Between the dirt/gravel roads that I live on and the paved roads beyond that with their pot holes, stretches of 3D asphalt patching, and just plain cracking/heaving, I'm on pretty bumpy territory much of the time. As I read of all the things that can either make granny go berserk (like simple jarring of sensors) or actual mechanicals run amok (I did install Spyderpop's missing belt guard), I'm finding myself fretting with every pimple on the road. I'm used to tractors, trucks, ATVs, and hardy MCs, so this fragile diva is throwing me for a loop. Just how capable is my beloved 2015 RT-S at withstanding frequent jostling at very modest speeds?
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How much jostling can Syders take?
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Chupaca
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As I see it...
they can take a beating but within rason. You seem to be cautious and you should be fine. Don't hit the changes at full throttle and your good. Make sure eveything is on snug like the panels and mirrors etc. It is hitting potholes at speeds or seriously deep that can jar things loose.....:thumbup:
they can take a beating but within rason. You seem to be cautious and you should be fine. Don't hit the changes at full throttle and your good. Make sure eveything is on snug like the panels and mirrors etc. It is hitting potholes at speeds or seriously deep that can jar things loose.....:thumbup:
Okay, that's what I was hoping to hear. So far, I've been able to straddle or swerve around the potholes, but the stretches of constant vibration were worrying me. I'm also not used to having a windshield and hearing it jiggle.
BTW, anyone know how I can add the "p" to my misspelled "Syder" title? Apparently, titles can't be edited?
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I would also recommend making sure the fuses and breakers are seated well, on a regular basis.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
JOSTLING
Just remember it's not an OFF_ROAD machine......If the road is rough SLOW down.....It's really all the Extra LED lighting that you may have to worry about.......JMHO.....Mike :bbq:
Just remember it's not an OFF_ROAD machine......If the road is rough SLOW down.....It's really all the Extra LED lighting that you may have to worry about.......JMHO.....Mike :bbq:
trikermutha
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It will handle way better than my TRIGLIDE would have..Take your time the spyder can handle it.:thumbup:
Bumps and Lumps.
Here in No. West IN. we have holes ,lumps, patches on patches, cracks, splits and 4" deep holes all over the place. The Spyder RT leaps and careens all over the place and takes in stride. I almost lost it once when I hit a smooth spot......................
Here in No. West IN. we have holes ,lumps, patches on patches, cracks, splits and 4" deep holes all over the place. The Spyder RT leaps and careens all over the place and takes in stride. I almost lost it once when I hit a smooth spot......................
Yup, the triangle line-up thingie! The first pothole I came across by surprise as I rounded a corner on my second ever Spyder ride, I straddled dead center like I would on my ATV. Big jolt to my tailbone and I grunted out loud in sympathy and worry for my Spyder! Now it's like honing a game of skill lining up potholes halfway between a front tire and me.
Bob Denman
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Good to hear!! Thanks!
cognaccruiser
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My thoughts are that the bracket holding the windscreen might be susceptible to bad jolts as well as the mirrors because of the way they are removed. Seem to recall reading something in here about a mirror being shaken off by a bad pothole.
The other thing that comes to mind are screws being loosened up and possibly lost. If you really have a lot of shaking, I'd check them over periodically for tightness. Just this week I noticed while ryding that one of the dashboard screws was jiggling around. Pulled over and it was just sitting there so put it in my pocket and put it back in when I got home. Decided to check the other 3 screws in the dash and each one could be tightened slightly without reefing on them. Should post this as a caution in a separate post.
Gary
The other thing that comes to mind are screws being loosened up and possibly lost. If you really have a lot of shaking, I'd check them over periodically for tightness. Just this week I noticed while ryding that one of the dashboard screws was jiggling around. Pulled over and it was just sitting there so put it in my pocket and put it back in when I got home. Decided to check the other 3 screws in the dash and each one could be tightened slightly without reefing on them. Should post this as a caution in a separate post.
Gary
Thanks, Gary! I'll keep an eye on all those things, and today I'm adding a couple of appropriate multi-tool gadgets to my permanent stash on the Spyder. I knew my penchant for collecting every tool I see on sale would pay off one day.