How does the spyder handle in corners is the number one question I get asked. I’m wondering what you all say when asked this. I usually say it feels like a little sports car, it’s so much fun that leaning into corners doesn’t matter. Half seem to think that’s cool, the other half seem totally turned off.
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BUT HOW DOES IT HANDLE IN CORNERS?
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docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
That's a good question for BRP: what is the Spyder lateral acceleration measured in "g”? :read:
For example, the concept VW GX3 lateral acceleration is 1.25g — more than virtually any current supercar. http://ecomodder.com/blog/volkswagen-gx3-reverse-trike-concept-vehicle/
For example, the concept VW GX3 lateral acceleration is 1.25g — more than virtually any current supercar. http://ecomodder.com/blog/volkswagen-gx3-reverse-trike-concept-vehicle/
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
When people ask me that I tell ask them, "Ever drive a car around a corner too fast and your butt slides on the seat the opposite way?" Well hang on when you ride a Spyder cuz it's the same thing. Fun Factor!:clap:
Spyderman62
New member
LIKE A ROCKETSHIP ON RAILS! :2thumbs:
Star Cruiser
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I tell most people tha it handles like a Porsche in the corners only a little better. I tell you it ROCKS. nojoke
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Come on guys...
When you corner with your Spyder, it sputters, jerks, and then the engine cuts out...
My Spyder only goes in a straight line...
Okay...maybe not! I like to take turns at a decently fast clip and I find that leaning is a MUST to allow the bike to do so...try sitting upright and see how you feel taking a turn at a pretty fast speed...leaning forward and into the turn helps me control the bike much better and is more comfortable...something about that centripetal force!
When you corner with your Spyder, it sputters, jerks, and then the engine cuts out...
My Spyder only goes in a straight line...
Okay...maybe not! I like to take turns at a decently fast clip and I find that leaning is a MUST to allow the bike to do so...try sitting upright and see how you feel taking a turn at a pretty fast speed...leaning forward and into the turn helps me control the bike much better and is more comfortable...something about that centripetal force!
VSS usually takes over and applies the brakes as I'm going into the turn and shuts down the ignition as I try to accelerate out of the turn. I think it's a little too senstitive because I know the Spyder has more to give, although I have had it on two wheels a few times on hairpin turns. A lot of people ask me how it is cruising on the highway and mine is so stable even in cross winds I tell them it almost drives itself.
Greg H.
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Common sense dictates that you must lean into the turn. It's the same as if you were riding a snowmobile, quad, or jet ski. I have never been on any of those, personally. But, it's common sense.
The faster you are going, the more you lean. You transfer your weight. Or, the centrifical force will throw you off.
Sure! If you're only going 5mph or so, sitting straight up is doable. Common sense, folks!
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Great quote! I'll have to remember that one. :2thumbs:
aubierules
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i like that one! i usually say that it feels like im on rails..ie i can take it real fast and as long as i lean correctly it feels like its glued to the road...i used to have a sidecar rig and man i was terrified to go around a right hand corner fast:yikes:
ataDude
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
:thumbup:Lamont, you might recall I followed you out to your home on my Kawasaki Concours during the Gatlinburg event. I would also like to see the '56 Chevy (even with fully inflated tires) that could keep up to you in the curves! I think it would need some pretty special engineering and a formula one driver at the wheel! :clap:
Bruce
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Makes me wonder if he's one of those guys who has no power steering and doesn't know it. :dontknow:
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