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Is this bike easier for women to ride?
I've read a bunch of these threads and my husband and I have debated it.
We both ride two wheels. When I first rode the Spyder, I had no learning curve. It was fine, on the highway, off the highway, winding roads, no problem. When he rode it, he complained about the same things that most people complain about, that it was trying to throw him off and all the rest.
He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.
Thoughts?!?
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you shouldn't have any problems. you ride two wheels, so this will be a breeze for you.
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For me, it was a breeze, for him, not so much.
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To add a bit of sexism to the mix, it may be that we men just are not as adaptable to new ways of doing things as women are! In other words, the mindset of the rider contributes greatly to the perception one develops. Center of gravity also could be a factor as, generally speaking, men are placing a greater mass above the bike than women do.
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Originally Posted by Jenfz09
He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.
Thoughts?!?
There may be some truth to what you are saying. Weight and height could be part of it. Willingness to adapt or change is probably the biggest factor.
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After 52 years of riding two wheels, it took me all of 5 minutes to get used to a Spyder.
Sounds like more male inspired urban legend
AJ
Originally Posted by Jenfz09
I've read a bunch of these threads and my husband and I have debated it.
We both ride two wheels. When I first rode the Spyder, I had no learning curve. It was fine, on the highway, off the highway, winding roads, no problem. When he rode it, he complained about the same things that most people complain about, that it was trying to throw him off and all the rest.
He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.
Thoughts?!?
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It is easier for women because we are the superior sex and everything that is difficult for men is easier for us.
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It seems like your hubby's ego will not let him adapt to the spyder. I would speculate there are far more male primary spyder riders than women.
Humor him ... encourage him stay on 2 and you stay on 3 ... to each their own.
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Originally Posted by Jenfz09
I've read a bunch of these threads and my husband and I have debated it.
We both ride two wheels. When I first rode the Spyder, I had no learning curve. It was fine, on the highway, off the highway, winding roads, no problem. When he rode it, he complained about the same things that most people complain about, that it was trying to throw him off and all the rest.
He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.
Thoughts?!?
Your husband is having the same problem I had. For the first 250 miles I tried to ride my spyder like my motorcycle: hammer in, lean over, hammer out. I rode like a maniac on 2 wheels, and could not do the same on three. After stopping at the outpost in East McDonough NY and having a "Homer Burger" I started daydreaming about snowmobiling in for a burger during the winter. Then it hit me, ride it like a sled with a studded track on low snow. Slow down coming into the corner, set your line and hammer through the corner. It was like someone flipped a switch, I suddenly knew how to "play" on my spyder. Ask him to try that cornering technique and see what he thinks.
Just sayin'............
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Center of Gravity? I'm not going there, I'm in enough trouble already!
Jack
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Try this..
Have him drink more beer and lower his center of gravity... Ah but then he can't ryde.... I think it is the removal of the threat level. Men want more risk involved and women don't.
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Last edited by robmorg; 10-04-2016 at 12:39 PM.
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Okay: I've just got to step into this whole "center of gravity" debate:
Archery.jpg
I think it's safe to say that her center of gravity, is not as low as you might want to think...
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Okay: I've just got to step into this whole "center of gravity" debate:
Archery.jpg
I think it's safe to say that her center of gravity, is not as low as you might want to think...
I would hazard a guess that most middle-aged and older men have a substantially lower centre of gravity. Too many "poker nights" in their younger days and probably still.
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Double USB Port/Volt meter
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Spyder Pops Rear Running Lights Turn Signals/Brake Light
Spyder Pops Mirror Running Lights/Turn Signals
Shorty Antenna
LaMonster Cat Delete
Akrapovic Muffler
FOBO2 TPMS
Rear Trunk Rack
Bruce Erickson
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
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Too funny.
(I saw a bow, by the way)
The husband is getting more comfortable with the Spyder now. He has taken it to work a few times.
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A Baja Ron sway bar is easy to install on a 2012 RT and you will both feel a Lot more aggressive in turns because it Allows you to be more aggressive without the Swaying? A 2012 RT without a sway bar is like an Old Boat Car?
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