What Am I Doing Wrong?

[Mr. White]

I ride all types of roads, country, Interstate, etc. I ride the speed limit plus a little. Limit in west Texas is 80. I do not notice any vibration or maybe very little going up a hill. My tech checks and adjusts the belt with oil changes. In the twisties, I don't see the need for a sway bar. I put one on my 2011 RT-S but noticed little difference. I run 20 in front and 30 in the rear. On the Interstate, my Gold Wing is smoother at 75, not much but a smoother ride. Don't get me wrong, I really like Mr. Cognac but you just can't beat the Wing for torque. On my Wing I changed out the rear tires @ 40K and could have waited another 5K.

:spyder2:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: What are you doing wrong?

Not a damn thing! :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[cuznjohn]

i used to run at 80 in a 55, wish we had a 8o MPH limit

 

[Lew L]

80 MPH!!!!!

Nevada just a day or two ago raised the speed limit to 80 MPH on a few stretches of Hwy 80 east of Reno. BUUUT---- it's been long known that many travel at 80 on 80.

Kaos

 

[Pirate looks at --]

But

Don't drive 80 on 50 through Nevada I have had two speeding tickets out there in the middle of BFE both from cops traveling the other direction. :banghead::banghead:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

But Back on Topic

Mr. Cognac,

I am not sure what the question is here. It appears to be more of a statement. "My Wing is a smoother ride and 80 mph." They are different rides and they are going to be different. You are doing nothing wrong!

 

[AY4B]

Your Wing has 2 rear tires and a drive shaft with a six cylinder engine. It will be a smoother ride going 80 down the main highway but ill bet when you want to ryde the wicked three Sisters, you will take Mr Cognac.

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Ex-Rocket]

I too don't recognize your question, other than the wing is smoother and more torque. One is shaft drive and the other belt drive. Two completely different bikes. Maybe a belt tensioner is in your future or maybe put some good quality car tires on your Spyder. Happy trails no matter which bike you decide to ride.

 

[PaladinLV]

Is the question hidden in message? Do I need my Captain Midnight decoder ring?

AJ

I ride all types of roads, country, Interstate, etc. I ride the speed limit plus a little. Limit in west Texas is 80. I do not notice any vibration or maybe very little going up a hill. My tech checks and adjusts the belt with oil changes. In the twisties, I don't see the need for a sway bar. I put one on my 2011 RT-S but noticed little difference. I run 20 in front and 30 in the rear. On the Interstate, my Gold Wing is smoother at 75, not much but a smoother ride. Don't get me wrong, I really like Mr. Cognac but you just can't beat the Wing for torque. On my Wing I changed out the rear tires @ 40K and could have waited another 5K.

:spyder2:

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

Nice observation but have to agree on where the question might be. Smoothness between a shaft and belt will always be different. Looks like you do well and the two rydes are pretty close. Granted the difference between a 1600 or larger and a 1330 would also be noticeable...:thumbup:

 

[Arion]

i used to run at 80 in a 55, wish we had a 8o MPH limit

Hah. You're on the wrong side of the Mississippi. In fact, in Arizona you can legally cruise at 85 (there's not much to hit out there).

 

[ARtraveler]

Continue to enjoy the best of both worlds. And...I wish the :ani29: had a six cylinder GW type of engine. Because of the smoothness...and...because I like to speculate. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I've found that the triple has ample power, and is smooth enough for me! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

I've found that the triple has ample power, and is smooth enough for me! :thumbup:

:agree: it does. But...I can dream, can't I? Can't get an Indian.... So little time, so few motorcycles in my garage. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

"A man's reach should exceed his grasp..."*** :thumbup:






*** Robert Browning

 

[Mr. White]

No question here, just my statement that I don't seem to have a Spyder vib and that I love my old Motor Trike too. ('02 Wing, '05 MT kit) I don't get out of Texas any more and was somewhat surprised at the increased speed limits in various states. I generally cruse at 75 in the 80 mph limits, always in the right lane. The rednecks in the left lane are 80++.

:spyder2:

 

[2dogs]

Oh yes, the "Wing," the hallmark no others can reach. Never owned one but it's reputation is remarkable.

 

[Bob Denman]

'Wings are GREAT horizon-chasers... :thumbup:

If that's what you're looking for!

 

[kep-up]

No question here, just my statement that I don't seem to have a Spyder vib and that I love my old Motor Trike too. ('02 Wing, '05 MT kit) I don't get out of Texas any more and was somewhat surprised at the increased speed limits in various states. I generally cruse at 75 in the 80 mph limits, always in the right lane. The rednecks in the left lane are 80++.

:spyder2:


Not to be a smarta**, but why in the world would you cruise at 5mph less than the limit? IMHO, you become a traffic hazard to all the motorists who are traveling at the legal limit. :dontknow: