Things people say

[Machinegunner]

Yesterday at gas stop, a worker from a local bike shop came over to see what I was riding. He new I had had an RS-S. When he saw my new F3-S he asked how I liked compared to the Spyder!!!!!!

[oldgoat]

Yesterday at gas stop, a worker from a local bike shop came over to see what I was riding. He new I had had an RS-S. When he saw my new F3-S he asked how I liked compared to the Spyder!!!!!!

That's a fair enough question from someone not familiar with the new different looking F3. Maybe he thought a new manufacturer had produced it. At least he was interested & was being friendly.

[Chupaca]

always nice to have someone to talk to when filling up..better if you have a 20 gal tank.. many people don't know what they are or where they come from. The RS, RSS have a very visable "Spyder" where the F3 dosen't so one can see the confusion. You must have seen some of the other questions they ask...

[Bob Denman]

[RBS66]

Yesterday a couple of characters at a convenience store asked me if my bike can do wheel stands. I said I don't know I never tried it. They said sorry I thought the bike was yours. I said it is mine but I never tried and I wouldn't want to on a bike this size. Where did they even come up with that question?

[Dragonfly]

Was asked that once and I replied, Yes I did but in reverse since most of the weight is in the front. (Here is your sign) was pulling the trailer at the time so no chance of a demonstration.

[CanAmChris]

I don't worry much about what adults say. They are all grown up and have all kinds of imbedded notions about what is acceptable and expected.

It's the kids that know. They know awesome when they see it because they have yet to be influenced by the pre-conceptions of others.

I ride through Valley Forge park a lot. It is always the younglings that point and wave.


A 10 year old kid today won't point and wave at a '68 Cuda or a GXSR or even a Harley. But they know something that looks like it came from "Star Wars" when they see it.

[ARtraveler]

on your new F3 Machinegunner.

[cptjam]

We had a young man come over at a gas stop today and ask questions. He said he had never seen one before. That is a good first step!

[Bob Denman]

Sometimes, it's not what they're asking; it's THAT they're asking...
They simply use the question, as the manner in which to start the conversation.

[AZ Y Factor]

I was sitting at a traffic light 3rd one back. Someone on a crotch rocket coming the other way direction sees the Spyder and just stares. I wave. He/she just about dumps it. I must of startled them when I waved.

[Cyclist922]

It's the kids that know. They know awesome when they see it because they have yet to be influenced by the pre-conceptions of others.

Totally agree. I love the kids. They never ask you how much it cost. They just want to climb on the thing and ride!

[JayBros]

A senior citizen lady in a supermarket parking lot two days ago remarked, "That looks like the Cadillac of motorcycles. If my son sees one he'll want it."

[sandeejs]

A young fellow in the neighborhood asked me how long it takes to go from 0 to 90mph. I had to tell him that if I was driving it'd take about 20 years.
~Sandee~

Yesterday a couple of characters at a convenience store asked me if my bike can do wheel stands.

[kngfsh27]

I travel around rural Missouri and Kansas. I get questions and comments from a lot of people. I welcome all. Why do I ride a Spyder? Did I ride another motorcycle before? What is it like to ride it? All are great questions that I enjoy answering. The most fun I have had was with a group of Japanese tourists doing Route 66 last month. What a great time. I love talking about my Spyder.

[Highwayman2013]

From our friend Mickey Fisher

[Yazz]

Was in the parking lot of the hotel. My F3 parked beside a Lady Friend's rented RT. (She's a GS gal.) We were chatting when a gent came up to us with sunglasses on, on a very overcast morning. He was very interested in the F3.

Turns out he has vision problems and wanted his wife to drive him around on the F3. We both said the RT would be a more comfortable ride for the passenger, but he preferred to be ridden around on the F3, with a backrest.

I love his zest for life.

[donkes]

"What is that thing?"