I just returned from Branson,Mo. on my first trip on my '14 Spyder RT Limited. Have owned it for about a month. In our group there were 3 Harley trikes, 1 Honda trike and 3 motorcycles. While riding the roads there I was having trouble keeping up with the others in the curves. I'm sure part of it was learning to ride the Spyder but it seemed the other trikes handled the curves easier. I am interested to know if Spyder riders who have ridden other brands of trikes think that conventional trikes handle the curves better. To me it seems like a lot of work maneuvering the curves. Hoping it will get better with more experience.
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Spyder vs other trikes
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eagleeye299
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:agree:
Machinegunner
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Experience helps. When we ride with any other kinds of bikes, we always have to slow down for them in the corners because we very seldom have to. Once you get used to the Spyder you will be able out corner all but the most aggressive riders.
Chupaca
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Relax. .!!
You will get better with more time on the spyder. I have found them to be much better than any other trike I have ryden. Once you get really comfortable with the handling you will do well with all bikes. The crotch rokets will out do ya but then they are in a bigger hurry...:roflblack:. Don't know where you are coming from, dirt bikes, quads, street etc but each have adjustments biggest one being relaxing your grip. There are mods as mentioned above that will help....:thumbup:
You will get better with more time on the spyder. I have found them to be much better than any other trike I have ryden. Once you get really comfortable with the handling you will do well with all bikes. The crotch rokets will out do ya but then they are in a bigger hurry...:roflblack:. Don't know where you are coming from, dirt bikes, quads, street etc but each have adjustments biggest one being relaxing your grip. There are mods as mentioned above that will help....:thumbup:
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Once you get used to the Spyder, the conventional trikes will have a hard time keeping up with you. As others have said, get the BajaRon sway bar.
I have ridden both conventional trikes and the Spyder, and I can tell you first hand that the conventional trike doesn't even come close to handling as well at the Spyder in the twisties or even in gentle curves.
Pam
I have ridden both conventional trikes and the Spyder, and I can tell you first hand that the conventional trike doesn't even come close to handling as well at the Spyder in the twisties or even in gentle curves.
Pam
trikermutha
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Start with checking your tire pressure..That makes a difference too. Along with the sway bar and proper alignment if not done so already..
:agree: . When I went from riding Harleys to a GL1800 trike, there was a 1,000 mile learning curve. When I recently went to my RTL it took about 800 miles to get comfortable on it. My biggest issue was over steering the Spyder because of the quicker response to handlebar input. I ride 2-up 95% of the time. Before you go out and spend more money, try a few freebies:
1. Play with tire pressures both front and rear
2. Play with increasing the stiffness of your rear shock.
3. Try adjusting your turn in entering a curve.
Hope this helps. Welcome to the Spyder World.
Mike
MRH
Active member
Everybody is right on the technical aspects, including a sway bar and alignment. Still, this has far more to do with time and experience.
You've been riding for a month, and I imagine most of them have been riding for years. This sounds more about getting miles under your belt than anything else. Until then, I'm not sure if you'd even really notice the difference in the ride.
You've been riding for a month, and I imagine most of them have been riding for years. This sounds more about getting miles under your belt than anything else. Until then, I'm not sure if you'd even really notice the difference in the ride.
Mazo EMS2
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Ride your own ride. Experience is key I think. The BajaRon swaybar does help. Unless your bike pulls either direction, I'd hold off on the alignment. Proper/equal air pressure up front, shock adjustments, braking, leaning, etc... will all help your personal riding skills. Don't rush it, and don't worry about how fast others get thru the corners. You'll learn
GOZFST
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The BIGGEST mistake any new rider makes is trying to keep up with others, ride your own ride as previously stated. Experience will make you more comfortable and even if you can't comfortably stay with others it's better to be safe, especially if you have a passenger. In my not so humble opinion group rides are a recipe for disaster, you have people with a wide variety of riding skills, attention spans, equipment condition and then throw in the testosterone and you get a not so good outcome. Enjoy the camaraderie when you get to the destination. Oh! and yes the Baja Ron will make a difference and so will playing with tire pressure and shock settings. Enjoy the ride!
lousd1
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I own a 100% stock 2013 ST-L and when I first started riding on the twistier roads I really had a hard time keeping up with others. Granted I wasn't trying to keep up (very important), I was trying to learn the bike. I mostly ride with 2 wheel riders (Ducati, BMW, Harley). On our last ride they had pulled over for me to "catch up" but I was only 30 seconds behind them. The others in our group we 5 plus minutes behind us. They are now taking my 3 wheeler a little more serious. I used ed to ride sweeper 8n the group and now I run in front of the pack. Can't wait to see what the Baja Ron sway bar does for me. Plan to add it this winter. Take your time and learn the bike. Comfort and performance will come.
2013 Spyder ST Limited Black Current
stock (so far)
2013 Spyder ST Limited Black Current
stock (so far)
Highwayman2013
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Go out and ride the twisties by yourself and lean your body into the corners, if you don't you will feel like you will be flung off. Alignment and swaybar also help handling.
SaskSpyder
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I too had the same experience as you when I got my first Spyder in 2010. Had it for about a month when a group of us rode from Phoenix to Sedona then thru Jerome to Prescott. All the 2 wheelers except hubby left me in the dust on the twists south of Jerome. Hubby says don;t worry by next yr. you will be good. Last winter (same trip)I was able to stay with the pack, and in fact could have gone faster thru some corners than the bikes, whose pegs were dragging. I have put about 35,000 miles on 3 Spyders and although still learning I have gained a lot of confidence and would not have any issue riding anywhere with anyone. Enjoy your rides and you will have more fun with ever mile you drive.
:thumbup:. Well said. I got back on a bike in '96. Stopped group riding in 2000 Because of multiple "not so good outcomes", including our own in 7/99. By 2003 we went to a trike and haven't looked back. 98% of the time we ride alone, and "enjoy the camaraderie" @the destination. Like I and others have said, get to know your Spyder well before you decide to throw more money @it.
TommyBwell
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I rode with some Harley trikes in the Smokies this weekend and they were way slower. As mentioned the single wheel up front makes it much more prone to roll in a corner and so the traction control must be much more invasive.
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