Welcome aboard rayeade. We don't see moving to a Spyder as '
Crossing to the Dark Side' so much as a '
Finally Seeing the Light', but either way.... :2thumbs: 
Did you check out the Stickies that 
SpyderBOT linked in his Welcome post over in the Welcome section?? :dontknow: 
If not, please do. 

 But while it's important that you read the 
Forum Rules & Guidelines (please note the 
Forum Rules under the 
Green link in the menu bar above our Sponsor's logos up above the thread too!) I think that 
Do's & Don'ts for new Spyder Owners thread is an even more important 
MUST READ for any/all new Spyder Ryders, and it doesn't hurt those of us who've been riding these things for a while to revisit it occasionally too! 
 
There's lotsa good info in that thread which is very likely to help you come to grips with this somewhat different ryde a whole lot quicker than otherwise, and maybe even without learning a few bad habits along the way that you'll possibly hafta unlearn later on, even if you do initially just pick & choose what you want to take on board! :thumbup: 
So if you haven't already, check it out here: 
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners/
Enjoy, and again, Welcome! :yes:  Welcome to the 
Miles of Smiles these things bring! 

hyea: 
Oh, and don't forget to....
Ryde More, Worry Less! :cheers: