Hi Everybody!

I hope this message finds you all doing well.

Well, we finally did it! After many years of riding motorcycles across our beautiful nation, my wife and I pulled the trigger 11 days ago, and purchased a 2020 Spyder RT Limited Chrome. So, 3 days after purchasing it, we loaded it on a trailer, hauled it 2 days from our home in Arkansas to Flagstaff, AZ, left the truck and trailer there, and then took our new Spyder on a 1200 mile, 6 day ride that included northern Arizona, Southern Utah, and southeastern Nevada. Currently, we are back in the truck on day 1 of our 2 day drive back to Arkansas with our Marsala Red (Miss Kitty) Spyder resting on the trailer behind us.

Let me say this: WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

Having said that, there was a sizable learning curve the first few days. The first couple nights, I was sore in my shoulders from fighting it all day. I wasn’t purposefully fighting it, it was all subconscious. Finally I got better at releasing control, relaxing my grip, and letting the bike do what it naturally does. I’ve been told by a number of Spyder riders that it takes about 1000 miles to get used to it if you’re coming directly from riding a two wheeled bike. I agree with that estimate.

The 6 days and 1200 miles have left me with a few questions and observations:
1. Why can’t I increase my speed by throttle when the cruise is set? It appears the only way to increase speed is to push the cruise button up.
2. Is there some kind of kit to move the rear trunk back an inch or two? My wife isn’t a large gal (5’2”, 120lbs), but she said it’s a tight fit back there compared to the room she has on our 2 wheeled bike.
3. I’m gonna be looking to get an upgraded sway bar soon. Open to suggestions.
4. Side loading saddlebags are for the birds. We have spent all of our previous riding years with top loaders, and I’m tellin ya, we will never get used to the hassle of having to slide the liner out to get something out or put something in, much less worrying about something falling out when we open it. We’re very open to saddle bag liners that can make this process better. Any suggestions?
5. It doesn’t take much for this bike to click the cooling fans on. I’m not used to that. Our previous bike was water cooled also, but it had to be a scorching day, with us sitting in traffic a long time for the fan to come on. Is this normal?

As I said; we LOVE this bike, and are elated to own it.

Looking forward to getting to know you all as we experience our years ahead of ownership.

Please do not hesitate to begin bombarding me with info that I need to know and be aware of.

Big Lenny