First Trip on Betty White

[Semper Gumby]

Well I finally went on the longest trip today. After 6 days of ownership and short trips to get comfortable I decided to take a 40 mile stroll through county roads and I had a blast. Might be insignificant for some of you road warriors but for me I felt free and relaxed. I totally feel comfortable and look forward to a longer trip in the morning. I will say 93+ degree weather I feel like I need to drink a gallon of water. I will be investing in a cup holder. Happy Saturday! :2thumbs:

 

[ARtraveler]

Most find that 500 or so miles are all it takes to get real comfortable. And then...it gets even better. :yes:

 

[bluewoo]

Congratulations!!

I did a 200 mile trip on ours, miles of smiles ahead!!

Have Fun........

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I started riding Spyders in 2010 and I remember my first 40 mile ride. Now I have ridden some 238,000 Spyder miles and I still love it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have.

 

[DGoebel]

Well I finally went on ..... I will be investing in a cup holder. . :2thumbs:

congrats and ditto what they /\ said, I have the Lamonster Cuff adjustable cup/bottle/MUG holder and it's great. Will hold the tall skinny "sports" water bottles all the way up to a Thermos bottle, Yes it's a bit spendy, but well worth every penny, and allows other attachments as well.

 

[ARtraveler]

I started riding Spyders in 2010 and I remember my first 40 mile ride. Now I have ridden some 238,000 Spyder miles and I still love it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have.

Almost ten times around the world. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown: :firstplace::firstplace::firstplace:

 

[Chupaca]

congratulations....

That's all it takes...40 today 100 tomorrow and soon you will be an old pro and looking for those cross country type rydes...hyea:hyea:

 

[Semper Gumby]

Most find that 500 or so miles are all it takes to get real comfortable. And then...it gets even better. :yes:

Congratulations!!

I did a 200 mile trip on ours, miles of smiles ahead!!

Have Fun........View attachment 166025

I started riding Spyders in 2010 and I remember my first 40 mile ride. Now I have ridden some 238,000 Spyder miles and I still love it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have.

congrats and ditto what they /\ said, I have the Lamonster Cuff adjustable cup/bottle/MUG holder and it's great. Will hold the tall skinny "sports" water bottles all the way up to a Thermos bottle, Yes it's a bit spendy, but well worth every penny, and allows other attachments as well.

Exactly what I am looking at!

 

[Semper Gumby]

I started riding Spyders in 2010 and I remember my first 40 mile ride. Now I have ridden some 238,000 Spyder miles and I still love it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have.

That's all it takes...40 today 100 tomorrow and soon you will be an old pro and looking for those cross country type rydes...hyea:hyea:

Indeed! I am enjoying every mile so far :agree:

 

[Bfromla]

Well I finally went on the longest trip today. After 6 days of ownership and short trips to get comfortable I decided to take a 40 mile stroll through county roads and I had a blast. Might be insignificant for some of you road warriors but for me I felt free and relaxed. I totally feel comfortable and look forward to a longer trip in the morning. I will say 93+ degree weather I feel like I need to drink a gallon of water. I will be investing in a cup holder. Happy Saturday! :2thumbs:

:congrats: & miles of smiles are coming :doorag:hyea:hyea: as far as hydration, cup holders are fine & all but some prefer camelback packs & or go ahead & stretch your legs by keeping beverage in the frunk FYI this lil holder (found at any auto parts place) can fit 2 64oz theater cups if need be,or a small 12oz can & simply Velcro's to the liner securelynojoke extreme bumps may have some leakage but so far never a tip over spill, (tame ryding) currently I prefer my yeti tumbler & a back up bottle, yeti keeps whatever chilled & usually the refill too. Np to add ice at a gas station if you like. Possibly soon you will be carrying snacks as well, various photo equipment, other casual road trip necessities ENJOY
*ps :firstplace: name of bike**

 

[Semper Gumby]

:congrats: & miles of smiles are coming :doorag:hyea:hyea: as far as hydration, cup holders are fine & all but some prefer camelback packs & or go ahead & stretch your legs by keeping beverage in the frunk View attachment 166031 FYI this lil holder (found at any auto parts place) can fit 2 64oz theater cups if need be,or a small 12oz can & simply Velcro's to the liner securelynojoke extreme bumps may have some leakage but so far never a tip over spill, (tame ryding) currently I prefer my yeti tumbler & a back up bottle, yeti keeps whatever chilled & usually the refill too. Np to add ice at a gas station if you like. Possibly soon you will be carrying snacks as well, various photo equipment, other casual road trip necessities ENJOY
*ps :firstplace: name of bike**

Credit to the wife for helping me name her.

