My first impressions of the 2023 Spyder RTL

[Snoking1127]

Now that I have accumulated nearly 1000 miles on the Spyder, I am more comfortable on the curves than I was at 500 miles. I'm still finding the steering to be somewhat twitchy when the road is not smooth. As far as taking curves like the sports bikes can. That isn't important to me. At 78 years of age, if I can get out there and enjoy myself and get back home in one piece, I'm a happy camper.

I tell people you do not steer the Spyder out on the open road, you just guide it. With light pressure on the opposite handlebar to correct its direction. Put it on cruise control and rest your hands on the handlebars. And if a German Shepherd comes out of the brush right in front of you grab the handlebars and steer through it. But that's a story for another day!!!

 

[Allen42]

I can even let go of the bars completely if on an even, level road, and no crosswind.

 

[AJ 1]

Raybj, I see below your comments that you have Vredestein tires listed. I have looked at their website but they don't list a tire the same size as those that come on my Spyder. What model tire and size do you run? Thanks

 

[Snoking1127]

Raybj, I see below your comments that you have Vredestein tires listed. I have looked at their website but they don't list a tire the same size that come on my Spyder. What model tire and size do you run? Thanks

175/55R15's. Some complain about clearance issues on 2020+ machines.

 

[AJ 1]

175/55R15's. Some complain about clearance issues on 2020+ machines.

I have a 2023 Spyder RT Limited, and I don't want to have problems with the tires rubbing on anything.