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New to Spyders and have put about 300 miles on mine and I am surprised at how the wind effects it. Has been pretty windy for most of my riding and have been moved around quite a bit. It is larger than any other bikes I've had. Just wondered if it's just me.
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What type of Spyder are you riding, GG ?
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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It is probably mostly you. Unless you get into very high winds the Spyder is a stable platform. What usually happens is the wind will hit your body causing you to wiggle around to adjust your self. When you do that you are probably moving the handlebars just a bit causing the spyder to react accordingly. If you get into windy conditions it is very important to maintain a very light grip on the handlebars. The Spyder will want to just go straight without any input. In the wind, I'll bet you are hanging on white-knuckling the handlebars. Wrong thing to do. Good luck..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
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Give yourself time. Early on in my experience as a new rider, the wind had a lot of fun pushing me around. But now, with almost 2K miles and a laser alignment the wind is just an annoyance and not a problem.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Have a '15 RTL. It has been pretty windy. Been riding a long time so understand that I may be some things wrong just out of old habits. Trucks seem to move the bike around more than I would have thought. Not a fast rider so I probably get passed by traffic more than most.
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Originally Posted by gg194
Have a '15 RTL. It has been pretty windy. Been riding a long time so understand that I may be some things wrong just out of old habits. Trucks seem to move the bike around more than I would have thought. Not a fast rider so I probably get passed by traffic more than most.
If you haven't already get it laser aligned. Any misalignment, even within factory specs, will cause the Spyder to jerk around with any handlebar movement.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
If you haven't already get it laser aligned. Any misalignment, even within factory specs, will cause the Spyder to jerk around with any handlebar movement.
Will switching to car tires also improve riding in wind?
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Originally Posted by RICZ
Will switching to car tires also improve riding in wind?
I can't honestly say. My 2013 RT still had the Kendas on the front when I sold it so I don't know how car tires would have compared. The original Kendas on my 2014 RT had a constant pull to the right so I replaced them at 14,500 miles. I know cross winds cause very little problem for me. I have Continental Conti ProContacts on the front. Sidewalls on the car tires are stiffer so that should make a difference.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by gg194
New to Spyders and have put about 300 miles on mine and I am surprised at how the wind effects it. Has been pretty windy for most of my riding and have been moved around quite a bit. It is larger than any other bikes I've had. Just wondered if it's just me.
Air pressure in front tires makes a BIG difference, also. Try running around 20 psi. That should make quite a difference.
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