Don't ride with me!

[jeuchler]

Oh great that would have most worserest if it wouldn't return tis more better when it idles good day..hyea:

Drove it to work and back twice today and it's now the most bestest.

1. Vibrations + Use = lube got all around inside to make for a nice, loosey goosey throttle

2. These were also the first long rides I had with the BRP comfort seat AND the Kury grips.

I know many have written about replacement grips and seats, but here're my two cents, marked down for inflation:

What is interesting is that I did NOT notice the new seat. Much, much better than the original, or the original with the BRP "custom skin" over it. Anyone with a stock seat knows you are fully aware of the seat alot of the time riding.

I also felt more upright and nicely supported on the lower back, which I liked. It's not fall-asleep-in-your-easy-chair kind of support, but I think this is the most comfortable I have felt on a motorcycle since 1979. (Now I don't mean to contradict Scotty here who says the RT seat is the nicest he's ridden on--I have never ridden an RT, so I have yet to experience that...particular...seat pleasure.)

The Kuryakyn grips were noticeably more comfortable due to their larger circumference, somewhat gushy padding, and vibration dampening effect.

(I still had a cut of 2/3 length of the BRP bar weights inside each bar end as well, so the buzzing was greatly lessened.)

I've had the Spyder for over two years now, and these modifications came long after many other ones, but they are very much appreciated and highly recommended. :thumbup:

(End soapbox.)

 

[dltang]

Drove it to work and back twice today and it's now the most bestest.

1. Vibrations + Use = lube got all around inside to make for a nice, loosey goosey throttle

2. These were also the first long rides I had with the BRP comfort seat AND the Kury grips.

I know many have written about replacement grips and seats, but here're my two cents, marked down for inflation:

What is interesting is that I did NOT notice the new seat. Much, much better than the original, or the original with the BRP "custom skin" over it. Anyone with a stock seat knows you are fully aware of the seat alot of the time riding.

I also felt more upright and nicely supported on the lower back, which I liked. It's not fall-asleep-in-your-easy-chair kind of support, but I think this is the most comfortable I have felt on a motorcycle since 1979. (Now I don't mean to contradict Scotty here who says the RT seat is the nicest he's ridden on--I have never ridden an RT, so I have yet to experience that...particular...seat pleasure.)

The Kuryakyn grips were noticeably more comfortable due to their larger circumference, somewhat gushy padding, and vibration dampening effect.

(I still had a cut of 2/3 length of the BRP bar weights inside each bar end as well, so the buzzing was greatly lessened.)

I've had the Spyder for over two years now, and these modifications came long after many other ones, but they are very much appreciated and highly recommended. :thumbup:

(End soapbox.)

Glad you seem to be smiling again. :2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

(Now I don't mean to contradict Scotty here who says the RT seat is the nicest he's ridden on--I have never ridden an RT, so I have yet to experience that...particular...seat pleasure.)

Don't worry about me! Prior to the RT I thought the stock Spyder seat was the best ever. That shows how contrary my backside really is. Nancy loves the comfort seat, but it gives me a pain. Your results may vary.

Now, about the loosy-goosy steering???

 

[jeuchler]

Glad you seem to be smiling again. :2thumbs:

Oh yeah...

Of course, I am still waiting to have the steering play checked/repaired, but I never drove in a straight line anyhow--you know that, Deb!:roflblack:

 

[jeuchler]

Don't worry about me! Prior to the RT I thought the stock Spyder seat was the best ever. That shows how contrary my backside really is.

Nancy loves the comfort seat,

Oh, good.

Barb hasn't been on it yet; I will now be able to say "Nancy loves it, so you should, too!"

...but it gives me a pain. Your results may vary.

Huh. Maybe you need new pants? :roflblack:

Now, about the loosy-goosy steering???

Dealer is swamped this week, so I'm bringing it in next week. To be honest, any possibility of a long run like to Chicago this June is absolutely out of the question until I get that play in the steering taken care of. :gaah: I have a new wrap coming from Canada so I can occupy myself with that for a while...

 

[NancysToy]

Huh. Maybe you need new pants? :roflblack:

Maybe I need to rent a butt, so I have some padding of my own. :roflblack:

 

[jeuchler]

Maybe I need to rent a butt, so I have some padding of my own. :roflblack:

Maybe we are just doing it wrong.

The first time I went horse back riding with my :shemademe_smilie: lovely bride (who ran an equestrian club) she said I should be standing in the stirrups more, not sitting and bouncing all over like a loosely tied bundle of laundry...You have to admit, there's not much padding in THOSE saddles, yet somehow people ride them four legged horse-powered critters with less whining than I do riding the Spyder.

 

[NancysToy]

Maybe we are just doing it wrong.

The first time I went horse back riding with my :shemademe_smilie: lovely bride (who ran an equestrian club) she said I should be standing in the stirrups more, not sitting and bouncing all over like a loosely tied bundle of laundry...You have to admit, there's not much padding in THOSE saddles, yet somehow people ride them four legged horse-powered critters with less whining than I do riding the Spyder.

If I have to "post" while I am riding a cycle, I'm gonna need more help than just this new knee and a few exercises. This is gonna hurt! :yikes:

 

[jeuchler]

If I have to "post" while I am riding a cycle, I'm gonna need more help than just this new knee and a few exercises. This is gonna hurt! :yikes:

Oh, yeah--"posting"--that's what it's called!

(570 views for this silly thread...) :roflblack:

 

[jedd]

Oh, yeah--"posting"--that's what it's called!

(570 views for this silly thread...) :roflblack:

Most besterest thread to reply too :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[BajaRon]

If I have to "post" while I am riding a cycle, I'm gonna need more help than just this new knee and a few exercises. This is gonna hurt! :yikes:

Maybe he meant "POSE" not post? hyea: