73 Year old rookie here

[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
141006
Dick
Boise,ID

[Don in E Texas]

...don't forget to check out the wealth of information here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

...don

[SPYD3R]

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
SPYD3R

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: :congrats: on getting "Back In The Saddle Again". :D



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80NoPLp-Zl0

[Motorcycledave]

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



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
141006
Dick
Boise,ID

[Grandpot]

Old??? My body is 67, but my head is 35 and I have a lot of fun in there.

[PrairieSpyder]

:welcome: & :congrats:

[GloryRyders]

:welcome: and enjoy the :riding:............:congrats:

[SilverFox1]

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

[pegasus1300]

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
141006
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.

[Bob Denman]

Old??? My body is 67, but my head is 35 and I have a lot of fun in there.
:shocked: 35??? :shocked:
I must be doing something very wrong... or very right!
I still think the same way I did when I was nine.... :D


Remember: Growing Old is mandatory...
Growing Up: not so much!

[Haze]

Welcome to the club.
You picked a very nice ryde.
Hope to see you on the road.
Cheers, David C.

[Chupaca]

to both the spyder world and this strangely amazing site..nice ryde..:2thumbs: you are far from alone so get comfortable and enjoy ryding all over again...:thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: Hope you enjoy your new ride in the "classy" color. :yes:

[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

[lou49]

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! :clap:

[Papahoosh]

Welcome.
I am hoping I am still able to ride when I am 73.

[MurrayBrown]

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
141006
Dick
Boise,ID

CONGRATULATIONS! ENJOY!

[Saluda]

congrats. Safe miles !

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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 :thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

Hi Mike,
Based upon the picture: it's a 2012 (or older...)

[DGoebel]

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....:D

[jerpinoy]

I'll join you're age group in a decade just hand on and lets have fun riding our :spyder2::spyder2:.:welcome: and :congrats:.

[pegasus1300]

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

[Jimboregon]

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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[Ron2andia]

:congrats::spyder::welcome:

[Large1]

First Off Thanks for the warm Welcome:
picked up the 2011 Spyder RT se5 Limited (That question answered)
Started out this morning 25 degrees about 9:00 got home 29 degrees 6:30 went through a tank of gas riding back roads and Freeway Met wife for dinner she followed me home will tried to at least. Talked to my riding buddy around 1:00 he wanted to know if I had got it yet his second Question was what do you think and the Third was would you rather still be on 2 wheels.
My answer was I got it, 2nd I am liking it 3rd You know I think I am having way more fun on this thing than on the Wing ( I know now it something I should have done long ago)
As fare as riding and meeting up you can never till where I may go Done Route 66 Southwest part) Alaska. 3 y ago, Ride to eat 4 corner WA, CA, FL and Maine, This year Tail of the Dragon Now to work up Next years ride.
As for the wealth of info I have been reading everything I can think of on here the Do's and Don't (Great bunch of Info).
All in all again Thanks to everyone never can till may some day we can meet up the only 2 I have not been close to in the last few years are the 2 From Canada hell that's a thought too have not road the maritime provinces yet.
73 GOING ON 30 LIFE IS GOOD

[lou49]

First Off Thanks for the warm Welcome:
picked up the 2011 Spyder RT se5 Limited (That question answered)
Started out this morning 25 degrees about 9:00 got home 29 degrees 6:30 went through a tank of gas riding back roads and Freeway Met wife for dinner she followed me home will tried to at least. Talked to my riding buddy around 1:00 he wanted to know if I had got it yet his second Question was what do you think and the Third was would you rather still be on 2 wheels.
My answer was I got it, 2nd I am liking it 3rd You know I think I am having way more fun on this thing than on the Wing ( I know now it something I should have done long ago)
As fare as riding and meeting up you can never till where I may go Done Route 66 Southwest part) Alaska. 3 y ago, Ride to eat 4 corner WA, CA, FL and Maine, This year Tail of the Dragon Now to work up Next years ride.
As for the wealth of info I have been reading everything I can think of on here the Do's and Don't (Great bunch of Info).
All in all again Thanks to everyone never can till may some day we can meet up the only 2 I have not been close to in the last few years are the 2 From Canada hell that's a thought too have not road the maritime provinces yet.
73 GOING ON 30 LIFE IS GOOD

You beat me by 6!

[pegasus1300]

So in your ride planning put the Red Rock Spyder Rally on your agenda. Not too far from you in St.George Ut. It's the last week in September.

