bikerbillone
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Oh yes, I can relate, wifey is just under 5' and keeps foot rests in the top stops, loves compact pillion with arm rests.
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The Spouse...[Seeking Riding Experience Info]
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pidjones
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The tips given here have been very helpful for us. I am calling today to start the process for a 2021 RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic with Heated Comfort Seat. We are going from an '06 GL1800 that I've put almost 125k miles on including our trip to the Grand Canyon and back. That was ~4300 miles over two weeks on US 70 out (from near Knoxville, TN) and US 60 back. In our late 60s with a few too many pounds, my enjoyment was decreasing from the trepidation of gravel in turn, parking lots, etc. By myself it's fine but when two-up it gets really dicey. Judy had minor problems mounting the demo last week, but after the suggestions here she is ready. At least 50% of my enjoyment of the GoldWing was having her with me, so I have to make sure she gets comfy quick. I'll probably get the BRP arm rests to help her comfort in the saddle. It took her a bit on the GoldWing to sit straight with the bike and let it plant her in the seat. She knows it will take her a bit to learn to lean on the Spyder. I'll put the GL1800 up for sale. As attatched to it as we have become, I take the attitude of Captain Jack Sparrow "It's just a ship, mate".
teninospyder
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Ever since the spyder came along, my wife's primary question to me on ANY "reasonable" weather day is........Why isn't the Spyder out yet :banghead: and where are we going? :gaah:
I just say something like..... "I can't find my glasses" ! :roflblack::roflblack:
I just say something like..... "I can't find my glasses" ! :roflblack::roflblack:
Rednaxs60
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Good info here. Have had my 2014 Spyder RT LE for just over two weeks, and put some 1100 Kms on it mostly two up. Sonya mentioned that the ride is quite similar to the 1500 Goldwing I just sold, but cornering is different. The ride on my '85 1200 Goldwing Limited Edition is quite good, better than the 1500, very close to the Spyder.
First order was to install passenger arm rest - chose the Show Chrome armrests because these are an easy install, no holes to drill, swing out of the way. She feels safer and these give her that cockpit feeling. Having adjustable foot rests helps as well. The Spyder came with the beefier sway bar that helps flatten the roll when cornering. Thinking about upgrading the OEM front shocks to further flatten the curve so to speak.
We find the ride very good, don't feel the road bumps as much, know that these are there but the suspension is different from a two wheel. Going to change the stock seat for a comfort seat mainly because I'm a taller rider, 6'2", and the leg placement and foot brake use will be better. Lots of room for Sonya as well - tried a comfort seat that was on a similar Spyder - wouldn't consider the comfort seat unless Sonya was comfortable.
Sonya's overall impression is that the ride is very good, even though the rider/driver sometimes misjudges the entry point into a corner. Cornering a Spyder is similar to a two wheel in that there is an optimum corner entry point that makes cornering easier, miss this and the corner can be a bit of work. Will get better at it as time goes on.
As mentioned, we have Sena communicators. Sonya will not ride if not charged. Feels isolated in the pillion seat. I like the quiet of riding but she likes to chat. I sometimes ask if she has fallen asleep yet, did this quite often on the 1500 GW. Enjoy the fact she wants to ride.
I like to have a well maintained vehicle, bike, car or whatever, but the underlying theme will always be to ensure that Sonya feels safe, will enjoy the ride and believes the ride is going to be trouble-free no matter where we go. So far so good.
As Pidjones and others have commented, Sonya's happy, intend to keep it that way. Lets me play as I want to as well.
Cheers
First order was to install passenger arm rest - chose the Show Chrome armrests because these are an easy install, no holes to drill, swing out of the way. She feels safer and these give her that cockpit feeling. Having adjustable foot rests helps as well. The Spyder came with the beefier sway bar that helps flatten the roll when cornering. Thinking about upgrading the OEM front shocks to further flatten the curve so to speak.
We find the ride very good, don't feel the road bumps as much, know that these are there but the suspension is different from a two wheel. Going to change the stock seat for a comfort seat mainly because I'm a taller rider, 6'2", and the leg placement and foot brake use will be better. Lots of room for Sonya as well - tried a comfort seat that was on a similar Spyder - wouldn't consider the comfort seat unless Sonya was comfortable.
Sonya's overall impression is that the ride is very good, even though the rider/driver sometimes misjudges the entry point into a corner. Cornering a Spyder is similar to a two wheel in that there is an optimum corner entry point that makes cornering easier, miss this and the corner can be a bit of work. Will get better at it as time goes on.
As mentioned, we have Sena communicators. Sonya will not ride if not charged. Feels isolated in the pillion seat. I like the quiet of riding but she likes to chat. I sometimes ask if she has fallen asleep yet, did this quite often on the 1500 GW. Enjoy the fact she wants to ride.
I like to have a well maintained vehicle, bike, car or whatever, but the underlying theme will always be to ensure that Sonya feels safe, will enjoy the ride and believes the ride is going to be trouble-free no matter where we go. So far so good.
As Pidjones and others have commented, Sonya's happy, intend to keep it that way. Lets me play as I want to as well.
Cheers
