Disc'd by your riding buddies

**2Gunns** · 12-08-2009, 02:05 PM

Has anyone else expienced this phenomina?

I've recently put a deposit on a new RT and with tons of excitement started telling all of my riding buddies about it (to they're surprise..because they all thought I was going to a GW or Ultra).
The majority seem to have turned on me, Proclaiming that the Spyder is NOT A MOTORCYCLE. Now I know I've read many saying that it is not a motorcycle but I ask you.... What exactly is a motorcycle?

Accourding to Websters: "Motorcycle - a 2-wheeled vehical having one or two saddles and sometimes a sidecar or a third supporting wheel."

...and even w/o a textbook definition isn't it more about the expierence?

**GI Jane** · 12-08-2009, 02:15 PM

In Alabama you have to wear a helmet, have a motorcycle endorsement on your license and have motorcycle insurance. I'd say it's a motorcycle.

**ataDude** · 12-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Forget what other people think. Who cares? What do YOU think?
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Originally Posted by John G

Has anyone else expienced this phenomina?

I've recently put a deposit on a new RT and with tons of excitement started telling all of my riding buddies about it (to they're surprise..because they all thought I was going to a GW or Ultra).
The majority seem to have turned on me, Proclaiming that the Spyder is NOT A MOTORCYCLE. Now I know I've read many saying that it is not a motorcycle but I ask you.... What exactly is a motorcycle?

Accourding to Websters: "Motorcycle - a 2-wheeled vehical having one or two saddles and sometimes a sidecar or a third supporting wheel."

...and even w/o a textbook definition isn't it more about the expierence?

**3whlLefty** · 12-08-2009, 02:44 PM

Their attitudes will change once they see what you can do on the

. I ride a lot with a friend who has a CBR900RR. Even my GW trike drew more attention than his bike and it's a beauty. I'd ride that myself if my old legs could do it. A wise person once said to me that what others think about me is none of my business. Think about it! Now go buy it and have a ball!!

**NancysToy** · 12-08-2009, 03:07 PM

The law says it is a motorcycle (in most states). Who cares what the bike snobs say? I've been riding for over 50 years. I've fallen off motorcycles at faster speeds than most folks have ever ridden them. Nancy's Spyder joined 22 motorcycles in the garage, and my RT-S will make 24. The two Spyders are every bit as much motorcycles as the rest of the collection, or anything I have ever ridden. I'll argue my point with anyone!

The same folks don't badmouth Harley Servi-cars, Tri-Rods, other trike conversions, or sidecars, do they? You didn't buy to make an impression, but to enjoy the ride. Forget those Bozos!

**RoadHammer** · 12-08-2009, 03:10 PM

just laugh at them they need to balance there bikes at every light. but dont forget you'll be laughed at when your bike is in the shop for 2 months waiting for parts.

**2Gunns** · 12-08-2009, 03:13 PM

same laws here in NC.... To me it is a motorcycle but it dosn't really matter anyways.

It's about being out there...
(only a biker understands why a dog hangs his head out the window)

Just wondering if others had expierenced this same interaction

Originally Posted by GI Jane

In Alabama you have to wear a helmet, have a motorcycle endorsement on your license and have motorcycle insurance. I'd say it's a motorcycle.

**M2Wild** · 12-08-2009, 03:17 PM

Third wheel envy???

**truck 85** · 12-08-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by M2Wild

Third wheel envy???

**2Gunns** · 12-08-2009, 03:24 PM

Third Wheel Envy....I'm going to have too use this one

Originally Posted by M2Wild

Third wheel envy???

**jgwoods** · 12-08-2009, 03:28 PM

Response from 98% of two wheel riders has been positive mixed in with a little good natured silliness about it not being a motorcycle. . Mostly they are afraid you'll get all the girls...

**Lamonster** · 12-08-2009, 03:40 PM

Got a lot of grief when I rode a Boss Hoss and I got a lot of grief when I rode a Honda. It really don't matter to me and most of the grief is just in fun. As soon as my buddies pay for my rides they can decided what's good for me or not, until then I ride what makes me happy, not them.

I guess the reason I love the Spyder so much is that it's not a motorcycle, it's more like a real fast 4 wheeler. I haven't given up two wheelers and I'm sure some day I'll get bored with with the Spyder but so far it's just a lot of fun.

**RoadHammer** · 12-08-2009, 03:46 PM

ya they always seem interested on whos on the back..

Originally Posted by jgwoods

Response from 98% of two wheel riders has been positive mixed in with a little good natured silliness about it not being a motorcycle. . Mostly they are afraid you'll get all the girls...

**FANG** · 12-08-2009, 03:48 PM

I call it a motorcycle - I too had to have a motorcyle endorsement to ryde. Helmets are optional in FL (but not for me). It has a motorcycle tag. Let see ... is there anything else - Yeah I don't care what other say I still feel like a rock star when I ryde my spyder.

(Goldwing club invited me to join ans ryde) Guess they think it is a motorcycle too.

GOT TO LOVE THAT SPYDER

**Campverdefela** · 12-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Two Harley riders pulled up to me the other week, one say's to me "real cute"...I laughed and then smoked them.

**pitmon** · 12-08-2009, 04:09 PM

Awww they are just JEALOUS! That's what it is...

**SpydeeBite2** · 12-08-2009, 04:13 PM

Well lets see! The

is an open air vehicle, has a handle bar for direction control, throttle control with the right hand, a windscreen, a foot shifter, a saddle and you sit on top of the motor. Hmmmm. You may want to ask your friends how that is different from their rides? Hmmmmm! Oh yeah, the

has two wheels in front.

**WackyDan** · 12-08-2009, 04:34 PM

RYDING is RIDING!!!

**Smylinacha** · 12-08-2009, 04:35 PM

Well if they pull that load of cr@p on ya then they aren't your friends to begin with and I'd tell them to go stick up.... woops, forgot, family forum here

.

Plus you'll meet some cool people you can ryde w/ on Spyders then! We've met a real good group here in the Northeast! And then met a whole bunch of cool folks at the BBQ.

**truck 85** · 12-08-2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Campverdefela

Two Harley riders pulled up to me the other week, one say's to me "real cute"...I laughed and then smoked them.

I get the thats cute a lot but i think they really mean cool

**SpyderGirl** · 12-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by truck 85

I get the thats cute a lot but i think they really mean cool

I get that all the time. I just correct them and say that it's not cute, it's a bad @$$ machine!

I agree with what others have said. It's just third wheel envy.

**3wheeldemon** · 12-08-2009, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by NancysToy

... You didn't buy to make an impression, but to enjoy the ride. Forget those Bozos!

3WD

**RTGENE** · 12-08-2009, 05:26 PM

Many of the Harley people I ride with poked fun at the spyder. I keep an eye on them in my REAR view mirror.

I would ask why are you guy's holding back at every light?

When you hear:
You should've got a Harley---Once ok-- twice ok-- three times that's enough.

I started answering with:
I am getting a Harley --you see the spyder has a trunk. It's full of Harley parts I've picked up along the road.

The spyder has earned respect -- and more than its share of envy.

Just ride and smile

smilingene

**boborgera** · 12-08-2009, 05:32 PM

Who cares what other people say/think, Ride your ride, And don't let them rain on your parade.

**Arachnid** · 12-08-2009, 06:07 PM

I mostly get good vibes from folks on two wheels. If I can see them through the crowd around my bike.
Mike

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