass the front of the bike in a turn, and you better make sure you know where that inside rear tire is. Regardless fun to drive. The Spyder is more natural to handle in curves and works with the ryder, not against the driver. If money was not a concern, I would have both bikes, maybe in a couple of years. My first choice was obviously the Spyder. I love my Spyder. If they ever made a 6 forward speed, I would trade up in a second.
-
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by muonwhiz
I don't have 20" biceps like some who have been posting here- so maybe OK for those that do. I see lots of ladies driving spyders- and none driving harley or GW trikes. For me alot easier to steer with 2 wheels in front!
I doubt 20" biceps has anything to do with it, considering there is probably only one member on here with 20" biceps (no flab); he's the one with the shirtless avatar and also signature line pic.
Last edited by wyliec; 08-01-2013 at 05:42 PM.
-
Big Rig Member
If you notice my signature, I have owned all of these trikes. I really like the Spyder. Am still breaking it in but have a long trip to Nashville in September and another trip to Maryland in Oct. I just hope it does not let me down. I really like it the best of all that I have owned, and have a 5 year warranty to wear it out before I trade to another 3 wheeler.
Ken
"Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, Wherever You Are" (Jimmy Durante)
2001 Valkryie Interstate with Lehman Trike
2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
2006 Goldwing with Champion Trike
2011 Harley Ultra Classic Tri Glide
2013 Can-Am RT Limited
-
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Can-Am Poogs
I love my Spyder. If they ever made a 6 forward speed, I would trade up in a second.
When would you use sixth gear? I move up to fifth now at around 66-70 mph. If I had a sixth gear I might try to use it once I hit 80. That doesn't make much sense to me.
You could change the transmission so that the ratios of the gears are closer if you had six to choose from but then you'd be forever shifting up and down.
The Spyder is just what it is and is fine as it is.
Penny and Rick have owned many motorcycles starting in 1974 with Hondas, then to Suzukis, Gold Wings and ultimately Spyders.
74 Honda 360T (pair); 78 Suzuki GS 1000 (pair); 82 Honda Aspencade; 84 Honda 400; 87 Yamaha 1100; 99 Honda Valkyrie; 01 Suzuki Burgman(triked); 02 Honda GL 1800(triked); 10 Spyder RTSE; 11 Spyder RTSM; 12 Spyder RTSL (pair); 20 Spyder RTL (current)
-
Trike-wise I only have experience of the Spyder and it didn't take too long to acclimatize. I love it!
But to add a further complication, we don't have too many HD made trikes here or for that
matter Goldwing trikes either....but there seems to be a new kid on the block!
A reverse GL1800 trike which is built by a specialist Honda dealer.
What do you think?? Kinda nice, maybe?
And here's the company making them:
http://www.colinappleyard.com/motorc...re/conversions
Another angle and another design on what is the most stable configuration. IMHO, of course.....
Last edited by OJ UK; 08-01-2013 at 06:26 PM.
-
Originally Posted by Can-Am Poogs
If they ever made a 6 forward speed, I would trade up in a second.
Iv'e had a few bikes with 6 speeds, As a matter of fact my Tri-Glide is 6 speeds, Hardly ever use 6th, and when i do if it weren't for the 6 light i'll be looking for 7, like i did on bikes with 6 speeds and no light..
Plus unless i was going 65/70 mph's i'll always be kicking back down to 5th, Kinda of a pain in the....... ...
-
EXACTLY
Originally Posted by Double Trouble
When would you use sixth gear? I move up to fifth now at around 66-70 mph. If I had a sixth gear I might try to use it once I hit 80. That doesn't make much sense to me.
You could change the transmission so that the ratios of the gears are closer if you had six to choose from but then you'd be forever shifting up and down.
The Spyder is just what it is and is fine as it is.
Originally Posted by boborgera
Iv'e had a few bikes with 6 speeds, As a matter of fact my Tri-Glide is 6 speeds, Hardly ever use 6th, and when i do if it weren't for the 6 light i'll be looking for 7, like i did on bikes with 6 speeds and no light..
