Considering a Spyder RT---a couple of questions

[Grandpa Spyder]

I am a short 5'3"-overweight guy----When I have sat on the SPYDER RT- I have noticed that the "Family Jewels" as it were- (Sorry, not trying to be sick here) get smashed pretty good when I sit on the bike.

The dealer says that I can have an upholsterer shave some of the foam out of the seat by the glove box that it might help me in that region.

Like I said, this is a weird situation but thought I'd ask and see if others have had anything similar to this. Lord knows I have had my share of kidney stones and botched stents, I don't need any other issues down there if you know what I mean! Even at 51, it's nice to keep things the way they should be! (Smile)

Thank you!

You will probably change the seat anyway. The factory seat you sit on, the after market seat you sit in.

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

Last but probably most important...

If you are concerned about the affordability of anything you purchase, you might want to consider waiting before buying.

Ask yourself whether you are saving enough for retirement, paying your bills, savings for any children's college (and other expenses), and etc. If you are not; then do yourself a favor and wait until you can afford it.

Part of the problem in the U.S. is that people have become spoiled and think they can have anything they want. We have all seen how that works out. Remember, you can always find anyone to sell you something... but then they don't have to pay your bills... only you do.

Sorry to be a drag on this Spyder party, but that is solid advice. Many of us have had to wait until we could afford to get the "toys" we want -- which is why we were able to buy them.

Having said that... I like my Spyder despite its temperament at times. I have an RTS-SE5 with communications, and etc; and a RT trailer. I like to take at minimum 2-day trips. If you don't, then get the RS. If you buy one; click on the link in my signature-line for Do's and Don'ts for Newbies. It might save you some aggravation later.:thumbup:

If I waited that long they would have hover craft out by then and I would have missed all of this fun. Besides The wife is paying for mine.

 

[antd929]

rts

I have a 2011 rts for sale in the wtb 4 sale section take a look if your looking for used

 

[redflasher]

I am a short 5'3"-overweight guy----When I have sat on the SPYDER RT- I have noticed that the "Family Jewels" as it were- (Sorry, not trying to be sick here) get smashed pretty good when I sit on the bike.

The dealer says that I can have an upholsterer shave some of the foam out of the seat by the glove box that it might help me in that region.

Like I said, this is a weird situation but thought I'd ask and see if others have had anything similar to this. Lord knows I have had my share of kidney stones and botched stents, I don't need any other issues down there if you know what I mean! Even at 51, it's nice to keep things the way they should be! (Smile)

Thank you!

I sorta noticed the same problem. I bought an Airhawk seat cushion that has a cut-out in the front for the ---- and another cut-out in the rear for the tailbone. Best $170 I ever spent for riding comfort.:clap:

 

[Elembytes]

Do you have a picture of the airhawk cushion?

I sorta noticed the same problem. I bought an Airhawk seat cushion that has a cut-out in the front for the ---- and another cut-out in the rear for the tailbone. Best $170 I ever spent for riding comfort.:clap:

That is good to know- nice to know other people have experienced what I was talking about and to know there is a "CURE" so to speak. Do you have a picture of what you bought and how it looks on your Spyder? Thanks-Reid