Some Things I have Learned

[JXVolker]

I am about 1 mile away from my 600 mile service and check-up for my 2012 Spyder RSS (Nitro Green). I took possession of the "Puff" on July 10, so I have had the bike for 11 days. First, would I recommend a Spyder to other riders? Yes, and without any reservations. I love riding this machine and find myself looking for excuses to take a short ride and they are not hard to find. I love the way it corners and sprints down the straight away, I love the SE5 transmission and the control it gives me over the machine while taking some of the drudgery of shifting away. Good storage, it is fun to give folks a ride, I can go on and on about it. I found the do's and don'ts for new Spyder riders very valuable and am sure that it helped me not make some mistakes that I would have made. The advice on having a gentle hand and light touch with the Spyder makes all the difference, this machine will drive itself if handled gently. I forget the poster but the suggestion to ride with one hand when safe to do so also demonstrated the great tracking and very little input needed for smooth riding. I had the factory backrest installed on purchase and my riding companions have enjoyed it, so I guess that was my first mod. I am working on becoming ever more proficient in cornering but am comfortable with the change. I did notice that after about 300 miles everything settled in and riding the Spyder became natural and very comfortable. So, the biggest thing I have learned is that I should not have waited so long!

 

[ARtraveler]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the new :ani29:. It will only get better. Keep us posted.

 

[Bob Denman]

And it's only going to keep getting better! :thumbup: :congrats:

 

[Moosemanj]

2012 RT LTD

I am about 1 mile away from my 600 mile service and check-up for my 2012 Spyder RSS (Nitro Green). I took possession of the "Puff" on July 10, so I have had the bike for 11 days. First, would I recommend a Spyder to other riders? Yes, and without any reservations. I love riding this machine and find myself looking for excuses to take a short ride and they are not hard to find. I love the way it corners and sprints down the straight away, I love the SE5 transmission and the control it gives me over the machine while taking some of the drudgery of shifting away. Good storage, it is fun to give folks a ride, I can go on and on about it. I found the do's and don'ts for new Spyder riders very valuable and am sure that it helped me not make some mistakes that I would have made. The advice on having a gentle hand and light touch with the Spyder makes all the difference, this machine will drive itself if handled gently. I forget the poster but the suggestion to ride with one hand when safe to do so also demonstrated the great tracking and very little input needed for smooth riding. I had the factory backrest installed on purchase and my riding companions have enjoyed it, so I guess that was my first mod. I am working on becoming ever more proficient in cornering but am comfortable with the change. I did notice that after about 300 miles everything settled in and riding the Spyder became natural and very comfortable. So, the biggest thing I have learned is that I should not have waited so long!

I got my 2012 RT Limited, 3 days ago and I have almost 200 miles already. I am loving it, it rides great and I am getting better with the handling. Looking forward to many more miles. Heading our to Daytona and Sanibel Island tomorrow. Can't wait.

 

[supermario]

hi

It so true I am looking for excuses all the time just to ride my spyder I am addicted lol

I am about 1 mile away from my 600 mile service and check-up for my 2012 Spyder RSS (Nitro Green). I took possession of the "Puff" on July 10, so I have had the bike for 11 days. First, would I recommend a Spyder to other riders? Yes, and without any reservations. I love riding this machine and find myself looking for excuses to take a short ride and they are not hard to find. I love the way it corners and sprints down the straight away, I love the SE5 transmission and the control it gives me over the machine while taking some of the drudgery of shifting away. Good storage, it is fun to give folks a ride, I can go on and on about it. I found the do's and don'ts for new Spyder riders very valuable and am sure that it helped me not make some mistakes that I would have made. The advice on having a gentle hand and light touch with the Spyder makes all the difference, this machine will drive itself if handled gently. I forget the poster but the suggestion to ride with one hand when safe to do so also demonstrated the great tracking and very little input needed for smooth riding. I had the factory backrest installed on purchase and my riding companions have enjoyed it, so I guess that was my first mod. I am working on becoming ever more proficient in cornering but am comfortable with the change. I did notice that after about 300 miles everything settled in and riding the Spyder became natural and very comfortable. So, the biggest thing I have learned is that I should not have waited so long!

 

[spydaman60]

had mine for two months---

everything you have said and found out is true. the only difference is, that i enjoy the :spyder2:sm5 rss. have put on nearly 4600 miles in two months and the wife has been with me on about 2000 of those miles. hyea: i love her, and i love her riding with me and she never would have gotten on a two wheeler with me. it has turned my riding into a wonderful experience every time we go out!!!:yes::yes: