6 feet, 5.5 inches, 245 lbs. and gotta get one!

[fleet]

How Do I Post a Picture ?

Fleet,

Take a look at the brackets on the link that I sent to St.Spyder. I just installed these and rode for a little over 4 hours yesterday. They mount lower and in front of the factory pegs and made quite a difference, not really by stretching out but more from being able to change riding position and the brake is still close. For the first time, on this ride, I began to question the seat. My a** was killing me by the time I was done. I sat on another guys Corbin but it does move you down and forward in the seat and I am not sure I like that either. Any way, check out thos brackets and I hope your next ride goes better.

Big D ........ How do I post a picture. I took the photo you referenced and kinda Photoshopped it ( butchered it ) so ya'll could tell me what y'all think.

 

[bigdave18629]

There is a button on the response box when you are posting a reply. It has a mountain on it. Click that and you should be able to browse your pc and attach a photo. I have never done it so this is a guess.

 

[bjt]

Excellent !!!

I wonder if your bracket was straight back - not doglegged and the pegs mounted backwards / reversed ( nut side out - right peg on left side and vice versa) would it look too strange ?

We've tried that too but dltang didn't like that as well as what we ended up doing for her.

Hmmmmmmm, Now that sounds like an economical alternative.

How long can you comfortably do that "leg up on the plastic" thing?

"Just trying to make an informed decision."

St:spyder:'09

I can ride that way for many miles. I think I stated in a different post that, on a long trip (over an hour), I ride about 80% of the time in the stock position and like a change for the other 20%. Now that other position is with my legs up on the plastic as opposed to using highway pegs. With my long legs, my calves actually rest on the plastic and my feet are out in front of the plastic. That makes a difference as someone with shorter legs may have issues with their legs constantly sliding off of the plastic.

Big D ........ How do I post a picture. I took the photo you referenced and kinda Photoshopped it ( butchered it ) so ya'll could tell me what y'all think.

Here is an instructional link for picture posting. Posting pictures.

 

[StSpyder09]

"OK" is fine by me! The Spyder seat is the most comfortable I can remember. Still, everyone is shaped and padded differently, and what is perfect for me may send the next guy to the chiropractor. This is one decision you will certainly have to make after some time in the saddle. I'd recommened that you don't rush to judgement until you have ridden on a couple of good long rides.

As to feet on the plastic, that works best for me, too, but I am thinking of building a brace to make the plastic spoiler more sturdy at the rear. I am also concerned about wear marks, and may try some type of pad or wear strip there. I have found that this routine really only seems to be necessary for a few short minutes every once in a while. Just a "leg stretcher", so to speak. I may be different there, too. I don't really like laying back while riding. Upright, or slightly forward suits me much better. Again, only time in the saddle (even on the showroom floor) will determine your wants and needs.
-Scotty

Hi Scotty,

I'm taking your advice about "time in the saddle". This is the third week of school, and I'm depressed and broke:dontknow:. So, I took a free field-trip to Pensacola Motor Sport to see if dealer had any :spyder: on the floor that I could sit on. :2excited: but I'm 6'5.5" so I had to hide my :yes: when he said he had a Silver awaiting pick-up and a Red SE5 being un-crated.::yes:opcorn::yes:opcorn:.
I still want the Yellow (I really want to do a cutom deep golden color with flakes,pearl and black stripes down the center), but that red is Sweeeeeeet!

What I learned on my field trip: I figured my height would be an issue, but found that my size 14-15 shoes would also present a problem:dontknow:. I will need to raise the seat and get risers for the handlebars. Something about the angle that I was sitting was causing an uncomfortable preasure in an unmentionable areapps:. The SE5 might suit me better since it would not require foot movement (especially equipped with a hand-brake mod). I still don't like the cheap silver piece on the handlebars. The highway pegs are a must. I still want the Yellow (I really want to do a cutom deep golden color with flakes, pearl and black stripes down the center), but that red is Sweeeeeeet!

All in all, a great Field-Trip and I learned a lot about:spyder:.

 

[NancysToy]

StSpyder09,
Glad you learned some things on your trip to the dealer. I'd go back and do it as often as possible, to really get the hang of what you need. A demo ride or two wouldn't hurt, either. Russel Day-Long and others can work with you to change the seat. If you don't like the stock handlebar cover, look into Mad Matt's Kewlmetal handlebars and ignition cover. Gives a more conventional look than the risers on the stock bar. Not trying to promote or demote anything here, MM's risers (and all his products) are slick, but the looks or function may be different for each manufacturer. There may be a third handlebar option by the time you make the plunge, from what I hear.

All I know is if you want one of these badly enough, there is a way to make it happen. There are disabled folks making modifications and riding them when they never dreamed they could ride again, some even before there was an SE5. Hand brakes can be fitted, although none are likely to ever be available commercially. If you read through some of the old posts here, and some on the other forums, you will see how these things can be adapted to your needs, and what is available to work for you. Short folks, tall folks, old folks, young folks...the Spyder has captred them all.+
-Scotty