Benefits of a Spyder

[Jenfz09]

After riding my FZ-09 yesterday, I was reminded of the benefits of a Spyder:

You don't have to worry about the quality of the road
Debris isn't as much of an issue
Hill at a red light or stop sign? Who cares?!?
You have storage, a radio, heated grips, and cruise control
Highway? Okay.
Windy? Okay again.
You don't have to worry if the road is cantered
No clutch, brake fatigue at a long light
You are more visible
You aren't as on edge as while on two wheels
Two up riding is comfortable
Hey, I took it food shopping!

That said- nothing beats the FZ-09 or a supersport for the sheer thrill of riding. I had more fun on the FZ-09, and I love two wheels, but the Spyder is excellent for it's own reasons and I would take it on any longer trips or for highway rides.

What have been your pros and cons after riding two wheels?

[Bob Denman]

I always loved to bank a "leaner" over into a long, sweeping curve...

...or drag the 'Boards on my 'Wing!
(Used to throw some pretty good sparks with it...)

The Spyder is just a much more relaxing ride now...
I don't feel the need to prove anything to anybody; it's just me and the bike.

[robertl]

My Buell carves the corners like nothing else I have ridden but wife won't ride on the back of it so....

Spyder pros:
- comfortable 2 up.
- more visible.
- more stable on interstate, especially in the wind.
- can park just about anywhere, including the sand here in FL (most of my yard is sand).
- frunk is more useful than I expected (1x full helmet, 2x jackets, 2x gloves, sunblock, comm units, and 2x boots).
- no clutch cramp in traffic.

Spyder cons:
- exhaust/radiator heat on feet/legs.
- quirky SE trans.
- mileage.
- little more work to ride/corner hard.

Very few people know anything about my Buell but lots of people ask about the Spyder.

[Chupaca]

On what you ryde and how. From the views so far your talking about the semi automatic which does make the differences differ. A well set up manual with a tuned suspension can keep up with the best of them. Will admit the sport bikes are more of a challenge I think because they lack the knowledge of how fast and how worng things can go in a heartbeat...( have lost many friends to this belief) Only wish I had gotten on a spyder sooner in life cause its time on the open road on these spirited machines lost . I do have a few good years left and will make the most of them....

[cognaccruiser]

Thanks Jenfz09 for the reminder. I love 2 wheels too but my last 2 bikes were 900+ pound top heavy beasts. Great road/touring bikes which is what we like to do but I always feared parking lots, gas stations and sandy intersections. I'm not a big person but with my wife (also not a big person) and loaded for road trips these things were always a concern and now it isn't a problem.

Gary

[Mazo EMS2]

I think overall for us the biggest PRO has simply been stability all around, whether it's moving or sitting still, the stability adds much more confidence, and confidence creates a much more relaxed and enjoyable ride. Road conditions and hazards and obstacles...etc.. have become a lesser concern on the Spyder. The biggest CON I have personally experienced, is doing my own maintenance. All the panels are a pain to remove and replace the way it's designed. I like the plastic looks, I just hate the idea of removing a bunch of stuff just to check something or change something that SHOULD be easy. There's just no reason to have to remove panels to change oil or change a battery, or clutch fluid...etc...(many other examples). I'd ,much rather have to remove 20 screws to remove one large panel, than 5 separate ones in a particular sequence. But the overall enjoyment certainly trumps the pitfalls of the Spyder.

[asp125]

Each has its place. I love my sportbikes in the canyons, my cafe racer around town, dual sports off the beaten path, and the Spyder for two-upping and hauling luggage for a weekend getaway. Which one should I take today.. #firstworldproblems.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

After riding my FZ-09 yesterday, I was reminded of the benefits of a Spyder:

You don't have to worry about the quality of the road
Debris isn't as much of an issue
Hill at a red light or stop sign? Who cares?!?
You have storage, a radio, heated grips, and cruise control
Highway? Okay.
Windy? Okay again.
You don't have to worry if the road is cantered
No clutch, brake fatigue at a long light
You are more visible
You aren't as on edge as while on two wheels
Two up riding is comfortable
Hey, I took it food shopping!

That said- nothing beats the FZ-09 or a supersport for the sheer thrill of riding. I had more fun on the FZ-09, and I love two wheels, but the Spyder is excellent for it's own reasons and I would take it on any longer trips or for highway rides.

What have been your pros and cons after riding two wheels?

i agree with everything you have said

[rwc]

It gives you a place to throw your money correcting the piss poor engineering of Can Am. No ground clearance weak sway bar too small shocks Etc Etc Etc.

[robmorg]

I think you about summed it all up, Jen.

