riding on highway

[Lamonster]

Most, if not all, of these are possibilities. But personally, I would not change any of the hardware until you've fixed you.

I had the same problem with my SM5. Scared me to death at first, twitchy as anything I'd ever ridden. No confidence in the machine or my ability to control it.

The problem turned out to be me, not the machine! I was unconsciously strong arming the handlebars trying to correct for every little movement which just aggravated the issue. It was a vicious cycle.

Once I relaxed (which I had to work at in the beginning) things got better. The improvement allowed me to relax more and things improved again.

We know our Spyders are a different machine. But it's more than looks. In the beginning it may seem twitchy and unpredictable. Nothing could be further from the truth. Once you get used to it, you'll find it responsive and very precise. The only difference will be input changes (or lack of them) by the operator.

Once you get YOU dialed into the machine. Then you will be best able to assess what hardware upgrades you want to improve handling. If a death grip and over active input from you is the problem, hardware changes are not going to help.

:agree:100%
This is not a motorcycle and it is very sensitive to riders input. Relax your grip and soon you'll be passing semi's at 80mph with one hand on the bars. nojoke

 

[Mr. White]

I am relieved to hear some of you had the same "twitchy" as I did. I read here to loosen my grip...which I did...we are having our "pre hot days winds" and they blow me around a lot.

However, I solved the problem. I saw a psychiatrist. It still wiggles, but I don't care....:roflblack:

Please enter your year and model of your Spyders in your signatures...it makes it easier to give answers or advice.

I ride alone. 18 in front, 30 in rear and front shocks on 4. JMHO

:spyder2:

 

[kuroneko81]

TOTALLY :agree::agree::agree::agree::agree:

Most, if not all, of these are possibilities. But personally, I would not change any of the hardware until you've fixed you.

I had the same problem with my SM5. Scared me to death at first, twitchy as anything I'd ever ridden. No confidence in the machine or my ability to control it.

The problem turned out to be me, not the machine! I was unconsciously strong arming the handlebars trying to correct for every little movement which just aggravated the issue. It was a vicious cycle.

Once I relaxed (which I had to work at in the beginning) things got better. The improvement allowed me to relax more and things improved again.

We know our Spyders are a different machine. But it's more than looks. In the beginning it may seem twitchy and unpredictable. Nothing could be further from the truth. Once you get used to it, you'll find it responsive and very precise. The only difference will be input changes (or lack of them) by the operator.

Once you get YOU dialed into the machine. Then you will be best able to assess what hardware upgrades you want to improve handling. If a death grip and over active input from you is the problem, hardware changes are not going to help.

 

[NorthStar]

Don't worry

It takes most of us at least a few hundred miles in the saddle to become accustomed to the unique handling characteristics of the RT. After 40 years of driving two wheelers I admit that it took me at least 500 miles to learn to handle the machine and not have it jump all over the place. especially in high winds.

As others have mentioned, set the front shocks at 4 or 5. experiment with the tire pressure and most importantly, just give yourself time in the saddle and relax that grip. Once you have it dialed in you will look back at your initial concerns and have a chuckle. I know I did.

 

[sandrunr1]

Wife and I just rode through monument valley Az. from Moab Ut. to Sedona AZ. The wind was blowing west to east at about 65 to 70 miles per hour. We were going south at about the same. :spyder2:s wiggled but but did fine. Just kept it loose and went along with the flow. 75 miles like that. Got tired from boppen to the wind but you have to stay loose.