What’s your best memory/story (so far) with your Spyder/Ryker ??

[MonPaul]

Great thread! I started out wondering if I made a mistake going with 3 wheels since the bike was so twitchy and it felt like learning how to ride all over again. I was constantly thinking and overthinking every turn and corner and really not enjoying the ride.
It was around the 500 mile mark on my Spyder when I realized that I was just about home after a long ride and I was totally relaxed and one with the bike, I never thought about how to lean or push-pull or any other "strategy" I was working on trying to make riding easier. I just couldn't believe what all the fuss was about and since then it has been nothing but fun!
I think that moment when you realize "I got this" was the best - anyone else have this?

 

[Snoking1127]

Great thread! I started out wondering if I made a mistake going with 3 wheels since the bike was so twitchy and it felt like learning how to ride all over again. I was constantly thinking and overthinking every turn and corner and really not enjoying the ride.
It was around the 500 mile mark on my Spyder when I realized that I was just about home after a long ride and I was totally relaxed and one with the bike, I never thought about how to lean or push-pull or any other "strategy" I was working on trying to make riding easier. I just couldn't believe what all the fuss was about and since then it has been nothing but fun!
I think that moment when you realize "I got this" was the best - anyone else have this?

Like I tell people "you guide the Spyder on the road, with gentle pushing on the offside handle bar". I run on cruise control most of the time and just rest my hands on the handle bars while on the highway. Get in the twisties and you ride it like a snowmobile.

 

[MonPaul]

Like I tell people "you guide the Spyder on the road, with gentle pushing on the offside handle bar". I run on cruise control most of the time and just rest my hands on the handle bars while on the highway. Get in the twisties and you ride it like a snowmobile.

I read a lot of these tips before I got my spyder, but swithcing over to 3 wheels after riding 2 takes some time! And as far as the snowmobile goes I have never driven one.

 

[gkamer]

Tortilla Flats was another favorite stop. I was sitting on the porch of the ice cream store to the left having a cup on ice cream a couple hours before she passed.

I'm sorry for your loss but it's great that you can still go to her favorite places to honor her memory.

 

[TCBoone]

What’s your best memory/story (so far) with your Spyder/Ryker ??….

This is a great question, always good to reflect on what we remember as the best of times.

Since getting the Spyder it has been every ride we have done together.

There is one moment that stands out that will always be special.

That is the day when my wife agreed to take a test ride on the Spyder.

She was thrilled with the experience and has been ever since.

Thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences.

TC

 

[Deanna777]

Like I tell people "you guide the Spyder on the road, with gentle pushing on the offside handle bar". I run on cruise control most of the time and just rest my hands on the handle bars while on the highway. Get in the twisties and you ride it like a snowmobile.

Snorking1127,

I agree with you about telling people about how you drive a spyder. I agree 100% going thru the twisties and driving like a snowmobile( Off topic: I am a snowmobiler, when I am on the snowmobile trails and going around corners I lean to the left or right depending on if I am going around a left/or right hand turn).

Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I read a lot of these tips before I got my spyder, but swithcing over to 3 wheels after riding 2 takes some time! And as far as the snowmobile goes I have never driven one.

Driving a snowmobile is like driving the spyder, but the snowmobile has skis in the front. ( I am a snowmobiler).

Deanna

 

[Raven]

Driving a snowmobile is like driving the spyder, but the snowmobile has skis in the front. ( I am a snowmobiler).

Deanna

My idea of a snowmobile has four wheel drive and a heater.
Though I have ridden motorcycle in the snow, sometimes on purpose. hyea:

 

[gkamer]

I like this thread. Lots of neat stories here. :2thumbs: