We just purchased a red 2009 Spyder SM5 for my wife and I. We have put about 200 miles on it so far and are loving it. I have been an avid motorcyclist for about a quarter century and have a collection of late model Triumph's. (none of which my wife is interested in riding) I have purchased bikes for my wife in the past but she still had difficulty. We hope the Spyder will give her the confidence she needs to be comfortable riding solo.
I am still cleaning up the mess from the previous owner over filling the oil tank and the bike puking it's oil out the air filter. The dealer was kind enough to give me a new air filter.
Here is a short video of my wife taking her first ride around the block.
"She made it home alive."
Great video; tell her that she's going to have to join in here and give us her impressions of "Lyfe On A Trypod"!
(Great color too!)
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
The more you ride, the more comfortable you'll get. The best advice I can give you is to loosen up on the handlebars, don't grip too tight. When you do, it drives easier. Also, curves can be tricky, until you learn to drop your hip down off of the seat toward the inside of the curve - centrifugal force isn't a problem then.
If you have questions, feel free to ask, we're all happy to talk about our experiences! Beautiful ryde, by the way!!!
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CONSUMER WARNING: Use of this Spyder may cause smiling, happiness, urge to ride, excessive wind in the face, desire to call in sick to work, or even extended vacations. Some riders have experienced double-takes, pointing, sudden camera flash, kids waving, and conversations with total strangers. Several instances of unplanned roadside visits with police officers have been reported, though are not common. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your Spyder forum to discuss.
Welcome. She will love it. It is an awesome ride. I will have mine a month on Monday and put a little over 1300 miles on it so far. It is a sweet ride. I'm just now making a "wish list" of accessories I would like. Enjoy the ride.
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
CONSUMER WARNING: Use of this Spyder may cause smiling, happiness, urge to ride, excessive wind in the face, desire to call in sick to work, or even extended vacations. Some riders have experienced double-takes, pointing, sudden camera flash, kids waving, and conversations with total strangers. Several instances of unplanned roadside visits with police officers have been reported, though are not common. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your Spyder forum to discuss.
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