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[Mazo EMS2]

More of the same from me:

:ani29:: Begin the curve at a comfortable speed. If you have to brake at the start, you are going to fast.

:ani29:: Lean slightly into the curve. This will cut down on the "G" forces.

:ani29:: Plant your outside foot on the floorboard or footpeg. Grab the tank with your knees.

:ani29:: Work your way from the inside to the outside of the curve (staying between the lines).

:ani29:: Apply as little pressure as possible to the handlebars. I use push pull. Pretend there are eggs between your hands and the hand grips. Don't break the eggs.

Once mastered, you can exceed the posted by about 20 mph if you dare.

Practice, practice, practice. It will soon become natural without thinking.

This sums it all up pretty darn well. Forget what that "other" three wheeler did. There is zero comparison between those death traps and the current Spyders. Just hop on the Spyder and ride at a comfortable pace. Practice will get you in the new comfort zone you're looking for. Find some well paved rolling, somewhat curvy roads and just ride...stop thinking about it. Loosen your grip on the bars and enjoy

 

[WEB-WVR]

#1: DONT ride beyond your skill level.

Gradually increase speed....but again....stay with current skill level and be careful.
Lean into the corners. Centrifugal force can toss you off the bike.

Some say the Spyder can't be flipped....I don't believe it. It is a machine and has it's limits. I do believe it is much safer than a traditional trike.

When in doubt....go back to #1. :thumbup:

 

[pitzerwm]

I have lifted one wheel a time or two, but thought that it was 1-2" today hit a sharp turn maybe a little fast, tilted away from me, and my right tire came up a good 6". I was looking right at it. No Nanny, but it did come down immediately. I agree with all of the above. Develop your confidence with the way the bike handles. I'd find an out of the way parking lot, get some plastic jugs, with some water in them and lay out a curve. Then just keep at it building up your speed. Then reverse it. Just like when you were a kid on your first bike, pretty soon you are "look mom no hands", much to her chagrin.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Go with whatever speed you feel comfortable with. The more you ride twisty roads, the better and more comfortable you will feel. Spyders are really fun and a lot safer that regular trikes.

I do a lot of riding on twisty roads in my area. For the most part, I approach the turn about 30mph over the posted limit. I let off the throttle a little and down shift as I enter the turn, from the outside of the lane. As I hit the apex, I crank the throttle and come out of the turn nice and smooth and then upshift if the road straightens up. If it doesn't, I stay in the same gear and repeat the process. I usually go 20 to 25 above the speed limit through the turn. If I am going slower than that, I aint real happy. I don't have BajaRons swaybar on my 2015 RTS SM6 yet. I am still wondering if I need it or not. Seems to do okay without it. Might ride the Dragon this weekend or next if I can get a night off from work.

 

[NSPYTE]

Best advice I heard was as you ride into a curve, put your chin over your hand of the direction you're turning (turning left...chin over the left hand). What is does is shift your body weight. The faster you go. ..get your chin closer to your hand.

 

[sypderrobinson134]

Thank you guys for all the info it means a lot


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