Traded my 2013 RTS SM 5 for a Harley today

[bassman]

I could not get used to the wind buffeting and traded today for a 2011 HD Ultra Limited. Rode the Spyder 3 hours to the dealer. Was blown all over the road. Rode the Harley home in the heat of the day with the wind up. No buffeting. Like it was on a rail. Took a loss on the Syder but had huge grin on my face. Happy now. Will wave at you as I pass you.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

:congrats:

 

[Chupaca]

Congratulations..!!

on your new ride..hope it's all your looking for. Enjoy and we will most definately wave back..:clap:stick around and tell us how it goes...:thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I could not get used to the wind buffeting and traded today for a 2011 HD Ultra Limited. Rode the Spyder 3 hours to the dealer. Was blown all over the road. Rode the Harley home in the heat of the day with the wind up. No buffeting. Like it was on a rail. Took a loss on the Syder but had huge grin on my face. Happy now. Will wave at you as I pass you.

While it is doubtful that you would pass me :roflblack: I would wave anyway. Enjoy, and don.'t forget to put your feet down.

 

[finless]

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

That's right :shocked:... :lecturef_smilie: Don't forget to deploy your feet at stoplights and such now!
Good luck with your new ride; and :nopic:

 

[Tazzel]

Thats funny because on the way back to Denver from Durango after attending the Spyder Owners event I was in a group of 8 riders 2 being Harleys. It was very windy and it was the Harleys having the trouble. We had to stop and rest so that they could have a brake. One of them said he was having a hard time keeping his bike on the rode. I use to ride the 2 wheelers and loved it too but I had a hard time controlling the bike in the wind. It was one of the main reasons I went with the spyder.

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: on your new HD. The :spyder2: is not everyone's cup of tea and most of us respect that.

There are a lot of great rides out there. The important thing is to ride if you can. :yes:

 

[MikeT]

I could not get used to the wind buffeting/QUOTE]
I am a potential '14/'15 RTS owner. I'm interested in a more complete explanation of what you mean by wind buffeting. I've ridden 3 different H-D touring bikes(Road King, Ultra Classic, SE RoadGlide). I also rode a GL1800 before having it converted to a trike. Under the wrong conditions, all are subject to wind buffeting. In theory with the electrically adjustable windshield of the RT, it could be raised to decrease the affects of a head wind.
Trikes are more susceptible to cross winds because of their size. As you know, on a motorcycle you have to lean into the wind to keep the bike going straight down the road.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Mike!
The "problem" is what you make of it... :thumbup:
Keep your hands on the bars, tuck your knees in against the tank, and just ride! :2thumbs:
It's real easy to find a problem if you want to! nojoke

 

[jcthorne]

Well my wife Louise traded her 2008 Harley for a Spyder RT-S for the same reason. Wind would effect the Harley far more than the Spyder. She also could not keep up with the Spyder when we rode together.

 

[nonseven]

I'm not sure I understand this either. I've got a 2013 STS, and it's rock solid in the wind, unlike any 2 wheeler I've had, the last one an 800 lb Harley Softtail. A gust of crosswind that would definitely move the Harley won't touch the Snyder with those 3 wheels on the ground. And that's without a steel grip on the Spyder.

Almost sounds like an alignment issue.



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[Pennyrick]

I don't think it about the machine at all but the way it is ridden.

If you ride a Harley like one would ride a Spyder I think you would be off the road in short order because without counter steering it wouldn't stay straight.

If you ride a Spyder like you ride a Harley you will be all over the road because those little corrections needed on a two wheeler will wreak havoc with your ability to keep the Spyder in a straight line.

It's like comparing Apples to Alligators

 

[jcthorne]

Almost sounds like an alignment issue.



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I was thinking alignment too.

 

[Bob Denman]

That sure will make them...


...Skittish! :shocked:

 

[JoeUpchurch]

I never get buffeted by the wind because I never let an 18 wheeler pass me!


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[SPYD1]

I was having wind issues on my RTS. The sway bar took care of most of it and the wheel alignment I had done this weekend made the ride perfect. Rode in strong winds today...no issues. Thought I was back on my RS. :thumbup:

Have fun on your new ride.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Enjoy the new ride and wave as we pass on the road

Cruzr Joe

 

[bassman]

I'm not sure I understand this either. I've got a 2013 STS, and it's rock solid in the wind, unlike any 2 wheeler I've had, the last one an 800 lb Harley Softtail. A gust of crosswind that would definitely move the Harley won't touch the Snyder with those 3 wheels on the ground. And that's without a steel grip on the Spyder.

Almost sounds like an alignment issue.



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I had my Spyder laser aligned at Winston Salem Can Am/ Honda at my 600 mile checkup. The tech said he was trained by Lamont. Said my Spyder was right on and did not need any adjustment. I did not have a Sway bar put on because I thought my issue was wind buffeting. I read all of the posts on here. Tucked in knees, had loose grip, put windshield up/ down, etc. Just could not get used to being blown all over the road. Felt like the wind was going to flip the Spyder which I guess is not possible. The Spyder was not for me. I could not keep up with other riders I was with. To each his own. Spyders are neat, attract many questions, and are fun to ride around town. I like to ride away from town. Enjoy riding but ride!

 

[billrob71]

Congrats in the new ride change is good just what your happy with, feet down replacing metal side panels and bags are just as expensive if not more for the Harley

Good to hear you won't do the no wave to the spyder riders [emoji4]