Spyder vs Bike In The Comfort Stakes.

[Bob Denman]

The Spyder is easier to ride...
(Road surface issues become a non-issue...)
There's usually a bit less worrying: you ARE easier to see on the Spyder, due to the extra width. (of the bike)
It might depend on the type of riding...
Twisties are more fun, and easier on the 'leaner".
Out on the "slabs": the Spyder wins... :thumbup:
I've done 600 mile days on my 'Wing, and 640 mile days on my RT. I was mentally tired, but physically fine.

 

[jeromeb]

I returned from a long 3 day trip last night. Yesterday I rode different roads and did over 700 miles that day. I left the the blue ridge parkway after a 400 mile day of BRP and spent the night in Buena Vista Va. Yesterday I went to New River Gorge in WVA and to Beckley WVA and picked up route 16 and did over 100 miles of turns. The last 32 miles is up and down with 260 curves, Back of the Dragon, write ups in various magazines. I have ridden this route on a Goldwing and a ST 1300 and enjoyed the Spyder the most. The wing and ST were feeling heavy at the end of 100 miles of turns. Occasional sand and a passing rain made me feel safer. Finished at 3 PM and decided to head to Columbus, Ga., home about 500 miles away. A road closure in Knoxville caused a delay, a hot seat in the 102 heat. Arrived at midnight with over 700 different types of miles. My F3 T limited is rigged for touring. It came with saddle bags and I bought a Saddleman tail bag for long trips and a Mustang seat, with sheet skin pad and an X-stream mount for my tallboy windshield. Also passenger and operator backrests. I like the F3 T because I can easily change from cruiser to tourer by changing accessaries. Also have hitch and 622 trailer for when my grandson wants to join me on a long trip. This is my 3rd Spyder, previous 2011 rts and 2014 rtl with Ultimate seat used on both. This is a more comfortable seat but not yet available for F3. On my 2 previous RTs, I made many long rides including, from Ga., to Calif.(solo) and Alaska each 7000+ miles. I am 74 now and the Spyder keeps me riding with confidence. I have 3 trips with over 700 mile days since buying my F3 in Feb. I also have 2015 Honda CTX which I also enjoy.

 

[pitzerwm]

IMO the OEM seat on the spyder would be a killer, a good seat would make a lot of difference. I have an Ultimate, and I agree with BajaRon's bar making the ride better.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:. But personalizing ANY bike; should be about making it better anyway! :thumbup:
I've never had a bike, that I've just ridden; they ALL get some tinkering!

 

[asp125]

Another data point. I have over the years, ridden 300+ miles from Denver to Durango on a GSX-R, a VFR750, and the Spyder. The super sport was the most fun, the sport tourer the next most fun and the Spyder the least fun in the twisties. But comfort wise, the order was reversed. I could relax and cruise along on the Spyder all day long, whereas on the sport bike my shoulders were screaming after a 2hr stint.

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