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Happy new ryder
Just picked up my 2008 Spyder this week and now own my very first bike. Took my first back seat ride with hubby and absolutely loved it. We will take a few more rides together so I can get accustomed to the Spyder and then I'll move to the front seat. With the physical impairments that I have, this bike is a dream come true for us!
Last edited by CentralCoastCA; 08-31-2012 at 10:51 AM.
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congrats on your spyder. This is my first bike also, and I've loved every 38,000 miles of it. Enjoy and ride safe.
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Another first time biker here too. Can't wait to here of your first riding experiences
Roberta
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2012 RT A&C SE-5
Fog lights
Cal-Sci Windshield
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Congrats and ryde on.
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Spyder: 2011 RT Limited w/ RT-622 trailer
Mods: ESI Brightsides, RT Rear Brightsides, HMT Brake Light, Scuff Guards, Utopia Backrest, Chrome, and more Chrome, Pearl White Rear View Mirrors, Rear Fender, and Dashboard, Black Rear Wheel and Belt Assy, SpyderPops Heat Shields & Bump Skid, Elka Stage 1+ Shocks, 2012 SF Graphics, Silver Carbonfiber Dash, Corbin Arm Rests, Baker A.W., BRP Vented WindShield. BR's Sway Bar, Tricled White Halo Lights, BadBoy Air Horn, Spyder Legs Floor Boards
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2nd ryde last night
Went for our second ride last night that was 120 miles and it was a perfect California coastal early evening weather (except for the wind coming home at night). Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement and I look forward to learning a lot about my Spyder here.
Barbara
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"Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus"
My Rides;
Nimbus 2000, Ford Anglia, 2012 Spyder RT Limited, Pre 14 Vintage Classic Collectors Edition!
Favorite Ride;
Nimbus 2000 boy this thing can fly.
Mods:
Charm of invisibility, Reparo Charm (cuts down on service cost)
One always wonders about roads not taken.
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Congrats
Congrats and welcome to the club!
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and enjoy the ride, and be safe.
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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Welcome to the community. You have the right machine to ride in an outstanding part of the country.
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WARNING
If you don't get hubby out of the drivers seat soon, you will never get to drive the bike. Just have hubby take you to an empty parking lot and practice going around in a oval. Read the forum thread that Cincy sent you. It's other best I've ever seen and follow the exercises in the manual.
you'll be amazed how quickly you'll feel confidant. Go at your own pace, but riding on the back teaches you very little. Actually it's scarier back there than in the saddle. Trust me. Been there, done that.
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Originally Posted by Jharpo
If you don't get hubby out of the drivers seat soon, you will never get to drive the bike. Just have hubby take you to an empty parking lot and practice going around in a oval. Read the forum thread that Cincy sent you. It's other best I've ever seen and follow the exercises in the manual.
you'll be amazed how quickly you'll feel confidant. Go at your own pace, but riding on the back teaches you very little. Actually it's scarier back there than in the saddle. Trust me. Been there, done that.
Welcome and enjoy every mile! This is how I started, sitting back seat. I did enjoy it, and then Bruiser asked me if I wanted to learn how to ride. This is what we did, and as I've never ridden anything before, I am absolutely loving it. Our 2010 RT-S is now mine, and he traded in his Vulcan for a 2012. Life is good!
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Thanks!
Thanks to everyone, especially Cyncy, for the new Ryder tips. I've been reading and passing along the info to hubby, who is a long time 2 wheel rider and the family mechanic. Watching the RPM's and foot placement to avoid brake issues have been really helpful advice.
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Congrats, however the sooner you get on the driver seat the better. I just got my spyder in June and started riding around the neighborhood, then back roads and moved on to the interstate. I traded in my 2 wheel for the sypder due to I injuries incurred in the Army, and do not regret it at all; I have put in 3300 miles already. I feel very confident riding around. So try at your own pace, in a parking lot early morning, then around the hood, and so on. Have fun.
Originally Posted by CentralCoastCA
Just picked up my 2008 Spyder this week and now own my very first bike. Took my first back seat ride with hubby and absolutely loved it. We will take a few more rides together so I can get accustomed to the Spyder and then I'll move to the front seat. With the physical impairments that I have, this bike is a dream come true for us!
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