Hello everyone....I just recently got a 2011 RSS, and I've never ridden a motorcycle. Got my license 4 years ago, but never rode one. I first tried a Ninja 250, and rode it around the parking lot, and managed to drop it twice during stopping. So I gave it up. I was always jealous when I see other women riding a Harley. But, out of the blue...hubby was just surfing and thought that a Spyder might be a way for me to ride on my own. He has a costumed built Harley Bagger, and I was always a passenger. Now I have my own ride...waiting for the title from the previous owner, and I can't wait to get on the road. I've been riding it around my neighborhood only to get use to the shifting/clutching. Although, I'm so stinkin slow, and I don't want to cause an accident. I want to get up to speed. I'm trying to network with other groups. I'm in the Northern VA/Washington DC area. Holla!!!
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I'm a new Spyder Owner...wooo...hoo
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SpyderAnn01
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Congratulations! Before you know it your husband will be trying to figure out how to get you off the Spyder.
eagleeye299
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:congrats: on your new ride. Have fun and be safe.:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:
PrairieSpyder
New member
:welcome: & :congrats:
You've come to the right place to network. Even though most of us aren't in your region, you'll find the best group of fellow Spyder Lovers here.
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You've come to the right place to network. Even though most of us aren't in your region, you'll find the best group of fellow Spyder Lovers here.
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SteveLaoyster
Member
Congrats!!!
:congrats::congrats::congrats: You might want to take a look at the training & safety videos on youtube if you don't have the dvd that BRP gives you with the bike. These are just a couple of them on youtube. Look around & you'll find others. Good luck and enjoy!!
:congrats::congrats::congrats: You might want to take a look at the training & safety videos on youtube if you don't have the dvd that BRP gives you with the bike. These are just a couple of them on youtube. Look around & you'll find others. Good luck and enjoy!!
Thanks.
Thanks for the vid. I did have the DVD that came with the byke. I've watched several safety vids out on youtube.
Thanks for the vid. I did have the DVD that came with the byke. I've watched several safety vids out on youtube.
Navigating through this forum
I just need to figure out how to reply and post and navigate through this site LOL.
Hubby says that he just might get him one next year, because he's having a lot of fun. In fact, when we were picking up my Spyder, he was making comments that he just might take it away from me....since I'm not an experience rider. I think he's jealous!
congrats on the new ryde..:2thumbs: you know we will need pictures..:lecturef_smilieroof :roflblack: soon your husband will be tell you to slow down cause he's having trouble keeping up with you...
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I just need to figure out how to reply and post and navigate through this site LOL.
Hubby says that he just might get him one next year, because he's having a lot of fun. In fact, when we were picking up my Spyder, he was making comments that he just might take it away from me....since I'm not an experience rider. I think he's jealous!
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:congrats: and :welcome: to the site. :yes:
Babyblue
New member
Congratulations! When I bought my SE5 RT in 2012, all the information on this forum helped me immensely. I rode mine home 90 miles the first day. The Do's and Don'ts have a ton of helpful information.
I had a Yamaha 250 and struggled. I had difficulty with shifting. Brain just couldn't grasp it. That is why I got the semi auto. I too wanted to have my own ride instead of looking over my hubs shoulder
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Take your time and soon you will be a pro!
Enjoy!
I had a Yamaha 250 and struggled. I had difficulty with shifting. Brain just couldn't grasp it. That is why I got the semi auto. I too wanted to have my own ride instead of looking over my hubs shoulder
.Take your time and soon you will be a pro!
Enjoy!
Charlotte17078
New member
That's similar to my story, too!
I wanted to be able to see things without leaning around him
I am having SO much fun riding on my own!! We also have more to talk about because we see
things differently on the rides. If you don't have some type of communication between you two, look into that. We have UClear, but there are others out there. :thumbup:
Brettssunshine
New member
Hello!
Congratulations on your new ride! I love the color. You may want to look into an MSF riding course. They are great and well worth the time and/or money you have to invest in the classes. I've taken three (2 wheel, 3 wheel, and advanced 2 wheel on my Spyder). I live in PA so they offer the classes for free.
Congratulations on your new ride! I love the color. You may want to look into an MSF riding course. They are great and well worth the time and/or money you have to invest in the classes. I've taken three (2 wheel, 3 wheel, and advanced 2 wheel on my Spyder). I live in PA so they offer the classes for free.
Buckeye Bleau
New member
Huge congrats on the acquisition!:clap:
My first suggestion to you would me to find a motorcycle training class in your area, they are easy to find if you look, here the highway patrol does them. This suggestion based on your concern of causing an accident.
Ryde with extreme defense in mind, when I read about most MC accidents and my own experience they are the result of automobile drivers not paying attention or even seeing you.:banghead:
Also, spend some Farkle $ and get Tricled a sponsor here, to help you light that thing up. Lights even in daytime help them see you.
lastly, have someone gift you a gremlin bell, this will keep the bag guys from causing mechanical issues on your Byke.
Joe
My first suggestion to you would me to find a motorcycle training class in your area, they are easy to find if you look, here the highway patrol does them. This suggestion based on your concern of causing an accident.
Ryde with extreme defense in mind, when I read about most MC accidents and my own experience they are the result of automobile drivers not paying attention or even seeing you.:banghead:
Also, spend some Farkle $ and get Tricled a sponsor here, to help you light that thing up. Lights even in daytime help them see you.
lastly, have someone gift you a gremlin bell, this will keep the bag guys from causing mechanical issues on your Byke.
Joe
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