Isn't ironic...don't ya think?

[Laila's Dad]

...just got my spYder delivered to my house Saturday. I am truly new to the "open" road. My spyder test rides this past month have been my only experience outside of a car/ truck. I haven't taken the safety course to get my license yet so yesterday and today I rode around my neighborhood and rode to a neighborhood store just to start getting used to the feel of everything. A funny thought crossed my mind as I topped out at speeds of 32mph ...in my truck 32mph feels like a slow and painful death, but today on the spyder looking down at the asphalt it felt plenty fast, lol! I know this is just my rookie path and I will do more once I am legal to get on the road but if you see traffic going slow but can't see an accident, it is probably just me putting along so feel free to pass me by...for now.

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ryde. As your learning curve progresses, you will many new adventures. Be safe.

 

[Saluda]

A couple of hundred miles under you belt and you'll feel more secure, enjoy. Take your time until you feel ready.

 

[Ivorspyder]

:congrats:Keep on riding.It all eventually comes naturally.You should really enjoy it.They are fun to ride.

Ivor:spyder:

 

[CyncySpyder]

Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the New Ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood

:congrats: & :welcome:

Here's a link to a thread FULL of good info for Newer Spyder Owners:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...t-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

:2thumbs::yes:Hope you ENJOY yours as much as we ENJOY ours :yes::2thumbs:​

 

[harrypottar]

:congrats::welcome:, just take your time and go at your own pace, it will get better after each mile you add.

harry

 

[GloryRyders]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder:..........Ryde Safe and in no time you will be wizzing along at 40 MPH!:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Take it nice and slow for starters, and let the experiences and lessons sink in... :thumbup: Are these your first experiences on a bike? :shocked:

 

[Laila's Dad]

40mph is the new goal

529944[/URL]]:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder:..........Ryde Safe and in no time you will be wizzing along at 40 MPH!:roflblack:

yes, when i get my speed up to 40 mph I am sure my neighborhood will be grateful so that traffic will start rolling smoothly again. :roflblack:

 

[Laila's Dad]

529951[/URL]]Take it nice and slow for starters, and let the experiences and lessons sink in... :thumbup: Are these your first experiences on a bike? :shocked:

...yes Bob, I have never driven a motorcycle/ trike before. Now, I grew up in a country area so I have been on 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers but as you know that is a different experience than the spYder. My family had a couple of friends who were killed in motorcycle accidents when I was younger so it was unheard of for a motorcycle driver to be in our family. So for me, motorcycles were the devil :yikes:. I started paying attention to the spYders this year and in the past 3 months did research on line and with the dealership in my area that I ended up purchasing from. The added stability was a big thing for me. I also had to get my wife's OK before I could really consider one. I took her to the dealership so she could see it and we talked about the ABS breaks, traction control and other added safety features over a traditional bike. She wasn't 100% sold but she didn't have that "you must be crazy" look so I took that as her approval . After a few test drives on a RT and RS I knew I would go for it. Although it has only been a day since I had it delivered, the 12.3 miles that I have put on it have been great!

 

[Bob Denman]

...yes Bob, I have never driven a motorcycle/ trike before. Now, I grew up in a country area so I have been on 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers but as you know that is a different experience than the spYder. !

Your experience on ATVs actually is a pretty fair approximation of what the Spyder will feel like out on the road. :thumbup:

 

[pro10is]

The more you ride it the more natural it will feel. But rest assured, the thrill will remain!

Welcome to the fun and :congrats:

 

[billpowell]

Be watchfull of the unwatchfull :f_spider:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:

:shocked: :2thumbs:

 

[StanProff]

get in a big empty parking lot, school after hours etc.

Read your manual and watch the DVD for sure (my RT came with one). Go to an empty parking lot and practice, practice and then practice some more with your turning, Braking and throttle to get good and familiar with your Spyder. I have ridden bikes all my life and your learning curve is going to be quick due to the fact that you don't have to Unlearn how to ride a 2 wheeler. Get in that parking lot and do figure eights, put the brakes on hard so you'll know what to expect. Practice reverse backing in and out of spaces, all of this seems elementary but believe me, the more you get the feel for how the spyder reacts to your input the better and safer you will be. Your confidence lever will grow with every ride.
Have fun and be safe, this forum is the best place to be on the net for helpful information.
Stan

 

[flamingobabe]

when I first got my Spyder doing 20 mph was fun...then I got up to 55 mph weeee I was flying....we purchased my Spyder on a Monday and that Thursday we took off and I rode right at 500 miles that day...my husband had to stop 3 times and come back and tell me I had to do the speed limit or I would be run over...we drove from our home near Houston, Tx to Abilene, Tx on back roads...300+ miles (I didn't want to ride on Interstate) Abilene is where we hit our first Interstate...made it all the way to SWeetwater for the night....then on to Tucumcari, NM for a ffew days....boy that ride was probably stupid...but a great learning experience...keep on riding as much as you can....enjoy

 

[Laila's Dad]

530229[/URL]]when I first got my Spyder doing 20 mph was fun...then I got up to 55 mph weeee I was flying....we purchased my Spyder on a Monday and that Thursday we took off and I rode right at 500 miles that day...my husband had to stop 3 times and come back and tell me I had to do the speed limit or I would be run over...we drove from our home near Houston, Tx to Abilene, Tx on back roads...300+ miles (I didn't want to ride on Interstate) Abilene is where we hit our first Interstate...made it all the way to SWeetwater for the night....then on to Tucumcari, NM for a ffew days....boy that ride was probably stupid...but a great learning experience...keep on riding as much as you can....enjoy

i could not imagine driving 50 miles let alone 500 on the highway at this point, lol. The suggestion from Stan is more of my speed, where I practice in a parking lot for a while. I definitely am not very comfortable with making turns. it feels like I may fall sometimes. My salesman told me that I was riding too tight on my last test drive so I am trying to loosen up some but still keep my awareness level high. I will say though that I can already feel a little improvement with acceleration and not hitting the throttle to quickly. I am confident that by the time i take the safety course in a few weeks that there will be a big improvement. it's funny that in my mind I always pictured myself on the open road clearing my mind, but my dream never included other vehicles out there with me. :roflblack:

 

[IWN2RYD]

:congrats: :b2b:

May I add, you are getting wonderful input. And would like to just chime in a little.

I have 30+ years of Two wheel experience... Wife has ZERO. We bought an RT-s. We both have many years on four wheelers. We both made a mistake with the Spyder...

We gripped the handlebars to tight. This made turning feel like a scarier situation than it needs to be. Kept me driving slower than the conditions actually allowed for. Once we listened to folks here about trying to relax the grip and just ryde. We noticed nearly immediately, that the bike has far more comfort and drive-ability.

Taking your time, and getting miles under your legs will show you a whole new world that is hard to give up. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Sarge707]

Take you time!!!!
I put on about 200 miles around my town and then neighboring towns and backroads before I went on the Highway during Off Peak Times.:congrats:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Since your Screen Name is what it is; I'd say that you've got at LEAST one very good reason to take it nice and slow and easy! :2thumbs: