question for ST Limited owners

[03hdjill]

RE: Differences I rode two wheelers up until last summer. 48 years or so, and 35 assorted from a 80cc one lunger to the 2000cc Vulcan LT.

The Spyder is a totally different animal than a two wheeler. No lean, different operating proceedures, etc. Once you get past that--you should have no problem.

Those that try the :ani29: for the first time say they are a bit squirrly and hard to control. Most of this is caused by driver input. (Not taking into account the ball joint issue and subsequent fix on the 2013's).

There is a learning curve on driving the :spyder2:. Old bikers like myself, take about 1000 miles before it becomes natural. I took about 1500 miles. Non-bikers are pretty good at 500 miles or so.

Will it be right for you? Only you can answer that question. Recommend a test ride--a long one if possible. Then you will know.

Let us know what you decide.

I will let you know. I am going to test drive one. I wanted to make sure it was the ST Limited, though. If I am thinking of buying it I want to make sure that is the model I drive. Even looking at the controls seemed so foreign and a bit intimidating....like no clutch or hand brakes...

 

[JKMSPYDER]

ST LTD

I bought my ST-S in January and have over 2300 miles on it. I had last owned a 2 wheeler in the '80's. It didn't take me any time to get used to the Spyder. I love not having to put my feet down when I come to a stop, and not having to worry about riding in the rain or watching out for loose gravel. If you buy one I think you will love it.

 

[03hdjill]

I bought my ST-S in January and have over 2300 miles on it. I had last owned a 2 wheeler in the '80's. It didn't take me any time to get used to the Spyder. I love not having to put my feet down when I come to a stop, and not having to worry about riding in the rain or watching out for loose gravel. If you buy one I think you will love it.

That is exactly what I was hoping. Plus, it would be nice to be able to get backed out of a situation ( which happens on occasion ) on a slight grade by having "reverse" instead of needing a push backward.

 

[Zenagirl]

How many miles?

Glad you like yours. I saw people taking the MSF class on the Spyders. Looked like fun. How many miles do you have on your ST?

I am barely over 600 and need to take it in for its first service. I work full time and weather hasn't been kind. I'm a nice weather rider. But plan on putting many many miles on it this year!!! I have been on the freeways at 75 and it handles beautifully, but prefer the slower lazier riding. I have also started riding it to work and although it is chilly in the mornings as I leave the house at 6:00 am, when I hop on at 4:00 pm and its a warm day, its a great ride home!!!

 

[Edsts]

BRP definitely hit the nail rite on the head when they invented this fantastimachine

Now I can truly say there is a bike out here for every Physicall attribute a person can have . The Spyder accommodates every single rider in so many ways , my only regret is that I don't ride my sts as often as I want . You won't regret getting one !

 

[SpyderGAAZ]

Do it

My STS has 204 miles and is 2 weeks old....I already am giving it the throttle, leaning into the curve and she hugs the curves like a little sports car. Plenty of pep...I am always having to check the speedometer cause it is too hard to resist the acceleration! I did ride 2 wheels before but you will have no problem with the transition....just takes time to fine tune the corners.

 

[03hdjill]

My STS has 204 miles and is 2 weeks old....I already am giving it the throttle, leaning into the curve and she hugs the curves like a little sports car. Plenty of pep...I am always having to check the speedometer cause it is too hard to resist the acceleration! I did ride 2 wheels before but you will have no problem with the transition....just takes time to fine tune the corners.

LOL.......This post was from last May........9400 miles later I am still loving my ST Limited. (wish it was not as hot as it is, but I am having a blast riding it) I transitioned well from my Harley that I had ridden for 10 years (and thought that it was the perfect bike for me) We sold both Harleys and are a two Spyder family.

 

[Jeffsm69]

Come to the Dark Side

Hi, I am thinking about buying a 2013 ST Limited. Can anyone tell me what it is like going from a motorcycle to a Spyder. I currently have a 2003 HD Electra Glide Standard and am thinking about making the change. Has anyone done that? Did it take a while to adjust? Are the Spyders as fun to ride as motorcycles? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jill

I made the switch back in 2009, the Spyder is a fantastic machine and it's honestly not hard at all to transition between the two, a lot refer to the bike as being very similar to a quad or snowmobile, the best thing you can do is go test drive one, when you're finished, you won't be able to get rid of the smile on your face

 

[Larry t]

went to 3 from 2

I have ridden 2 wheels probably 50 years, traded in a FJR 1300 for my ST-L, it is fun just got back from a 6700 mile trip from southeast Tx to Canada and back thru Sturgis and back. 2 up using mostly back roads there were times I wished for 2 wheels, good curves, but over all was very pleased with the ST especially when we were coming down from the run to the sun the road work gravel, rain and traffic, all made the ST so much easier to handle than the Goldwings I was with on the trip.One of the guys foot slipped in the gravel and he leaned it over I still am planning on a 2 wheeler for the times when I feel the need for the feel of the lean into the curves on a lone ride, but the ST is sufficient for my needs at this time so I am able to put off the expense of another bike

 

[Questions]

2013 st limited pearl white

Hi, I am thinking about buying a 2013 ST Limited. Can anyone tell me what it is like going from a motorcycle to a Spyder. I currently have a 2003 HD Electra Glide Standard and am thinking about making the change. Has anyone done that? Did it take a while to adjust? Are the Spyders as fun to ride as motorcycles? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jill

I have a 2013 pearl white st limited with 2300 miles and like it. I have ridden motorcycles since the 1960's and the spyder is way different, the more miles you ride it the more comfortable with the handling you get, they are a lot of fun.

 

[AY4B]

My STS has 204 miles and is 2 weeks old....I already am giving it the throttle, leaning into the curve and she hugs the curves like a little sports car. Plenty of pep...I am always having to check the speedometer cause it is too hard to resist the acceleration! I did ride 2 wheels before but you will have no problem with the transition....just takes time to fine tune the corners.

Im at about the same point im my experience as you were at this post. I live in an area that has a lot of FM roads so with the GPS, I can just take off and try to get lost, the GPS can take me home. You compared it to a small sports car, Its more like a large go cart.

 

[cmungen]

It takes time to adjust.

Hi, I am thinking about buying a 2013 ST Limited. Can anyone tell me what it is like going from a motorcycle to a Spyder. I currently have a 2003 HD Electra Glide Standard and am thinking about making the change. Has anyone done that? Did it take a while to adjust? Are the Spyders as fun to ride as motorcycles? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jill

I'm 75 and have riden and owned 50 mc's and just got a st limited. it is totally different dynamic as opposed to a m/c. It will take you a long time (500mi)
or so, to get comfortable to the riding dynamic and also to the hihg reving engine.
Ive got @2k mi on mine now ND i LOVE IT. iT IS NOT A m/c and I dont want it to be. It is a 3 wheel sport vehicle and is a blast.
Carl