[F4 Customs]

Welcome to the forum and to your new experiences on the RT. We have an RT here at F4 Customs and love it.
Be Safe!
Don

[murphybrown]

I sooooo luv seeing "youth" get bitten by a :spyder2: and even better land here on Spyderlovers....were "reside" the bestest and smartest folks for all things Spyder.
Yep you are a youngster on my sliding age scale...and sure hope to meet you "on the road" or at a rally. I for sure will be at the Red Rock Rally in St. George end of September...
Again welcome and keep us posted. I woke up to 3" first snowfall and still coming down. Temps to drop into teens so nice to have the ground covered, but that means my F3 will be garaged and tethered to battery tender until the roads clear. I get around 20k miles on my ryde each season. Already have the calendar and maps out plotting "where and what" for 2017.
Have a ?....you are in the right place for the best answers...and we are a bunch of opinionated folks!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:welcome:and :congrats:on your spyder. Dale

[wanderingman]

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
141006
Dick
Boise,ID

My experience was similar but I am a bit older at 78. After I began riding my doctor took me off of one of my blood pressure meds. Blood pressure was too low.

[Large1]

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....:D

I See your in Faribault, MN I have been wanting to get out there for years My fathers side of the family came from there Father was born there.
My 2017 ride was just desided last night so maybe 2018.
Looks like its going to be starting from Boise to Memphis (Via Brandson) to ride the Blues Highway south to New Orleans then Houma LA, Dallas TX, Nogales AZ to start a 3 flags ride up Highway 93 to Canada then back home

[Large1]

I sooooo luv seeing "youth" get bitten by a :spyder2: and even better land here on Spyderlovers....were "reside" the bestest and smartest folks for all things Spyder.
Yep you are a youngster on my sliding age scale...and sure hope to meet you "on the road" or at a rally. I for sure will be at the Red Rock Rally in St. George end of September...
Again welcome and keep us posted. I woke up to 3" first snowfall and still coming down. Temps to drop into teens so nice to have the ground covered, but that means my F3 will be garaged and tethered to battery tender until the roads clear. I get around 20k miles on my ryde each season. Already have the calendar and maps out plotting "where and what" for 2017.
Have a ?....you are in the right place for the best answers...and we are a bunch of opinionated folks!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Just figured out my 2017 ride last night:
Looks like its going to be starting from Boise to Memphis (Via Brandson) to ride the Blues Highway south to New Orleans then Houma LA, Dallas TX, Nogales AZ to start a 3 flags ride up Highway 93 to Canada then back home .
Like you woke up to snow yesterday also and more to come today so when its clear again I will be on it again Cold or no Cold I have a New Years day ride to do and a Jan 24th ride (Birthday) that I have been doing for Years, I get the same thing every year for the last 7 years " Your how old and riding at this time of year" I just say have not learned any better

[murphybrown]

Just figured out my 2017 ride last night:
Looks like its going to be starting from Boise to Memphis (Via Brandson) to ride the Blues Highway south to New Orleans then Houma LA, Dallas TX, Nogales AZ to start a 3 flags ride up Highway 93 to Canada then back home .
Like you woke up to snow yesterday also and more to come today so when its clear again I will be on it again Cold or no Cold I have a New Years day ride to do and a Jan 24th ride (Birthday) that I have been doing for Years, I get the same thing every year for the last 7 years " Your how old and riding at this time of year" I just say have not learned any better

Yep the snow not the cold grounds me. I have a slight hill out of my property and the sun never hits there...sooooo the last spot to clear and that 20 ft of real estate controls my ryde time. Heck I even have to put my PU in 4x4 to get out....only 12 here this morning....brrrrrr but I've got all the necessary clothing to stay snug as a bug. Hey January is a great month. You will never catch me in age...my birthday is Jan. 31...so you might gain for a short while..
Well my 2017 list so far is the Run For The Wall (ontario, CA to WA DC)....then on to Valcourt (Can Am Homecoming)....then Red Rock end of Sept. I will do other ryding...I have gone to Spyderfest in MO for past 5 years..so far this year it has a ? for 2017. I love that event..OK...coffee needs refreshed and then off to help Santa with a couple projects...HO HO HO...MERRRRRRRRRY CHRISTMAS

[Large1]

Yep the snow not the cold grounds me. I have a slight hill out of my property and the sun never hits there...sooooo the last spot to clear and that 20 ft of real estate controls my ryde time. Heck I even have to put my PU in 4x4 to get out....only 12 here this morning....brrrrrr but I've got all the necessary clothing to stay snug as a bug. Hey January is a great month. You will never catch me in age...my birthday is Jan. 31...so you might gain for a short while..
Well my 2017 list so far is the Run For The Wall (ontario, CA to WA DC)....then on to Valcourt (Can Am Homecoming)....then Red Rock end of Sept. I will do other ryding...I have gone to Spyderfest in MO for past 5 years..so far this year it has a ? for 2017. I love that event..OK...coffee needs refreshed and then off to help Santa with a couple projects...HO HO HO...MERRRRRRRRRY CHRISTMAS


