:congrats: On the new to you RTL. I hope to see Photos soon in the Spyder Garage!! :2thumbs:
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Migrating From 2 Wheels To 3 Wheels
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Baron14y
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What is the date of the rally?
Baron14y
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Found it.:2thumbs:
I live in Langhorne PA, just to a RT limited. Going from riding harley softail deluxe (been riding 23 years). I feel like I died and went to heaven. Being 5'1" riding big bikes all these years got to feel more like work than fun over the last few years. Each time I ride it , it gets better but you can't take curves like 2 wheels. I have a girlfriend who has been riding an RT since 2012 and she can fly around curves. It will get better and the wobble will go away once you relax more
Lew L
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Congrats-----
:congrats: and :welcome:
Re-read my post ( #2) on foot and knee position. This technique is really for faster corners but even a little knee pressure on the inside of the 'tank" helps on most corners.
Contact motorcycle Dave ( a sponsor here ) for you CB needs.
Lew L
Hello again!
Today I did it! I bought a 2014 Spyder RT Limited. The ride home from Pittsburgh, PA took about an hour and a half. Of course, there was city driving...then highway...then (closer to home) was slower two-lane "state roads." At no time did I feel uncomfortable riding it. This bike handles like a dream so far!
My next BIG thing is to buy a J&M CB and antenna and find someone to install it. Wish me luck!
I'll get a photo of my new (to me) silver beauty soon to share with ya.
:congrats: and :welcome:
Re-read my post ( #2) on foot and knee position. This technique is really for faster corners but even a little knee pressure on the inside of the 'tank" helps on most corners.
Contact motorcycle Dave ( a sponsor here ) for you CB needs.
Lew L
After 3 weeks of Spyder ownership I took one of the "Learn to ride" courses advertised on the BRP Can Am Spyder website.
Now I've been riding on two wheels for over 30 years and found the course to be a great introduction to three wheels.
It was a single day , most of the day was spent in the saddle and I was able to put the Spyder through it's paces in a controlled setting. I would recommend it to anyone making the switch from two to three wheels.
The instructors offered many valuable tips and I left there with much more confidence and a better understanding of Spyder handling characteristics .
I took a quick look and found the there are several locations in Pa that offer the course.
I am not affiliated in any way with the courses given except that I have taken one.
Now I've been riding on two wheels for over 30 years and found the course to be a great introduction to three wheels.
It was a single day , most of the day was spent in the saddle and I was able to put the Spyder through it's paces in a controlled setting. I would recommend it to anyone making the switch from two to three wheels.
The instructors offered many valuable tips and I left there with much more confidence and a better understanding of Spyder handling characteristics .
I took a quick look and found the there are several locations in Pa that offer the course.
I am not affiliated in any way with the courses given except that I have taken one.
wingnutlori
New member
Hey, Lew!
Went on a 250 mile ride yesterday with my friends. I practiced your knee and elbow tips, and found that it really did help with my stability through curves. Whether right or wrong, I find I am smoother with a little "pull" of the bar - rather than a "push" on the other side...at least on *fast* turns. I'm struggling to learn to relax. I find that my shoulders were feeling tender by the end of the day. But I had so much fun that it's all worth it! Meeting some other friends this afternoon for a dinner ryde.
Went on a 250 mile ride yesterday with my friends. I practiced your knee and elbow tips, and found that it really did help with my stability through curves. Whether right or wrong, I find I am smoother with a little "pull" of the bar - rather than a "push" on the other side...at least on *fast* turns. I'm struggling to learn to relax. I find that my shoulders were feeling tender by the end of the day. But I had so much fun that it's all worth it! Meeting some other friends this afternoon for a dinner ryde.
wingnutlori
New member
I'll be looking into the "Learn to ride" courses. I learned to ride two wheels with Pennsylvania's MSF program, and don't regret it -- or the advanced courses I've taken since.
Just came from a week up there, foot to the floor stoplight to stoplight, people so far up your butt they can taste your breakfast, posted speed limits as recommended minimums... don't know how you guys do it. I doff my cap, sir!
Yes it will take miles to get use to it, I also have been riding for over 50 years, last bike HD ultra Limmited 2011 with 104000. Due to bad hips bought a Spyder, I now have over 4000 on it and it gets better every day, first 1000 I also was ready to take the HD back out. Now I love it. Give it time.
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