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passenger friendly ?
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TonyMac
New member
Yes, its very passenger friendly. In fact the wife and I took a nice ride yesterday (80 degrees here in San Antonio, sorry snow bound firends).
Some key issues to making it passenger friendly.
- Tighten up the shock pre-loads. I have front and back on max
- Run higher tire pressure of 20 front and 30 rear
- Corbin seat with back rest makes sure the passenger doesn't fall off
Optional but nice to have.
- Mirror extenders from Kewl Metal (easy to see behind you)
- After market wind shield (Cal Sci for me) makes it downright calm at 65 mph
The only downside is the trunk is too small to hold two full face helmets and jackets, but that is what after market saddle bags are for.
Enjoy.
Some key issues to making it passenger friendly.
- Tighten up the shock pre-loads. I have front and back on max
- Run higher tire pressure of 20 front and 30 rear
- Corbin seat with back rest makes sure the passenger doesn't fall off
Optional but nice to have.
- Mirror extenders from Kewl Metal (easy to see behind you)
- After market wind shield (Cal Sci for me) makes it downright calm at 65 mph
The only downside is the trunk is too small to hold two full face helmets and jackets, but that is what after market saddle bags are for.
Enjoy.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The Spyder treats a passenger a bit differently from a motorcycle. Many passengers are comforted by the fact that it can't tip, and doesn't lean in corners. Riders will like the fact that an unanticipated or uncoordinated movement by the passenger is less likely to put you out of control, or cause a crash or fall. They will also appreciate not having to balance that extra weight when stopped or moving slowly.
On the other hand, the same centrifugal forces that work against the rider work against the passenger, but they have no handlebars, and are less likely to lean to shift their weight. That can be discomforting. It is why the Spyder has huge passenger grab bars. Most who have posted here feel a backrest of some sort (BRP, Corbin, Kewlmetal, or Givi topcase) is a necessity for the passenger. It certainly will add to the passenger's feeling of well being. Passenger pegs are a bit back and high for the comfort of some folks. Extensions are available.
A lot depends on the particular passenger, and how you ride. I love the Spyder two-up as a rider. My wife said it was not bad on the pillion. We may not be good judges, since we ride solo most of the time now that she has her Spyder. A cycling friend said he was scared out of his mind. I guess it's all in what you are used to. If I had to summarize I would say...very stable, comfortable, great for the rider, passengers might need some comforting accessories.
-Scotty
On the other hand, the same centrifugal forces that work against the rider work against the passenger, but they have no handlebars, and are less likely to lean to shift their weight. That can be discomforting. It is why the Spyder has huge passenger grab bars. Most who have posted here feel a backrest of some sort (BRP, Corbin, Kewlmetal, or Givi topcase) is a necessity for the passenger. It certainly will add to the passenger's feeling of well being. Passenger pegs are a bit back and high for the comfort of some folks. Extensions are available.
A lot depends on the particular passenger, and how you ride. I love the Spyder two-up as a rider. My wife said it was not bad on the pillion. We may not be good judges, since we ride solo most of the time now that she has her Spyder. A cycling friend said he was scared out of his mind. I guess it's all in what you are used to. If I had to summarize I would say...very stable, comfortable, great for the rider, passengers might need some comforting accessories.
-Scotty
:agree::spyder:The Spyder treats a passenger a bit differently from a motorcycle. Many passengers are comforted by the fact that it can't tip, and doesn't lean in corners. Riders will like the fact that an unanticipated or uncoordinated movement by the passenger is less likely to put you out of control, or cause a crash or fall. They will also appreciate not having to balance that extra weight when stopped or moving slowly.
On the other hand, the same centrifugal forces that work against the rider work against the passenger, but they have no handlebars, and are less likely to lean to shift their weight. That can be discomforting. It is why the Spyder has huge passenger grab bars. Most who have posted here feel a backrest of some sort (BRP, Corbin, Kewlmetal, or Givi topcase) is a necessity for the passenger. It certainly will add to the passenger's feeling of well being. Passenger pegs are a bit back and high for the comfort of some folks. Extensions are available.
