Hello from new RT Ltd owner

[Phillig]

Today I changed from a long-time lurker to a proud new 2012 White RT Ltd owner. After over 40 years of owning motorcycles and recently selling my 2008 Goldwing to buy my Spyder, I can say that the thrill is back and I'm looking forward to many happy years and miles with my Spyder and the fine people on this site who have helped me make the move.

Although you may not have known it, you all have helped me decide on the Spyder. I've absorbed almost every post (good and bad) and now I'm ready to start my journey with you.

Ride smart - Ride safe!

[Ken Thomas]

Today I changed from a long-time lurker to a proud new 2012 White RT Ltd owner. After over 40 years of owning motorcycles and recently selling my 2008 Goldwing to buy my Spyder, I can say that the thrill is back and I'm looking forward to many happy years and miles with my Spyder and the fine people on this site who have helped me make the move.

Although you may not have known it, you all have helped me decide on the Spyder. I've absorbed almost every post (good and bad) and now I'm ready to start my journey with you.

Ride smart - Ride safe!

:yes:...:yes:....:clap:.....:clap:........:ohyea: and we are happy for you too!!

[spyderbirds]

:congrats: and:welcome:

[R30SHIRE]

Congratulations on your new toy.

[Bob Denman]

Welcome aboard! :2thumbs: :yes::yes:
Now the fun can REALLY get started! :thumbup:

[cmar157]

the fun never gets old CONGRATS

[bruisersbaby]

Welcome SpyderRyder!!! Great group of ryders and glad you're here!!! :welcome:

[harrypottar]

:congrats::welcome:

harry

[samewok]

Welcome aboard and have lots of fun.:yes::yes::bowdown:

[DLewis]

:welcome: & :congrats: I think you'll enjoy your :spyder2:. Seems you made a well-informed decision. Many happy miles!!

[major911]

:welcome: :congrats:

[BuddaBelly]

You are going to enjoy iy. I have my new Rt se5 cod a month and have 1600 miles on it. No problems. Great ride.

[SpyderAnn01]

:congrats: and :welcome:

[Big Arm]

:welcome: and:congrats: on your new purchase

[patty]

Enjoy the ride .

[Trisham13]

:thumbup:Congratulations on your new toy. Have had mine for a month and I LOVE it!!!!:yes:

[Netminder]

Welcome to the party!:yes::2thumbs:

[Plyrod38]

Welcome!! This site is filled with knowledgeable, friendly folks. You'll enjoy the eqperience and the ryde.

[DocRags]

Welcome to the Spyder family...we've loved being a part of this group for the past 2 years and hope you enjoy being a member as much as we have.

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ryde. :2thumbs:

[Moosemanj]

Welcome enjoy the new ride!:congrats:

[farmerjim]

:congrats::yes: Just try to wipe that smile off your face. Here's to miles & miles of smiles.

[btcherm]

back at you, :spyder2::chat::welcome::congrats::coffee:

[SpyRyd]

Wishing you many happy :ani29: ryding miles. Many of us have enjoyed mile after mile of nothing but smiles on our :spyder2:s.

[Harley]

:welcome::congrats::yes:

[budsspuds]

:congrats::welcome:

[murphybrown]

:congrats::yes::yes:

[NitroCircus Spyder]

Hi
Congrats and welcome to spyderland. Many exciting journeys ahead! :clap::yes::D

[Babyblue]

Congratulations!!

[james danny]

RIDE SAFTEY

[Rar]

Welcome :spyder2: lover. Wishing you many happy miles. :yes::yes::yes:

[Ride Master]

Welcome!

Check out the post (Do's and Do Nots" for new Spyder owners)

I would add a few suggestions of my own:

There is a tendency to lean into the corners thinking it will make the turning easier. I found remaining upright and not leaning into the corner, hugging the body with my inside knee and planting my outside foot on the outside peg works better.
Try it both ways and decide for yourself. One inexpensive mod is the Seal Pup floorboards, which lets the rider solidly plant his or her whole outside foot improves the turning.

My best mods for mastering the twisties are the SealPups floorboards, and either adjusting the stock shocks to maximum or, Elka shocks. And check out the anti-sway bar

One of my friends put on larger tires (185/60R-14 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S) from tire rack.com. Notice BRP increased the tire size on the 2013.

The rest is learning to trust your Spyder.