My first drive of a Spyder

[chillirider]

Thanks Mike!!:2thumbs:

 

[retired1]

:congrats: and welcome. I rode my Bonneville America to the dealer the day of my test ride. At the first stop sign my foot went to the pavement automatically. After I realized what I had done I felt kind of "sheepish" but at least no one walked up and handed me "my sign" so all was good. En joy your new toy.

 

[ntxYguy2009]

welcome and :congrats: on your new :spyder2:!

David

 

[BajaRon]

This morning I went and picked up a 08 Spyder RM5 that I purchased. It was about a 50 mile drive home. I am a motorcycle rider so my problem was the first 10 miles I tried to ride it like a motorcycle. I was all over the road because on a 2 wheel you lean to correct your position so I was over compensating with the handlebars. I found out after about 10 miles that that doesn't work. While I was stopped at a traffic light I told myself that so many people enjoy riding these things that I need a new approach. So I took a deep breath and started over. I relaxed, loosened up my grip on the handle bars and what do you know it worked. My advice to any motorcycle riders that want to try out a spyder. All your motorcycle handling technics just throw out the window and start out fresh. You may think I'm crazy but to me it handles like a snow mobile. I guess I can see why because it's basiclly a snowmobile on wheels.

You figured it out a lot quicker that I did. But your recommendation is exactly right.

The only thing that kept me in the saddle till I figured it out was that Lamont was leaving me in the weeds! I couldn't live with that so I hung in till I got the feel.

But you're right. The natural thing is to ride it like a 2 wheeler and that is disaster! Once you get the hang, (sooner for some than others) it is all good from there!

 

[SpyderGirl]

:congrats: and welcome

You'll get used to it, sounds like you already have a little bit.

Happy :spyder:ing!!!!

 

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Mike!!:2thumbs:

It is somewhat amazing how the internet and a Spyder can bring old friends back together.