What makes a Spyder's smoother ride vs. Ryker?

[BajaRon]

Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your note. Funny when I rode it 60 miles home from the purchase it bounced the crap out of me. The guy had the tire pressures all over the place and all at least 10-15 pounds over recommendation. I brought them down to the owners manual (I think 25 front 28 rear) and that helped a lot. So did the steering dampener. I have seen some threads that singled out Kenda tires for not running them too low. I bought it with only 2600 miles on it, so it has the original Kendas. That (along with sway bar connectors) was my next plan. I figure I will go down with dropping the tires 2-3 pounds at time. I don't care if that increases wear rate if it gets me some comfort. Got a take on that idea??? Take Care, Chuck

Are you sure your tires are round? Mine weren't (still aren't). And 25 is too much in the front. I recommend trying 18-20 in the front and 24-26 in the rear. They aren't going to fall off and it might give you some relief. Unless they aren't round. And then you're looking at replacing the tires for a solution.