New to the Site and Seeking Advise
I've liked the Spyder since seeing a green 08' at my local dealer.
Problem was I couldn't get any of my friends interested in even looking at one much less buying one.
I currently own 11 1000cc and above motorcycles with most of them being early 80's street bikes.
I've also gone the route of a couple sport cruisers in the way of a Kawi Concours and a BMW K1200s
I've always preferred a basic straight up riding position.
Im turning 56 this May and due to a little crazier past I have a complete replacement right hip and right knee along with a repaired severed ACL in the left knee.
My wife and I are very active on PWC and cruising the Delta.
Well, I think you know where I'm heading with all this.
I want a Spyder!!
My real question is what do I need??
Sport, touring, twin, triple?
I'm kind of lost but know I want to tool around town
Take some long rides
Enjoy the mountains
I'd love to get some help narrowing the field.
Suggestions or ideas very WELCOME.
Thanks
Al
New to site and seeking advice.
Remember, you get what you pay for! I have knee, spinal cord, shoulder, hand and wrist issues. All that and arthritis everywhere. Sitting in the crotch rocket type position was never an option so I never thought I would be able to ride one. With my issues I finally got a bolt on trike kit for my Midnight Venture. It was nice but the shoulders did not like steering and the riding was not as fun especially for my wife; choppy/rocky on the pasenger. Sat on a 2013 RT and liked it. Tried it out and was sold. One reason I tried one was the electric assisted power steering!!! With my shoulders and neck issues, it was a chore to steer the Venture and I was ready to give up riding. The Spyder is more two wheel like in that you want to "lean" in turns. My wife says it is the best riding bike of the 4 we have owned; '81 Honda CB 900, '85 Goldwing Aspencade and the Venture which was my favorite until this RT. I added highway pegs so I could stretch out my 6'0" 250lbs. (I'm lowballing my weight!) frame. Floorboards and heel toe shifter and Bead rider cushions. However, the most important thing I did was make the seat my own! I doctored mine after reading remarks and reviews on this great sight. Cut out the lunbar support to give me more room and added a back rest. I even replaced the stock foam in the back rest with softer foam because it was too stiff. Trial and little error. For some the after market seats are great. For me the after market/retirement wallet did my refining. Good hunting and try many models.