A lot depends on the particular passenger, and how you ride. I love the Spyder two-up as a rider. My wife said it was not bad on the pillion. We may not be good judges, since we ride solo most of the time now that she has her Spyder. A cycling friend said he was scared out of his mind. I guess it's all in what you are used to. If I had to summarize I would say...very stable, comfortable, great for the rider, passengers might need some comforting accessories.
-Scotty
Ditto!
GaryTheBadger
New member
Coincidently, my wife and I went for our 2nd ride yesterday, on
our new SE5. TRM17118 said it all above (except that it was
$%^!@# freeing here in Arkansas).
As for increasing the spring settings, the instructions are
in the owner's book, the tool is in tool kit, and jacking up the
chassis and lubricating the parts first per the instructions
really helped! I could not turn the springs at all without
applying the lube.
our new SE5. TRM17118 said it all above (except that it was
$%^!@# freeing here in Arkansas).
As for increasing the spring settings, the instructions are
in the owner's book, the tool is in tool kit, and jacking up the
chassis and lubricating the parts first per the instructions
really helped! I could not turn the springs at all without
applying the lube.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I haven't had anyone on the back of my Spyder yet, so I cannot comment on whether or not the bike will buck them off...
As far as passengers being friendly, I guess it depends on who is on your bike...I've seen some real snarlers out there!
:yikes:
As far as passengers being friendly, I guess it depends on who is on your bike...I've seen some real snarlers out there!
:yikes:
LDFIREWORKS
New member
it is the best friend i've got:2thumbs::2thumbs:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
LOL! One thing I learned back when I was 18...if they don't smile and wink, don't give them a ride.
-Scotty
tatt2r
PhotoShop Master
LOL! One thing I learned back when I was 18...if they don't smile and wink, don't give them a ride.
-Scotty
:clap::clap::clap:
+2. As I mentioned in another thread, my wife is still pretty skeptical about the Spyder. She always enjoyed riding with me on my conventional motorcycles, but she finds the Spyder downright scary in the corners, since we don't lean and she feels like she is being tossed all over the place. She also finds the leg positioning uncomfortable (too wide) after my last bike, a Kawasaki Concours.
Hopefully, she will grown more accustomed to the ride after a while.
Bruce
bjt
Very Helpful Member
When dltang and I were taking turns being passengers, we found that it was best for both if the pillion leaned with the rider. You could mess with the rider if you decided to lean opposite of them or sometimes leaned and sometimes didn't. The rider can tell the difference when the pillion is being cooperative or not.
Absolutely true, Brian.:thumbup: The Spyder is no different than a two-wheeled motorcycle in that respect. The difference is that the Spyder does not feel as smooth and "swoopy" going through the curves, since it does not lean. I am fine with that, but Gail doesn't like that feeling at all. I do believe she will get used to it, but it is a pretty significant transition for her.
Bruce
Sonya said the same thing, the lateral G's are a little frightening at first but now she leans with me in the corners and all is fine, we've just clocked up 1000 kilometers in a week and all is good.
She wasn't happy at first as she had to give up her heated sofa on the back of the K1200LT.
sabunim5
New member
Legroom for the Passenger
If you will check out these posts they could solve your wife's issue with peg location.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6882&highlight=Passenger
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6883&highlight=Passenger
I know that Phil has several sets already made up and ready to go. They made a HUGE difference in how comfortable my wife was. When mama's happy.............
Ryde Safe and Enjoy:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:
If you will check out these posts they could solve your wife's issue with peg location.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6882&highlight=Passenger
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6883&highlight=Passenger
I know that Phil has several sets already made up and ready to go. They made a HUGE difference in how comfortable my wife was. When mama's happy.............
Ryde Safe and Enjoy:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:
FANG
New member
Wife rydes with me on the weekends and if we have times in the evenings after work. She says the :spyder:is great and very stable. In fact three weeks ago her brother brought his Harley by during the week when i had taken the :spyder: to work and she rode with 2 up with him on his Harley and she said it was terrible - epecially since she has been ryding on the :spyder:. So go for it - its great and a great time ryding with your best gal.
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