Why YOU STINK at STEERING your SPYDER!!!

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Coach bob is the reason that I'm purchasing both a spyder and a ryker😁

[@SpyderWayne]

I remember those first couple of months of learning to ride a Spyder, those "yikes" moments of taking a curve a little too fast and the feeling that the Spyder was trying to toss me off 😳 It does take a little while to learn to trust the Spyder, and the "push" method does get you there faster. I think I learned that from you, the method simply was maintaining a relaxed grip, relax the fingers. Then using the palms to steer, which meant using the "push" method, combined with leaning your body in the direction of the turn. And then the brain soon realizes the push method naturally gives you the leverage to not only lean your bidy, but it helps to eliminate the sensation of the Spyder trying to toss you off going around those tight bends and turns. It simply works, and you also begin to trust and have confidence that your Spyder will also not tip over. And you still might giggle to yourself as you learn to stop extending your fingers from reaching for the front brake and clutch levers 🙄😅 Great advice, less is more, relax the fingers and relax the grip, let the Spyder go straight like it wants to. Your explanations are so valuable to new Spyder riders, Coach Bob 😁👍👍

[@tendercrusader4807]

Yes! Went from 2 wheels to 3. I have learned so much from your videos. Please! Keep them coming!!!!! 😁👍🚓👮🏻

[@CoachBob3]

Will do!!! I appreciate ya watching and commenting. 👍👍👍

[@kennethlorino9214]

Just bought a spyder F3 for my early birthday, enjoy the videos, helping to be a better spyder driver, this is my very first motorcycle of any kind. Having this spyder has been a dream.. i have had for a couple of weeks and have put over 300 miles,still a long way to go. Having fun on my f3.

[@LouisChickakoo]

Great video. In some ways I had a huge advantage when I first started riding my Spyder. I never rode a motorcycle, so really had nothing to compare it to. You are so right, the Spyder does want to go in a straight line, less is more. I would say the biggest thing to get used to is the rear tire. We get a lot of frost damage on our roads.The crown in the road is very pronounced. It's impossible to keep the rear tire in the middle of the crown, nor should you try. Just think of driving a motorcycle, you would never drive in the middle of the crown, but pick one side of it. Can't do that with a Spyder. You drive with the two front wheels on each side of it, and the rear wheel ends up in the middle of the crown and it doesn't want to stay there. So if you let the Spyder do what it wants, it moves slightly from side to side, riding both sides of the crown. Took a few hours to get used to that, but don't even think about it anymore. Hopefully you understand what I am trying to explain.

[@markhendricks5894]

I would hope everyone who owns a Spyder tunes into this driving lesson from Coach Bob. Couch you have an excellent way of training in ALL aspects.

[@bobbystaats1145]

Just came from riding gold wings for the last 25 years!!! At first hated the spyder !!! But my wife reminded me that I hated the gold wing at first too 🤣🤣🤣 the more I’ve ridden the spyder the more I love it !!! It has allowed my wife and I to get back out riding 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Alex-hu4kz]

I come from the ATV world instead of the motorcycle world. The steering is the same as the Spyder so I didn't have this problem. But all your videos have always been helpful and enjoyable. I hope you and your family are doing well.

[@mandytuning]

Have wondering what bikers do when riding an ATV. They too want the atv to handle like a bike?

[@JohnStruemph]

Great vid Bob! So many new riders don’t get it on the Spyder right off. I had to “trial by fire” learn on mine. 600 miles on a 2012 RT with traffic, thunderstorms, high winds, and bad road construction from Houston to Jackson MS my first time out! I remembered from one of your vids that less is more on the bars. Thanks again!

[@blainebasse5774]

Coming from 35 years or more on two wheels, it took me about 500 miles to retrain my brain to get comfortable steering the Spyder. It took even longer to not reach for a clutch or front brake.

[@CoachBob3]

I did that...I had forgotten. 👍👍👍

[@stanweaver]

I have 500 hours on my spyder and it is hard to describe the difference in steering (vs counter steering) to someone. You do a great job. Great Video!

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks brother I appreciate it.

[@dalecmitchell1685]

I went from riding a Goldwing and was having a terrible time with the constant movement on the 2020 Spyder RTL. The steering is so sensitive its crazy! Now that I’m used to it, its a great ride. Just take the time to get used to it and relax, the steering is very responsive!

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks for sharing your transition experience from 2 wheels to 3. Also...thanks for watching and commenting. 👍👍👍

[@SpyderRichard]

They should teach these techniques at the riding classes! Great tips Coach! Cheers!

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks for the kind words!!!