Plus unless i was going 65/70 mph's i'll always be kicking back down to 5th, Kinda of a pain in the....... ...
Had to do some conversions to metric. I don't disagree with either of you. I have the RTS SM5. I make that same shift to 5th as you guys around 105 to 115 kmh. Divided highway speed limit up here is 110 kmh. I will sometimes do up to 130 to 145 kmh, and I am looking for the 6 the gear to just cruise in at around that 130 to 135 kmh speed. FYI if you are going less that 130 kmh up here, everyone is flying by you. 130 kmh is the just right speed. Would like to be able to cruise at that speed with a little less rpm.
-
As said earlier, I love both machines. Yes, they are different rides. I love the torque on Punkin', strong as ten pounds of garlic. Rode 250 miles last Saturday with my group, the Hill Country Road Riders and about 100 today when I had Punkin's annual inspection. The Wing is a little harder to steer, but get on IH10W, just west of Kerrville, TX where the speed limit changes from 75 to 80, bring it up to 85 and cruise for hours...smooth riding. Hey, BR1 is smooth too, but a little busy over 80 mph. Won't sell either and enjoy both.
I traded my 2014 RT for a 2017 Mr. White RT-S. I am George Lewis. I live two miles from Boerne, TX. I am 89, retired USAF and Sony Corp. I also have a GW MotorTrike. My email: scoot62@aol.com
SAVE THE CHUPACABRA
If you have not been to Luckenbach, your journey is not complete.
-
Registered Users
Goldwing vs H-D Tri Glide vs Spyder RT
Originally Posted by Tin Man
Met a couple of trike riders, one rides a Goldwing and the other rides a Tri Glide, both tell me they have taken test rides on the Spyder and that the conventional trikes ride smoother and handle better. I have no reason to doubt what they tell me since I have never ridden a conventional trike. Just wonder if anyone on the forum has tried both types of trikes and can share there feedback. I was surprised to see no comparisons on youtube.
I have a 2012 Spyder RT Limited, and both a 2012 H-D Tri Glide, and a GL1500 SE Goldwing with a side car. For general riding comfort I find the Goldwing to be far superior to either the Tri Glide or the Spyder. I can't speak to riding the twisties as I have not had the Spyder or Tri Glide on something like The Dragon. The Goldwing will cruise all day at 35 miles per hour in 5th. gear, try doing that on a Tri Glide or the Spyder. Not that one would necessarily want to ride all day at 35 miles per hour but it sure is nice to be able to ride localy around town without having to constantly shift up and down through the gears. So the Goldwing is #1 in my book, the Spyder #2, and the H-D Tri Glide #3.
-
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by OJ UK
Trike-wise I only have experience of the Spyder and it didn't take too long to acclimatize. I love it!
But to add a further complication, we don't have too many HD made trikes here or for that
matter Goldwing trikes either....but there seems to be a new kid on the block!
A reverse GL1800 trike which is built by a specialist Honda dealer.
What do you think?? Kinda nice, maybe?
And here's the company making them:
http://www.colinappleyard.com/motorc...re/conversions
Another angle and another design on what is the most stable configuration. IMHO, of course.....
OJ, isnt that the R18 that is made in the netherlands? Is this an UK dealer for the R18?
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
-
Very Active Member
Some more info on the R18(nl) or the EZS trike(uk)
There is an article on this EZS trike in Trike magazine, Issue 26, it is the cover story. I have a digital version but can't figure out how to get it on here.
PM if you would like a copy.
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
-
SL #7026
VBA #652
HOG #3935417
2011 Viper-Red Spyder RT SE5 & Trailer
2017 HD Ultra Limited
Former Rides: 2014 HD Ultra Limited; '04 Kawa Nomad; '09 HD Ultra-Classic; and many Hondas through the years.
Spyder Newbies Do's & Do Not's: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|