Thank God I didn't wreck getting this beast home.....
...yes I'm one of you now. I got home about an hour ago, but I should have taken a test ride.
all is ok, nothing to worry about, I forgot about the down shifter in back going around a 90*
curve and hit the + and excellerated past the white line but luckily no one was near.
really had to pull hard on a couple of curves, not really sure how to turn this thing...
I really don't know what to do now, when I got off it wanted to cling to the ceiling and I
cant get it down...
Swat it with a newspaper. Works for me with spiders.
Actually it takes a lot of miles getting used to Spyders, especially if you have ever ridden motorcycles. Make sure you know where all the controls are and how they function. Grip your handlebars loosely. Read the Do's and Do Not's and your manual. Most of all take it easy for awhile and have fun. Then you can drive the wheels off it.
Last edited by Bam Bam and Pebbles; 03-17-2015 at 08:36 PM.
Current Ride
2015 RT-S SM6 Cocaine
Pearl White
Diamond R Web Armrests
Shorty Windshield
Previous Ride
2012 RT SM5 The Beast
Pure Magnesium Metallic
...yes I'm one of you now. I got home about an hour ago, but I should have taken a test ride.
all is ok, nothing to worry about, I forgot about the down shifter in back going around a 90*
curve and hit the + and excellerated past the white line but luckily no one was near.
really had to pull hard on a couple of curves, not really sure how to turn this thing...
I really don't know what to do now, when I got off it wanted to cling to the ceiling and I
cant get it down...
Congrats! Great color. Now you will have space to park the cage under it or lawnmower, ect
Beautiful Color! What year and Model? 2015 RTSE6 ? Limited?
...got a 2014 RT-L with thumb shifter....$25,000, got ripped on my f6b but I hadn't had it
but a year, so, that's what happens to anyone who trades before at least two years.
anyway, thanks for asking, I seemed to go around curves in segments, but, the salesman
did tell me I would hate it on the drive home but, you will grow to love it more and more...
I didn't hate it at all coming home so, I think now I can't wait to get out there and drive it again...
Have you ever ridden an ATV? If so, you should understand the the concept of "Rider Active Vehicles". The Spyder is a Rider Active vehicle just like an ATV. If you remember to lean forward and in to the turn side, it will make turning the Spyder so much easier and enjoyable... that is of course only if you remember to slow down to a suitable entry speed for the turn to begin with.
2014 Spyder RT Limited SE6
BRP Tri Axis Adjustable Handlebars
BRP Adjustable Wind Deflectors
BRP RT Passenger Armrest
BRP Driver's Backrest
BRP Travel Cover
Baja Ron Swaybar
SpyderPops KOTTS
SpyderPops Bump Skid
Lamonster NVB Highway Brackets w/ Gripper Pegs
Lamonster LED Headlights & Fog Lights
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake Light
Show Chrome 7.5 inch Spiral Antenna
SpyderFlap Mud Guard
Helmetlok w/ T-Bar Extension
Hopnel 5PC Luggage Set
Airhawk R Seat Cushion
Rivco Dual Flag Mount
Have you ever ridden an ATV? If so, you should understand the the concept of "Rider Active Vehicles". The Spyder is a Rider Active vehicle just like an ATV. If you remember to lean forward and in to the turn side, it will make turning the Spyder so much easier and enjoyable... that is of course only if you remember to slow down to a suitable entry speed for the turn to begin with.
...hey thanks, no, never rode an ATV, 3 or 4 wheeler before....I never went hunting before either
its weird I know, because I live in a hunting fishing and ATV Mecca....but I think I did pretty
well for my first time because I rode a lot of horses when I was younger...
Speaking of tires, do you guys overfill a little, I was thinking about overfilling since it always
seem to add life to the tire...
tia
If you take some hot air out of the tires you might get it off the ceiling
Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
Was 2008 GS SM5
Don Garbarino
Cup Holder
GPS locking holder
Mud flap
Modified KNOTT grill
Phone holder and charger
Trailer hitch
Dual air horn
Auxiliary fuse box with relays
Heated clothing controller
volt/oil pressure gauge
Sequential signals in mirror
Tri Axis Handle bars
Baja Ron anti sway bar/heim links
shorty antenna
And many more
The magic word would be...Rotate... That will get the spyder down. As for handling you do all of the above. Practice will build up your confidence and trust in your fine looking machine....and congrats..
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
If you take some hot air out of the tires you might get it off the ceiling
...haha, I'm really stoked right now. The Spyder seems to take any and all the fear I ever had
about a motorcycle --- stopping on huge inclines, putting my foot down in sand or on a twig,
roll into a huge gravel lot, backing up etc. everything now, every fear is gone...
The magic word would be...Rotate... That will get the spyder down. As for handling you do all of the above. Practice will build up your confidence and trust in your fine looking machine....and congrats..
I know !! I said it but nothing happened.....
seriously, if any of you computer whizzes out there could "rotate" the pic for me,
I'd buy you lunch !!
...haha, I'm really stoked right now. The Spyder seems to take any and all the fear I ever had
about a motorcycle --- stopping on huge inclines, putting my foot down in sand or on a twig,
roll into a huge gravel lot, backing up etc. everything now, every fear is gone...
it's so overwhelmingly unbelievable !!
As I have said to many folks when comparing my RT to the GL1800 I rode for 8 years & 53,000 miles. The Spyder has gone a looooooooooooooong way to re-instilling the joy of riding!
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.
Congrats on the new purchase. You'll settle in in no time. I lean forward and into the bend on mine and I think I push down on the peg with my outside leg from memory. Haven't had my first ride of the year yet so it's been a few months!!#
I think you're taking the whole Spyder concept a bit to literally parking it on the ceiling though ffs
Enjoy...
1330 RT SE6 Timeless Black...
"Tre Pistoni, Tre Ruote, Tre Mendo"
The test ride on my new 2013 was a couple loops around the dealership parking lot! once the deal was done it's just a short 45mph run to the 70mph freeway onramp. By the time I got there, I knew I wasn't ready for freeway speeds so I hit the nearest parking lot to regain my composure. I then took the back roads home. Needed to get my sea legs.
...yes I'm one of you now. I got home about an hour ago, but I should have taken a test ride.
all is ok, nothing to worry about, I forgot about the down shifter in back going around a 90*
curve and hit the + and excellerated past the white line but luckily no one was near.
really had to pull hard on a couple of curves, not really sure how to turn this thing...
I really don't know what to do now, when I got off it wanted to cling to the ceiling and I
cant get it down...
CONGRATS! Looks like it has also "scared" you Power Washer!
Loose grip, learn to lock your outer elbow for more control on curves. You'll get it. Take your time and be careful!
The ride home...
These critters take some getting used-to! JayBros is right; take some time, and really get to know what's in the manual... you'll be quizzed upon it every time you turn the key!
These things steer about like a yard tractor (If you have no ATV experience/1) Get yourself to a parking lot, and GRADUALLY get the feel of what the suspension and steering are doing as you initiate a turn...
Shifting... Do you have much motorcycling experience? The theory is exactly the same on these; only the methodology is changed a bit.
Take your time, and gradually get to know what your comfort level is.
Oh... My first 2 miles on my 2010: I was SURE that I had just made the biggest mistake of my life!
That feeling will pass!
Keep a light grip on the bars, lean to the inside of the turns, and turn the bars in the direction that you want to go... it's actually just about that simple!
The picture??
Is it upside down in your computer? Get it upright in there, and then come back in here, and edit your post. Just replace the topsy-turvy one, with the newly saved upright one!