New Spyder

[JRat]

I finally got my21 RTL from iMotorsports, It was delivered Wednesday, but I was busy and only rode it into the garage. Thursday I took it out for my first ride on 3 wheels. I have read all the post and watched a lot of videos, so I pretty well knew what to expect. Took a 20 mile ride up to the lake , It felt really squirrely, which I chocked up to new rider. Got into the parking lot and practice a bunch of turns and figure 8's then back home, so a total of 40 miles. I decided to check the front tires, They both has 30 not 20. Lowered the air and took her out again, Much better, I tried various speeds all the way up to 80, (Which I never do), It was really nice, I rode 60 miles. My only need now is more time in the seat, and to figure out what to do with the handle bars. On my Harley I ran 2+2's, Up 2" Back 2". On the Spyder I felt like I had to lean over and down and I'm only 5'9". I felt like I was on a crotch rocket. Does anybody have any suggestions? Short reach bars, F3 Bars or a riser kit? My wife wants to ride it too. Harley always had a detailed handlebar compassion, I can't find anything like that on BRP.

 

[rv6a]

I installed the Lamonster handlebar riser and it helped a lot. I am 5'9". I also installed his floorboard riser which raised the floorboard up 2".

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I finally got my21 RTL from iMotorsports, It was delivered Wednesday, but I was busy and only rode it into the garage. Thursday I took it out for my first ride on 3 wheels. I have read all the post and watched a lot of videos, so I pretty well knew what to expect. Took a 20 mile ride up to the lake , It felt really squirrely, which I chocked up to new rider. Got into the parking lot and practice a bunch of turns and figure 8's then back home, so a total of 40 miles. I decided to check the front tires, They both has 30 not 20. Lowered the air and took her out again, Much better, I tried various speeds all the way up to 80, (Which I never do), It was really nice, I rode 60 miles. My only need now is more time in the seat, and to figure out what to do with the handle bars. On my Harley I ran 2+2's, Up 2" Back 2". On the Spyder I felt like I had to lean over and down and I'm only 5'9". I felt like I was on a crotch rocket. Does anybody have any suggestions? Short reach bars, F3 Bars or a riser kit? My wife wants to ride it too. Harley always had a detailed handlebar compassion, I can't find anything like that on BRP.

You have Kenda tires Now, for your own safety put 28 psi in the REAR tire ( not the fronts ) ...... Auto tires are very safe at lower PSI's because they are stronger .... not so with the Kenda's ..... :congrats: & :welcome: ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[fredgal]

RTL's sit higher, love my 2020, F3L. im 5 -9 also.. its like it was made for me. over 1000 miles of fun this yr so far... congrats..

 

[shakin_jake]

Welcome to the greatest Spyder forum on the internet JRat, and congrats on the new Spyder. I love mine

FWIW I’m running 20 PSI in the front and 28 PSI in the rear. Feels like the right air pressure to me (OEM tires)


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood

 

[Pooch]

On my 2021 RTL I found that 18 in the fronts and 28 in the rear is my sweet spot... 20 in front was just too squirrely.
I went all the way ...think $$$... and put Heli-Bars on this bike. LOVE them! So many ways to custom adjust - just for me.
The Utopia back rest was a must for me also.
As well as the foam over-grips for my tender palms... along with my original rubber Throttle Boss on the grips.
I do enjoy this bike - I hope you will have miles of smiles on yours.

 

[pidjones]

Mine came from iMotorsports with 30 psi front and 35 rear. I lowered them to 18/28. Came with a full tank of gas, though!

 

[JRat]

The rear was fine just the fronts that were overfilled.

 

[vito1943]

I bought the risers from Sling Mods, and at 5’7” the reach to the bars feels just right. As to tire pressure, I keep the OEM tires at 22 front, 30 rear, and that gives the bike the feel that I like.

 

[Saluda]

Congrats and enjoy !

 

[Quickdraw]

I bought both a 2" riser from lamonstergarage, and F3 bars. The F3 bars are difficult to find however. At least they were when I wanted them. I also put installed the floorboard risers from lamonstergarage as well. It's definitely a lot better.

 

[Little Blue]

New Spyder Owner

Nice choice for your Spyder, 2021 RTL.
Enjoy your Ryde Time and be Safe. .....:thumbup:

 

[ES44AC]

Congratulations!

I put on the Lamonster Riser, because it's one piece.