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    just bought a 2010 rss spyder ive riden it twice now and was wandering what is the bet way to turn without feeling like your going to be slingshotted off of it .so different from my vw trike around turns ..thank u in advance

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    Lean 3X harder into the turn than any conventional bike. Even then, the Spider is a lot more work to ride aggressively than a conventional two wheeler. Just don't tell my wife, she thinks it is easy!
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    thanks for the advise rode all weekend getting better with every mile

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheels View Post
    thanks for the advise rode all weekend getting better with every mile
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    Default Turns

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    Try to relax a bit, and push on the handlebar instead of pull. It's easier, and helps to settle your butt in the seat. Also, use your feet.

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    It's a matter of time and miles. Rule of thumb...for those that have no or little ryding experiance it will take 300 to 500 miles to get the confidence and comfort to start pushing the twisties. It is also your comfort zone so take your time relax and enjoy the ryde and it will all become easy to you...
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheels View Post
    just bought a 2010 rss spyder ive riden it twice now and was wandering what is the bet way to turn without feeling like your going to be slingshotted off of it .so different from my vw trike around turns ..thank u in advance
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    Like they said above:

    : Don't overcontrol. A light grip on the handlebars. Do not break the eggs between your hand and the grip.

    : Push/pull motion on the handlebars. To little is better than to much.

    : Plant the outside foot on the footpeg. Lean slightly into the turn. This dissipates the g forces.

    : Enter a curve at a speed that does not require applying the brake. You should be able to accelerate slightly during the turn.

    Practice will make perfect. The learning curve for most is 300 - 500 miles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheels View Post
    just bought a 2010 rss spyder ive riden it twice now and was wandering what is the bet way to turn without feeling like your going to be slingshotted off of it .so different from my vw trike around turns ..thank u in advance

    thank you for all the replies doing better on the spyder...just to clarify about using the feet thing ive been in a wheelchair since i was 2 yo and to transfer from vehicle,boat,trucks bikes i cross my legs indian style just so much more mobility and i've been riding my vw trike 13 years now with no issues until my brakes went out taking a turn i would had loved to use my feet that day lol....thank you gain on the responses it has helped a great deal......

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    [QUOTE=WA5VHU;1203100]Are you nearby? If so, let's go for a ryde![ im about 20 min from ocean city md sir

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    I've found using your legs to press against the body of the bike to counter the centrifugal force works best around corners.


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