New member and first spyder

[moparmarty]

Well we bought are first spyder, 2018 RT Limited only 7700 miles, Went for a nice 100 mile ride yesterday to get familiar with it. I came off of motorcycles so yes this drives different. It will take a little to get use to but the experience was very good. I feel I am pushed forward kinda leaning forward when sitting in the seat. Maybe better as time goes on, if not maybe a different seat. Love the reverse, alot better then the goldwing.It came with highway pegs but are useless to me. I don't see any where to mount some forward of the floor boards. Back tire is worn in the middle. Is that typical of these spyders? I see alot have gone to car tires so that maybe in the future. Look forward in talking on this site!

[RayBJ]

The rear tire is likely the OEM Kenda that is known for, among other bad things, wearing out in the center. By all means you should look into replacing it with any of the car tires suggested on this forum. Maybe a handlebar riser or replacement bars can help with your ergonomics instead of a seat re-do?

[ARtraveler]

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Attached is a good read for those who are new to Spyders.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-Spyder-owners

[Little Blue]

Welcome to the Spyder Forum. A nice choice for your Spyder. Most people will need about 1000 miles to get a real feel. Let the Smile Miles roll. .......

[Arion]

Welcome from San Antonio, Texas, and to the world of Spyders. ARtraveler's suggestion about the "good read" is an excellent one. There is a lot of very good information there and it will help you become familiar much faster and easier than trying it on your own.

Regarding highway pegs, you might wish to visit the Lamonster Garage website. Lamonster offers two different alternatives. I chose the NBV style and like them, although they don't offer the OB/GYN spread found on many Harleys!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

.. .... Spyders handle way different than Two wheel Mtc's ..... if you drive it like your Car you will learn quickly how to master it ..... If you haven't yet ... read the Do's & Do not's thread .... lots of good info .... if you have any questions we are here to help ..... good luck .... Mike

[Haze]

Welcome from Northern Nevada.
Lots of very good information available here at Spyder Lovers.

[Saluda]

Congrats & welcome.

[Lew L]

Welcome from Northern Nevada.
Lots of very good information available here at Spyder Lovers.

Another from Northern Nevada. Made my own forward foot pegs that mount on the RTS floor boards and are close set( no OB/GYN stirrups ) Definitely get a auto rear tire ( and fronts when they wear out).

Lew L

[CopperSpyder]

Welcome to the forum Moparmarty. You'll find lots of good info here that you will be able to use. Its not unusual for the rear OEM tire to wear out in the middle and have to be changed out at around 8000 miles. You will see that as you look around the forum. Good luck and enjoy your new ride.

[Partzman23]

Moparmarty, Congratulations and Welcome to the Spyder world. Good choice for your Spyder. I am on my first Spyder 2017 RTL bought in July 2020.
Look at the pictures in the album on my profile. I have floating hwy floorboards you may like that will fit your 2018. Let me know if you are interested in them and I will let you know where to purchase from.

Ryde safe and enjoy the ryde
Artie