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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    I figure a 6 ft diameter rear tire should improve mpg... checking Amazon now.
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    Close one! I got hit in the face by a good sized dirt clod tossed out of a dump trucks dual rear tires.
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    Thinking a heavier sway bar first, $300 seems like a single option for one, right? If it's not windy, it rides fine; on the Interstate, it gets pretty busy with truck turbulence.
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    It seems like the road surface contributes a lot to how the Spyder behaves. On a flat, smooth surface, it's is great; on a worn stretch with an uneven center section, where the back tire rides, it can feel like it's all over the place. The Spyder is easy to operate, I'm getting used to its feed...
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    Thanks, I'll check it out.
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    Going to keep the Spyder for 2 up with wife, get rid of my Vstrom, too tall, and look for a Honda VTX 1300 for me, something low, lighter, with decent power and minimal maintenance. I was out today on the Spyder, 20 mph side wind, and surprised to feel it push me around, especially weighing in...
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    My first really, really close call on the Spyder

    Vehicles turning in front of motorcycles seems to be, by far, the major cause of collisions... Generally, the cager driver's brain didn't register properly - cycle with headlight on, not speeding... So assume they are about to turn in front of you. Aux lights &/or flashing headlights help.
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    I recently sold a Ryker 600 that I put some miles on, learned to guide if rather than muscle it, especially over bumps and uneven roadway, same on the Spyder. I'm generally resting my hands on the bars as opposed to constantly trying to correct the path. My posture must be contributing to the...
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    Thanks, I miss my Goldwing also. I toured on a 1500 and an 1800, terrific rides for sure, zero issues over 30,000 miles
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    Picked up a 2010 998 RT, 20k mi, and after some confusing shifter issues, it's running fine. I like the comfort, power, and storage, but I'm not thrilled with the absence of the two wheel feel, the bikes reaction to the wind, truck turbulence, the tupperwear covering everything up, and the cramp...
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    Newbie to Spyders - I've just bought a 2012 RS Roadster! Have I done the right thing?!

    Go to "motorcycle ergonomics"; find your bike; put your height and inseam in; it gives you an idea of what you can do to get more comfortable...
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    Thanks for the replies, I wasn't expecting a serious reply as my question was more sarcastic than anything else....
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    What diameter tire would I need on my 2010 to hit 40 mpg? Getting 27mpg now....
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    Shifter woes have me stumped... Won't shift up - again! What's my next step?

    Need to change the oil, it looks nasty. I have the crush washers, waiting on the filter... How much oil does the filter housing hold? I'm thinking of draining the sump and block and refilling... It's got to be better than what's in there now...
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    New Owner of SpyderLovers.com 02-19-2026

    Thanks for putting this all together... as a recent health issue forced me onto three wheels, the info shared here has been invaluable.... Thanks!
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