Roll call: Younger riders or riders with no health issues?

[crna59]

Actually have 3 two-wheel bikes and a RT-S Spyder. I ride each equally..... have no health issues AND have a MB AMG in the garage. Love my toys!!

[mark4Jesus]

56 with no health issues, have ridden two wheels since I was 22. My wife got scared on two wheels for some reason and did not want to ride anymore. We looked at a Spyder and she fell in love with riding again. I did not plan on going to three wheels until I had physical issues, but hey, she is riding with me again!

[davehirst]

Am 68, have ridden 2 wheels since 16 years old. Have had Yamaha's Suzuki's and Honda. Last bike was an ST1100 Honda. Loved the bike, but was 17 years old, and thought I needed to upgrade. Have admired the Spyders since they came out, test rode one and loved it. I always liked being different, and the Spyder is definately different. My wife likes the safety of the bike, and feels more at ease riding with me.

[youngers]

IMG_20170930_130236.jpg I went nutz , { mid life toys I suppose , 2015 indian , crazy fun to ride I gotta admit , and the temps are in the 40`s for the lows and the 70`s for a high so this is the go to work ride for now } 0729141909.jpg < ---- the first cycle to get back into the road game , had this for about 3 or 4 years 0902161807.jpg and the one on the left is the spyder we ride together { 57 or 58 years old I do forget ! }

[youngers]

anybody want to buy a cycle ? every thing is fun and every thing can be bought , do not fall to much in love with the toys we gather , some one else might like them just as much

[HIspyder]

At 55, I can still hold up any sized bike. I just choose not too.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Back in 08 my equilibrium was pretty much shot .... been riding bikes since I was 10 or so .... I was going to sell my GoldWing and just stick with my Cobra for the open air experience ...... Then I found the Spyder .... Traded for it on the spot , got a fabulous deal and 3 Spyders later I've NEVER regretted it ....... If my balance somehow returned ... I wouldn't go back to TWO wheels ............ Mike

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It seems that the majority of Spyder-ers are relatively older or they have medical issues that makes it difficult to ride two wheels or they are just simply apprehensive on two wheels. I was wondering how many of you have a Spyder "just because".
Me? I'm 49 and, thankfully, fully capable of riding two wheels. However, I chose a Spyder not only because of the safety features and the stability, but simply because it is different. Unless there is something out there that is really unique, everything else is just cookie cutter. Sure, there are different models of Harleys, cruisers and sport bikes, but for the most part, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. Most people don't take a second look at most bikes. With the Spyder, sooo many people check it out

Actually, I don't think the demographics of Spyder owners is greatly different than for all touring bike owners, although it may be a bit skewed toward older men and a greater percentage of women riders of all ages. My local Spyder Ryders chapter doesn't look a whole lot different than my local Goldwing Road Riders chapter, and the crowd at Homecoming didn't look much different than the one at Wing Ding.

[mark4Jesus]

The average age of motorcyclists, any type, is increasing. My son, 23, bought a Victory Gunner. You don't find many that age buying cruisers these days.

[SteveLaoyster]

Almost 59. Reasons for getting the Critter: I like it, Safer and auto clutch with paddle shift. I don't want to be the only driver & my lady can't drive a manual.

[Spyderjoe2016]

I'm 72. No health issues. Road motorcycles for over 40 years. Love my f3t. Got it in June. The more I ride it the more I like it.

[ES44AC]

I'm 48 . I use my 2015 RTS as a daily driver, with 17k so far. I've had lots of 2 wheel bikes.

[Woodaddict]

58 HERE. Been riding all my life from dirt to street. Instead of spending money on a bigger Goldwing or other big touring bike, just went ahead with the Spyder. Wife is happier with more room and luxury touring Spyder. Me too, with no previous bike being bigger than 800cc. next year in summer planning our biggest ride to Colorado / Utah, from NC

[Poseidon]

Spyder is primarily my wife's bike. I'm 45 and she just turned 47. She has been riding as passenger with me for years. She has experience on dirt bikes and ATVs, but no street bike experience. She had been talking about getting her own bike for the last 2-3 years, but just never found a bike that really peaked her interest until we rode with Blacklightning back in June of this year. When she saw his F3T, she knew it was what she wanted. We did a demo days, bought it 2 weeks later and the rest is history. I have two bikes, but still enjoy riding the Spyder too. I'm signed up for the 3 wheel MSF course next weekend so I can be legal riding it. Honestly I think that is one of the stupidest laws VA has. I understand requiring it if someone doesn't have a motorcycle license already, but if you can ride a motorcycle legally, you should be able to ride a Spyder legally too! VA won't even let you take the written and driving test all at once either. You can take the MSF course and get it in 2 days, or if you want to test out at DMV, you pass the written test and get a learners permit. Then wait at least 30 days before they allow you to take the driving test.

Sorry, rant over!

[Buggy]

They both make me feel young.

[jcaburto]

49 here and no health issues.
My RTL is my first ever bike. Never really felt like I wanted to learn how to ride a two wheeler. But about 2 years a go I fell in love with Spyders I found on magazines and the very few on the road.
Last February me and my wife went to the dealership for a "test ride" not knowing they don't do those any more, a couple of hours later I came out with an ear-to-ear smile riding my bike home.

[SpyderSkeets]

Honestly I think that is one of the stupidest laws VA has. I understand requiring it if someone doesn't have a motorcycle license already, but if you can ride a motorcycle legally, you should be able to ride a Spyder legally too! VA won't even let you take the written and driving test all at once either. You can take the MSF course and get it in 2 days, or if you want to test out at DMV, you pass the written test and get a learners permit. Then wait at least 30 days before they allow you to take the driving test.

Sorry, rant over!

Totally agree. I took the three-wheeled course last month. There were several people who showed up on two wheels and I asked them why would they be there if they already had their motorcycle endorsement and they told me they had a 2w endorsement but that didn't allow them to drive a trike. Yes, the Spyder rides differently than 2wheels, but you would think that if you have a motorcycle license, that would be enough. Meanwhile, there was one or two people who didn't seem like they should be driving a car, much less a trike and then suddenly after 2½ days, they were legally allowed to ride a trike! So dumb!

[sprdmx]

I’m 32 and I’m on my second spyder. First one was 2012 rss, new one is 2017 f3s Daytona. I’ve had Harley’s and streetbikes but I just prefer the spyder and so does my wife.

[classicvw]

OK. Since no one with health issues posted here (as requested) It seems that of those with no health issues, most of you guys are on a Spyder because your lady didn't want to ride on 2 wheels with you, but will ride on the Spyder... Interesting.

So the vast minority are people who chose the Spyder just for the sake of choosing a Spyder over say, a YamaHondaSaki. (Rubs Chin)...

[mark4Jesus]

OK. Since no one with health issues posted here (as requested) It seems that of those with no health issues, most of you guys are on a Spyder because your lady didn't want to ride on 2 wheels with you, but will ride on the Spyder... Interesting.

So the vast minority are people who chose the Spyder just for the sake of choosing a Spyder over say, a YamaHondaSaki. (Rubs Chin)...

That sums it up for me! I had thought about getting a trike kit for my Victory, but that would have been close to what I paid for my Spyder.

[ARtraveler]

I'm 72. No health issues. Road motorcycles for over 40 years. Love my f3t. Got it in June. The more I ride it the more I like it.

and on your new F3

[Poseidon]

OK. Since no one with health issues posted here (as requested) It seems that of those with no health issues, most of you guys are on a Spyder because your lady didn't want to ride on 2 wheels with you, but will ride on the Spyder... Interesting.

So the vast minority are people who chose the Spyder just for the sake of choosing a Spyder over say, a YamaHondaSaki. (Rubs Chin)...

My wife still rides with me, but wanted a ride of her own. She likes the looks, handling, and performance of the Spyder. With her smaller size, she was having a difficult time finding a 2 wheel bike that fit her and hit all three of those points the way a Spyder does.

[grieppc]

edit edit edit edit edit edit picking a bike up off the ground would be impossible three wheels eliminates that. I drove up to Mora Mn. for the 10am ride (40 degrees) and when I walked in the dealership immediately noticed I was the youngest one there (54) I asked where the under 40 crowd was and someone chimed in and said they meet in the building next door (its a swamp) hehehe

[Deanna777]

I am 55, I don't have any health issues.

I bought my first spyder when I was 50 years old, I went with a spyder because of the safety features, stability, visibility, comfort, opening up different avenues for me,( spyder events, meeting other spyder riders, etc.), and freedom on the roadways.

Deanna

[ARtraveler]

I was wondering the same thing. I am 47 and havent met anyone on a spyder that is younger than me yet. I know they are out there. Riders of 2 wheels have no idea what they are missing. I have a brand new Victory Magnum, but I ride my 2014 RT-S all the time. I only rode the Victory once this summer and now it needs a new battery. Would be nice to meet some younger riders who like to ride hard and carve the corners, and pass some Harleys.

I am thinking that the older age demographic has to do with the cost of the . When they came out in 08--entry level was about $15,999. In those days you could buy a pretty nice motorcycle or even a car. Lot's of money for a toy.

Currently--entry level for new is about $23,000 and change, with prices now topping out at about $33,000. You can buy a really nice car for that amount. Most twenty somethings do not have that kind of cash to throw around.