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08-02-2017, 09:58 PM
#101
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08-02-2017, 10:11 PM
#102
Very Active Member
77 here and second Spyder. Been riding MC since age 11. You can do the math. I still ride leaners but not so much anymore. You would enjoy the Spyder and not to mention associate with all us opinionated stout hearted Men and Women! Remember the "Nike" motto, "Just do it"!
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
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08-02-2017, 11:57 PM
#103
Late to the thread. Don't count out the RV idea. Having a mobile base from which to ride gives you the best of both worlds. We traveled around in our 5th wheel toyhauler, and rode some of the best motorcycle roads in the US for a year.
When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
Current stable: 09 Thruxton / 09 FZ6
Sold List: 97 Ninja500R, 03 SV650K3, 01 Ducati 750Sport Dark, 73 CB350/4, 03 F650GSA, 08 Gixxer600, 03 Gixxer600, 91 VFR750F, 09 KLX250, 06 Thruxton 900, 08 Spyder RS , 12 Street TripleR, 15 RC390, 02 VFR800, 09 KLX250S, 10 F650GS
JLohPhotos
... Motorcycles are kind of like Baskin Robbins... You're looking at 31 flavors of ice cream, don't you kind of want to know what they all taste like?...
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08-03-2017, 07:18 AM
#104
Active Member
The wife and I have the same idea ..!
Originally Posted by asp125
Late to the thread. Don't count out the RV idea. Having a mobile base from which to ride gives you the best of both worlds. We traveled around in our 5th wheel toyhauler, and rode some of the best motorcycle roads in the US for a year.
I agree with you in that it's an excellent and economical way to see the country. I'm retiring in the next few years and we plan on traveling a lot with the Spyder ..!
2016 RT-Ltd
Bajaron swaybar
Spyderpops trunk light
Elka stage 2 front shocks
Extra longbrake pedal
brake modulator
Centramatic wheel balancers on the front and rear.
Rivco dual flag holder
Tricled mirror turn signal indicators
with American and Texas flags
Lamonster Magic Mirrors
missing belt guard
Lambskin seat cover from Smokey mountain sheepskin.com
Tricled 360 degree led Headlights
Lamonster led fog lights
Baker air wings
2019 Silverado Duramax dually
2019 Cyclone 4007 toyhauler
Spyderpops bumpskid w led light
Rivco brand footrest
spydermanexhaust.com exhaust
had my exhaust installed @ Spyder in the hills.
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08-03-2017, 07:20 AM
#105
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08-03-2017, 06:46 PM
#106
Very Active Member
I am in my mid 50's and I am on my 2nd spyder . My current spyder is a 2014RTS-SE6.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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08-03-2017, 11:30 PM
#107
Originally Posted by Motorcycledave
Please ... you ride a Spyder and drive a car or truck
What do you mean?
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08-05-2017, 08:52 AM
#108
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by jdftwrth
Hi,
I am a potential Spyder rider (after I sell my better half on the idea) and was wondering what you folks consider a persons age as being too old to get started riding.
As you might guess I am not some young buck but I still work full time and am trying to get a plan together for what I might do when I finally retire.
For some buying a motor home or fifth wheel trailer might be ideal but the last thing i want to do is wandering around the country in my living room.
There is a lot of this country that I would like to see, especially here in Texas, and whizzing down the internet in an enclosed cage is not that appealing to me.
Those things being said, is it even a realistic for someone who saw their 60th birthday some time ago to get get started riding? Even if that person has some physical challenges?
Now I could just go and buy a Spyder but I am trying make an intelligent decision and to somehow get my better half on board with what I am thing of doing.
Thanks for your thoughts on this question.
JD
Y'all have a great day.
You can NEVER be too old to ride a Spyder!!!!!!!!!! I rode 2-wheelers for years and switched to Spyders in my late 60's and have never looked back.... (76 now) Happy and safe riding to you.
BIG F
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08-05-2017, 01:44 PM
#109
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08-05-2017, 02:04 PM
#110
My friend in Ohio has a F3 and it is his first bike ever; never has ridden a motorcycle in his life. He is 83 years young and enjoy every minute.
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08-06-2017, 11:50 AM
#111
71 here (would have been older but I was sick as a kid) -many bikes in the past. Just sold my CTX700 last week and really trying to find a Spyder (F3 manual) in my area.
After hearing the comments from the old guys here, I know I'm making the right decision.
Showed my wife the brochure and she was way more excited than I expected. My rides have been mostly solo for 5 years or so as she lost interest. Now I may have a riding partner again.
The Spyder just makes sense to me.
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08-06-2017, 12:57 PM
#112
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08-06-2017, 02:39 PM
#113
Very Active Member
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08-08-2017, 12:35 PM
#114
[QUOTE=jdftwrth;1267845]Hi,
I am a potential Spyder rider (after I sell my better half on the idea) and was wondering what you folks consider a persons age as being too old to get started riding.
As you might guess I am not some young buck but I still work full time and am trying to get a plan together for what I might do when I finally retire.
For some buying a motor home or fifth wheel trailer might be ideal but the last thing i want to do is wandering around the country in my living room.
There is a lot of this country that I would like to see, especially here in Texas, and whizzing down the internet in an enclosed cage is not that appealing to me.
Those things being said, is it even a realistic for someone who saw their 60th birthday some time ago to get get started riding? Even if that person has some physical challenges?
Now I could just go and buy a Spyder but I am trying make an intelligent decision and to somehow get my better half on board with what I am thing of doing.
Thanks for your thoughts on this question.
JD
Y'all have a great day
Last edited by Flashman; 08-08-2017 at 12:38 PM.
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