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 New Syder owner with a few questions
 I am a new Spyder owner, as of Monday July 6/15!!!!! I bought a ST SE5 Limited.
Im having so much fun learning the quirks of my baby....
Still building my confidence making left turns...do I need to look into adjusting my handlebars?
Any suggestions on additional lighting...LEDs...ect..?
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Welcome..!! Welcome..!!
congrats on your new ryde..!!  welcome to the spyder world and this most informative site...keep ryding and learning, the fun part, then worry about adjustments. The Do's and Do nots thread here will help alot...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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I think the best advise we (wifey & I) received was to "plant" the opposite foot on the floorboard or peg than that of the direction of the turn, made a world of difference to us. We were trying to "hold on" to the bars & grab handles to adjust for the g-forces. Wife kept complaining how tired her arms were after a ride through the twisties.
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Welcome
 and  on your new ride! Glad you found this site, ask questions we are here to help. 
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Congratulations and welcome! The OP above have given you good advice. Relax and get some miles on your Spyder before making any decisions about adjusting your bars and adding farkles. Good luck and ride safe.
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Cognac 2014 RT-S
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Others have given good advice. I am also a "plant the opposite foot/lean into the turns/use push pull on the handlebars, light control, no death grip" type of person. As the miles pile on, you will find you become one with the  .
The ST has a good level of equipment, except for the seat 
I have a bumpskid with led's for extra visibility.
Before tweeking handlebars or adding performance enhancing mods, I recommend a thousand miles or so to see what you like/don't like. Then...it's time to go for the gold if that is what you want.
 
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Welcome, and gratz on your new ride!
I'm in the push/pull camp for turning as well, as I both push on the outside bar and pull on the inside bar for turning. I feel that it gives me more control, and more fine-tuned control.
Enjoy!
-Fratz
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& fyi ive noticed most limiteds are referred as STL OR RTL not quite like your post. 
Welcome to right place. 
you will WANT to be there for sure.
