Jimmy Neutron
Senior Moment
I am 6'2 and have two knee replacements. I have ordered the SE5 but want to ride soon anyone else out there riding a Spyder with replacements.. And how is it working?
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hevnbound
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spyderjim said:
I'm 5'11" and had both knees replaced - most recent one was in Feb, '08. There's good news and bad news! The good news is that I've had no problem riding the Spyder. Actually with the seat height being so low, it is easier to get on and off of than a motorcycle. I would however, highly recommend the forward highway pegs. After a long period of riding, I need to stretch my legs/knees and the pegs are just what the doctor ordered.
The bad news - and - it's really not bad. If you want to ride the Spyder very agressively in the curves, you have to get your body almost off of the seat, lean forward and "hang on"!! When you "get off", your knee is bent at a maximum angle. I do feel some pain at that point - but I don't suppose a whole lot of Spyder owners will ever want to ride their Spyder like I do - or - at least, try to do.. :a20:
I assume you've ridden motorcycles in the past? The pegs on the Spyder are more ergonomically challenging than say a Goldwing or a typical cruiser. But not as bad as most sport bikes. The pegs on the Spyder are set for an angle lilke most standard motorcycles pegs. If you've got good movement in your knees, you won't have any problem.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Good to know. My wife just got her Spyder in March, but her knee is getting worse by the day, and will need replacement very soon. It is actually a couple of years overdue. She was worried that she wouldn't be able to ride again. Thanks for the peace of mind.
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Jimmy Neutron
Senior Moment
thanks> And no I have not been a big bike rider.. The knees just got replaced and thats why I am so excited about the Spyder.. Now you mention leaning I thought withe Spyder you did not have to lean.. I don't mean to be stupid just trying to figure it all out..
hevnbound
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spyderjim said:
Have you checked out the Spyder training videos? They should answer most of your questions.
http://spyderryder.brp.com/spyder-community/en-US/News.Details.html?ArticleID=fe5b5833-1653-4a86-87ba-15b9a70ed685
http://spyderryder.brp.com/spyder-community/en-US/News.Details.html?ArticleID=bb696d73-46e9-467f-a6b4-64b37e90a8a5
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