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73 Year old rookie here
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!
Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
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Dick
Boise,ID
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Enjoy your new ride..
...don't forget to check out the wealth of information here:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
...don
Did own: 2008, Red, SE5 - and 2010, Black, RT-S Premiere Edition Number 670
Now Own: 2014 Black RT-S SE6
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WELCOME
WELCOME TO THE GERIATRIC SQUAD... I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY OF US CAN NO LONGER HOLD UP AN 800 LB 2 WHEELER....
STAY IN TOUCH, THERE IS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF GREAT INFORMATION THAT THIS WEBSITE HAS TO OFFER....
BEST OF LUCK, AND RIDE SAFELY....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
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Your just a kid
Hey I got you beat by 2 years, My wife told me I was getting old but I didn't believe her
but we got a Spyder anyway.. The first thing I added was a kick stand... just for old times sake.
I do get a lot of looks.. Enjoy the riding but about now it is colder than a well diggers butt in
Idaho.. Just got back from Twin Falls.
Ride Safe
Dave
Originally Posted by Large1
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!
Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
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Dick
Boise,ID
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Old??? My body is 67, but my head is 35 and I have a lot of fun in there.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
US Navy Veteran
SC Law Enforcement Boat Captain
CNC Machine Service Technician
President: Rolling Thunder SC1
Member: Disabled American Veterans, Rock Hill, SC
Member: American Legion
Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
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and enjoy the ............
Spyder: 2011 RT Limited w/ RT-622 trailer
Mods: ESI Brightsides, RT Rear Brightsides, HMT Brake Light, Scuff Guards, Utopia Backrest, Chrome, and more Chrome, Pearl White Rear View Mirrors, Rear Fender, and Dashboard, Black Rear Wheel and Belt Assy, SpyderPops Heat Shields & Bump Skid, Elka Stage 1+ Shocks, 2012 SF Graphics, Silver Carbonfiber Dash, Corbin Arm Rests, Baker A.W., BRP Vented WindShield. BR's Sway Bar, Tricled White Halo Lights, BadBoy Air Horn, Spyder Legs Floor Boards
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Oh no! Another one bitten by the bug! I'm not a doctor but it looks like you're about to become a Spyderholic! There's only one cure. Just let us know which colour you buy with a nice picture. Oh, and by the way, welcome to Spyderland!
SilverFox
If you don't change anything,,,
nothing is going to change!
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Originally Posted by Large1
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!
Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
RT.jpg
Dick
Boise,ID
Being from the Boise area I am guessing you have driven a 4wheeler from time to time. If so you will find the Spyder to be a little similar. Just relax with it,remember you have power steering and you don't need a death grip on the bars. Be sure to encourage your wife to use the passenger hand grips especially in the turns and she will find the ride much more stable for her. Read the owner's manual especially the parts for Spyder operation. There is a very good self training course in there on learning to properly ride a Spyder and if you follow their advice your transition from 2 to 3 wheels will be much smoother. Read the section here called New Rider Do's and don'ts. I think somebody may have given you that link already. I am 70 years old and rode 2 wheelers for 50+ years. You can do this and you will love the new experiences on the Spyder. And you will love that your wife can ride with you again. Welcome to the Forum,post early and post often. Come spring take a ride down into rural central Utah and come visit us.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
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Riding Again
Welcome to the club.
You picked a very nice ryde.
Hope to see you on the road.
Cheers, David C.
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Welcome welcome....
to both the spyder world and this strangely amazing site..nice ryde.. you are far from alone so get comfortable and enjoy ryding all over again...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Congrats on getting back to riding with the wife again.These 3 wheelers are a lot of fun and lots of great info here.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Ex Winger
Congrats on getting back to riding with the wife again.These 3 wheelers are a lot of fun and lots of great info here.
Bill
Congratulations on your new ride! just get yourself educated with the do's and don't, pertaining to your new ride! feel free to ask any questions you may have! we have a number of knowledgeable people on this forum willing to help! Ryde safely!
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Welcome.
I am hoping I am still able to ride when I am 73.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Originally Posted by Large1
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!
Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
RT.jpg
Dick
Boise,ID
CONGRATULATIONS! ENJOY!
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ROOKIE
If you haven't BOUGHT IT YET ......you may want to give us some info on it ...type, year, price etc and we can help you get the best experience you can ...... Spyders aren't like anything else ..... and WE are the experts and are not SELLING ANYTHING !!!!!!!!.............MIke
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Hi Mike,
Based upon the picture: it's a 2012 (or older...)
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Large1,
No, you're not, I'm sure you'll both enjoy it very much, learn slow and easy, they're a blast if you want them to be, and mighty comfortable too!
And I can already see you've mastered the art of attaching a picture to a post, Nice color I really like your taste in spyders....
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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I hadn't noticed until I enlarged the picture but I like that black outline pinstriping around the edges. Looks like a pre 2013 and he did say it was an se5. Also looks like an Limited
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
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That must be Dennis Dillon Motorsports. I talked to them last winter before I bought my bike in Oregon. Seemed like a good dealer, although they were just getting up and running then.
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