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I need a little help...

I stand corrected :opps: 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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Hi Karla,

Thank you so much for the information about the STEP program. I've checked the dates in September and I've got jury duty starting the week of the 15th for two weeks. I'm going to check to see if I can get out of a few days of it and go to Hood River. If I go I will let you know how it went.

I hope to see you on the road sometime. I will certainly say "hi" to Vernon for you.

Thanks again!
Liz
 
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'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?
First, welcome! You're gonna love your Spyder even more after you get proficient at riding it.

Did you get a video with your Spyder? If you you did, there is a section on it that gives you some riding pointers and suggestions on skills you can practice to get comfortable.

If you didn't get a video, get out your Spyder Operator's Guide and look at page 33. There is an entire section on what and how to practice to learn the necessary skills.

Good luck and enjoy!

Regards,

Mark
 
Thanks for the reminder! I'll get the dvd out again. It's been awhile since I looked at it. Riding feels better all the time.
 
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 ?
Not only does it make sense, it worked! I had a great ride today. 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
 
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
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.
-Scotty
 
Three wheel Safety Class

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:
 
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:

Sounds good to me. I will keep my eyes open for one. :thumbup:
 
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:
Thanks for the information. I'll check it out as well! I really like the idea of classes.
 
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
Lovin' the idea of the tennis balls. Something I can keep in my "trunk" for quick practice sessions. Thank you!
 
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
 
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
No, I haven't adjusted my front shocks. I didn't even think about doing that. I'll look into it. Thanks!

Liz
 
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