 

[Bob Denman]

Well I finally went on the longest trip today. After 6 days of ownership and short trips to get comfortable I decided to take a 40 mile stroll through county roads and I had a blast. Might be insignificant for some of you road warriors but for me I felt free and relaxed. I totally feel comfortable and look forward to a longer trip in the morning. I will say 93+ degree weather I feel like I need to drink a gallon of water. I will be investing in a cup holder. Happy Saturday! :2thumbs:

:congrats: But what did Betty think of the ride?

 

[Semper Gumby]

:congrats: But what did Betty think of the ride?

Betty is cruising...lol

 

[Semper Gumby]

Another question...

So I am noticing that when I go over 65 mph that I get a lot of wind vibrating my helmet. I had my helmet windshield and the spyder’s shield raised but I can feel the the fluttering and after a while my neck starts to hurt. Is this normal or part of my body getting used to riding or can anyone recommend improving the fluttering on my 3/4 helmet. My neck is sore still. Thanks for your input

 

[Rick H.]

So I am noticing that when I go over 65 mph that I get a lot of wind vibrating my helmet. I had my helmet windshield and the spyder’s shield raised but I can feel the the fluttering and after a while my neck starts to hurt. Is this normal or part of my body getting used to riding or can anyone recommend improving the fluttering on my 3/4 helmet. My neck is sore still. Thanks for your input

Great question, but no easy answer. Did you ride anything like a motorcycle before getting the Spyder? If not you may have to let your neck muscles adjust to wearing a helmet. It can take a while for the muscles to get used to the helmet so don't expect overnite results. It is also dependent on what type of helmet you are wearing and how heavy it is. Couple all this along with a large size helmet and it could make matters worse as a result of wind buffeting. A different windshield may be in order, but I wouldn't jump into that one right away. I have a full size modular Schuberth helmet that was supposedly the best of the best. Unfortunately, I can't wear it for very long because it is incredibly heavy. I have a Nolan modular that is much lighter and easier to wear. My usual favorite helmet to wear is a quality 3/4 that is very comfortable for me, but truth be told even that one is a pain, no pun intended, when I first start riding after awhile away from the bike. I have a neck issue that requires me to do some movement exercises when I start riding and the process goes as such; after about 10 mins I can feel some pain in my neck and I do some head rotations and side to side movements and all is good for quite a while. If I start to experience more pain I do the same thing and life is good again. In my case this is all a problem of earlier life experiences catching up with me, but for the immediate future the exercises really help. I dread the day when the exercises don't help, because according to my doctor surgery would be the only option and I don't know if I want to go that route based on what I have seen others, including my brother, go through.

It may sound strange, but when winter here in Wisconsin is coming to a close I begin wearing my helmet in the house just to let my neck muscles get used to carrying the load again. For me it is all about letting my neck muscles get back in the swing of things for the upcoming riding season, but even being off the bike for just a few days requires some effort on my part to saddle up again. Whoever said something about old age being the "Golden Years" wasn't very old when he uttered those words! Good luck!

Rick H.

 

[ricford]

The first ryde for me was pretty scary. But after that ryde, I just kept going..It got better. But the best thing I did was take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation weekend course. I was having trouble through turns. They taught me where to look. Ahead, not down. It's been an easy ryde since. Take the course. Most likely learn 'something'. And I got a discount on my insurance. Not a lot but ...Happy ryding!!!!

 

[Buckeye Chuck 54]

Yes, but...

Yes but only half way to the moon and back.
Chuck

Almost ten times around the world. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown: :firstplace::firstplace::firstplace: