jeuchler
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I stand correctedpps: it's been a long weekend with very little sleep. :sour:
Ha! Nobody minded--after all, you DO keep posting that photo of you leaning into a turn!!

I stand correctedpps: it's been a long weekend with very little sleep. :sour:
Ha! Nobody minded--after all, you DO keep posting that photo of you leaning into a turn!!
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First, welcome! You're gonna love your Spyder even more after you get proficient at riding it.I'm a brand new rider... My question is what is the best way/techniques to go through all of those S curves and corners? Body position, speed, any good hints for me?
Not only does it make sense, it worked! I had a great ride today. Thank you!Here'a a trick Igot from my friend who also rides a Silver Spyder.
Grip hard with the inside hand on a turn and relax your outside hand. I was pushing with the outside hand and relaxing withthe inside. Try reversing this and then just lett he wheels take you through the turn. Does that make sense ?
I like the idea of the tennis balls cut in half for cones. Very compact. We used cheap soccer practice cones, but the take up a bit more room. Thanks for the new idea.There are suggested exercises in the back of the owners manual. We have a bag of bright day-glo tennis balls which have been cut in half. They are used as cones for the course - any large parking lot will do just fine. Tho W had ridden 2 wheels, the exercises were very helpful to get her used to how the Spyder works.
Practice, practice.
jt
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is nearing completion of a Three Wheel Safety Course which address' many of the issues posted here, mainly how to safely ride a three wheel vehicle, cornering, which way to lean in a turn and braking, practice at stopping quickly are skills to be practiced.
It is expected to be available early 09 to enroll in courses. The course is designed with the Spyder in mind. Safety Courses are a great idea, can assist many riders in becoming more competant thru confidence in knowledge and practice of how to execute proper techniques for Braking and Cornering etc., skills lacking in many self taught riders. Having these skills may enable rider to enjoy riding for an extended period of time as opposed to not having developed the necessary skills of which an unfortunate occurance could cut your experience short. Not a good thing.
Check it out, courses are designed to be a fun experience, I'm looking forward to it's debut. and who knows, we all may learn something.
It's well worth the cost. Tell your friends, get a group together, make it a fun day for everyone.
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Thanks for the information. I'll check it out as well! I really like the idea of classes.The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is nearing completion of a Three Wheel Safety Course which address' many of the issues posted here, mainly how to safely ride a three wheel vehicle, cornering, which way to lean in a turn and braking, practice at stopping quickly are skills to be practiced.
It is expected to be available early 09 to enroll in courses. The course is designed with the Spyder in mind. Safety Courses are a great idea, can assist many riders in becoming more competant thru confidence in knowledge and practice of how to execute proper techniques for Braking and Cornering etc., skills lacking in many self taught riders. Having these skills may enable rider to enjoy riding for an extended period of time as opposed to not having developed the necessary skills of which an unfortunate occurance could cut your experience short. Not a good thing.
Check it out, courses are designed to be a fun experience, I'm looking forward to it's debut. and who knows, we all may learn something.
It's well worth the cost. Tell your friends, get a group together, make it a fun day for everyone.
:chat:
Lovin' the idea of the tennis balls. Something I can keep in my "trunk" for quick practice sessions. Thank you!There are suggested exercises in the back of the owners manual. We have a bag of bright day-glo tennis balls which have been cut in half. They are used as cones for the course - any large parking lot will do just fine. Tho W had ridden 2 wheels, the exercises were very helpful to get her used to how the Spyder works.
Practice, practice.
jt
No, I haven't adjusted my front shocks. I didn't even think about doing that. I'll look into it. Thanks!Have you adjusted your front shocks?
After tightening mine to 5, I find that I don't need to lean into the majority of turns the way I was when the setting was at 3. I'm sitting much more upright because the bike doesn't lean as hard on the inside of the turn.
FWIW