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[michaeltilt]

Mike here.from Spokane WA area.
just purchased 12 rss.
only had 1300 miles.
pretty wild on it right now.
been on motorcycles my entire life.
i know there's a learning curve.
got around 300 miles on it so far.
took it back to dealership,had alignment checked out,they say it's good.
said its me,not the spyder.
did a lot of research,did all the things people recommend,loosen grip relax.
thinking about taking it somewhere and try laser alignment.

[Bob Denman]

Hi Mike!
on finding both a GREAT bike... and us!
It takes some time to get used to the Spyder's handling traits, but it's nothing that is insurmountable.

Here's to lots of Miles and Smiles!!

[Tango]

Someone from Washington will chime in where to go for the laser alignment. Tom

[Bob Denman]

I'd check with MurphyBrown about it...

[michaeltilt]

Thanks bob,hopefully I will figure it out,or it might be the worst money I ever spent.
i won't give up yet though.

[Ex Winger]

For some like me the Spyder was a major learning curve.I rode 2 wheels for 40 years and it took me at least 1000 km to get the feel for the Spyder.Just take your time it,ll come to you.
Bill

[Bob Denman]

Thanks bob,hopefully I will figure it out,or it might be the worst money I ever spent.
i won't give up yet though.

That is EXACTLY what I thought about my 2010 RT, while riding it home... I was positive that I had just made a $25,000 mistake!
I was hopping around in my lane just like a toad on a hotplate! Finally; I remembered that BRP also built Ski Doo snowmobiles. If they could get down a trail in a straight line; so could this thing... I lightened up my "White Knuckle Death Grip" on the bars, and the Clouds parted...

[Darren111]

Congratulations on your Spyder from the UK.

[spidergreg]

Welcome!!! It took me a bit also to get used to the Spyder, I found at first I was trying to oversteer instead of just guiding the Spyder. Once you get used to it, its a very relaxing ride!

Be Safe

[jcasey]

Welcome to the zoo!!!

[Showie]

Mike here.from Spokane WA area.
just purchased 12 rss.
only had 1300 miles.
pretty wild on it right now.
been on motorcycles my entire life.
i know there's a learning curve.
got around 300 miles on it so far.
took it back to dealership,had alignment checked out,they say it's good.
said its me,not the spyder.
did a lot of research,did all the things people recommend,loosen grip relax.
thinking about taking it somewhere and try laser alignment.

Mike, there is a Spyder Club in Spokane. We are in our 4th year and we would be happy to help you. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month normally at the Roundtable Pizza in the strip mall on the corner of Sprague and Sullivan kinda next to Harbor Freight. When I can I will PM you a contact number of our president. We have a group ride at least once a month plus some others. Hope to hear from you!! Showie

[Deer Slayer]

Congratulations! All things will come in time. Ride with Spyder folks and you should pick up some good points.

[Buggy]

[Deanna777]

and glad you found this site, we are here to help, ask questions. Deanna

[ARtraveler]

and . Read the do's and don'ts thread. Still lots of good information there.

[SpyderAnn01]

Mike here.from Spokane WA area.
just purchased 12 rss.
only had 1300 miles.
pretty wild on it right now.
been on motorcycles my entire life.
i know there's a learning curve.
got around 300 miles on it so far.
took it back to dealership,had alignment checked out,they say it's good.
said its me,not the spyder.
did a lot of research,did all the things people recommend,loosen grip relax.
thinking about taking it somewhere and try laser alignment.

Welcome, we will be in Spokane in June to align Spyders. We would be happy to check your Spyder for you, if it is in spec you would not be charged. If you are interested send me a private message and I can get you the information.

[lwrydr]

Congrats on your new Spyder...Squared Away did my alignment and they do great work if you can wait til June.

[Mr. White]

Check your air pressure....it makes a lot of difference in how your scoot handles. Put 25 in front and 30 in the rear, ride a few miles, let out two pounds, ride and see how it goes. Find your sweet spot....it is different for different folks. I run 25 front, 30 in the rear as I like a firm ride and Mr.Cognac handles great.....good luck.

[Chupaca]

To both the spyder world and this most informative site. Great choice..congrats..!! I have same year RS. 300 miles is a good start but may take a couple hundred more. There are other mods you can do but start with the tire pressure 15 to 20, I run 17lbs. make sure, as best you can, that both fronts are the same. I run 28 in the rear. After you master the handling you can think of the other stuff....

[Ron2andia]

[PrairieSpyder]

[OJ UK]

One of the best things that you can do to vastly improve the handling on your RS is to fit a BajaRon sway bar.
I had similar problems and the sway bar made ryding much more of a pleasure and less of a fight!

[michaeltilt]

Mike, there is a Spyder Club in Spokane. We are in our 4th year and we would be happy to help you. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month normally at the Roundtable Pizza in the strip mall on the corner of Sprague and Sullivan kinda next to Harbor Freight. When I can I will PM you a contact number of our president. We have a group ride at least once a month plus some others. Hope to hear from you!! Showie

hey showie been out a couple days.im interested in the spokane club.just got back from tri cities,had laser alignment done at ride now motorsports,got on the freeway it felt pretty good.
once i got on the rural road by sprague wa,it started to handle terrible,especially in the corners.brought it back to allsport today and they said the alignment is off because of the way its toed in.ride now motorsports
informed me after alignment i only had a couple hundred miles left on my tires.imagine my suprise only 1500 miles and the tires are shot.now both shops are pointing the finger at each other.sorry i got a little carried away.i will show up on a wednesday,see what the clubs all about.havent had any affiliation before,just love to ride.i also have a harley and big dog chopper.

[Showie]

hey showie been out a couple days.im interested in the spokane club.just got back from tri cities,had laser alignment done at ride now motorsports,got on the freeway it felt pretty good.
once i got on the rural road by sprague wa,it started to handle terrible,especially in the corners.brought it back to allsport today and they said the alignment is off because of the way its toed in.ride now motorsports
informed me after alignment i only had a couple hundred miles left on my tires.imagine my suprise only 1500 miles and the tires are shot.now both shops are pointing the finger at each other.sorry i got a little carried away.i will show up on a wednesday,see what the clubs all about.havent had any affiliation before,just love to ride.i also have a harley and big dog chopper.

Next meeting is Wednesday March 16th. We are a very low key fun group and between the group at lot of miles and knowledge on Spyder's and 2 wheelers. Looking forward to meeting you. Good luck with the alignment problem. Anyone else reading this is invited also .

[Cruzr Joe]

Your front tires will make you bounce around with too much air in them, the general consensus is 18 - 20 Lbs in the front (be sure both are the same) and 28 in the rear. Play with different front pressures till you find your sweet spot.


Cruzr Joe