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Originally Posted by Trbayth
Interesting thing in the OP is that he just has a permit, no license yet and has only been riding for two years.
It might not be a case of preferring years of 2 wheel experience as he doesn't appear to have that. It may just be that he doesn't have enough experience at all yet.
In NJ if he still just has a permit you're not legally permitted to ride as a passenger. Not sure about PA or NY.
Originally Posted by Jenfz09
It's an RT, we did some work to it so it's pushing about 425 HP.
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Did you bump the Grand National up to GNX specs?
We've got a guy in the next Town over; he's got one with less than 2,500 miles on it!
V-6 in the Camaro? Or did you get the BIG engine??
The 87 "Porch"; a 911 I hope!
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
Jen, one thing to be aware of, keep in mind, and tell hubby. There is no keeping secret your shifting habits. The time the engine spends in the various RPM ranges is recorded by Nanny and she tattles to the technician when he hooks up BUDS. One of the bits of info that is shown is a histogram of the time the engine is run in the ranges of 0-2000, 2000-4000, 4000-6000, 6000-8000, and over 8000. If the graph shows a lot of time in the 2000-4000 rpm range, and not much above that, you, or hubby, very likely will get an chewing! So, don't shift until you are above 3600 - 4000 rpm. Below 2000 rpm will most certainly be just idling time. But here again, if the 0-2000 graph is high be ready to be chewed out.
Originally Posted by jaherbst
My thoughts exactly! Never demo'd or ridden. 500 feet to the freeway and 90 miles home with the wife following. Not sure which lane I would be in next. I hated it. Was I going to admit I made a mistake to the wife? No way. I toughed it out. Joe and Ann got me "Squared Away" with L/A and Baja Ron Sway Bar and the rest is history.
Jack
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Mike
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I rode for several hours just around the streets in my neighborhood. (All in 1st gear.) The thing that was hardest for me to get used to was not putting a foot down at stops. Of course, I only rode 2 wheelers for 23 years.......
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1) how long did it take you to adjust if you came from a cruiser?
2) will him running the Spyder (2012 RT-S) at lower rpms like 3k damage it?
The more you ride the shorter the adjustment period...varies with the consumer...
Always keep rpm above 3,000 under load...never lug it in any gear...
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Most of you guys are really nice. If my wife bought me a new bike and I was being such an ass I'm sure I would be looking for a new sleeping partner. And she would have been right !!
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Originally Posted by dlby
Took me 2000 miles
Thought I made a weird decision
Very difficult for me after 45 years two wheels
But knew in my gut it was right
many many more miles later I will never go back
Loving it[emoji443]
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That's a long time!
The Spyder is so much easier in so many respects. I took it out all day today, came home, and told my husband how much better it was than two wheels in so many ways. I do love my bikes though.
2012 RT-S SE5
2016 Indian Scout
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It's been a bit over 5k and I still am questioning my decission. My back is the reason for the change and not having to hold up the wing is a bonus but I still think the spyder handles like a pig compared to my wing with good suspension. I know I'll get flamed and yes it's been properly laser aligned and got the Bajaron sway bar. I do question if the power steering is working properly cause it takes quite a bit of effort to make it hustle through the twistys. I'm going to give it this season and then decide to keep it or not.
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I rode 2 wheels for 50 years before switching to Spyder.
Learning curve . . . ZERO
AJ
Originally Posted by Jenfz09
How long did it take you to adjust to the Spyder?
Background- I bought this so my husband and I could take trips together, especially longer trips. I started riding before he did, so he's pretty new to motorcycles (2 seasons). He rides a cruiser. He went on the Spyder, did not like it, was crossing over double yellow lines and was having issues maneuvering it. He has a MC permit.
I have a MC license so I rode it the 200 miles from NY to PA. I love it. I've had no learning curve, but I read everything I could on here and the manual. He's not into reading things or listening to advice. I have put 300 miles in two days on the Spyder.
So, I figured I would go on the back and give him some advice on shift points, etc. I assure you he hated this. He was shifting all over the place. I felt like my life was in danger every time a car came.
I don't know if I feel comfortable riding on the back with him, which defeats the purpose of owning the Spyder, but I do love it. He doesn't want to ride it anymore and said "have fun with your bike." I paid cash for this bike and it was a lot, so it's disappointing, but it is what it is.
1) how long did it take you to adjust if you came from a cruiser?
2) will him running the Spyder (2012 RT-S) at lower rpms like 3k damage it?
Thanks.
2014 RT-S
Akrapovic Exhaust & Cat Bypass
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Originally Posted by fjray
It's been a bit over 5k and I still am questioning my decission. My back is the reason for the change and not having to hold up the wing is a bonus but I still think the spyder handles like a pig compared to my wing with good suspension. I know I'll get flamed and yes it's been properly laser aligned and got the Bajaron sway bar. I do question if the power steering is working properly cause it takes quite a bit of effort to make it hustle through the twistys. I'm going to give it this season and then decide to keep it or not.
Your expections are in error. The Spyder does not handle anything like a 2 wheeler. Think & expect in terms of an ATV or Go Kart.
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by fjray
It's been a bit over 5k and I still am questioning my decission. My back is the reason for the change and not having to hold up the wing is a bonus but I still think the spyder handles like a pig compared to my wing with good suspension. I know I'll get flamed and yes it's been properly laser aligned and got the Bajaron sway bar. I do question if the power steering is working properly cause it takes quite a bit of effort to make it hustle through the twistys. I'm going to give it this season and then decide to keep it or not.
A Spyder in the twisties is never going to be as fun (IMO) as a two wheeler, on account it does not lean. It'll be a workout to hustle the Spyder's bulk around a corner. We think of our Spyder (and ours is the sporty one), as a cruising and touring machine, preferring our sportbikes for when the corners get tight and fast. Adjust your expectations and you'll learn to love the Spyder.
When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
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If u don't like it then you don't like it
I don't like broccoli
If you don't like it then don't eat it
But you don't have to knock it
Really do ya?
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