• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    For me it is not just slowing down that I’m interested in. I’ve always liked riding in the curves and trying to be as smooth as possible while doing it. When the brakes get involved, smooth most often goes out the window. And to me it is more challenging to maintain a spirited pace with little...
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    I’m real big on using the engine and staying off the brakes. That was my main means of controlling my speed in curves when I was riding the Goldwing. There is a big difference in what I could do with the Goldwing vs the Spyder. It is going to take a lot of practice to duplicate that on this...
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    Yes, my first experience with an uneven road surface happened on one of our Arkansas back roads. I went through a curve, I think it was a left hand curve, the right track was lower than left. It scared the fire out me!! Thought I was going to roll over, it felt terrible!! Several of those...
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    Complete Newbie Experiences - 2021 RT Limited

    I believe old muscle memory is real!! After fighting it the last few months, things are finally settling into place. My RT has about 1,800 miles on it, so I’m hoping the worst is over in the muscle memory department. The first 500 miles were very tough with me thinking I had made a mistake...
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    Well, I should have kept my mouth shut!! Went for short ride today and about 20 miles into it, the screen went blank!! :cautious: I was sure hoping that was taken care of!!!
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    Thought I would follow up on where I am with the display going blank. It has not happened for the last 1,000 miles. What I did: I disabled Apple CarPlay on my phone and use the data blocker to keep the Spyder computer from trying to get me to turn it on anyway. That’s it? 🤷‍♂️
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    That huge wave of panic sounds very familiar. Early on it happened to me several times for various reasons. That muscle memory got me into trouble a few times. On the way home, I had gotten into my home town and was working my way through some stop signs. Thankfully, I had chosen back streets...
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    I had already figured some curves by their design might be handled in a different way. Thanks for giving something else to try and work on. BTW: as I ride the Spyder I use a spot tracker to keep up with where I’ve been, so I will post the link below. As you can see, I have not gotten into...
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    Hope I'm not done riding my Spyder for the year?!

    I live in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains. Most of the time I can ride year round with the occasional 2-3 week cold spell where temps struggle to get into the 40s. But with good gloves and a heated jacket liner even that can be dealt with pretty easy.
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    Thanks, I’ve run across several threads regarding upgrades to improve the handling for the bike. But figured I really need to get where I can handle it pretty well in its present configuration before looking seriously in that direction. I have always enjoyed running through the curves at a...
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    I made the purchase of a new 2024 RT Limited this summer. With 1,600 miles on it now, I feel like I’m just beginning to get the hang of riding this thing! There is still a lot for me to learn, especially when going through curves. The most important thing, I’m having fun again!! My big enemy...
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    Where I am with this: The battery is a YUSA High Performance with 350 (CCA) Regarding the volts: When I turn on the key I see 12.2 up to 12.7. Running down the road at speed it shows 14.4 and will drop to 14.2 when I slow down. It will drop slightly below 12 while cranking. About 20 minutes...
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    Kenda tires - I truly don't understand the hateful responses to Kenda tires. I have over 22,000 km on mine and they're only 50% worn.

    I think you hit a home run with that comment! The mountain roads in Arkansas have a lot of chip and seal, that will eat your tires up in no time. 👍
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    No they have not, and I do plan to let it rip, I just want to make sure I’m in total control when I do. 😎
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    I did that, and it tested fine but was told it needed a full charge, e.g. the battery tender👍
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