[@OutbackKanga]

Tyre pressure makes a really big difference any thing over 22 psi front gets squirrely

[@CoachBob3]

Excellent point. 👍👍👍

[@gregbird1793]

Another great vid CB3. Thank you. I'm about Coach Vic's height and have had shoulder problems. Left steering was an issue. I put a 2 inch riser on my handlebars and ergonomically this was much easier. This was a very informative vid! Carpe diem.

[@CoachBob3]

Carpe Diem!!!👍👍👍

[@charleyhough4355]

Thanks for making this video. After I got my 3 wheel license, I took a 2024 Spyder RT Limited for a 1 hour test drive. The speed was mostly 25 to 35 mph. This is what I noticed the most was me over steering. I never thought about my brain trying to ride it like a 2-wheel bike. It did get easier as I got used to the bike. I rode a Ryker 600 on my class/test, a big difference in the Spyder RT. I hope that you and your family are doing well. God bless and I will be riding the motorcycle of my dreams.

[@CoachBob3]

Cool!!! The family is doing well!! I hope you're having an awesome day!!!👍👍👍

[@theSMYRNAcowboy]

Great vid Coach. You really help a lot of people. God bless you.

[@CoachBob3]

I appreciate that!!! God bless you too brother. 👍👍👍

[@jerrymccabejr]

Great video Bob. Glad you're doing well. I purchased my first Spyder about a month ago after riding motorcycles since 1972. I'm glad I found your channel and I'm a Subscriber. Kerp up the great videos my friend and God Bless.

[@jeffreysummers6508]

Coach Bob your spot on with your lesson on how to ride the spyder. I've been on two wheels for four decades and I just recently went to three wheels. Your videos are very informative and helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@fredericrmerchant1355]

Thanks for the great Spyder videos, and the great advise. I live in Oregon outside Portland and ride a Spyder RT. I used to live in town and honestly the Spyder didn’t like it, too much low speed riding. But now highways and rural roads are more accessible and the bike can get out and go. I’m 71 BTW. I got my endorsement to ride when there was no 3-wheel training only 2 wheel (Team Oregon), but still that training was invaluable, in being aware on any bike. I also own a 38 feet diesel pusher motorhome so also know about how big vehicles and trucks handle and respond. You’ve reinforced some ideas I’ve had and built on your advise. Our rural roads are fun to ride on but twisty and sometimes rough and broken pavement or potholes are a common occurrence. Some of my rules. 1. Ride smoothly and don’t over react. Ride through a rough spot. 2. I ride line 1 as you put it, as much as I can. I only deviate to avoid a hazard. 3. I love you ‘knee rule’ to straddle a small obstacle in the road. I’m going to start working on that more. 4. Look thru a turn, look where you want to go. 5. Push or pull with one hand on a turn or to swerve to avoid something (the other hands only stabilizing). 6. If you hit a rough spot on a turn and you feel the bike ‘jump’ to the outside, just hold your line and if anything, make a tiny correction. 7. I do need to work on a more relaxed grip especially with the right (throttle) hand. I often realize (too late) my grip is tighter. I can tell there are times when it all goes so smoothly, turns seem effortless and the ride is relaxed and easy, but then there are those times… What works best for me is to slow down and relax but think about the basic rules. Thanks again.

[@jimavery2569]

Another great video from CB3. There is always a lesson to learn in a CB3 video - even if you have already watched it.

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks for that!!! It was great chatting the other day!!!👍👍👍

[@eddcurry501]

First 600 miles I thought I made a big mistake going from Harley to Spyder -because of the steering issues. Took awhile to adjust.

[@CoachBob3]

I remember scaring Vic on the Interstate. It was really frustrating.

[@jesskohr500]

Good video Coach! Keep teaching the faith.

[@lakesidelew2512]

Coach Bob this is a fantastic video!!! I think Can Am should show this video at their training sessions. Great work!!

[@spyder_67]

Great video Bob. I have taught a few of our group here in Australia the same stuff about light grip. I also get them to ensure their machine is correctly maintained. That being correct tyre pressure and wheel alignment. The thing you did, but put into different terms, was trust your machine. The Vulcan death grip comes from not trusting the Spyder. Just like any good partnership, trust in yourself and your partner (the Spyder) and you will be fine. I will be saving this in my favourites to share with people in the future. Thanks mate, ride safe, and good health to you and your family.

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks for the wise words and the encouraging comment...I appreciate ya!!!

[@TBred78]

That was the best explanation of how to steer a Spyder I’ve ever seen, great job Coach!

