lonestarmedic
New member
Got a chance to test ride the 1330 ACE with the new 6 speed this week. Rode it in Boerne, New Braunfels, and San Antonio Texas. Thanks BRP for the demo days. Got both one up and two up time.
1) 1330 and transmission are fantastic. New clutch works great. Compared to the 2013 it is night and day.
2) Torque is good. Roll on in 5th from 1800 rpm up is smooth.
3) Cooling systems work well in traffic jams. Fans came on and blew forward.
4) No heat problems even in 5mph stop and go for 15minutes at above 90 F. Just did not feel it.
5) Steering feels better than 2013.
6) Body roll is acceptable when one up. Needs work on two up for us.
End result is I and the wife had a blast. This WILL be our next "Open Air Touring Vehicle" And I do not have physical problems or limitations. I just found the two up to be relaxing and fun.
Description of how we sit on the Spyder: I am forwad in my part of the seat by about 2 inches when she is behind me. My legs are tucked under me a bit. Especially as I operate the brake pedal. My arms are very flexed on the bars. During one tight full lock turn I actually had my elbow touch my side. She is tall enough that she looks over my head when riding. Top of her head is probably almost 7 inches above mine. She says that her mouth is level with the top of my helmet. This height difference and vertical position is the same on about every bike we ride. I would say we have a combined weight of about 500lbs.
Problems found and cures needed.
1) Wife is 5'10" and large framed. I am 5'9" and a bit. Her leg room is good. However, she pushes me forward on the stock seat. I was about 2 inches forward of the rise, Pushes me too close to the bars. Need to get more room. Thin down the backrest pad? Adjustable bars? Maybe a custom seat that is wider for her without as much rise in the front center of her area.
2) Highway pegs or boards to stretch out on. The toe down tip of the floorboards is a bit of a cramp.
3) With our combined weight we need more roll resistance. Sway bar? Shocks? We tried leaning as a team and it did of course help. I did run the rear suspension up and did not feel a difference.
None of the above deter us from owning a Spyder. In fact for us it is a great vehicle. No balance problems at low speed and stops. We ride a 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale. Have put close to 100,000 miles together. We ride well two up. Can even touch a peg down on occasion in a curve. At low speeds and stops we have to be careful. High center of gravity, 1000 lbs of bike and 500 lbs of people.
We are thinking of the RT-S with the SE/6. No need for the Garmin or the extra chrome. We like the Yellow and black or the congac and black.
Want the factory communications and c.b, Figure we need someone to make us a seat. Possibly the tri-axis bars. Any other thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Looking to be able to purchase towards end of the year.
J.B. (lonestarmedic)
Floresville, Texas
1) 1330 and transmission are fantastic. New clutch works great. Compared to the 2013 it is night and day.
2) Torque is good. Roll on in 5th from 1800 rpm up is smooth.
3) Cooling systems work well in traffic jams. Fans came on and blew forward.
4) No heat problems even in 5mph stop and go for 15minutes at above 90 F. Just did not feel it.
5) Steering feels better than 2013.
6) Body roll is acceptable when one up. Needs work on two up for us.
End result is I and the wife had a blast. This WILL be our next "Open Air Touring Vehicle" And I do not have physical problems or limitations. I just found the two up to be relaxing and fun.
Description of how we sit on the Spyder: I am forwad in my part of the seat by about 2 inches when she is behind me. My legs are tucked under me a bit. Especially as I operate the brake pedal. My arms are very flexed on the bars. During one tight full lock turn I actually had my elbow touch my side. She is tall enough that she looks over my head when riding. Top of her head is probably almost 7 inches above mine. She says that her mouth is level with the top of my helmet. This height difference and vertical position is the same on about every bike we ride. I would say we have a combined weight of about 500lbs.
Problems found and cures needed.
1) Wife is 5'10" and large framed. I am 5'9" and a bit. Her leg room is good. However, she pushes me forward on the stock seat. I was about 2 inches forward of the rise, Pushes me too close to the bars. Need to get more room. Thin down the backrest pad? Adjustable bars? Maybe a custom seat that is wider for her without as much rise in the front center of her area.
2) Highway pegs or boards to stretch out on. The toe down tip of the floorboards is a bit of a cramp.
3) With our combined weight we need more roll resistance. Sway bar? Shocks? We tried leaning as a team and it did of course help. I did run the rear suspension up and did not feel a difference.
None of the above deter us from owning a Spyder. In fact for us it is a great vehicle. No balance problems at low speed and stops. We ride a 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale. Have put close to 100,000 miles together. We ride well two up. Can even touch a peg down on occasion in a curve. At low speeds and stops we have to be careful. High center of gravity, 1000 lbs of bike and 500 lbs of people.
We are thinking of the RT-S with the SE/6. No need for the Garmin or the extra chrome. We like the Yellow and black or the congac and black.
Want the factory communications and c.b, Figure we need someone to make us a seat. Possibly the tri-axis bars. Any other thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Looking to be able to purchase towards end of the year.
J.B. (lonestarmedic)
Floresville, Texas
Sooo... How close are you getting, to "pulling the trigger"? 
