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    Question Oldest Spyder Rider

    OK, who is the oldest (in years...not attitude) Spyder drive out there? I'm only 62 (in years....21 on the bug!)
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    Do you really expect all of us to confess to our true age?

    I could point to someone else older than you or me, but I won't name names.
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    Default Oh no..!!

    I am older than you and know many older than myself. Be interesting to see where this goes...
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    I know of at least two that have me beat by twenty years or so. So...it's not me, even though I recently advanced one more year.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    I ain't old yet.

    I think Bob is the oldest (he has the most posts)


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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder View Post
    Do you really expect all of us to confess to our true age?

    I could point to someone else older than you or me, but I won't name names.
    What is a young 30 year old like you doing in an old peoples contest?

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Here in NZ we have a guy who is 82 and has done over 100,000kms on his RT. He has had it since 2010
    and regularly travels to the South Island to visit family. A round trip of about 2500 kms.
    We now have His and Hers Spyders.
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    Her Spyder 2011 Magnesium RSS Sportrack and Backrest, Comfort Seat, Grip Puppies, 3.5 inch Riser Bars, Wespyd Signature Swaybar. Hindle Muffler, Godiva Screen, Hiway Pegs Can Am Panniers

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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    What is a young 30 year old like you doing in an old peoples contest?
    Yeah! 30 years old!! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SubDriver View Post
    OK, who is the oldest (in years...not attitude) Spyder drive out there? I'm only 62 (in years....21 on the bug!)


    I have have socks older then that.


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  11. 12-01-2014, 04:16 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe View Post
    I ain't old yet.

    I think Bob is the oldest (he has the most posts)
    I'm certainly not the oldest, or the youngest...



    ...But I'm definitely in the running for most immature!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    I'm certainly not the oldest, or the youngest...



    ...But I'm definitely in the running for most immature!


    Sorry Bob, but

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    I would say that I'm old enough to know better, but too young enough to resist..
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    Default Young at heart

    According to my birth certificate, I'm 65. Inside my head, I'm 35 and I have a lot of fun in there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by vided View Post
    I have have socks older then that.

    I hope you washed them
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    Quote Originally Posted by garb55 View Post

    I hope you washed them
    I was also wondering what that fragrance was.

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    I'm not quite "older than dirt"...

    ...But I DO remember when it had a lot more spring in it's steps!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SubDriver View Post
    OK, who is the oldest (in years...not attitude) Spyder drive out there? I'm only 62 (in years....21 on the bug!)
    I've lived in the 30's; 40's; 50's; 60's; 70's; 80's; 90's; 00's; and 10's. That is nine decades and my daughter had a tough time believing that last week.

    76 and still in the wind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    I've lived in the 30's; 40's; 50's; 60's; 70's; 80's; 90's; 00's; and 10's. That is nine decades and my daughter had a tough time believing that last week.

    76 and still in the wind.
    Congrats DT! Hope me and Mama r still in the wind at 76!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Colin View Post
    Here in NZ we have a guy who is 82 and has done over 100,000kms on his RT. He has had it since 2010
    and regularly travels to the South Island to visit family. A round trip of about 2500 kms.
    I can believe that. Spent time in Christchurch, Sydney and Perth. Gotta love the Down Under and the people. Some of the best in the world!
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    Default Ole dude

    Quote Originally Posted by SubDriver View Post
    OK, who is the oldest (in years...not attitude) Spyder drive out there? I'm only 62 (in years....21 on the bug!)
    at work I am called "Ole Dude". I am 70 but next year I'll be 65. Yes, I flunked math in college, but who cares.
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    Age is only a number that was created te raise havoc with the brain,

    Judging by this site it doesn't mean too much. alot of young at heart.

    That being said 59 for another month
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    Default Riding age

    I'm 79 and still love riding.
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    If the next 82 are as good as the last 82, hang on!! Yeeee Hawwwwww


    I traded my 2014 RT for a 2017 Mr. White RT-S. I am George Lewis. I live two miles from Boerne, TX. I am 89, retired USAF and Sony Corp. I also have a GW MotorTrike. My email: scoot62@aol.com

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    Default 79 in February

    Quote Originally Posted by SubDriver View Post
    OK, who is the oldest (in years...not attitude) Spyder drive out there? I'm only 62 (in years....21 on the bug!)
    but I know there are older folk here.
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    all on two wheels. More on four or more. Guess I may need to start multi-coloring for three wheels.
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