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What is the best first upgrade to SPYDER or RYKER?
Hi guys, so many questions I have received lately, what should be the first upgrade for new owner of SPYDER or RYKER.
My answer is bit different, and probably something that many would not expect...
BTW, what was your first upgrade you have done?
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2017 RT-S SE6 Pearl White
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a sway bar has to be near the top of the list????????????
BIG F
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The very first thing:
GET A LASER ALUGNMENT
The Spyder tracks like it's on rails when properly aligned.
When not aligned, you'll feel like you're riding behind a big truck, and it can be so unstable you'll rue the day you ever saw a Spyder.
You're probably not going to do a lot of night driving at first, so next I'd go for things for comfort such as handlebars and seats, maybe suspension upgrades.
Then go for more lighting to increase safety.
After the stock tires wear out, and they will, get better tires.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong. I'm sure someone on this forum will be delighted to let me know.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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It took less than 300 miles for me to realize my 2020 RT suspension was not up to my riding abilities. 1st - sway bar, 2nd - tires, 3rd - shocks.
'20 Spyder RT: Bajaron swaybar. Vredestein tires, Pedal Commander, Elka front shocks, GPS/USB/12V handlebar mount, Heli-Bars, Radar Detector, KOTT grills & vents, Shad top case, chin & DRL LEDs.
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Originally Posted by Martin Slovakia
BTW, what was your first upgrade you have done?
Lights. Assuming you already know you want to keep the bike, add lights. You WON'T be seen and the more lights you have, the better off you are. After that, ride for a while (unless you've only upgraded bikes and already know what you need/want) before you decide. For example, before I ever took delivery of my current ride, I knew I'd need a backrest and I knew I'd order one from Utopia. (I also knew it would take a while to get so I ordered a new Big Bike backrest from another vendor to use in the meantime.)
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I have only done one upgrade - a Cal Sci windshield - it was a significant upgrade from stock.
Current Rides:
2015 Spyder ST-S SM5
2016 Honda Gold Wing ABS/Navi
2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Originally Posted by Martin Slovakia
IF I WERE TO GIVE MY OPINION AND YOU KNOW ABOUT OPINIONS..... EVERYONE HAS ONE, I would have to say get rid of that crapy seat
the designer who came up with the seat should go back to flipping burgers at a fast food place... the Ryker seat is a bad joke....
The seats on the RT and F3 are OK but I can cure most all the problems they have but the Ryker seat , not so much....
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For me, first upgrade was brake pedal riser. Short legs.
Next on deck, handlebar riser. Have it, just need to go do my wrenching.
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1) Any that make your riding position comfortable and safer; i.e. bigger brake pedal, handlebar risers, backrest, etc.
2) Any that makes your bike track straighter; i.e. laser alignment, BR sway bars
3) Any that makes your bike safer; i.e. LED lights, fender lights, trunk-mounted brake/turn/running lights, etc.
4) Any that makes your bike easier to work on: MAGIC MIRRORS
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2002 BMW 325i - his
1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20)
2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop
2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's
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Originally Posted by Peacekeeper6
1) Any that make your riding position comfortable and safer; i.e. bigger brake pedal, handlebar risers, backrest, etc.
Yes, riding comfortably is a big plus........and it’s interesting that we are all different in making ourselves comfortable, Peacekeeper. I tried the bigger brake pedal, but all it did was push my size 15 EEEWide boot off the floorboard, making it far less safe for me
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2 taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2 ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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This is a bit of a challenge for me because there have been so many in my opinion significant upgrades. But I agree in that any Safety related upgrade should be at the top so for me it has to be the BajaRon sway bar.
2016 RT-Ltd
Bajaron swaybar
Spyderpops trunk light
Elka stage 2 front shocks
Extra longbrake pedal
brake modulator
Centramatic wheel balancers on the front and rear.
Rivco dual flag holder
Tricled mirror turn signal indicators
with American and Texas flags
Lamonster Magic Mirrors
missing belt guard
Lambskin seat cover from Smokey mountain sheepskin.com
Tricled 360 degree led Headlights
Lamonster led fog lights
Baker air wings
2019 Silverado Duramax dually
2019 Cyclone 4007 toyhauler
Spyderpops bumpskid w led light
Rivco brand footrest
spydermanexhaust.com exhaust
had my exhaust installed @ Spyder in the hills.
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My first upgrade/farkle on my 2014RTS-SE6 was:
painted dashboard.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Lynn8964
Wolo Bad Boy Horn!
I disagree, only because the horn is RARELY used when compared to the other mods.……unless you’re one who likes to lay on the horn, of course.
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2002 BMW 325i - his
1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20)
2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop
2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's
1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
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Originally Posted by Peacekeeper6
I disagree, only because the horn is RARELY used when compared to the other mods.……unless you’re one who likes to lay on the horn, of course.
It's kind of like a parachute: it's rarely used, but when it is, you definitely want it to do its job. And a loud horn does its job better.
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Originally Posted by Peacekeeper6
I disagree, only because the horn is RARELY used when compared to the other mods.……unless you’re one who likes to lay on the horn, of course.
Safety first! Where I ride in Central Florida, there have been many instances of drivers coming into my lane without looking when I was driving I4 to work and back home. And a few that looked me in the eye and took the lane from me anyway! I installed an air horn on the Gold Wing I rode then, and if it didn't discourage them, it at least got the other drivers around looking and seeing the situation. A loud horn was the first mod on my HD ultra classic and Kawasaki Versus 1000 I've had since the Wing, and the second on my 2017 spider RTL purchased at the end of September last year.. The first was to have the ECU flashed by Monster Fuel because I had been lurking about this board for about 6 months prior to buying the RTL doing research. Installed the horn while waiting on the ECU to return. To me, it was a necessity because of the weak horns on most bikes that don't get anyone's proper attention.
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Originally Posted by Steve W.
TIRES.
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Ditto squared - if the bit holding the road isn't doing a good job then the rest is pretty secondary.
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The first upgrade ...was the front and rear shocks...which was by far the most expensive but yet most effective upgrade
For the spyder.
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because I couldnīt even make a testride before buying (no handbrake) I jumped around in a german spyder-forum and get informated. 1st things (except the handbrake) I let mounted was swaybar and endlinks from JSS, because I have no stability in the lower back, so I have to minimize the wanking. 2nd was changing the rear-shock to the FOX because my weight plus the weight of the wheelchair and -holder wonīt work with the OEM-Sachs
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Originally Posted by 308gunner
The first upgrade ...was the front and rear shocks...which was by far the most expensive but yet most effective upgrade
For the spyder.
Out of curiosity, do you do your own service or do you recommend any shops near you?
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One of the first and best things I did to my F3 was to install middle footpegs. They make getting on and off the bike much easier.
My Mods:
Elka Stage 5 rear shock with spring preload adjust
Monster Stage 2 ECU
Pedal Commander
RLS cat delete
Baja Ron sway bar
Baker Air Wings upper and lower
Viking saddle bags
Third pegs
Vredestein tires front and rear
Mad Stad windshield
X-creen windshield deflector
Front and rear drive cam
Garmin Zumo XT
Heated gear wiring
Lamonster LED headlights
Lamonster LED foglights
Lamonster frame mount cupholder
BRP heated handgrips
Lamonster drivers backrest
BRP passenger backrest
Lidlock handlebar end helmet locks
Barkbusters Storm handguards
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Originally Posted by Pirate
Out of curiosity, do you do your own service or do you recommend any shops near you?
I have a good Private mechanic..he's about 45 mins away from me
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