Rode with over 50 Harleys on Sunday...

[Dan McNally]

. . . the only thing a Harley can do better than a Spyder is make noise.

Cruzr Joe

But they do make a great noise when compared to crotch-rockets!

[captblack]

The real riders in the group will treat everyone with respect because they ride, not for what the ride. I was told by a Harley rider I used to work with that he never would ride a trike (had sold his bike due to medical problems). I saw him a few months later and he was re-thinking things. I think he was missing the wind in his face more than his hog.

It is common in a group ride for trikes to be in the back. It helps maintain spacing and everyone to proceed at their own pace, for the most part. I wouldn't think much of that.

I would recommend you keep riding with whomever you enjoy visiting with - regardless of what they ride. It is funny, however, that I seem to get more waves on my Vulcan than on the Spyder - but not too much difference.

[spyder3]

"His response was "Yeah...trikes in the back cause they get in the way" aha! so he did acknowledge as a motorcycle

[ARtraveler]

Thanks for the write up. You will always run into a few negatives when you have a crowd that big. Glad you had a good time anyway.

[jerpinoy]

on your nice attitude and I'm glad you represented most of us what kind of riders we are.God Bless us All.

[TuckMiddle]

I still ride with my Hog group that I was in for 7 years, so I guess I don't see this attitude at all. Every ride I do with them I offer to be in the back due to the spacing recommended ny MSF. The answer is "ride where you want and ride your own ride." Never been a problem and Even with diff groups, I've not had any. I do not exceed the speed limit by more than 10 mph in a group ride, and I just let them wander off if that's what they want to do. The HOG group in Cartersville, GA is first class. BTW, they are up to 6 or 7 HD trikes now and no malice towards them either, even when thy ride in the middle. Mature riders make a giant difference in the conduct of a good ride. If you want to ride a Spyder like a Jap bike, go ahead, ride with folks of the same attitude and have a great time.

Time to ride down the road 15 miles and get dinner with some grand kids.

Tuck

[Pirate looks at --]

If you want to ride a Spyder like a Jap bike, go ahead, ride with folks of the same attitude and have a great time.

Time to ride down the road 15 miles and get dinner with some grand kids.

Tuck

A WHAT kind of bike????????????

[cyclelover63]

My wife and I went on a charity poker run "Ride for Cancer",and we were the only Spyder among all of the Harleys..Not one person talked to us...We split in groups and I found myself in the lead on one group..I told my wife,I bet its killing these guys to follow a Spyder...I made sure I stayed out front,not letting them quite catch up..I pulled over after a while at a stop,waived them next to me,and said "why don't you guys lead,I don't wanna hold you up".....They said "your doing fine,stay where you're at!"....Just don't get the attitude..Harley Davidson is a marketing miracle...Got to give it to them..

[Daisyjoe]

on your nice attitude and I'm glad you represented most of us what kind of riders we are.God Bless us All.

"DITTO"

[BajaRon]

I have to say that 'Trikes in the back' has been conventional wisdom for a long time. This is because conventional trikes have a mechanical disadvantage in the twisties. Though there are some who are skilled enough to keep up on a conventional trike, this is rare.

A standard Spyder with a skilled rider should be able to keep up with most 2 wheeler's and Harley riders are not normally burning up the twisties. A well set up Spyder should be able to do better than keep up with the average 2 wheeler.

3 wheels still have a disadvantage when compared to a full race machine like a Hayabusa, Ninja, etc. But try riding one of them on a long distance tour.

I applaud you for keeping your cool and letting the issue resolve itself. That's hard to do.