New rider, confession and question

[crtsteve55]

I road about 2-300 miles before getting my endorsement. Had some uneasy turns until easing up on the grips and shifting on the seat as well as a lean with turns. The two day WA state endorsement class was money well spent. It was through a Harley Davidson dealership here in Spokane. We covered emergent scenarios, safe turning, situational awareness, and many other topics. I personally recommend a formal class with your Spyder.

 

[PistonBlown]

If it makes you feel any better.

I've ridden motorbikes since I was 16, in fact I didn't get a car license until I was in my late 20's. I've also ridden ski-doo's, quads and even jet-skis.

But I really really struggled with working out cornering on a Spyder. It took me a good 500kms until I began to feel comfortable with it and understand all the nuances and a lot longer until it was completely natural.

I'd say cornering well on a Spyder is harder than a motorbike, but because of that is feels more rewarding when you do crack it.

As others has suggested the setup of the frontend on the Spyder has more impact on the way it rides than a bike. But I'd also say don't touch anything until you've got at least 2000km's under your belt as you need to be able to feel if the changes your making are right for you. The only thing worth checking before then is that the front tires are the same pressure.

 

[Piratezz]

All the given advice above is good, but REMEMBER, get comfortable on your spyder, THEN do the upgrades, They all make a difference, Spyder is good outta the box, but can be much better after upgrading SWAYBAR, TIRES, Shocks, in that order..
That worked for me, my F3 runs like a dream now, even two-wheelers have a hard time keeping up in the twisties... (I had quite a few giggles, when they ate my dust... ) )
Drive it, learn the quirks of driving a spyder, and you will get the hang of it, it's a rewarding machine to drive, once you get it right

 

[FrogmanDave]

dmiles, have you checked into the BRP course? https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/learn-to-ride/registration.html They do it in Byron, Perry and Milledgeville (+ other cities) if either of those are convenient to you.

For only $99.00 I think it's money well spent for what you get. Once you complete the course you'll get a certificate that allows you to get your "class m" (motorcycle) license, all you do is present it at the dmv, pay the fee and get your new license.

The course is informative and I thought it was fun also.

An FYI to others in other states. Here is Kansas completing the 'BRP 3 wheel training course' does NOT get you a motorcycle license. Just a 3 wheel endorsement. I have had my 'M' license for many, many years and am legal to operate my Spyder but by obtaining the '3 wheel endorsement' does not work the other way around (as far as operating a 2 wheeler).

 

[K80Shooter]

An FYI to others in other states. Here is Kansas completing the 'BRP 3 wheel training course' does NOT get you a motorcycle license. Just a 3 wheel endorsement. I have had my 'M' license for many, many years and am legal to operate my Spyder but by obtaining the '3 wheel endorsement' does not work the other way around (as far as operating a 2 wheeler).

Yes I should have stated that I was speaking of Ga but the op is from Ga and that's who I was speaking to. Sorry for any confusion.
Also in Ga there is no 3 wheel endorsement only the class M