New buyer ?new rider?

[Bevcon]

Took a can am 2018 RT Ltd for test ride on Blue Ride Parkway. Hands, legs really hurt real bad.Had to stop several time to let the pain go away.I had fun raiding the Spyder. Iam ready to buy but afraid to. Because of the pain I had.I have a Harley Road glad 2015 . HELP

[blacklightning]

Give the F3 Limited a try. It has a totally different riding position and it might be better for you. It will take some getting used to, but if you are having that much pain, that isn't the bike for you. Good luck with your decision.

[JayBros]

How was your grip on the bars? I have never had a problem with hand pain and at speed limit on BRP can almost fall asleep as Spyder virtually drives itself.

[ARtraveler]

You don't mention what kind of pain? If hand pain, maybe to tight of a grip. We call it the death grip. Very common with new riders. Suggestion about the F3 (more adjustable for riding positions) may also be an answer.

I will copy/paste a link you may find helpful.


https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

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[Bikes111]

Hello was the bike adjustment done for you? Many things can be done since you have ridden.

[Chupaca]

From what you have posted you don't need help.... you need to relax..:lecturef_smilie: As strange as it may be you are hanging on for dear life and it will cause you pain. Once you find you will not be thrown off nor will you be steered off the road you will enjoy the ryde...:thumbup:

Read this: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

From what you have posted you don't need help.... you need to relax..:lecturef_smilie: As strange as it may be you are hanging on for dear life and it will cause you pain. Once you find you will not be thrown off nor will you be steered off the road you will enjoy the ryde...:thumbup:

Read this: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

:agree::agree::agree: ………. what you experienced is not un-common for the vast majority of " first time Spyder riders ". The apprehension of the " driving FEEL " can cause your muscles to tense up and will fatigue you fairly quickly …. The new riders who seem to have the least amount of similar issues are the folks who have little or no two wheel riding experience …. Try and relax and things will get better ….. after 50 plus years of Two wheel riding the best advice I got was " just drive it like your car " …. I had little to none transition time ….. good luck …. Mike :ohyea: