Does mean the learning curve is over?

[MonPaul]

I have only had the Spyder 2 months. When I first got it I took it very easy and really had no confidence, especially when I saw curves approaching. Well today was a perfect day for a ride. I left early and planned to be on the road all day. Every time I looked down at the speedometer I was going about 15-20 mph over the speed limit! I had to laugh and ask myself: Does this mean the learning curve is over

[Peter Aawen]

I'd think it's more likely that you've just made it past the early 'jitters' and lack of confidence cos it was 'new to you', and now that you're comfortable with it & have a reasonable handle on the basics, you'll move on with learning the finer points of getting the best (for you) from your Spyder and further improving/finessing your skills & abilities.

I guess I'm really just saying that you shouldn't ever stop learning - the learning thing should continue, altho maybe at a gradually slower rate, 'til the day you die; cos if you don't keep learning then you're just stagnating & becoming more hide-bound & moribund!

Remember that old but ever-lasting pearl of wisdom:

"You don't stop ryding because you get old, you get old because you stop ryding!"

Now you can really start learning to enjoy the miles of smiles!

[Jeriatric]

I have only had the Spyder 2 months. When I first got it I took it very easy and really had no confidence, especially when I saw curves approaching. Well today was a perfect day for a ride. I left early and planned to be on the road all day. Every time I looked down at the speedometer I was going about 15-20 mph over the speed limit! I had to laugh and ask myself: Does this mean the learning curve is over

Or, it could mean..............

[MonPaul]

Or, it could mean..............

Yes, that is a concern now
And I shouldn't say the learning is over, it's just that today seemed to be the day where everything I was thinking about and worried about came easily. Does anyone else remember the day that happened?

[Jeriatric]

Yes, that is a concern now
And I shouldn't say the learning is over, it's just that today seemed to be the day where everything I was thinking about and worried about came easily. Does anyone else remember the day that happened?

Oh heck yes! My first ride on a Spyder was when I picked mine up in Bossier La. and rode it to La Quinta Ca.. Somewhere around 1500 miles, in two days. We got to know each other fairly quick.

[Revalden]

When I told our ryde leader the same thing he said that if you have time to look down at the speedo while in a twistie, you're not going fast enough. I still look cuz I've only got about 1000 miles of Arkansas twisties under my belt and wifey on the back, even though she's usually sleeping back there leaning the wrong way due to inertia.

[BoilerAnimal]

I have only had the Spyder 2 months. When I first got it I took it very easy and really had no confidence, especially when I saw curves approaching. Well today was a perfect day for a ride. I left early and planned to be on the road all day. Every time I looked down at the speedometer I was going about 15-20 mph over the speed limit! I had to laugh and ask myself: Does this mean the learning curve is over

It means you forgot to set the cruise control!

[BoilerAnimal]

When I told our ryde leader the same thing he said that if you have time to look down at the speedo while in a twistie, you're not going fast enough. I still look cuz I've only got about 1000 miles of Arkansas twisties under my belt and wifey on the back, even though she's usually sleeping back there leaning the wrong way due to inertia.

When I first read this, I read it as "wifey on MY back".

[UtahPete]

I have only had the Spyder 2 months. When I first got it I took it very easy and really had no confidence, especially when I saw curves approaching. Well today was a perfect day for a ride. I left early and planned to be on the road all day. Every time I looked down at the speedometer I was going about 15-20 mph over the speed limit! I had to laugh and ask myself: Does this mean the learning curve is over

Congrats for moving up the learning curve. Now you can relax and enjoy it more, while constantly improving your skills.

[ricford]

You and every ryder should take the National Safety Foundation Riders Course. I've been riding a very long time. With the Spyder, I was not doing well riding it. It didn't lean. The course taught me how to ride. Since, I've had fun and no worries...

[Musashi]

I have only had the Spyder 2 months. When I first got it I took it very easy and really had no confidence, especially when I saw curves approaching. Well today was a perfect day for a ride. I left early and planned to be on the road all day. Every time I looked down at the speedometer I was going about 15-20 mph over the speed limit! I had to laugh and ask myself: Does this mean the learning curve is over

The learning curve is over when they're scraping you up and putting your parts in a plastic bag. Speed control is a critical riding skill. What you described tells me you have just now gotten used to operating the Spyder. That's phase 1 of the learning curve.

[ARtraveler]

When you get past the jitters and are comfortable with the overall operation of the , Your getting up there on the learning curve. We all know that we never stop learning and developing our skills. Hopefully we never stop learning.

[Revalden]

When I first read this, I read it as "wifey on MY back".

Well, when she's awake back there she "Back Seat Drives Me Crazy" and sometimes I just hafta turn off the intercom on our helmets.

[BajaRon]

I don't think the learning curve is ever actually 'Over'. But it does level out a great deal after about 1,000 - 1,500 miles.

[MonPaul]

I don't think the learning curve is ever actually 'Over'. But it does level out a great deal after about 1,000 - 1,500 miles.

That's right where I am