How smooth are spyders

[TMC]

I am looking at possibly getting a spyder but concerned about riding on rough roads. I talked to a local rider and she stated that they are the worst bike for rough roads but she likes her because she is not afraid of tipping over.
I have back problems and prefer a smooth ride but need a three wheeler because of other problems. I would like other opinions on this, living in Western NY the roads are always being worked on and there are mostly dirt roads so they are very rough but I was hoping that a spyder would be as smooth as my current bike if not smoother.

 

[Mick N]

So, what's your current ryde?

 

[DJFaninTN]

smoother than any trike out there on the market in my opinion

 

[Pampurrs]

I've ridden all kinds of motorcycles in my life, on all kinds of different surfaces, and don't find the Spyder to ride any rougher or smoother than any of the others. Of course my experience is limited to the RT. I can't speak for the other models.

In all honesty, the only way your going to get a perfectly smooth ride on a crappy road is on a magic carpet.



Pam

 

[spyderCodes]

An RT-S or Limited with the air suspension is as smooth as an open road vehicle could be.

 

[debbiepalamar]

I find my RT smoother than my Kawasaki, but it's harder to miss things in the roadway. It does feel less stable on uneven surfaces. I got used to it pretty quickly.

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

For what it is worth. I had mine on a gravel road before, too me wandered all over the place. Other's that I know live in the country and travel mostly gravel and no issues. As far as smoothness, I still like the ride. 08 GS, also not in the position where I need it due to health or other issues, so unable to say anything on that.

 

[ARtraveler]

I think of the :ani29: as another Goldwing and having two wheels in front and one in back. Can't heft a wing around, but am not unhappy with the :spyder2:

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

AK, how ever did you come up with the factoid of 6 miles per post ??

 

[ARtraveler]

AK, how ever did you come up with the factoid of 6 miles per post ??

130,000 miles / 24,375 = 5.3 miles per post for now. More posts currently and I am driving a few less miles due to health. I hope to be back up to six or more mpp when I re-calculate in a couple months or so. I usually wait until I have 10,000 more miles to add to the pile. Gotta give you credit, you like to read the fine print. :bowdown:

My daily average for posts still hangs in at 10.5. I just post when I like and my numbers are what they are.

 

[Retired 2012]

Bad Back

I have two blown disc and the pain of riding Harley's and other two wheeled bikes made me decide to quite riding, then I demo tested the F3S and fell in Love with riding all over again.
even with the crappy stock shocks it was much less painful for me then the other bikes.
with the feet forward it relieves the pain and stiffness in my lower back.
Just recently I got Elka stage 2 shocks in front and back with the hyd. adjuster for the rear.
That was another step forward in reducing pain.
So while I am not pain free, I can still enjoy the open rode.
At least for a few more years....
just my 2 cents

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

Do you still offer personalized tours of your area ? Am seriously looking at a trip up that way, and read the posts of the previous North To Alaska, sorry can't remember who all went, but got my mouth watering, and my mind going crazy .

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

At the very least, YOU ARE STILL RIDING. :yes:

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

Just curious, which ride did/do you prefer, the 08 gs or the 10 rs ? I recently tried a new unit and am swaying but did not like the backrest set up.

 

[ARtraveler]

Do you still offer personalized tours of your area ? Am seriously looking at a trip up that way, and read the posts of the previous North To Alaska, sorry can't remember who all went, but got my mouth watering, and my mind going crazy .

I like to get together with those who wish to venture their way to Alaska. If I am able, we can get in a ride or three. :yes:

 

[trikermutha]

Go ride a TriGlide its like riding a truck on rough surfaces. Then go try a Spyder or a Trike with IRS

 

[Bswank]

Smooth

I have a bad lower back and neck and I ride a RTS and it's ok for me.

 

[ruralgirl]

I have a 2015 RT-S and I live where it's a toss-up as to which is more killer; our dirt/gravel roads or our paved roads. My ride is as smooth as my husband's Ford Escape but not a smooth as my F250 Super Duty. I'm totally happy with the comfort of my Spyder on our battered roads, but I also believe that there's a psychological factor which can make one think the ride is bumpier than it is, and that's the noise of all the plastic rattling (windshield, etc).

To me, the biggest difference between a Spyder and most 2-wheelers isn't the smoothness, it's the worry of rotten ground clearance at 4.5" sans rider, and the fact that Spyders have belts, not chains, so trapped gravel can be destructive. The first thing I'd do (and did, thanks to everyone's advice in here) is install a SpyderPops Missing Belt Guard, which covers the large oblong hole that BRP inexplicably leaves in their guard.

I'd go for it! There are several of us in here who live on very rough roads and think our Spyders are the greatest ryde there is.

 

[Ron2andia]

I feel the bumps but love the bike... F3S here.

 

[Dragon Moth]

I have ALS (Lou Gurig's) with serious head-drop and loss of upper body strength. I wear a neck brace to combat the drop. I find the '14 RTS comfortable with a very smooth ride. It's power steering means that I can still control the bike. A friend has a G/W trike and I find the fore-aft pitch very hard on my neck and the steering impossible for me to handle. I feel the Spyred makes it possible for me to ride for another season or two. Strongly recommend them for aging or hurting riders. The three wheels negate the increasing balance concerns.:clap: