Those Raiders were a nice bike! Take your time getting used to the ride and handling of the Spyder and don't rush to make a judgement... it is different; but just as fun!
Good luck and welcome, it is an amazing experience to ride a spyder, be prepared it is not like anything you have ever riden before.
I was laughing at your post because it made me feel better about myself! I've had the RT-S less than a week after 20+ years of riding motorcycles, and I catch myself all the time doing things that would be normal on 2 but aren't necessary on 3. This morning when I drove it to work and parked, my left foot automatically went looking for the kickstand!
What kind of ATV did you have? (I traded in a Grizzly 660 that had a 686BBK kit in it for my Spyder!)
09 Suzuki King Quad 750 with power steering and my wife has 05 Suzuki 500 Vinson. both 4x4. chase cows and a lot of mud riding. got to test ride one today, LOVED IT! But haven't settled on the price of my trade yet. Maybe later this week.No doubt! Coming off of a quad definitely gives you a "leg up" on developing a feel for the handling.
I grabbed air looking for the hand brake for a few days, myself!!I was laughing at your post because it made me feel better about myself! I've had the RT-S less than a week after 20+ years of riding motorcycles, and I catch myself all the time doing things that would be normal on 2 but aren't necessary on 3. This morning when I drove it to work and parked, my left foot automatically went looking for the kickstand!
