Spyder And Two wheels - how hard to switch back & forth?

[Motorcycledave]

Hey all. I’ve been riding bikes since 1981 and have had pretty much every type of bike there is (except Harley). I’ve had my 2014 Spyder RTS for about a year now and have enjoyed it here on the backroads in Arkansas. I’m now considering another Kawasaki KLR to go along with it for some off-road riding. My question to those with 2 and 3 wheels is how hard is the switch back and forth from one to the other. I know it took me some time to get used to the Spyder. I don’t suspect it would be too much of an issue with over 30 years on 2 wheels but wanted to hear some of your experiences.

Hi Dave here, I have both the Spyder and a Honda... I had more trouble going from 2 to 3 wheels for a while because I kept
reaching for the brake and the clutch, but in a short time that went away I guess my brain knows the Spyder don't have them
and I quit reaching for them. when I hop on my road bike it is natural and just automatic to reach for the clutch and brake.

 

[PMK]

Spyder riding is the easiest of everything to ride. I swap between my Rickman Yamaha, my OSSA MAR, the Scorpa SY250r and several off road bicycles. Riding the moto trials bike correctly is the most difficult, and even so, swapping about is no big deal.

The KLR, other than it being a pig should be easy, unless you need to wheelie...

 

[Bfromla]

I've been on 2, 3, 4, and 8 wheels and you never really forget how. 8 wheels? Yes, roller skates. But I could never get the hang of 1 wheel. Lost interest in it real quick.

:2thumbs: However (yes lil pricy) https://onewheel.com/
Had chance see one in action was literally an airman’s preference for commute to work. & could charge while at work. Rode beside him at 15~20mph was impressive for small package , guessing guy was almost 6foot 200# or so. Definitely like the off road capability :firstplace: *additional info from one wheel: The weight limit for Pint is 250 and 275 for XR. These will support weights above this but it will no longer perform up to advertised specification.*

 

[wmjweber45]

I also rode 2 wheels for decades and had both at one time for awhile. Once you are comfortable with the Spyder, there is no issue switching. Kind of like switching between a car and a motorcycle. They are so different I was never confused.

 

[canamjhb]

I went from decades of riding Goldwings to a Spyder RTL 5 years ago. Still kept the Goldwing and rode it but not often. After a little over 3 years on the Spyder I went back to the 2 wheel Goldwing full time for a season. I was not as comfortable on 2 wheels as I thought I should be so I went back to 3 full time. My issue switching from 3 back to 2 was age and strength related. The skill sets were still there. The reaction time and attention were diminished. Avoiding things like rocks or sand on the road is less critical on 3 wheels so I have a more relaxed ride on 3 in my old age..... Jim