I Have to say that maybe should try to meet up somewhere between our location some time.
HO HO HO...MERRRRRRRRRY CHRISTMAS back at you

[Zip]

:congrats: :welcome:Enjoy the ride

[JoDot]

I'm 72 years young. I bought my first Spyder, a used 2013 Blue RT with manual transmission in March of 2016. I found friends on the Internet to ride with. Absolutely love riding. In November of 2016, I purchased a new F3T. In those 8 months of owning the RT I rode just over 10,000 miles. My husband doesn't care for motorcycles of any kind so he stays home while I ride. Love the feel and the power of the 1330 . Have fun, we aren't too old.

[palover]

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
141006
Dick
Boise,ID

forums
Heck, I'm 75 and have owned 4 Spyder's and loving every minute. Also, a lot can be learned by viewing the Spyder

[JimFoy]

I've put 30,000 miles on two Spyders since I turned 70. And I plan to add at least another 30k over the next few years.

[wanderingman]

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
141006
Dick
Boise,ID

I rode 2 wheelers for about 45 years. Started REAL young. Sold my last one in the late 1990's. Last April at 75 years old, I bought a new 2015 RTs. All I can say is it was one of the best decisions I have made recently. I truly believe the years I was not riding at all, made the transition to three wheels easier than for those who were riding 2 wheels one day and the next on 3 wheels. Both my wife and I love our Rt. In addition suggestions and comments on this site have been very helpful. Although I do miss leaning into the turns on 2 wheels, I believe that I enjoy twisties as much on the Spyder as on 2 wheels. Body lean instead of bike lean. Just different. My first rides on the Spyder, I was very tense, held on too tight. Came home with a serious backache. Thought I was going to be unable to ride without a back rest. Saw a lot of advice on this site regarding relaxing. Don't hang on so tight. It works. No more back ache. The ride has become as enjoyable, possibly more enjoyable than 2 wheels. After buying my :spyder2: my doctor wondered what happened to my blood pressure problem. It was now too low. Had to take me off of a med.:yes:

[Large1]

I rode 2 wheelers for about 45 years. Started REAL young. Sold my last one in the late 1990's. Last April at 75 years old, I bought a new 2015 RTs. All I can say is it was one of the best decisions I have made recently. I truly believe the years I was not riding at all, made the transition to three wheels easier than for those who were riding 2 wheels one day and the next on 3 wheels. Both my wife and I love our Rt. In addition suggestions and comments on this site have been very helpful. Although I do miss leaning into the turns on 2 wheels, I believe that I enjoy twisties as much on the Spyder as on 2 wheels. Body lean instead of bike lean. Just different. My first rides on the Spyder, I was very tense, held on too tight. Came home with a serious backache. Thought I was going to be unable to ride without a back rest. Saw a lot of advice on this site regarding relaxing. Don't hang on so tight. It works. No more back ache. The ride has become as enjoyable, possibly more enjoyable than 2 wheels. After buying my :spyder2: my doctor wondered what happened to my blood pressure problem. It was now too low. Had to take me off of a med.:yes:
I was able to put a tank through it the first day I brought it home. when the roads get clear I plan on riding the heck out of it. I too have to say I enjoyed the Spyder , It is a bunch of fun to Ride At this time have layed out a 8000 mile route for the ride in June.

[Large1]

I've put 30,000 miles on two Spyders since I turned 70. And I plan to add at least another 30k over the next few years.
I looks like I will be in your area mid June, Stopping to visit in Grand Prairie on my yearly ride.

[BigGuy66]

... a VTX 1800s and my 68-yr-old legs were having a little trouble riding 2-up... friend recommended Spyder RT... we both rode it once and then we spent some of the kids' inheritance, bought the Spyder and never looked back. Easy on, easy off and the missus says she is VERY comfortable and feels confidence that she didn't have our last couple of rides on the VTX... me too! Welcome to Spydering and the forum.
Jim

[Mr. White]

Triked my '02 Wing in '05 with a Motor Trike kit. Bought a 2011 RTS and then a 2014 RT-Ltd when the '15s came out. Kept my Wing as it runs like a hose. Love them both. Wing on the interstates, Spyder in the hill country. Did not start riding until 1948. Have ridden in many countries during my Air Force career. I won't be 85 until August 2017. They are talking 70 here Saturday, I guess I will join the Hill Country Road Riders for our Saturday ride.

:spyder2:

[robhowen]

Welcome aboard and good for both of you. Have fun, we sure do.
Rob

[vided]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRgVXimgdNA