Thanks for the additional info and I'm sure she'll definitely catch the bug:yes:
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I think once we started talking more and more about the safety, she started to warm up to the idea. Plus she's had two "spills" with her Vespa...I think she would feel much safer as well as secure on the Spyder.
Well, it's going to have to take a lot for me to give up my Aprilia, but the joy of riding with her would make me give up a ride of two ;)
Will definitely sit on the different models for sure
I can just see the "Kool-Aid" smile on her face :2thumbs:
Very helpful and thank you so much!!!
Hey all,
Just want to thank everyone for their input and advice...it is very much appreciated. The wifey and I have been discussing the Spyder and she really likes the idea, so I've sent her the information regarding Faran's FB page and I'll let her take it from there.
In the meantime, we've just returned from a trip to Costa Rica. OMG!!! What a fantastic place to visit. We did a fly and drive package, so flew into San Jose and rented an SUV to tour the rest of the country. So we head out of the big city and up into the rainforest and mountains near Arenal Volcano. One day, we have to stop and fill up the SUV and over in the corner of the gas station lot, we see this:
How about that!!! :ohyea:
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Here at my house, we are a blended "trike" family. Hubby has a 2009 HD Tri-Glide, and I rode with him for about a year. However, he knew I wanted to be in the driver's seat. Although I tried, I'm just too short for the wide gas tank on the HD's. A friend of mine who owns a Spyder let me bend her ear for a while, and it turned out the dealer is only about 15 miles away. We went there on a vacation, and the rest is history! I never even had to test drive her. A few short days later, my 2010 Orbital Blue RT-A, was home! And she is also the SE-5 (semi automatic), transmission, so there is way less shifting involved. IMHO, the best thing to do would be to go test drive both models, and go from there. It is definitely a great path to follow! If you have computer access, try searching for Girls On Spyders on Facebook. It's a fantastic place to talk with other female riders, who can offer a great wealth of experience and knowledge! Good Luck!!!
I too had a Burgman Exec. But quickly got rid of it. I did a test drive on both the RS and the RTS SE5. My back did not care for the RS so I bought the RT. I ride almost every weekend with a local motorcycle group. We also do several over night rides so I love the Turing aspect of the RT. Lots of room for gear. Mine is a 2011 and I plan to keep it.
Best of luck to her!!!
Short and sweet - never rode anything. Bruiser bought first RT in 2010. Asked me if I wanted to learn how to drive. He bought a Vulcan, had it 10 months, and traded it in on 2012 RT. I never had a desire to do two wheels> I do enjoy the manual transmission. It's all in what's she's comfortable with, and WILL become 'addicted' to ryding. Bruiser and I have a good time ryding together separately.
Same story. This is my first bike. Wanted one for years and this looked like something I could handle. I ended up getting the RS because with the RT I felt like I was sitting on a tank. It felt big and bulky compared to the RS. I like that sporty feeling. I did get the SE5 and I love it. I had absolutely no problem learning to drive the bike. I guess my experience riding ATVs made it much easier for me to adjust. If I was buying one today, I would buy the ST. It combines the best of both worlds. Regardless of the model she chooses, there is nothing like the feel of the world going by as you drive your OWN bike. Happy hunting!