2014 RT Limited performance riding in the Mountains?

[gary lester]

mud

I went to a farm store and pick up a cheap rubber mad flap, around 5.00 and cut to size and mounted it with three screw. It doesn't stop everything but does make a big difference.:clap:

 

[PW2013STL]

I went to a farm store and pick up a cheap rubber mad flap, around 5.00 and cut to size and mounted it with three screw. It doesn't stop everything but does make a big difference.:clap:

Um - I think you are looking for a different thread. :dontknow:

 

[m109anc]

Taking my 2014 RT-SM6 to NC and Tenn mountains this week, will give feedback when I return. Made this trip many of times riding two wheelers.

Just back from the mountains.About ten riders riding different types of bike rode the Dragon, route 441 from Cherokee to Gaitlinburg, route 28 from the Dragon back to Maggie Valley. The spyder handle great, the cornering was bettering than I imagined. These roads had serious curves I was able to keep up with the two wheelers with know problems, one day rode the twisties in the rain out performing the two wheelers. :yes::yes:

 

[jth]

200 miles and still uneasy

As others have mentioned, it takes a while to get acclimated to the three wheel Spyder experience. I recently traded in a sport-touring bike (Yamaha FJR1300) which I had owned for ten years. Prior to that I rode a Valkyrie Interstate and a Ducati Monster. I have owned my 2014 Spyder RT SM6 for only a short time. Today was our longest ride yet, 170 miles and I am mentally exhausted. The Spyder handles and reacts *much* differently than a motorcycle or a car, and I am not yet comfortable. So after +200 miles of riding I'm still not there withe the RT, but hoping that it works out.

What got me to get rid of the FJR and get the Spyder? I wanted my wife to go on rides with me and she refuses to ride two wheels.

Hope this helps and ride safe,
John

 

[medicineman48]

The Dragon

Rode the dragon last September in both directions. No real problems but it takes more effort than a Two wheeler. My arms did get a workout. I was not as fast as I was on a Goldwing and only took several curves on 2 wheels. The Co-rider did act as my speed control.

 

[StanProff]

As others have mentioned, it takes a while to get acclimated to the three wheel Spyder experience. I recently traded in a sport-touring bike (Yamaha FJR1300) which I had owned for ten years. Prior to that I rode a Valkyrie Interstate and a Ducati Monster. I have owned my 2014 Spyder RT SM6 for only a short time. Today was our longest ride yet, 170 miles and I am mentally exhausted. The Spyder handles and reacts *much* differently than a motorcycle or a car, and I am not yet comfortable. So after +200 miles of riding I'm still not there withe the RT, but hoping that it works out.

What got me to get rid of the FJR and get the Spyder? I wanted my wife to go on rides with me and she refuses to ride two wheels.

Hope this helps and ride safe,
John

Remember John, The spyder will give you a work out till you get used to it. Don't over drive it. Relax your grip, and your mind. By stating that your mentally exhausted I believe you are over driving the thing. Maybe your trying too hard and are fighting yourself. The spyder is not going to go anywhere unless your pointing it that way. Seriously, I can run 80 mph on interstates with one hand on the bars and be relaxed doing it. Give it some time, don't over think it, and you'll soon be much more confident after a couple of thousand miles.

 

[m109anc]

Remember John, The spyder will give you a work out till you get used to it. Don't over drive it. Relax your grip, and your mind. By stating that your mentally exhausted I believe you are over driving the thing. Maybe your trying too hard and are fighting yourself. The spyder is not going to go anywhere unless your pointing it that way. Seriously, I can run 80 mph on interstates with one hand on the bars and be relaxed doing it. Give it some time, don't over think it, and you'll soon be much more confident after a couple of thousand miles.

When I left the dealer I thought I have made a big mistake, couldn't hardly the thing in my lane. I was trying to drive it, relax the grip as mention on this web site and things start fallen into place. Checked the front tire pressure this pass Wednesday, they were down to 14 psi inflated them to 19 psi and the handling got even better. Now I riding the mountain's twisties and keep up with my friends on their M109 cruisers. :shocked:
This is my 4th month riding a Sypder.

 

[wengerda]

If you're going to be slamming it into the twisties; a BajaRon Anti-SwayBar may be a good idea... :thumbup:

I bought yesterday a 2015 RTS and ordered a sway bar from Bajaron.

 

[Golfingnut300]

I bought yesterday a 2015 RTS and ordered a sway bar from Bajaron.

I have a 2012 RT with Baja Rons sway bar and I still haven't been able to ride the twisties with out a lot of work. Is the 2012 that different from the later models or is just my riding skills? I plant my outside foot on the peg and lean into the corner, but it just seems like a lot of work and doesn't feel comfortable going fast. I'm not trying to compare it to a sport bike, I just have never been comfortable driving the twisties. :banghead:

any links on easier ways to drive it thru the mountains would be appreciated. Or other upgrades that helped? I almost returned my RT until I got Ron's sway bar. It was a HUGE difference and made the bike so much better. Maybe I need to do another upgrade, that would help as much as that sway bar did?

 

[wd8ajj]

Having a "stock" 14 RT and riding the Mountains here in New Mexico, whats the rush? I ride to look at the views not keep up with the Joneses!.
All I added was the Tri-Ax bard and that helped a lot but other than that I rather look at the scenery than worry about keeping up with the pack that has to drift into corners and out.

My 2 cents

 

[JayBros]

I have a 2012 RT with Baja Rons sway bar and I still haven't been able to ride the twisties with out a lot of work. Is the 2012 that different from the later models or is just my riding skills? I plant my outside foot on the peg and lean into the corner, but it just seems like a lot of work and doesn't feel comfortable going fast. I'm not trying to compare it to a sport bike, I just have never been comfortable driving the twisties. :banghead:

any links on easier ways to drive it thru the mountains would be appreciated. Or other upgrades that helped? I almost returned my RT until I got Ron's sway bar. It was a HUGE difference and made the bike so much better. Maybe I need to do another upgrade, that would help as much as that sway bar did?

I've almost six months and 4,000 mi. on my Spyder and riding in the Blue Ridge twisties is work for me. I'm no where near as fast as the guys on two wheels I've ridden with but those guys are working hard too if they are going for quickness. The bottom line IMO is have as much fun as I can without riding over my abilities. YMMV.