Got my 600 yesterday! First ride was the drive home, and took a quick trip to town this morning.
I guess it'll take a bit to work up to going on long rides. I've had to stop a few times to stretch out my right leg. Think I'm just tense about being careful to keep the brake close at hand, but not to engage it while riding. I think lowering the pedal a bit helped.
Possibly the most helpful advice for these early rides was to not "death grip" the handlebars.
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Congrats and welcome from a fellow North Carolinian. Where in NC do ya live. We've got 2 Rykers (my wife and I) and are always looking for people to ride with. We are located in Jonesville, NC btw. Here is our current stable.
Ryker is a bit different than a spyder, but after some more miles, it will come to you, Ryker is more playfull....
I drove a Ryker Rally, yesterday, and I found it a whoot to drive, bit high revved, but sure fun, especially on gravel
More forgiving then a spyder, on loose ground, I loved it...
But love my spyder also
the funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it........
Spyder F3s 2019 All Black ( Named it: Brutus)
Carbon Items added, just for looks
Upgraded Shocks Trac-Tive, Rear hi/lo and rebound adjustable, with Hydraulic Pre-Load adjuster
fronts hi/lo and rebound adjustable, custom made by the Trac-Tive Guru's
Swaybar (Ron's)
Tyres Front Michelin Cross Climate+ 175/60-15
Rear, for 2022 still a Kenda, next Yokohama Advan Fleva 205/55R15
Exhaust Bone stock, with a RLS Cat- Delete
Custom ECU-Mapping, rewritten/adapted to my Ridingstyle
Pedalbox, Awesome Upgrade...
Congratulations! I’m a 600 owner also. I’ve logged 2,500 miles so far, in about six months.
A windshield could be the best investment for you, it really cuts down the wind on your face and body, which makes riding so much more enjoyable. Just a thought, but your preferences might vary.
Here are a few shots from beautiful Yancey County, NC!
General thoughts:
-adjusting the shock preload was the last thing I've done. Very easy. Only took a quick (and cold) ride afterwards, but I'm thinking its a much better feel (put it on 3 to start).
-still getting in "riding shape." The day I took that pic at White Oak was probably my longest ride next to the trip home from the dealer, around 45 miles. I was feeling it the next day. Still worth it!
-I've heard about watching out for wind noise doing a number on your hearing. But is that more for people who don't use full face helmets, and/or do a lot of highway speed riding?
Here are a few shots from beautiful Yancey County, NC!
General thoughts:
-adjusting the shock preload was the last thing I've done. Very easy. Only took a quick (and cold) ride afterwards, but I'm thinking its a much better feel (put it on 3 to start).
-still getting in "riding shape." The day I took that pic at White Oak was probably my longest ride next to the trip home from the dealer, around 45 miles. I was feeling it the next day. Still worth it!
-I've heard about watching out for wind noise doing a number on your hearing. But is that more for people who don't use full face helmets, and/or do a lot of highway speed riding?
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Here are a few shots from beautiful Yancey County, NC!
General thoughts:
-adjusting the shock preload was the last thing I've done. Very easy. Only took a quick (and cold) ride afterwards, but I'm thinking its a much better feel (put it on 3 to start).
-still getting in "riding shape." The day I took that pic at White Oak was probably my longest ride next to the trip home from the dealer, around 45 miles. I was feeling it the next day. Still worth it!
-I've heard about watching out for wind noise doing a number on your hearing. But is that more for people who don't use full face helmets, and/or do a lot of highway speed riding?
ALWAYS WEAR EAR PLUGS....I've tried many and find the foam type to be best. This comes from 50 years of riding with and without them.
New Ryder, finally got my Ryker!
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