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Dan Ward
Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum--this is my second post. I have a question regarding my 2014 Spyder RT-S with SE6 trans. I have ridden the Spyder about 2k miles so far. I'm coming off a GL1800 Goldwing. I usually ride 2 up with my wife onboard. I have noticed that on some curves at higher speeds--say 45 to 60mph--that " It feels like the rear of the Spyder is sliding a bit. For instance, if you are going around a left hand curve, the rear wheel is sliding to the right just a little---in other words it's fishtailing out just like a car would (ahh to be young again). It has never has slid out on me ---it just feels like it might. Has anyone noticed this on their Spyder? Is this normal for a Spyder to do this? I realize this is a very subjective question, but I thought I'd throw it out there and see what everyone thought. One of the reasons I ask is I bought the Spyder used and it has a non OEM rear tire. I looked it up and it gets good reviews. It is a Yokohama S Drive tire. Penny for everybody's thoughts
Regards---Dan
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Welcome. The 1st thing I would check is tire pressure. Try 18-20 psi and see what happens. You likely are over pressure for that tire.
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Not only can you check your rear tire pressure, check the airbag pressure under the seat. Even though you might have the airbag adjustment button below your handlebars, it can be excessively low. My (new to me) '13 RTL felt loose when I bought it back in '16, eventually found the airbag was below 30 PSI. Used a cordless digital airpump (From Lamonster) and set it at 50lbs. changed the way the bike felt.
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Sliding feeling
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All of the above....
There you have it....the tire is a good one... but it is a car tire so pressure is one problem as the spyder is a tad lighter. The shock is the other...
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One thing I noticed on our RT that if the pressure was above about the halfway point on the air ryde indicator, it put the rear end up higher and made it harder to handle on curves. Just another thought...
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Air Pressure ?
Originally Posted by canamjhb
Welcome. The 1st thing I would check is tire pressure. Try 18-20 psi and see what happens. You likely are over pressure for that tire.
Is the air pressure different on the Yokohama tires, than on the BRP Stock tires? I'm looking at car tires for my next change out.
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Originally Posted by DGoebel
eventually found the airbag was below 30 PSI. Used a cordless digital airpump (From Lamonster) and set it at 50lbs. changed the way the bike felt.
I bet it did. Since the minimum "bag" pressure is around 7 pounds.
Are you SURE that it is designed to operate with a pressure that high ??
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PSI for Car tires
Originally Posted by TexAmRider
Is the air pressure different on the Yokohama tires, than on the BRP Stock tires? I'm looking at car tires for my next change out.
Both myself and Peter Aawen recommend 17 to 18 psi in any Auto tire for the rear ...... The fronts will work best at about 15psi ...... An Auto tire is much stronger than the Kenda's, and is designed to carry much more weight ..... So the tires need much less pressure to operate at their best ....wet & dry ................Mike
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Daniel Ward
I hope I am replying to this thread correctly---I guess if everyone can read it it's ok ?
Anyway---Thanks to all for your input ! It helps a lot. I had 28 lbs of air in the the rear Yokohama tire. I think I must have put what the manual said, but it never occurred to me that it should be lower because it was a car tire. I will check the bladder and adjust to BRP specs being careful not to over inflate. The tire was on the Spyder when I bought it and I did not know it was a non OEM tire until I got it home. I notice other Spyder riders seem to like it, and it looks almost brand new. I just had a 3 wheel laser alignment so I would like to get my use out of it. I need to get everything up to snuff because we are planning a 5000 mile trip this summer. We will be leaving Dayton, Ohio heading west to the Yellowstone area. This is a great forum--Thanks to all---Regards---Dan
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5000 mile to jellystone
that is a big ride , if you have not looked ahead on this trip , might be able to link up with other spyders along the way , some where other side of Illinois and other stops for rest as you go ... get points of interest , and emergency contacts if needed ... just a thought ( for your 2 cents )
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Is it a 15-20 mpg curve?
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Fuel up when you get a chance....
Usually the Interstates have convenient gas stops, but be wary when crossing Wyoming on I-25 or 70 as the stops can be more than 100 miles apart and your 2013 drinks a little more gas especially at high speeds and/or into the wind. I remember "sweating it" when we didn't fuel at KayCee, WY.... it was a long way to Casper. Beautiful country, lots to see in NW Wyoming.
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Originally Posted by AeroPilot
Usually the Interstates have convenient gas stops, but be wary when crossing Wyoming on I-25 or 70 as the stops can be more than 100 miles apart and your 2013 drinks a little more gas especially at high speeds and/or into the wind. I remember "sweating it" when we didn't fuel at KayCee, WY.... it was a long way to Casper . Beautiful country, lots to see in NW Wyoming.
He mentioned that he has a 2014 RTS which should have the 1330 engine so he wouldn't have the same fuel concerns as with the 2013 998 - correct?
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Originally Posted by al0vely
He mentioned that he has a 2014 RTS which should have the 1330 engine so he wouldn't have the same fuel concerns as with the 2013 998 - correct?
The 1330 should have a 200 mile range with a bit to spare.
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Yes the 1330 will greatly improve the range on your trip
I dont know where I got the idea of the 2013. One of the great advantages of the 1330 platform when touring
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
The 1330 should have a 200 mile range with a bit to spare.
Not when crossing Montana or Wyoming at 80 MPH interstate speeds. We started looking for fuel around the 120-150 mile mark. I didn't feel safe going slower because even at 80 MPH in the slow lane I was getting passed by triples doing close to a ton.
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Originally Posted by KX5062
Not when crossing Montana or Wyoming at 80 MPH interstate speeds. We started looking for fuel around the 120-150 mile mark. I didn't feel safe going slower because even at 80 MPH in the slow lane I was getting passed by triples doing close to a ton.
I agree. My wife plans a trip for us each summer. Usually 5-7 weeks on the road. We make every attempt to stay off interstates and have a lot more fun. We don't ride "to get there". We ride because we like to ride. When planning your trip, Dan, look at taking secondary roads. They almost always will go where you want and you'll have time to enjoy the great scenery. Another thought, be aware that Yellowstone is absolutely choked with traffic during the tourist summer months. Going through last summer was a nightmare. Stop and go traffic due to ongoing road repairs and congestion. Very few places to park. I recommend doing Yellowstone early AM to avoid biggest crowds. Good luck and welcome
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Hey Dan
Sounds like an awesome trip. Where you at in Dayton. We're in Miamisburg and try to get out every weekend for a ride. Unfortunately still have to work for a living. If you want to do a group ride sometime pm me.
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