Couple of questions re: multi-day trips and belt guards. Thoughts please!

[SPYDERGUY1]

Multi day trips. GO FOR IT.... Belt guard, am running stock, did ask another poster for information to there set up. Will see what happens. I have never liked full gravel on the Spyder so avoid it all all costs, my experience. That being said WANT TO GO TO ALASKA, so may have a problem.

 

[BajaRon]

Keep your daily mileage goals at a reasonable level. 300-350 is comfortable, as you're going to get beaten up on a bike far more than in a car. Stop early, smell the roses, have a nice dinner and leave some time along the road to explore and make friends.

Everyone has a different idea of what is comfortable. I agree with the chip-seal advise and the belt guard is a good idea. Still, even with a belt guard you need to be very wary of the chip-seal demon.

But for distance, find your own sweet spot. Some days I can do 1,000 miles and I feel like I could do 1,000 more (not true but just saying). Other days I'm done at 500 or 600 miles. Just try not to put yourself in a position where you HAVE to go a long way just in case you do fizzle early.

I too have an RS (2008). People tell me I need to get an RT. Love the RT. Just not for me.

I have Short windshield (Hey! It's a Motorcycle! I want to battle the wind! If I want a huge windshield I'll drive my car!), and stock seat (which I'm told will kill the average rider but I like it fine). Pull back bars and hwy pegs give me a great deal more distance in the saddle.

One big advantage to riding by yourself is you can do everything your way. Though I still prefer to ride with a partner. If your riding styles clash it can be less than enjoyable.

Good luck and Enjoy!

 

[sandeejs]

Hello Fellow Ryders!

I'm looking into several solo distance rides this year and was wondering what solo adventures some of you have had......
I was also wondering about the benefits of installing a belt guard on my Spyder.
Reggie in Phoenix

I often take long trips solo. Have to, because when I ride with the "Girl Posse" they get upset when I stop every time I see a good picture. I also have an issue with frequent stopping on the side of the highway for whatever.
Recent solo adventures:
Nova Scotia (on the Spyder, from home in S.E. Michigan)
St Louis and other parts of Rt 66 (on my 750cc Honda)
Moonshine, Illinois for the Moonshine Lunch Run. <http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/Default.asp>

As for the belt guard: I live in Michigan. The roads are allegedly paved, but often are not. Most years a pebble or three (hundred) hit my car windshield, flung there by a car racing down the (paved) freeway. Covered trucks are often covered with only a Kleenex or two, dropping whatever trash or dirt they are carrying onto our "paved" roads. :banghead:

But it is beautiful here!

~Sandee~

 

[Lew L]

Get it

I think the belt guard is cheap insurance for an expensive belt/sprocket repair. On the solo trip-- bring $$$$.

Kaos

 

[Bfromla]

Keep your daily mileage goals at a reasonable level. 300-350 is comfortable, as you're going to get beaten up on a bike far more than in a car. Stop early, smell the roses, have a nice dinner and leave some time along the road to explore and make friends.

:agree: Look at the smooth spyder back rest will do you great too, there are a number of belt guards that will off the peace of mind, you may want to try a combo belt tensioner (kills vibration)& add to belt guard. Keep somebody informed to your location & destination eta's. Keep a list of contacts & medical info handy. $$$$good clean card if you know what route, look up dealers along & have their info handy too, they always good place to stop & stretch legs ask best roads/place to eat or visit. Additional camera & take memento pics of your trips.

They tend to make trips longer but are great fun.

 

[murphybrown]

Belt guard

I live on a gravel road and on occasion (planned or not) I ryde on graveled roads. Had belt guard on my '10 RT and put one on my '14 RTS. Combined over 110k miles with never an issue. So I consider a belt guard a must have. I buy Spyderpops guard. :thumbup:

 

[Grumbles13]

Where can I order a belt guard?

 

[gpkoepfler]

Belt guard is a inexpensive item to protect your belt.

Cruzr Joe

I just got the Belt Guard from Spyder Pops for my 2015 RTS . can not get it to position where it will not either hit the tire or the belt. Any problem with the one you put on yours Cruzr Joe?

 

[WIDOWSSON]

BELT GUARD

WHO HAS THEM FOR SALE?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Where can I order a belt guard?

WHO HAS THEM FOR SALE?

SpyderPops. See his ad on the home page.

 

[WIDOWSSON]

NONE FOR F3

WAS THERE ANOTHER VENDOR?

SpyderPops. See his ad on the home page.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

WAS THERE ANOTHER VENDOR?

Not that I know of. Some others sell his but no one else makes one.

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[WIDOWSSON]

Thanks

I saw one on Lamonster's page. Sent him a PM to make sure this is the one for the F3.

Not that I know of. Some others sell his but no one else makes one.

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