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Soon to be new spyder owner!

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Hatamaz

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Hello All,

I happened accross this forum on accident, and have been reading several threads. It seems like you all have a nice community here so I decided to register and join.

I just got rid of my Harley Sportster which I did not enjoy riding anymore. After researching through videos and reading about the Spyders, I decided on getting myself a 2011 RS SE5 pearl white color and the 6 spoke wheels. I just got confirmation from my dealer today that it will be arriving Saturday and I could NOT be more excited.

I would like to ask all of you if there are any tips for a new Spyder rider like myself? Such as things to watch out for or anything to make riding it more enjoyable. Thank you!
 
:welcome:

You'll probably get a number of tips. Riding a Spyder is not like a bike...it will take some time to adjust. I recommend laying out the skills course you will find in the manual and the DVD that comes with the Spyder (also available from the BRP site and on YouTube), and do a little parking lot practice until you feel natural and comfortable. Then, when you ride, be sure to relax your grip. Most riders experience overcontrol at first. Spyder steering is very sensitive. Just let it go down the road. Beyond that, you will have more questions. Just hop on here and ask. We're a friendly, helpful lot.
 
NancysToy said:
You'll probably get a number of tips. Riding a Spyder is not like a bike...it will take some time to adjust. I recommend laying out the skills course you will find in the manual and the DVD that comes with the Spyder (also available from the BRP site and on YouTube), and do a little parking lot practice until you feel natural and comfortable. Then, when you ride, be sure to relax your grip. Most riders experience overcontrol at first. Spyder steering is very sensitive. Just let it go down the road. Beyond that, you will have more questions. Just hop on here and ask. We're a friendly, helpful lot.
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:agree: Don't let the 3 wheels fool you. It takes practice to dominate the :spyder2:, no matter how much 2 wheel experience you have, as many other members might confirm this. Watch the videos, read the manual, and get you an empty parking lot with some sand filled plastic cups and have fun!!:2thumbs:

And :congrats:, :welcome:
 
:congrats::welcome:
Great choice in color and RS SE5.I happen to like the RS a lot espically with some minor modifications that fit my riding style, comfort and bike use. Your life will never be the same.......... A lot more fun.. Enjoy.
 
+1 to what Scotty said. The skills exercises in the Owner's manual are very helpful. When you feel ready for the road, just don't push it at first. Stay relaxed. The Spyder is very easy to ryde if you just let it track down the road. Speed will come as you feel more comfortable with the way the Spyder handles.

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new ryde!!!
 
I'm a first time street rider... But the :spyder2: bit me :ohyea: Never rode a 2 wheeler at all ..Always a quad (Honda TRX250X) But if you don't bring any bad habits with you of 2 wheeling the :spyder2: will except you!!!;) And as far as the "GRIP" this is true :gaah: RELAX and ride...:clap: Have fun :welcome:
 
:welcome::congrats: and enjoy. As far as tips go, one important one is not to grip the handle bars too tightly and don't oversteer. You will feel at times like the spyder is all over the road but you get used to the feel and realize that the death grip makes it worse. It does not steer like a bike and some long time motorcyclists on this site said it took them a couple hundred miles to really get used to the difference and now they just love the Spyder. So enjoy it as the machine it is meant to be and don't compare it to anything, as nothing can really compare. :2thumbs:
 
:welcome: and :congrats:......Forget about counter steering. If you push the right grip, your going to go left and remember to lean into the turn. You also may want to add more time to answer questions about the Spyder as you'll get a lot from family, friends and strangers. Most important? Have fun! :thumbup:
 
:congrats::welcome: I finished the MSF course the day before picking up my :spyder2: and the last words from the instructors was "Forget every thing you just learned about riding a motorcycle, that :spyder2: is a whole different ride" They were right. As has been mentioned do the exercises in the manual and DVD. You can pick up a set of small cones from WalMart for about $4. I got two (2) sets and this allows for course set up and lots of practice. The grip is the one thing it took me a while to learn but on one 170 mile ride in high winds :gaah: brought it all home when I realized I was all over the road and when I loosened the grip it became a real pleasure. :yes:
 
Hi Hatamaz!
Take everything that Scotty said and commit it to memory! :2thumbs: The Spyders actually ryde and handle a bit more like an ATV or snowmobile...
What year Sportster did you have?
Welcome to where the miles and smiles are all that matter! :D
 
Thank you everyone for the nice welcome and tips.

I have already watched just about every video I can about the spyders, from youtube to the videos included on the brp website. I will definitely do my best to take the "don't grip too hard" advice to heart. Even with my sportster I sometimes found myself with a death grip and would have to loosen up.

I had bought a 2011 sportster 1200 last September, but never found myself enjoying it after the first few rides I had. It was the first motorcycle I had ever bought, so I wasn't really experienced in riding except for a few dirt bikes when I was younger.

With the Spyder, what I am hoping for is a nice, exciting, and relaxing ride to where I don't have to worry too much about what gear I'm in and all the other stuff you have really pay attention to while riding a motorcycle.

Again, thank you for the nice welcome and I hope to become a staple citizen here and get to know you all.
 
Well, I got my spyder today! After 150 miles on my first day I'm completely in love with this machine. I'm about to hurry up and go to sleep so I can wake up in the morning and get back on it.

A few things I noticed on my first day: The Spyder is definitely an attention grabber. I stopped twice at gas stations to fill up and take a break. At both gas stations I felt like I was swarmed by people asking me questions left and right. The second time, as soon as I got off and was in the middle of taking my helmet off I had 4 people walk up to me. I was overwhelmed, but excited to answer all the questions I could.

I would say, that is the most fun I've had in a while. Here's too many more fun rides!!! :doorag:
 
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