Potentially New Ryder...Advice?

[Questions]

I bought my spyder for the exact reason you are thinking of...I dropped my motorcycle in 2008..it was a 650..v -star..after I became more anxious with turns and leaning..sold it for a 250cc Honda to regain my confidence..However could never get over the fear of dropping it again..so sold that and bought my RS..Took me awhile to lose the fear of tipping even on this..The more I ride the less I panic..even as a passenger on some loops and turns the fear re-surfaces..So try one out and see how you feel and keep in mind that the more you turn the more confident you will feel..They are awesome and I hope it works for you.....

 

[Deanna777]

New Ryder Advice....

I bought my spyder for the exact reason you are thinking of...I dropped my motorcycle in 2008..it was a 650..v -star..after I became more anxious with turns and leaning..sold it for a 250cc Honda to regain my confidence..However could never get over the fear of dropping it again..so sold that and bought my RS..Took me awhile to lose the fear of tipping even on this..The more I ride the less I panic..even as a passenger on some loops and turns the fear re-surfaces..So try one out and see how you feel and keep in mind that the more you turn the more confident you will feel..They are awesome and I hope it works for you.....

SinceI bought my :spyder2: in july of last year i put on 2,700 miles, then it i put in the storage. This year I will be putting on alot of miles, because ( blueknight911who is my boyfriend ) we are going to Spyderfest, and MaggieValley,and Lamonts BBQ etc. I had no problem getting use to the 3 wheels. I really love my :spyder2:. I can not wait until the riding season begins. Deanna777 hyea:

 

[BourbonSpyder]

They are giving you great advice. You are correct and do not have to worry about the spyder tipping over.
But you must always remember you control the machine the machine don't control you. There are a lot of women ryders
and they love the spyder . My wife is one. And I feel very comfortable with her driving it. I should get some brownie points for that statement..:yikes:

Brownie Points Given!!!! Thanks for all the advice.
I'm going to try to get a test ride in next week. Then I have to sell my current bike and start the process of finding the right one,etc. It should sell fast, low miles since I haven't been on it in ages.

 

[BourbonSpyder]

My advice is really a warning. I too, rode 2 wheelers for several years before getting my Spyder. A delayed diagnosis of a thyroid condition sapped my leg strength and I became terrified, not of riding, but of stopping. I was terrified that I would drop my beautiful red Kawasaki at a stop light. It ruined the whole ride every time I rode, so I just stopped riding and the bike sat in the garage. My son-in-law kept hinting at a Spyder. I bought my 2009 GS (that's an older RS) from a retired motorcycle cop a year and one half ago. He gave me the best advice. "The Spyder is not a motorcycle, it's a Spyder. It doesn't handle like a motorcycle, it handles like a Spyder. It will take at least 6 hours of riding the Spyder to really feel comfortable and appreciate its qualities." So I'm asking you not to judge the total Spyder experience on a test ride, please. I personally do not like the RT as much as the RS. But I like my sports car better than a Caddy. If I could afford to buy a new ST, I would in a heartbeat. It's a personal preference . Just try all three models and pick the one that fits your lifestyle and personality. One more thing. My Spyder is a manual transmission . I love it. I didn't even consider buying the semi-automatic model. Now that I have ridden several Spyders with the semi-automatic, that will be a requirement on my next bike.

I sat on all three Spyders at the Bike Show - I liked the "sit" of the ST the best..but I'd test drive them all before going ahead and plunking down my cash. Someone had told me they wish they'd gone with the semi auto...I already shift my two wheel bike..but I'll make sure to check it. I'll keep your advice in mind--its a Spyder, not a bike. Thank you!

 

[PrairieSpyder]

BourbonSpyder, you may be my doppelganger, too. I hated tight turns, especially to the right. I looked for excuses not to ride, instead of to ride. I went thru several 2-wheelers - Suzuki Savage, Burgman 400, V-Star 950, V-Star 250. Never fealt comfortable and had some health problems affecting my strength thru the day. Then I decided on the Spyder so I could ride without worries. Hooray! I found my machine. I opted for the RT because of the way it sits. (I always favored cruisers.) But if I was buying now, I'd sure look at the ST.

Good luck.

 

[bruisersbaby]

Hi, BourbonSpyder. Don't know if we've already met on GOS on Facebook or not. For me, I never rode anything in my life, until Bruiser asked me if I'd like to learn how to ride the Spyder. Been ryding almost two years now and loving it. It is true that a Spyder is not a motorcycle. When someone comes up and asks us about our 'motorcycles', we are quick to correct - nicely, of course - that it is a Spyder, or roadster, not a motorcycle. We Spyder ryders are unique in that we ryde something so much different. Personally, I like to shift, but it would be what you're comfortable with. Take care.

 

[Middledeb]

I always wanted to ride but was terrified of the turns also, I bought my 2011 RT then went for my license, I love it,, I feel much safer riding it then a 2 wheel, it helps that it stands out ,people can see you a lot easier. I just want to add more lighting, and have it wrapped. Good luck in whatever you decide.