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I Love this bike!!
- Thread starter jwhatman
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NEWARKSPYDER
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:2thumbs: welcome :2excited: :clap: ENJOY!!!!
Finally made it back to Florida. What a trip. We did hit more rain, about 30 min from home. Not too bad. Never had the spyder out in the rain until this trip, and it handled beautifully! Hubby was impressed by the "rooster tail" the rear tire throws. I didn't get to see since I was trying to drive. Anyway, the spyder handled great in the rain, only a little hydroplaning because of the deep puddles on the road. Nothing out of hand though. I must say, with the update the fuel economy was dramatically increased. I used to only get 27-30 mpg, now I get about 37 or so. Very nice! I was very impressed as to how well it handled the highway. Now problem with getting blown around too much. Loves the mountains though. I will check the brake fluid as well, just in case. We were on quite a steep grade and angled with a sharp turn in the mix. So that probably all contributed the the DPS fault. I just loved hearing the spyder "sing" in the mountains. I am thoroughly in love with this bike! I have about 2500 miles on it now. I know it may not be much for some, but with my SV650 I maybe put 1000 miles on it in 5 years. I just wasn't comfortable on it.
Joyce
Joyce
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
37mpg...I haven't been out enough since the update but I hope my mileage jumps up a little too...from 30 to 37...wow!
Update on the fuel (and not wanting to start an octane war). I suspect the regular at this particular station was contaminated, probably water intrusion. The Goldwing, being a lower compression motor, was able to handle it but the Spyder wasn't happy at all. Lots of stuttering, hiccups and off throttle popping (No, there aren't any air leaks in the exhaust). I put half a bottle of Techron in it and 3 gallons of 93 octane from a larger station. That seemed to clear it up after about 20 miles. Since we were only going about 2.5 gallons between fueling I used 89 octane until we got home. From here we'll go back to 87 octane from reliable stations as that has never been a problem here.
All in all the Spyder ran great under the highest load it's seen to date. The engine, transmission and steering work perfectly and the fuel smell has been greatly reduced. The only modifications to the powertrain is the Hindle pipe, everything else is bone stock. So far we are very happy with the bike and the support from the local dealers. I'm sorry to hear so many seem to not share that sentiment. I know Joyce has never enjoyed riding as much as she does now. :2thumbs:
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