[ingramwc]

Having had 2 hip replacements and 2 knees that need replacing, balancing 2 wheels became a real concern. The Spyder has removed that concern and allowed me to be in the wind and not having to worry about dropping my bike. It is plenty fast and lots of fun to ride, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

[asp125]

I think you about summed it all up, Jen.

well.. there is one more thing...

You can carry ice and beverages in the frunk!

[spyderCodes]

I am in much agreement with everything except "Road Quality".
That long, mostly open drive belt has been known to catch pea gravel and then press it into the belt and the sprockets resulting in some fairly serious damage.
True, there are "missing belt guards" and I have one, but I still avoid newly chipped and dirt roads like an atheist avoids Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show.

[Kwalsh]

Pros- the wife will ride with me and enjoys it, so when I say it's time for a new one she says find a good deal and go ahead

cons- paying for the great deal

[Deanna777]

Add to list of pros: Where ever I go ( doing errands or riding) people ask questions about the spyder,

comfortable seat,
add farkles,
meet other spyder owners,
storage compartments,
has reverse,
no kick stand,
you get waves, and Thumbs up when on the road,
low maintance,
Automatic shifting( Semi-Automatic),
When life is chaos, I can get on my spyder and ride
I can drive by a gas station with out having to fill up as often
No matter where I go people are looking @ the spyder
Going to Spyder Events, and meeting Current /new spyder owners,
Feeling the air on your face, arms
Freedom on the road, sometimes letting life go by.
Meeting Current/and New Spyder Owners,
Friends for life!
Deanna

[murphybrown]

It makes me smile. Met wonderful, life long friends. Yep adds to my happiness bucket!!

[bronzeflex42]

The RT makes me feel a lot more safer and comfortable when i'm riding. I know danger is still there between me and the cages, but that peace of mind feels better. Also the look of the Spyder gets a lot of attention.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I always loved to bank a "leaner" over into a long, sweeping curve...

That's exactly what I was doing when I felt the most vulnerable ever on my Goldwing. I was on I-15/80 south of Salt Lake 3 years ago going about 80+ mph on a long sweeping curve when I realized that if ANYTHING went wrong, I was a GONER!

The Spyder is just a much more relaxing ride now...
I don't feel the need to prove anything to anybody; it's just me and the bike.

I tell folks that I feel safer at 80 mph on my Spyder than I ever did at 70 on my Goldwing. The Spyder has re-instilled the joy of riding for me.

[Bob Denman]

It makes me feel like a kid again!

[sinner45]

What is website for tricLED

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[ARtraveler]

When I had to give up two wheels, the became my go to machine. For a while, I had a Vulcan 900 and a in my stable. I do miss two wheeling. But the keeps my face in the wind.

[PistonBlown]

• If your really going for it on a bendy bit of road then the Spyder is harder to get right than a bike but more rewarding when you do
• If, while doing those corners. you hit a washout/gravel/leaves the Spyder will keep you safe
• They are an excellent all year bike, riding in rain is almost fun rather than a chore (draw the line at snow though)
• I've not had one "sorry mate I didn't see you" since I started riding the Spyder
• For some reason fast lane hoggers move out of the way for Spyders
• The advice and help you get from the SpyderLovers community is the best I've ever come across on any forum

[Jenfz09]

It gives you a place to throw your money correcting the piss poor engineering of Can Am. No ground clearance weak sway bar too small shocks Etc Etc Etc.

Ack. I hope not! Can't beat Yamaha (or Honda,etc) for reliability.

[PistonBlown]

Ack. I hope not! Can't beat Yamaha (or Honda,etc) for reliability.

Funny enough the least reliable bike I've had was a Honda, even the Royal Enfield was more reliable than that thing:-)

I've done 18+ hour days on my Spyder RS, stopping only for petrol, and it's never missed a beat - not many bikes I've had would be that reliable or comfortable.

[latony007]

Good Post
The biggest difference between a bike and a spyder and also sums up most of Jens comments is what my brother and i call "Zero Sphincter Factor" On the spyder Just not worried about the things Jen mentioned like road debris etc.
I love my yamaha but the Spyder is so much safer especially when riding with someone else. Everyone has mentioned all the other pluses except one that i think is big. Goes with being able to take it to the grocery store or on errands. I dont feel like i have to gear up on a spyder. I just take whatever i am wearing throw on my helmet and im off. When i take my yamaha its 10 minutes of getting the armored jacket and boots out and on in which case i could already be back from the store on my spyder!

For minus i also hate all the tuperware removal to do anything. It also sucks the pertrol pretty good but that doesnt bother me to much.