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Old 09-20-2011, 01:50 PM
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Bought a 2009 phantom spyder and it is a blast to ride although only in a parking lot. Still learning. But glad I got it. Any tips from the spyder family?
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Old 09-20-2011, 06:44 PM
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Welcome, Sean!!

Take your time. There's a learning curve, and the more comfortable you are with your machine, the better your experience will be. Do you have your motorcycle license already, or are you still working toward that?
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Old 09-21-2011, 12:18 AM
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Still working towards license I have the temps. Will be attending the basic riders course next month.
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Old 09-21-2011, 05:07 AM
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Welcome aboard Sean!
Sass is 100% right; take your time and enjoy the process too!
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Old 09-21-2011, 07:15 PM
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Do yourself a favor, and take the basic rider's course on one of their motorcycles. You've got a way better chance of passing the test on a cycle than you do on the Spyder. The Spyder won't "ride the box"... which is one of the sections of the test.
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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.
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