Back from Maggie Valley!

[Poseidon]

Cool... I'm sure her Spyder will handle much better now.

A LOT better!!! It normally takes a lot for her to notice a change. Things I notice, she will say “yeah, maybe a little difference.” On the first ride after the sway bar, tire, and alignment, she motioned for me to pull off after the first 2 or 3 curves. I thought something was wrong. She went on and on about how much better it handles, less body roll, and how the steering was more stable and less “twitchy”. She said it is like a totally different bike! Coming from her, that is saying a lot!

When we got back to the hotel, I had to take it out for a ride so I could see for myself. I have to say, I agree with her assessment 100%. The part that surprised me the most was how it reduced the twitchy steering. I’m not sure if that is from the sway bar or the alignment. I’m thinking it is probably the alignment. It was an unexpected outcome tho. I knew the handling would be improved and there would be less body roll. Had I known how much it would improve the steering and overall stability of the bike, I would have done it long before now!

 

[one2doo]

Wow sorry I missed you would love to have met with you and talk about your products. I was there all weekend and was the 1st one to ride the Ryker after winning the raffle actually it was my wife that won but graciously allowed me to test ride. I also ran the Spyder Olympics on Sat.View attachment 166543

It was a pleasure meeting you and talking after your Ryker test drive. You sold Becky.

 

[Tenic]

It was a pleasure meeting you and talking after your Ryker test drive. You sold Becky.

Got my sway bar from Netzley at Maggie Valley. Very pleased with the improvement in handling. They said I didn't need alignment. Spyder only had about 800 miles since new. I will probably do alignment next year if it needs it. Met some nice folks, had a good time, and got some good stuff for the Spyder.

Rick

 

[JayD]

Maggie Valley

Best rally so far. Met good people and had great rides. Will be back next year.

 

[blacklightning]

Very nice rally. I enjoyed myself, but didn't get to ride with many of you guys this year. I brought my wife with me, and she is not an early riser. So we did our own little thing on Friday and Saturday. I did get to sit on the ryker just before they started the first test rides.
For my body type, it is just not big enough for longer rides. But for 50-100 mile sprints, it would probably do fine. I actually was hoping the wife would like it. That would give me a chance to have another toy in the garage. But she was not impressed. Thursday had rain until around 2, so I did what I do best (hung out and took a mid afternoon nap). Once things cleared up around 3, I could get no one to ride, so we just ran out and got a bite to eat. I will possibly ride up to the Boone area in the next 7-10 days, just so I can see the leaf changes. Looking forward to being there again next year.