[@markryland2408]

Thanks Bob. So nicely explained! We I got my Spyder 2 years ago, one of your original videos on how to ride a Spyder was a "God send" to me and made a enormous difference. I haven't looked back since. Love my Spyder 😁

[@BelgianRykerBiker]

Thanks for this video, as always very informative. I'm gonna wrap it up as "You lead the Spyder, you don't force it". I let a Spyder rider ride my Ryker a couple of days ago and when he returned after a short drive, he went: "holy crap, you really gotta work this thing", which says enough about the power steering on the Spyder.

[@chericumpton8534]

Folks the coach is telling the truth

[@CoachBob3]

👍👍👍

[@jesseamaya4413]

Just got a 2023 f3s. So far enjoying the hell out of it. I ride a lot of back roads. An the spyder is a LOT more stable and predictable on less than great surfaces. Sounds funny but it's like flying a rc helicopter. Gentle inputs carefully considered is the way to go.

[@patriciaanderson3791]

Purchasing and installing heavy duty (anti) sway bar on our bikes made a tremendous difference in that feeling about being all over the toad. Made the handling so much better! 😃

[@gerardthoonen7034]

I have had my trike for 6 weeks and I know that I have taken to the trike like a duck to water in less than a couple of days. I am lucky that I can drive my truck and get on my spyder with out any problems have a wonderful time on it. Thank you Coach Bob.

[@ruthdoyle9085]

Keep in mind that some Spyders may be slightly “toed” out instead of slightly “toed” in… if a vehicle is “toed” out, they will head for the ditches continuously. If they are “toed” in, each wheel will try to either go straight, or steer towards the other tire, each tire will hold the vehicle going where you point it. Too much “toe” in and it will wear the tires prematurely…

[@alainmichaud6747]

Yellow my ryker as a steering damper and is almost like the sypde ... just need to be gentle , like you said less is more. I usually use my left hand most of the time . just had a nice 3 day ride 1100 km with a friend riding is harley in beautiful tadousac area . little yellow ryker did fin up down and curvy byway , even a boat ride to Iles au noix ,thank for your video always instructive.

[@CoachBob3]

Right on...always great to read your thoughts!!!👍👍👍

[@22pcirish]

As a cyclist as well, I get it.

[@JohnEichelberger-ji6se]

Thanks for the refresh Coach! Exactly what we talked about! Great wisdoms which is greatly appreciated and as usual you are spot on!! 3000 miles on my ‘24’ RTL and I keep improving! Practice! Practice! Practice! Til next time!! 😊😊😊

[@tripletreading6993]

Excellent video. A few things to note, not only are roads crowned at the center line, but are often crowned within the lane. Newly paved roads often open to traffic before the new pavement can set, resulting in the car tire paths being lower than the area under the car. Your trike's front tires ride in the car tire's path and your rear rides on the crown within the lane. The tire path often varies, causing the trike to shift as you ride. Also, someone gave me excellent advice - sit and place your hands as if you're at a piano, resting on the keys. That's all the grip you need to steer.

[@sheshe4460]

Great video keep them coming

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks! Will do!

[@rayhjohnson]

Good video Coach. Less is more is probably the biggest tip I saw before I ever rode a spyder. I know many folks have issues but it was a quick learn for me. Be patient and use the tips Coach gave in this video and it will get easier and easier. It would be a shame to not hang in there to get the best and smoothest ride out there.

[@craigschroeder1733]

Great video Bob as usual. For myself not any problems to learn driving a Spyder. I can see why some people would have a problem to learn though. Really is different. But seeing I have had a opportunity to run 2 wheel,3 wheel trike, atv, utv, snowmobile, and now my Spyder, it is fairly easy for myself. For all the people out there that have or are having steering problems just keep at it. Will come in time I am sure.

[@robertkoch1936]

I ride both 2 wheels and a Goldwing trike. I found when I started riding the trike was to remember when turning to keep the pressure on the bars going through the turn, because the trike wants to go straight. Now ut is second nature.

[@CoachBob3]

Excellent point!!! 👍👍👍

[@michaelmanahan4723]

Dead on with the video, I got the foam hand grips for on it and that helped me out getting the right grip.

[@alexlewis9085]

From the movie "Cars" "steer right to go left", yup its backwards on a Spyder😂😂. If the road has a camber the Spyder falls off on the camber side. With a Spyder you steer not counter steer. Another thing Relax your arms. Great video.😎😎

[@firedigger2063]

Another great video coach! I especially like #1-- 'less is more' perfect 👍 It was great chatting with ya earlier.

[@JohnDuBose-v5b]

What a great tutorial! Great lesson for me thinking about going from GW to Can-am!

[@jdrock9623]

Great video Coach!! I use to ride two-wheels when I was much, much, much younger (maybe too many of the "much" on that, lol) but my first ride on the Spyder really threw me. I felt it was quite "squirelly" and wasn't sure about the ride, but once I learned to "let go" and just let the bike doing the main work and I, as the rider, was meant to just guide when my input was needed, things became so much clearer and easier. Thanks again for the video, and hope to see you out there soon!!

[@theonlygrizz]

23' Spyder RT Limited here. I realize Coach Bob knows, but he missed the note (you're still awesome coach) that the power steering 'power' adjusts to the speed you are at during/at the turn. The strength needed to turn will vary based on the current speed. All models? Hmm, that I don't know. Grizz

[@BestOne-xg2nx]

I follow you from Saudi Arabia, from the heart of the Middle East, even though I do not speak English well, but I say to you, thank you for your concern for your family, and thank you for the distinguished content you provide about Spider. Can you explain to me better the way to go back in Spider 2024?

[@SpyderChrisYT]

Very helpful to a new Spyder rider like me. Thanks!

[@kennethstout9237]

Great video. Very accurate.

[@declangeraghty8176]

Good video, do the same advice include the Can Am Ryker Rally ?

[@CoachBob3]

The techniques are the same. But, the Ryker is quite different. I find the Ryker (which does not have power steering) much easier to handle. The Ryker is far less twitchy or prone to wonder. 👍👍👍

[@declangeraghty8176]

@@CoachBob3 Thank you I am 72 and just purchased a Ryker Rally done 600 ks so far most of the time it is fine but a few times it felt it was like a bucking bronco . I live in NZ and some of the roads are a little rough. Have you got any videos on the Ryker handling ?

[@troy9er]

Good video Bob, sharing!

[@eddcurry501]

Great video.

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks!

[@SpyderRTL]

Thanks!

[@billdumanch6237]

Thanks CB3😊

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Just like in a car, I'm learning to drive and I'm constantly oversteering, but I'm told that the vehicle wants to naturally go str8, so I'm trying to learn how to keep the car str8 and stop weaving inside the lane and stop oversteering

[@sammills7569]

Outstanding

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks so much!!!👍👍

[@roywalls5595]

Good morning CB3 I hope doing well! 🙏

[@peppermyntpatti144]

May I ask about your tank bag as well as your phone/gps setup? I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thank you. 😊

[@CoachBob3]

I am not running a tanks bag. My Gps is the Zumo XT made by Garmin and I am currently using the quad lock phone out. I really like the format of the quad lock. I mounting everything to the Spyder by using the Lamonster Spyder Cuff. It works wonderfully and is very solid. Thanks so much for watching.

[@JasonWheeler-l4b]

Coach Bob, how does one email? I cannot find an email address for your channel. Thank you for any assistance. Keep up the good work!

[@dannysharp104]

HEY COACH BOB, ANY IDEA WHAT HAPPENED TO.... " It's Yours. OWN IT " ?

[@prestonrainey9806]

How do you know when to change the oil and what is the difference between to fluids

[@timothytapio4252]

Are you relying on the internal battery of the Xumo or do you have it plugged in? I haven't seen a good shot of it so far (I haven't seen all your videos....YET).

[@n6dl321]

and if you do lean it doth do nothing but balance the centripetal force upon you bod

[@crockett11000]

Why is it that I have zero problems steering my new Tri-Glide and it rides down the road straight all by itself even over 100mph? And No wiggling or wobbling like those things do?

[@bikerheart]

Ever 2-wheel on a freshly gravelled back road? Same thing. . .

[@eddcurry501]

Good morning

[@CoachBob3]

Good Morning!!!

[@evecruz0167]

❤

[@charleyhough4355]

C4YT

[@CoachBob3]

Thanks!!!

[@SpyderRichard]

Fat 👍!😇

[@CoachBob3]

👍

[@Raidersliver]

Ok, people really just practice in a parking lot. Or a dead in road. A video isn't going to help because you aren't experiencing the ride.

[@roywalls5595]

Some time next year I be getting Spyder Trike because I having trouble getting on and off my Piaggio mp3 250IE I am afraid might drop it even I have it on tiling system lock! I been using center stand for parking and I getting older and disabled I need changes to better balance bike! Mr CoachBob3 ☕

[@flapjackbeans]

Rough Roads Come to the UK our roads are shocking! I took my first 2 up ride on my new spyder rte 2004 yesterday and the front bottomed out at one road. I am learning not to use Motorbike rules after 55 years on them but Im struggling to find the love for the spyder the roads in this video just dont exist in the UK. Its got my dear wife back out on pillion thats one point but when I push on on our roads i alway feel it sa bit of a upper body workout ? Ill keep tying im in the mood after one week of owning it " What the heck have I done" Ride safe youtube@flapjackandbeans