Back road riding with motorcycles

[jScotD]

ThAt wAs FuNny UnCLe BoB

In my years of riding I have ridden alone 98% of the time..so I only have to keep up with myself

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob, How fast did I hear you say that 1330 of yours can do 0-60?

Just kiddin' ya, but I'll bet even though you enjoy the scenery, as I do, you also enjoy a twisty or two as well - even on the Spyder, correct? :thumbup:

I WILL admit that there is serious consideration given, to what The Missus says from her perch... :lecturef_smilie::shocked:
I value a smooth and relaxing ride... I'm not in a hurry, and I always get where I'm going BEFORE I have to be there.
If I want to get all jangled up; I'll go scream at the television!

 

[bmccaffrey]

I agree with Bob I like the scenery. But once a week I have to push the envelope:yes::thumbup::doorag:
Brings out the kid in me .LOVE IThyea:

 

[robmorg]

I agree with Bob I like the scenery. But once a week I have to push the envelope:yes::thumbup::doorag:
Brings out the kid in me .LOVE IThyea:

So does Bob, I'll bet, when the Missus isn't along. He just won't admit it.

"Pushing the envelop" every once in a while is a GOOD thing. It gains you the familiarity of what the machine can do. Makes you feel "one with the machine". And it gives you the confidence to be able to react quickly and precisely, should you ever need to in order to get out of a jam. :thumbup:

 

[Boris the Spyder]

I've only been riding for a month now and have no experience on the 2 wheel bike. Seems like I've been doing a lot of the things mentioned here in corners to keep my speed up. I also think being in the right gear will help with the corner also. Been experimenting with keeping the rpm's up in above 4100 as is mention in the sticky dos and don'ts for the newbies. I keep trying to push it sometimes to the limit and remember to use the lean to help through the corners. But like I said I'm really new to the whole bike scene but I'm really enjoying myself with doing something I never dreamed of doing until I got in my 50s.:yikes:

 

[SNOOPY]

Try this to keep up....



http://aerocharger.com/turbo-systems/motorcycles/spyder/



roflmao

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[Motorcycledave]

I went from an ST100 then ST1300 to a Spyder, mine is a GS/RS type and being
a sport bike rider I can tell you that although fun to ride the Spyder will never
keep up with Ducati or BMW in the twisties.....

I had to give up my Ducati because of hip problems and I bought a new Can Am RS to continue enjoying the open road experience. The group I ride with are all Ducatis and BMWs. We just did an 1000 mile ride through the "Back of the Dragon" in Virginia and then on into West Virginia up Rt 219 to Snowshoe Ski Resort and onto Stauton, Va. and circled back into North Carolina. All of the roads were fantastic. My problem is I cannot keep up. The tighter the curves the more I fall behind. My question is, is that what I should expect or is there a way to ride a Spyder to keep up with sport bikes. :sour: