FalconAF
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I take it you didn't see the picture of my new one sitting in my garage already? But thanks for the offer. :dontknow:
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Spyder RT Limited Questions
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I take it you didn't see the picture of my new one sitting in my garage already? But thanks for the offer. :dontknow:
FalconAF
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Well, it was 3:30 PM and my "Out For Delivery" new helmet hadn't arrived yet. I ran out of things to do with the Owners Manual just sitting on it in the garage waiting. So I figured I'd practice backing out of and back into my garage in the driveway.
OK (*cough*)...I may have taken it to the corner and back a couple times. It's a big, wide, circular turn around only 2 houses down. OK...it was 3 times. But I was wearing my Air Force Retired ball cap for safety and never went higher than 1st gear.
Besides, I think it deserved some fresh air and sunshine after all the rain here the past few days.
PS - Yeah...I think I'm gonna really like riding it. :2thumbs::2excited:
OK (*cough*)...I may have taken it to the corner and back a couple times. It's a big, wide, circular turn around only 2 houses down. OK...it was 3 times. But I was wearing my Air Force Retired ball cap for safety and never went higher than 1st gear.
Besides, I think it deserved some fresh air and sunshine after all the rain here the past few days.
PS - Yeah...I think I'm gonna really like riding it. :2thumbs::2excited:
FalconAF
New member
Just when you think it's finally safe to get all excited...….
My helmet arrived at 5 PM. I took it out of the box and tried it on, expecting it to fit like my old Shark (same size, same modular style, etc). Could hardly get it over my ears and when I did it felt like a vise squeezing my head together. No way it would "break in" that much. Called Revzilla and discovered then that Shark changed their entire helmet "shape" product line from "round oval" to plain old "oval". My head is wide and "oval" doesn't work for me. I already wear an XL and Shark doesn't make 'em any larger now, so have to send it back and find different manufacturer. Got the RMA authorization to return it. I went from the Thrill of Victory to the Agony of Defeat.
I had no clue what manufacturer's helmet I would need now. Then I remembered Cycle Gear was open until 7 PM. Drove car there to try on some helmets to figure out what to get. Had no idea they were having a "Moto Madness" sale Mar 3 - 10. Sales rep was outstanding helping me out. I am the proud owner of a new Shoei modular with Bluetooth helmet comm set (which they took pity on me and even installed in the helmet for me) at a great discount price. Plus I got their military discount for being an ol' retired military dude. I paired it to my iPhone and turned on my music and was rocked by the fidelity of the speakers. Beat the heck outta my Sharktooth system, and I really liked that one when I had it.
Unless there is a hurricane with snowdrifts here tomorrow, I'm finding a parking lot to do donuts in. Along with practicing the Owners Manual skills stuff too, of course. :riding:
My helmet arrived at 5 PM. I took it out of the box and tried it on, expecting it to fit like my old Shark (same size, same modular style, etc). Could hardly get it over my ears and when I did it felt like a vise squeezing my head together. No way it would "break in" that much. Called Revzilla and discovered then that Shark changed their entire helmet "shape" product line from "round oval" to plain old "oval". My head is wide and "oval" doesn't work for me. I already wear an XL and Shark doesn't make 'em any larger now, so have to send it back and find different manufacturer. Got the RMA authorization to return it. I went from the Thrill of Victory to the Agony of Defeat.
I had no clue what manufacturer's helmet I would need now. Then I remembered Cycle Gear was open until 7 PM. Drove car there to try on some helmets to figure out what to get. Had no idea they were having a "Moto Madness" sale Mar 3 - 10. Sales rep was outstanding helping me out. I am the proud owner of a new Shoei modular with Bluetooth helmet comm set (which they took pity on me and even installed in the helmet for me) at a great discount price. Plus I got their military discount for being an ol' retired military dude. I paired it to my iPhone and turned on my music and was rocked by the fidelity of the speakers. Beat the heck outta my Sharktooth system, and I really liked that one when I had it.
Unless there is a hurricane with snowdrifts here tomorrow, I'm finding a parking lot to do donuts in. Along with practicing the Owners Manual skills stuff too, of course. :riding:
PaladinLV
New member
I rode 2 wheels for 50 years.
Then came the day, I could no longer pickup my ElectraGlide and knew the time had come.
I decided on the Spyder RT jumped on and rode off.
I had all your worries on an HD TriGlide, but NONE the CanAm.
The only reason I can come up with was seeing TWO wheels up front instead of the one. My brain immediately interpreted this as CAR.
So, if you were an experienced two wheeler I would not concern yourself. Take it around the lot a few times then roll on out.
AJ
Las Vegas
Then came the day, I could no longer pickup my ElectraGlide and knew the time had come.
I decided on the Spyder RT jumped on and rode off.
I had all your worries on an HD TriGlide, but NONE the CanAm.
The only reason I can come up with was seeing TWO wheels up front instead of the one. My brain immediately interpreted this as CAR.
So, if you were an experienced two wheeler I would not concern yourself. Take it around the lot a few times then roll on out.
AJ
Las Vegas
JeffandLori
Member
Man Falcon, I wish I had mine. In January I bought a brand new 2018 RT Limited dark. Still not home, it's at the dealer. Worse part is they put it in storage so I can't even visit it. There is so much snow and salt and below freezing temps it won.t be coming home soon. I financed part of it and will be making my second payment soon. Just found out I will be out of town the first week of April for work. I could have them deliver it but I would have to move one of the stored cars out of the garage, just to walk by it each day and shed a tear...
JeffandLori
Member
And I just went out to start my truck...IT'S SNOWING!!!!!
al0vely
Member
I really feel sorry for Falcon - he is probably out riding as I type this. My day - watching last nights snow melt away and hoping the downspouts thaw before I get some unwelcome damage 
pps: .
No riding for another month at least for me. In the meantime hoping to get my new luggage rack and topcase installed this weekend.
pps: .No riding for another month at least for me. In the meantime hoping to get my new luggage rack and topcase installed this weekend.
FalconAF
New member
Quit ratting me out. I'm trying to build a reputation here as a responsible new Spyder owner.
However, on a Friday morning there are no empty parking lots to be found. It's a work and school day everywhere. So I circled my subdivision several times. Slowly...a little less slowly...…."Dammit! Quit pushing the horn button when upshifting!!!". (For future reference, don't do that when you are riding by one of the golf course tees. It really pisses the guy off in the middle of his backswing). :lecturef_smilie:
So after getting comfy enough (and before anybody sent the HOA Security Vehicle after the maniac rider in the 'burb), I went outside the subdivision to speed up a bit. Nothing drastic. There are some wide low traffic streets/roads near the subdivision I'm in. Got more familiar with brake response at higher speeds, etc. There are definitely some remaining 2-wheel habits I'm gonna have to replace yet.
1. I have a strong desire to reach for the handlebar clutch and brake handles that aren't there anymore.
2. It's a 20-ish percent chance I WILL honk the horn while trying to upshift. Not used to having to move my thumb that far down to push something yet.
3. Yes, I actually went to put my foot down at a couple stop signs. Thank God my legs were too short to touch the ground past the floorboards.
Does the feeling that you are gonna get thrown off the Spyder or do a tipover in a turn ever go away??? It feels really planted in turns, but my brain still screams "NO!!!" when I turn corners. :duh:
But it's still a keeper. No regrets buying it after today's adventure.
Highwayman2013
New member
Quit ratting me out. I'm trying to build a reputation here as a responsible new Spyder owner.
However, on a Friday morning there are no empty parking lots to be found. It's a work and school day everywhere. So I circled my subdivision several times. Slowly...a little less slowly...…."Dammit! Quit pushing the horn button when upshifting!!!". (For future reference, don't do that when you are riding by one of the golf course tees. It really pisses the guy off in the middle of his
So after getting comfy enough (and before anybody sent the HOA Security Vehicle after the maniac rider in the 'burb), I went outside the subdivision to speed up a bit. Nothing drastic. There are some wide low traffic streets/roads near the subdivision I'm in. Got more familiar with brake response at higher speeds, etc. There are definitely some remaining 2-wheel habits I'm gonna have to replace yet.
1. I have a strong desire to reach for the handlebar clutch and brake handles that aren't there anymore.
2. It's a 20-ish percent chance I WILL honk the horn while trying to upshift. Not used to having to move my thumb that far down to push something yet.
3. Yes, I actually went to put my foot down at a couple stop signs. Thank God my legs were too short to touch the ground past the floorboards.
Does the feeling that you are gonna get thrown off the Spyder or do a tipover in a turn ever go away??? It feels really planted in turns, but my brain still screams "NO!!!" when I turn corners. :duh:
But it's still a keeper. No regrets buying it after today's adventure.
Lean your body into the corner.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
Yes it goes away as does the desire to reach for a clutch or brake. If fact I really like not having to reach for a clutch. Just keep riding and you'll get better and have boatload of fun.
I’ll add to that that you’ll also stop pressing the horn instead of the shift paddle and or turn signal after some consistent city driving where you have to get the reps in. Your thumb will also start to figure what the horn button feels like so you won’t think about it so much. In the meantime you are going to honk at a few people when you don’t intend to!
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I'm going to say no, but you get used to it. In fact the thrill from the feeling of "hanging on" replaces the thrill of leaning around corners on a two wheeler. Just as much or more fun, but different!
I've been riding a Spyder for 5 years now and still hit the horn button once in awhile! And after I've been riding my Honda ATV with electric shift I'll hit the downshift instead of the upshift! That will jostle you for a moment! Good thing the Spyder engine is comfortable really revving up!
New Spyder owner for two weeks. Rode two wheels for 30 years. I found the transition to the Spyder quite easy. Love the reverse and turning radius. At 300 miles and occasionally looking for the front brake and clutch but the auto shift trans is getting easier and easier. Looking forward to some touring and heading for bike week in Daytona next week and Spyders on the Bayou in two weeks. Be safe and enjoy your new ride.
Woodaddict
Active member
FalconAF said:
wait till you start to put the kickstand down!!!!!
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FalconAF
New member
It's a keeper. :yes:
I felt confident enough today to take some less travelled roads to get out to Northshore Road in Lake Mead National Recreation Area (167 and 169 in Google Maps if you aren't familiar with it). One of the best rides in the Las Vegas area without risking getting rear ended by tourists who are doing the "Look at all the pretty lights!" driving here. Went north to Overton then back home. I'm sold. And that McD's Quarter Pounder in Overton was the best cheeseburger I've had in the past 3 years for some strange reason.
Met a couple Spyder riders. Neither one said they were part of this forum. But one of them insisted I get pictures of my first "real road" ride with my new Spyder. So...…
BTW, any new Spyder riders who ever read this....make yourself a "cheat sheet" or something about the "normal ways" to do stuff like opening the Frunk. I never had a problem with it before today. I had also already seen a thread here about it "getting stuck" and watched the YouTube video about how to "unstick" it. Well, I got to Overton. Smiling like an idiot. Tried to open the Frunk and it wouldn't open. Met the first other Spyder rider there and he said "Are you turning the key to the left?" I said "Yup". He came over, turned the key, and the Frunk popped right open.
He said, "Are you pushing the key in first before turning it?" I said, "Uhhhhhh…….." :banghead:
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I felt confident enough today to take some less travelled roads to get out to Northshore Road in Lake Mead National Recreation Area (167 and 169 in Google Maps if you aren't familiar with it). One of the best rides in the Las Vegas area without risking getting rear ended by tourists who are doing the "Look at all the pretty lights!" driving here. Went north to Overton then back home. I'm sold. And that McD's Quarter Pounder in Overton was the best cheeseburger I've had in the past 3 years for some strange reason.
Met a couple Spyder riders. Neither one said they were part of this forum. But one of them insisted I get pictures of my first "real road" ride with my new Spyder. So...…
BTW, any new Spyder riders who ever read this....make yourself a "cheat sheet" or something about the "normal ways" to do stuff like opening the Frunk. I never had a problem with it before today. I had also already seen a thread here about it "getting stuck" and watched the YouTube video about how to "unstick" it. Well, I got to Overton. Smiling like an idiot. Tried to open the Frunk and it wouldn't open. Met the first other Spyder rider there and he said "Are you turning the key to the left?" I said "Yup". He came over, turned the key, and the Frunk popped right open.
He said, "Are you pushing the key in first before turning it?" I said, "Uhhhhhh…….." :banghead:
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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Look at it this way! You're sure to remember now how to do it! Nothing like a flub and embarrassment to burn an action into the memory bank!!
JeffandLori
Member
Well, so yesterday in southern Wisconsin it was to be above freezing, good some of the snow will finally start to melt. Then it started raining. I went out and stood in the rain, with glee I watched the salt being rinsed off the road. Thinking if the salt is off the road, I can wear my snowmobile gear and finally get my brand new spyder home. Well an hour later it turned to freezing rain, coating all the tre with ice. It then started freezing on the road, I am think @$#%^&^%$@#$ the salt trucks will be out again. Then it turned to snow with near white out conditions. We received 1-2 inches. I told my wife I am going into the bedroom and curl up in the fetal position and suck my thumb.
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