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**** "DO'S & DO NOTS" for NEW SPYDER OWNERS... ****

***Brakes***

Ok, so I took my bike in for service and was told that I am riding the brake and need to stop. Well I knew better, I wasn't riding the brake. I knew better because I rode with my right foot hooked under the brake pedal. What I found myself doing was pulling up on the brake A LOT!. Well you would think that would be OK but IT IS NOT!!! ANY TOUCHING OF THE BRAKE is engaging the brake. I went through a new pair of pads in a very short time before I figured out I was the problem. Now I just use the foot pegs like I should and only touch the brake to use it. Everything is great now.
 
As a new Spyder owner and rider thank you very much for AWESOME information. You can find numerous complaints on-line from Spyder riders who probably are doing a lot of things wrong! I second the motion for a new Spyderlovers sub-heading specifically for new riders.

I notice that much of what's written is slanted towards RT models, but it seems that most will translate to the RS.

Thanks again to everyone for a great site.:doorag:
 
Rockwall said:
As a new Spyder owner and rider thank you very much for AWESOME information. You can find numerous complaints on-line from Spyder riders who probably are doing a lot of things wrong! I second the motion for a new Spyderlovers sub-heading specifically for new riders.

I notice that much of what's written is slanted towards RT models, but it seems that most will translate to the RS.

Thanks again to everyone for a great site.:doorag:
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There is a slant to RT's... and for that I apologize. There are still items that fit all the models though, and hopefully one or more of them will provide a benefit and more enjoyment on one's Spyder.

Ride safe, often and alert! :thumbup:
 
Awsome Info and New Spyder Owner

Rockwall said:
As a new Spyder owner and rider thank you very much for AWESOME information. You can find numerous complaints on-line from Spyder riders who probably are doing a lot of things wrong! I second the motion for a new Spyderlovers sub-heading specifically for new riders.

I notice that much of what's written is slanted towards RT models, but it seems that most will translate to the RS.

Thanks again to everyone for a great site.:doorag:
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I agree, this is a super thread :bowdown::bowdown:and the Do's and Don't and other info need to be easily accessible to new owners. I've read this several times and pick up something new each time, but I had a heck of a time finding it again to read the April 6th revision.:banghead: (And I used the search function too!) Please put this where is it EASILY found by newbies. :clap::clap:
 
Now that I have a couple of hundred miles under my belt, I reread this list. Makes more sense. One question. With this being a hi rev-ing engine, do you experienced folks let the machine warm up before you take off? Usually I don't get into higher revs until everything is nice and toasty, but with this little fella, we are talking 3500 RPM just to keep the clutch fully engaged. I know. Ride it like you stole it!! But if I stole it I wouldn't have to pay for repairs! :D
 
It would just be so useful to take the advice from this thread, perhaps add another few posts from elsewhere, and put it where anybody new can easily access it on the site - I know it would have helped me. It tells you what you need to know, but don't even know to ask!
 
JkRbbt said:
Now that I have a couple of hundred miles under my belt, I reread this list. Makes more sense. One question. With this being a hi rev-ing engine, do you experienced folks let the machine warm up before you take off? Usually I don't get into higher revs until everything is nice and toasty, but with this little fella, we are talking 3500 RPM just to keep the clutch fully engaged. I know. Ride it like you stole it!! But if I stole it I wouldn't have to pay for repairs! :D
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Always fire mine off and let it warm while I'm gearing up. If it's off the dead cold mark by a quarter or better then I'll slow roll it until it's running as warm as the ambient temp will allow.
 
Gravel roads - oh, no!

I just bought a 2013 RT-S. Don't even have it yet, it's still in the crate at the dealer's. Looking through the don'ts, obviously riding on gravel roads is a no-no. Well, I live on a gravel road and this was one of the biggest reasons I bought a Spyder. I've ridden Harley's for a long time, but quit riding when I built a house out in the country. Dumping an Ultra on a gravel road just didn't sound like a good time to me. The longest stretch to get to hard surface is about 3/4 of a mile. Am I destined to have a broken down bike all the time? I was all excited to get back in the saddle.
 
H-dog,
I just put a belt guard from SpyderPops on my 2013 RT. Very easy install. I would think between the belt guard and just taking it easy on your gravel patch, you should be good to go! I just did 60 miles of twisties yesterday. All kinds of left-over gravel from winter sanding operations. Would have actually been dangerous on 2 wheels. You are gonna LOVE the stability of this machine. Have fun!
 
Gear Shifting with SM5

A newbie question here. I just got my 2012 RT SM5 a week ago. Do the RPM targets for the SE5 go for the SM5 as well?
 
JkRbbt said:
H-dog,
I just put a belt guard from SpyderPops on my 2013 RT. Very easy install. I would think between the belt guard and just taking it easy on your gravel patch, you should be good to go! I just did 60 miles of twisties yesterday. All kinds of left-over gravel from winter sanding operations. Would have actually been dangerous on 2 wheels. You are gonna LOVE the stability of this machine. Have fun!
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Thanks, I feel a bit better now. Just ordered the "missing belt guard". Really can't wait to get back on a bike.
 
Tried the new gear shifting approach on a nice ryde yesterday. Definitely felt more power and acceleration. Just something to get used to, hearing the engine at higher revs. But if that's what the Spyder likes, then that's what the Spyder will get. ��
 
I too can relate---just the way it is----

hogdog said:
I just bought a 2013 RT-S. Don't even have it yet, it's still in the crate at the dealer's. Looking through the don'ts, obviously riding on gravel roads is a no-no. Well, I live on a gravel road and this was one of the biggest reasons I bought a Spyder. I've ridden Harley's for a long time, but quit riding when I built a house out in the country. Dumping an Ultra on a gravel road just didn't sound like a good time to me. The longest stretch to get to hard surface is about 3/4 of a mile. Am I destined to have a broken down bike all the time? I was all excited to get back in the saddle.
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I can so relate---I wanted a Spyder--bought one- and live on a gravel road. I got 10 to 15 mph max until I hit black top--which is about a mile. I have not gotten my Spyderpops Missing Rock Guard put on yet, This weekend though, and I have heard a couple of rocks get crunched in the belt. Mainly cause where I live they are too cheap to use heavier gravel for the county roads. Anyways--I keep hoping for a miracle and dust control to be put down on our roads. Someday, when enough rich people move out by me I guess. Just use good judgement and you'll be okay.
 
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Updated with a few additions.

Missing vent (that was never missing)
Toolkit location (for those that didn't read the manual)
RT Nanny-Code retrieval procedure (Jerbear reminded me I only had it for the RS)
Complete instructions on pre-setting radio-stations (Badazzsydee discovered the manual's instructions were incomplete)
...and couple other items.

Hope it helps! :thumbup:

Ride often, safe, and alert!
 
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tool kit

I don't mean to be difficult and I'm not trying to be a smart A:cus:s but on the RSS and STS The tool kit is in the Frunk mounted on the right side.
Thanks Kubie:doorag:
 
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