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[michaeltilt]

Mike here.from Spokane WA area.
just purchased 12 rss.
only had 1300 miles.
pretty wild on it right now.
been on motorcycles my entire life.
i know there's a learning curve.
got around 300 miles on it so far.
took it back to dealership,had alignment checked out,they say it's good.
said its me,not the spyder.
did a lot of research,did all the things people recommend,loosen grip relax.
thinking about taking it somewhere and try laser alignment.

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Mike! :welcome:
:congrats: on finding both a GREAT bike... and us! :clap:
It takes some time to get used to the Spyder's handling traits, but it's nothing that is insurmountable. nojoke

Here's to lots of Miles and Smiles!! :cheers:

 

[Tango]

:2excited::welcome::congrats: Someone from Washington will chime in where to go for the laser alignment. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'd check with MurphyBrown about it... :thumbup:

 

[michaeltilt]

Thanks bob,hopefully I will figure it out,or it might be the worst money I ever spent.
i won't give up yet though.

 

[Ex Winger]

For some like me the Spyder was a major learning curve.I rode 2 wheels for 40 years and it took me at least 1000 km to get the feel for the Spyder.Just take your time it,ll come to you.
Bill

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks bob,hopefully I will figure it out,or it might be the worst money I ever spent.
i won't give up yet though.

:roflblack: That is EXACTLY what I thought about my 2010 RT, while riding it home... I was positive that I had just made a $25,000 mistake! :shocked:
I was hopping around in my lane just like a toad on a hotplate! nojoke Finally; I remembered that BRP also built Ski Doo snowmobiles. If they could get down a trail in a straight line; so could this thing... I lightened up my "White Knuckle Death Grip" on the bars, and the Clouds parted... :thumbup:

 

[Darren111]

Congratulations

Congratulations on your Spyder from the UK. :yes:

 

[spidergreg]

Welcome and it does take time...

Welcome!!! It took me a bit also to get used to the Spyder, I found at first I was trying to oversteer instead of just guiding the Spyder. Once you get used to it, its a very relaxing ride!

Be Safe

 

[jcasey]

Welcome to the zoo!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Showie]

Mike here.from Spokane WA area.
just purchased 12 rss.
only had 1300 miles.
pretty wild on it right now.
been on motorcycles my entire life.
i know there's a learning curve.
got around 300 miles on it so far.
took it back to dealership,had alignment checked out,they say it's good.
said its me,not the spyder.
did a lot of research,did all the things people recommend,loosen grip relax.
thinking about taking it somewhere and try laser alignment.

Mike, there is a Spyder Club in Spokane. We are in our 4th year and we would be happy to help you. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month normally at the Roundtable Pizza in the strip mall on the corner of Sprague and Sullivan kinda next to Harbor Freight. When I can I will PM you a contact number of our president. We have a group ride at least once a month plus some others. Hope to hear from you!! :yes: Showie

 

[Deer Slayer]

Congratulations! All things will come in time. Ride with Spyder folks and you should pick up some good points.:cheers:

 

[Buggy]

:welcome:

 

[Deanna777]

:welcome: and :congrats: glad you found this site, we are here to help, ask questions. Deanna

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats:. Read the do's and don'ts thread. Still lots of good information there.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Mike here.from Spokane WA area.
just purchased 12 rss.
only had 1300 miles.
pretty wild on it right now.
been on motorcycles my entire life.
i know there's a learning curve.
got around 300 miles on it so far.
took it back to dealership,had alignment checked out,they say it's good.
said its me,not the spyder.
did a lot of research,did all the things people recommend,loosen grip relax.
thinking about taking it somewhere and try laser alignment.

Welcome, we will be in Spokane in June to align Spyders. We would be happy to check your Spyder for you, if it is in spec you would not be charged. If you are interested send me a private message and I can get you the information.

 

[lwrydr]

welcome

Congrats on your new Spyder...Squared Away did my alignment and they do great work if you can wait til June.

 

[Mr. White]

Check your air pressure....it makes a lot of difference in how your scoot handles. Put 25 in front and 30 in the rear, ride a few miles, let out two pounds, ride and see how it goes. Find your sweet spot....it is different for different folks. I run 25 front, 30 in the rear as I like a firm ride and Mr.Cognac handles great.....good luck.

:spyder2:

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome welcome....

To both the spyder world and this most informative site. Great choice..congrats..!! :2thumbs: I have same year RS. 300 miles is a good start but may take a couple hundred more. There are other mods you can do but start with the tire pressure 15 to 20, I run 17lbs. make sure, as best you can, that both fronts are the same. I run 28 in the rear. After you master the handling you can think of the other stuff....:thumbup:

 

[Ron2andia]

:congrats::b2b::nopic: