How old is too old to get started riding a Spyder

[Ed Evans]

I'm 78 yrs old & never had any experience riding a motorcycle. My daughter bought me a 2016 RTS SE6 and I didn't want to disappoint her so I went and took a MC safety course, got my 2 wheel MC endorsement. Now my wife who is 77 yrs old are out riding and really enjoying ourselves. We also joined 2 different Spyder groups and have been on several group rides. We are realy loving it. So are you too old? Heck no go for it.

[jaherbst]

77 here and second Spyder. Been riding MC since age 11. You can do the math. I still ride leaners but not so much anymore. You would enjoy the Spyder and not to mention associate with all us opinionated stout hearted Men and Women! Remember the "Nike" motto, "Just do it"!

Jack

[asp125]

Late to the thread. Don't count out the RV idea. Having a mobile base from which to ride gives you the best of both worlds. We traveled around in our 5th wheel toyhauler, and rode some of the best motorcycle roads in the US for a year.

[Dmetcalf]

Late to the thread. Don't count out the RV idea. Having a mobile base from which to ride gives you the best of both worlds. We traveled around in our 5th wheel toyhauler, and rode some of the best motorcycle roads in the US for a year.

I agree with you in that it's an excellent and economical way to see the country. I'm retiring in the next few years and we plan on traveling a lot with the Spyder ..!

[Bob Denman]

We're starting to formulate some similar plans here also.

[Deanna777]

I am in my mid 50's and I am on my 2nd spyder . My current spyder is a 2014RTS-SE6.

Deanna

[SpyderHands]

Please ... you ride a Spyder and drive a car or truck

What do you mean?

[Big F]

Hi,

I am a potential Spyder rider (after I sell my better half on the idea) and was wondering what you folks consider a persons age as being too old to get started riding.

As you might guess I am not some young buck but I still work full time and am trying to get a plan together for what I might do when I finally retire.

For some buying a motor home or fifth wheel trailer might be ideal but the last thing i want to do is wandering around the country in my living room.

There is a lot of this country that I would like to see, especially here in Texas, and whizzing down the internet in an enclosed cage is not that appealing to me.

Those things being said, is it even a realistic for someone who saw their 60th birthday some time ago to get get started riding? Even if that person has some physical challenges?

Now I could just go and buy a Spyder but I am trying make an intelligent decision and to somehow get my better half on board with what I am thing of doing.

Thanks for your thoughts on this question.

JD

Y'all have a great day.

You can NEVER be too old to ride a Spyder!!!!!!!!!! I rode 2-wheelers for years and switched to Spyders in my late 60's and have never looked back.... (76 now) Happy and safe riding to you.
BIG F

[johnwinslow]

I'm not 100% sure but I think Karyl aka Murphy Brown ( the Queen of Spyders )at ...72 .... was never an operator of any Mtc. before She bought Her 2010 RT ....sight unseen .... She had a friend go to Michigan (?) to get it for Her .......... Mike

Karyl 72

[ronrico]

My friend in Ohio has a F3 and it is his first bike ever; never has ridden a motorcycle in his life. He is 83 years young and enjoy every minute.

[ofdave]

71 here (would have been older but I was sick as a kid) -many bikes in the past. Just sold my CTX700 last week and really trying to find a Spyder (F3 manual) in my area.
After hearing the comments from the old guys here, I know I'm making the right decision.
Showed my wife the brochure and she was way more excited than I expected. My rides have been mostly solo for 5 years or so as she lost interest. Now I may have a riding partner again.
The Spyder just makes sense to me.

[Bob Denman]

Karyl 72

In my book: it's impolite to discuss a lady's age...

But she sure seems more like 39; than anything else!!

[ARtraveler]

You can NEVER be too old to ride a Spyder!!!!!!!!!! I rode 2-wheelers for years and switched to Spyders in my late 60's and have never looked back.... (76 now) Happy and safe riding to you.
BIG F

...As a rider of two wheelers since the early 60's it is in my blood. Had to go only the last five years--and I still have two of them. Back on two wheels again--and loving that once again. Coming up on 72--where did it all go?

[Flashman]

[QUOTE=jdftwrth;1267845]Hi,

I am a potential Spyder rider (after I sell my better half on the idea) and was wondering what you folks consider a persons age as being too old to get started riding.

As you might guess I am not some young buck but I still work full time and am trying to get a plan together for what I might do when I finally retire.

For some buying a motor home or fifth wheel trailer might be ideal but the last thing i want to do is wandering around the country in my living room.

There is a lot of this country that I would like to see, especially here in Texas, and whizzing down the internet in an enclosed cage is not that appealing to me.

Those things being said, is it even a realistic for someone who saw their 60th birthday some time ago to get get started riding? Even if that person has some physical challenges?

Now I could just go and buy a Spyder but I am trying make an intelligent decision and to somehow get my better half on board with what I am thing of doing.

Thanks for your thoughts on this question.

JD

Y'all have a great day