New Spyder owner in Mn

[kytten]

Hi, my name is Amanda.

I'm a new Spyder owner in Minnesota. I bought my Syder at Leo's South in Lakeville and drove it home on Friday evening -- I live is Rosemount. I went back today and they told me that they'd sold another one yesterday. So I can't claim to be the newest Spyder owner in the state, but I'm pretty new.

Previous to buying my Spyder I had never ridden a motorcycle before, so when I say new, I mean NEW.

So far I'm really happy with my purchase, though I'm still getting used to it. It was about a 20 minute drive home on Friday night and I've been sore for the last two days. I didn't ride yesterday just to let my muscles rest but have ridden quite a bit today.

Anyway, I have a 09 SE5 in Silver, so if you see one tooling around the south metro it's probably me. :)

[DynamoBT]

welcome and :congrats: on your new ryde!!!

[docdoru]

welcome and :congrats: for your :f_spider: :thumbup:

[Capt John]

:congrats: :clap::clap:welcome Enjoy the Ryde! :yes::yes:

[Big Arm]

kytten, :congrats: on your purchase.:clap:

welcome

[fastfraser]

:congrats:welcome:spyder2:on.


Relax your hold when you ride, you won,t be so sore the next day.

[Bersquack]

:congrats: and welcome

[BumbleBee]

welcome:congrats: Enjoy your new ryde and ryde safe.

I too have never been on a motorcycle before. I was sore for a days, numb and tingling in my fingers and hands was pretty bad. Relax your hands. Flex and wiggle your fingers at traffic lights, and I rubbed my hands on my legs, with time that will go away. Scoot far as possible forward in your seat.

I also got some Kuryakyn Iso grips and the 4" risers, that will make a big difference.

[jimmykjimmy]

:2excited::2excited::2excited:good luck

[kytten]

welcome:congrats: Enjoy your new ryde and ryde safe.

I too have never been on a motorcycle before. I was sore for a days, numb and tingling in my fingers and hands was pretty bad. Relax your hands. Flex and wiggle your fingers at traffic lights, and I rubbed my hands on my legs, with time that will go away. Scoot far as possible forward in your seat.

I also got some Kuryakyn Iso grips and the 4" risers, that will make a big difference.

Thanks for the tips. I went and talked to my dealer yesterday and they agreed that I just need to relax. I'm sure that's the case too and will probably do so as I get more comfortable riding.

For the risers -- I'm 5'4. I figured only taller people would need the bar risers is that not the case? Also -- being new at this -- I'm not sure what the difference is in grips. Are they just smaller?

[ElkSpyder]

welcome and :congrats: on getting a really great machine to ride. Was in the twin cities in July for the soccer tournament at Blaine. Will be back next year. Hope to meet up and ride some.

[The_Spyderwoman]

:2thumbs:welcome:congrats:

[jimclarkf1]

:clap:Mine was bought there also, it still runs perfect,,,,,,,,,,,

[babyanlee]

welcome :congrats: :spyder: Ryde Safe:yes::yes::yes:

[SpyderRyder810]

welcome and :congrats: on your new purchase.

[Lynn]

Hi Amanda,
I too bought my spyder at Leo's last September. Initially I struggled with soreness and had to relax. What a difference!!!!!! I now can go for long rides without feeling any sorness with the exception of tingling hand. I am buying different grips that allow for vibration and should make a difference. Maybe I will see you around in my yellow spyder.

Lynn

[the nip]

I to got my Spyder At Leos about 2500 miles ago. Love it, it's a black rts se5
We pull a bunkhouse camper and camp almost every weekend. If I see you about I'll flag you down and chat. Enjoy your new toy, Bill

[jnt]

welcome to a fellow Leo's customer(s). We've had ours since Dec 07! Quite a few mods, including cruise, luggage, bar risers, etc. Looking for someone to ryde with? PM me or Laughing Heart.

[Paula(Butch2025)]

Hi Kytten, I too am 5'4" and drive my husband's sypder. He has put 2 sets of risers on and it's much more comfortable for me as well. I sit up straighter than on the stock handlebars. The big key for me was to relax!!!! And move my left hand fingers whenever possible, I also had the tingles in my fingers, that changes as you learn to relax. Have fun, I have to steal the spyder in order to cruise around.

Paula