Trekster
New member
As a relative newbe to the Spyder, and to this forum; I must admit to having some of the same "feelings" that other new riders have expressed here. That is... coming from several years on a 2-wheeler :doorag:, it took me a few more miles than I expected to get comfortable on the :ani29: , especially at highway speeds and with a stiff wind.
Still, I kept studying :read: all the forum postings I could find on the subject, and decided it was just a matter of following :bowdown: all the suggestions and basic seat time.
My last couple of rides, have been the best yet, and it was the kind of ride where you end up heading back into the garage but you would just as soon still be out there on the road. Of course today, we experienced abnormal high temps; so I suppose that had a little something to do with it - but the winds were gusting too; and I felt really comfortable negotiating the wind and the twisties.
I know this will be preaching to the choir, but the things that made the most difference were; a set of ear plugs under my 3/4 helmet, pushing down on the outside peg in a turn (and leaning to the inside and forward), slow before a turn and roll on a little throttle coming out, grip the :ani29: with the inside of my knees to steady my upper body in the wind - and above all, keeping a very light grip pressure on the handle bars.
It's really great when following the directions of those that have gone before you -- really works. :yes: Thanks guys (and gals)...:2thumbs:
I know I'll keep learning and honing my skills but I'm glad the comfort level is coming up.
Still, I kept studying :read: all the forum postings I could find on the subject, and decided it was just a matter of following :bowdown: all the suggestions and basic seat time.
My last couple of rides, have been the best yet, and it was the kind of ride where you end up heading back into the garage but you would just as soon still be out there on the road. Of course today, we experienced abnormal high temps; so I suppose that had a little something to do with it - but the winds were gusting too; and I felt really comfortable negotiating the wind and the twisties.
I know this will be preaching to the choir, but the things that made the most difference were; a set of ear plugs under my 3/4 helmet, pushing down on the outside peg in a turn (and leaning to the inside and forward), slow before a turn and roll on a little throttle coming out, grip the :ani29: with the inside of my knees to steady my upper body in the wind - and above all, keeping a very light grip pressure on the handle bars.
It's really great when following the directions of those that have gone before you -- really works. :yes: Thanks guys (and gals)...:2thumbs:
I know I'll keep learning and honing my skills but I'm glad the comfort level is coming up.
