TWISTIES

[Justacruisin]

Rode up to Arkansas last weekend with 4 Harley riders. They would take the curves 10 - 20 miles over the speed limit. I would take them 10 miles hour slower.
what i'm I doing wrong. I thought I would run off the rode.
HELP

JUSTACRUISIN (Slowly)

 

[Fjrwillie]

Rode up to Arkansas last weekend with 4 Harley riders. They would take the curves 10 - 20 miles over the speed limit. I would take them 10 miles hour slower.
what i'm I doing wrong. I thought I would run off the rode.
HELP

JUSTACRUISIN (Slowly)

How long you been riding the Spyder ??

Were you comfortable with the speed you were doing. Worst thing is ride trying to keep up, putting you out of your comfort zone. They will wait for you to catch up.

What specifically kept you from riding at the higher speed.

Willie

 

[blacklightning]

Rode up to Arkansas last weekend with 4 Harley riders. They would take the curves 10 - 20 miles over the speed limit. I would take them 10 miles hour slower.
what i'm I doing wrong. I thought I would run off the rode.
HELP

JUSTACRUISIN (Slowly)

It is something that will just have to come with experience. I have had my spyder for 20 months now, and have yet to come across a harley that can keep up with me in the twisties. I know there are some out there, I just haven't come across any yet.

 

[Highwayman2013]

It will come with time. You must lean your body into the turns and you will be the one waiting for them. A Bajaron swaybar and a laser alignment sure helps too.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Thin this way

Push Push Pull. Push with yiyr outside hand, push with your outside foot, and pull with the inside hand, all while leaning into the turn!:yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Relax...

A ryde is not a race and you are doing fine .:clap:stay in your comfort zone and be safe. Those that do get there did not do it overnight. It takes time and practice. I can double the posted speed but have come to find it is more fun to take them in stride. You will get better....hyea:

 

[Justacruisin]

twisties

How long you been riding the Spyder ??

Were you comfortable with the speed you were doing. Worst thing is ride trying to keep up, putting you out of your comfort zone. They will wait for you to catch up.

What specifically kept you from riding at the higher speed.

Willie

No problem with straight and long curves. 70-80 mph no problem. Tighter curves fills like the going to drift off the road. Or through me off the bike like ridding a JET-SKI.



I may be pushing and pulling too hard on the handle bars. or not putting pressure on the right foot.
ridding the Can-Am, 1 1/2 years. rode Harleys for 35 years.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

First - ride your own ride. You're not in competition.

If you want to go faster, shift your body weight to the outside of the curve.

Don't forget to steer!

 

[Bob Denman]

First - ride your own ride. You're not in competition.

If you want to go faster, shift your body weight to the outside of the curve.

Don't forget to steer!

:agree: If you're racing: you need to be off the street... nojoke

 

[AY4B]

First - ride your own ride. You're not in competition.

If you want to go faster, shift your body weight to the inside of the curve.

Don't forget to steer!

Fixed

 

[PrairieSpyder]

First - ride your own ride. You're not in competition.

If you want to go faster, shift your body weight to the inside of the curve.

Don't forget to steer!

Fixed

Tnanks! :bowdown:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Tnanks! :bowdown:

Thank goodness! I was looking to see them flying right off the motorcycle!

 

[Bob Denman]

Actually; it depends on how you want to explain the process... nojoke
You plant your "outside leg", and put your weight on that peg (or floorboard...).
And then lean to the inside of the turn! :2thumbs:

 

[AY4B]

Always look where you want to go on a twisty. It helps to shift your outside foot as far to the outside as you can, sometimes I will have my heal hanging on the outside of the footboard. Even better is to get some highway pegs. Lamonster sells some pretty nice ones. You can use the pegs to almost stand up on that outside leg while you lean in. It gives you a wider stance which I find quite helpful on the twisties. Also keep your revs up. the main thing is to stay in your comfort zone. There is always someone that can pass you up. I am leading a ride on Saturday for East Texas Spyder Ryders from Rockwall to Commerce. We will be taking some twisties, You are welcome to come and get some practice. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...eat-Ryde-to-Omega-s-Biscuits-n-Eggs-July-30th
Doesnt Lamonster sell a Tshirt that says If you pass me, I wasnt racing?

 

[ThreeWheels]

I know this is a repeat of what others have said, but the first and most important safety tip is to ride your own ride. If you're comfortable with your speed, then don't push it.
Second, others have described the technique for cornering on a Spyder which is different than riding a two wheeler.
Third, if you insist, there are technical modifications you can make which can increase your ability to turn corners.
The Baja Ron swaybar and/or Elka shock absorbers minimize the amount of body roll and help increase cornering speed.

Before spending any money to modify your spyder, just as yourself "Why ?" Is it so bad riding the way you do ?

As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.

 

[PaladinLV]

Do you have a BajaRon sway bar and aluminum links? Laser alignment?

I typically can do twisties 10-20 over limit and out maneuver my HOG friends.

AJ

No problem with straight and long curves. 70-80 mph no problem. Tighter curves fills like the going to drift off the road. Or through me off the bike like ridding a JET-SKI.



I may be pushing and pulling too hard on the handle bars. or not putting pressure on the right foot.
ridding the Can-Am, 1 1/2 years. rode Harleys for 35 years.

 

[Justacruisin]

twisties

I have the Baja Ron Sway bar, had the laser alignment three weeks ago. I think ill add foot pegs and new Elka shocks.


Thanks to All.

Justacruisin

 

[Lastchance]

So edmarble your saying more body roll and less weight on the inside tire makes for better cornering ????

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Maybe its just me but it doesn't sound like a good idea to tell someone who isn't comfortable on curves to put their feet on highway pegs.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :shocked: