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New to the Spyder world!
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Bob Denman
New member
Welcome to our little slice of the internet! :2thumbs:
Question:
How much riding experience do you have on motorcycles? In my opinion it's easier if you have little or none; fewer habits to unlearn! :thumbup:
If you think of the Spyders as handling more like an ATV or snowmobile it seems to help.
Question:
How much riding experience do you have on motorcycles? In my opinion it's easier if you have little or none; fewer habits to unlearn! :thumbup:
If you think of the Spyders as handling more like an ATV or snowmobile it seems to help.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
As was said, relax, and keep a light grip. There is a skills course in the manual. Grab some soccer cones or cut some tennis balls in half, and set up the course in a parking lot, and practice until you are comfortable. Don't ride over your head...just take your time and stay within your comfort level. You'll be riding like a pro in no time.
stormtrooper
New member
:welcome: & :congrats: on your new toy. Advice thats easy RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT . :2thumbs:
SpyderMeLucky
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
:welcome::congrats: I'm rather new myself to the :spyder: world with only about 1000 miles ryding. The only tip I can give is to practice riding ...it gets easier and MORE FUN as you get used to the machine.
I had trouble initially with the turns so I practiced a lot in my neighborhood going slow with the curves. Still a little weak on left turns/curves. Still working on it, though.
Before long, you'll not even think about all the things you had to learn at the beginning.
:agree: with Nancy's Toy...good sound advice!!
I had trouble initially with the turns so I practiced a lot in my neighborhood going slow with the curves. Still a little weak on left turns/curves. Still working on it, though.
Before long, you'll not even think about all the things you had to learn at the beginning.
:agree: with Nancy's Toy...good sound advice!!
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SpyderAnn01
Active member
:welcome: and :congrats: just remember that sometimes you have to get off the Spyder to work, sleep, eat.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:welcome: and :congrats: on your new ride. You found the right site for all things :spyder2:
GloryRyders
MOgang Member
:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ride.:2thumbs:
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spydee owner
Guest
:agree: I took mine on to a road that had gravel shoulders and at lower speeds (20mph) went off the pavement and onto the gravel and hit the brakes. Did this up to about 50mph (in increments) just to see what would happen if I needed to hit the shoulder in an emergency. Stops amazingly straight. Also took it out in a good rain and hammered the brakes from about 50 mph and also broke it loose from a stop just to see what happened.
SpyderWolf
New member
:welcome: and :congrats: on your new Spyder.
Best advice is if you have questions, search for the answers here. If you can't find them, then just ask and someone will be sure to help you out. :thumbup:
Best advice is if you have questions, search for the answers here. If you can't find them, then just ask and someone will be sure to help you out. :thumbup:
Since my Spyder is only a week old the only advice I can give you is to listen to these guys and gals. The part about not gripping too tightly was the best advice for me.
Next thing you know, I was at 600 miles in just 4 days riding while I was off from work. It is so addicting and fun, even while I was out on the boat with family and friends one day I couldn't wait to get back home and get on my Spyder.
Oh, also have your facts straight about the spyder because every time you stop at a gas station you will be swamped with questions. So far, not one time that I stopped some where (no matter where it is) that I haven't had onlookers and questions. Very cool experience, but I'd much rather be riding than talking.
Next thing you know, I was at 600 miles in just 4 days riding while I was off from work. It is so addicting and fun, even while I was out on the boat with family and friends one day I couldn't wait to get back home and get on my Spyder.
Oh, also have your facts straight about the spyder because every time you stop at a gas station you will be swamped with questions. So far, not one time that I stopped some where (no matter where it is) that I haven't had onlookers and questions. Very cool experience, but I'd much rather be riding than talking.
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