Welcome to the Alaska Chapter of Spydelovers

[ARtraveler]

I let the spouse drive the RTS last night for the first time. Since there have been some previous comments about handling differences between the RS and the RTS, I thought I would post our results. Spouse has been a Syder pilot since last year when I got her a new 2009 RS. She now has over 10K miles driving the RS. She did previously test sit, but not drive the RTS. After showing her the differences in operating/starting and pointing out the wider wheel spread, we went on a 25 mile ride. The road is very hilly and curvy so it is great for trying a new ride for handling, etc. I went along and drove her RS. She handled the RTS as though that is all she had ever driven. She commented on how nice and cushy the vechicle feels compared to the RS and did not experience or complain about handling problems. She did mention that the RS felt snappier to her compared to the RTS. I watched to see if she would be all over the road due to the sligtly different handling characteristics, but they did not seem to effect her at all. Based on the results, Im guessing that in a year or two she will probably have her own RTS.

[ARtraveler]

It's one week and counting now. Spouse, and I are going to go on a 2000 mile adventure next week. Leaving Eagle River, AK and taking the Alcan Highway to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, with a side trip down to Skagway Alaska. This will be our longest trip on the Spyders at one time. We plan on taking 5 days, with stops in Tok, AK, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and Skagway, AK, before returning to Eagle River. We are also bringing a family friend along who will ride as a passenger on the RTS. We drove the Alcan when we first moved to Alaska in 2001, and are looking forward to seeing the beautiful scenery again. If this trip goes well, next year its off to Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho via the Alcan through British Columbia. We plan on taking a lot of pictures for the Alaska Album #2 and will fill you in on highlights of the trip when we return. The fireweed fields should be in full bloom so we are sure to get some stunning pictures.

[AKspydergirl]

How do I join the Alaska chapter of Spyder Ryders?

[ARtraveler]

I sent you a PM. This thread goes back to February of 2010--so some of the information is dated.

[FreedomRings]

Hi All I am new to Spyders and bought my first one an 2008 RS last year from Team CC. I am loving it!! I have ridden Harley's all my life but my Rhumatoïde Arthritis doesn't allow me to really rely on strength to hold my harley up all the time, so Harley was sold and bought a spyder. Right now it is at Design Graphics getting a graphics kit put on it, and I can't wait. I was wondering if there is an actual chapter up here to join, with organized events and rides. Looking forward to meeting other spyder riders in the Alaska Area.

Thanks

Jen
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