new spyder rider,

[quasi]

ok, got the 2012 RT-S Thursday evening. rode home after dark. it was interesting having never ridden one before. took off on it yesterday for some puttin around. I know it is just my imagination, but in the turns it feels like the bike articulates. i'am 6'3" 235'ish, shocks set at max, rear airbag set to 4/5. rides pretty good considering our roads are junk. I know I caught myself trying to lean the bike a couple times. also noticed its easier to take the turns if my knees are tucked in. got to get used to the centrifugal force! like the spyder, doubt I will ever ride 2 wheels again.

[Trbayth]

Welcome! :congrats: :nopic:

Do yourself a big big favor and read the Do's and Do Not's sticky thread at the top of the forum. Tons of good information and wisdom.

[vided]

Welcome! :congrats: :nopic:

Do yourself a big big favor and read the Do's and Do Not's sticky thread at the top of the forum. Tons of good information and wisdom.


:agree::agree::agree: the "Do's and Do Not's" are a MUST READ :congrats::congrats::congrats:

[Bob Denman]

Do you have any experience on ATVs? The Spyders feel most similar to them. :thumbup:
Tucking your knees in against the tank helps to stabilize you, and that'll make things feel better.

[Highwayman2013]

Knees tucked and lean your upper body into the turn. You'll get the hang of it. Welcome!

[Purple Guy]

:congrats: & :welcome:

After you get a couple hundred miles of seat time things will get alot more comfortable for ya.

Enjoy & Ride Safe!

[Lew L]

:congrats: and Welcome.

Just a few things:

Tire pressure is REALLY important.

Try stepping on your outside foot peg/board when turning ( like skiing ) & leaning in.

Consider an up graded antisway bar?

Kaos :D

[Roadster Renovations]

:welcome::congrats: on the new ryde!

[Jim&Teresa]

:congrats::welcome:

We enjoyed our 2012 RT greatly....it's a great bike - enjoy! :D

[Chupaca]

Brave to start out in the dark...both knowing and night...:thumbup: not telling the secrets and ruining the fun of learning...:roflblack: you will have all the above and coming information for that. You are well on your way and are in for fun and miles of smiles most of them yours...:ohyea::ohyea:

[PrairieSpyder]

:congrats: :nopic:

[murphybrown]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::yes::yes::yes ::yes:

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: Others have given good advice.

[Darren111]

Congratulations from the UK :yes::yes::yes:

[quasi]

:congrats: and Welcome.

Just a few things:

Tire pressure is REALLY important.

Try stepping on your outside foot peg/board when turning ( like skiing ) & leaning in.

Consider an up graded antisway bar?

Kaos :D
ran about 80 miles or so today putting around the area. it's feeling better. got into some pretty good twistys. was at the HD dealer today for an event and just happened to run into the lady who traded it in. she told me she had the sway bar upgraded, didn't say what brand or anything. had a lot of wind today with some serious crosswinds going on but it was a good day. asked the wife if I scared her in any of the turns and she said no so I guess we're okay! got right on 30 mpg on a fill up today and that was with some in town stop and go yesterday. we are hooked, I can tell ya'll that for sure. :bowdown:

[DaBull]

Bought my spyder at our local HD dealership this year also. The wife and I really like it. We decided to leave the two world behind!!! Now got to sell the Road King Classic.

[quasi]

Bought my spyder at our local HD dealership this year also. The wife and I really like it. We decided to leave the two world behind!!! Now got to sell the Road King Classic.

yeah, I got a road king classic sitting here to, a 2008. prob work on moving it out in the spring.

[03hdjill]

[QUOTE=quasi;1062995]yeah, I got a road king classic sitting here to, a 2008. prob work on moving it out in the spring.[/QUOTE

I bought my ST Limited in 2013, then sold my ElectraGlide. My husband bought his 2012 RTS right after I bought my ST, then sold his Road King Classic. Welcome!