Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Way would I go back
No, way would I go back to a riding 2 wheels again because, I didn't like the clutch/brake/shifting all at once. I did own a HD( switchback) at one point, then I saw the spyder ( first spyder 2012RT-SE5) so I bought it. I still wanted the freedom on the road that I had with the HD.
I am more visible, no balancing to deal with, and no clutch/brake/shifting to deal with, more stability, safer, etc.. no matter where I go with my current spyder ( 2014 RTS-SE6 Cognac) people are asking me questions, and meeting other spyder owners/riders on the road. Seeing the country , go to spyder events, etc. Now when the 2014RT'S came out I had to up grade because of the 1330 ace engine, low maintance quiter engine, etc.
I am in my 50's and I have no health issues. Deanna
No ... Sticking With the Spyder
A head-on collision in 1993 on 2 wheels kept me "out of the wind" for nearly 20 years. I was riding a custom built BMW K75LT -- BMW did not make a touring K75, so our dealer custom fit the fairing and bags from a K100LT -- color matched to hubby's K100LT. Anyway, typical m/c vs. car, turned left in front of me and the front of my BMW landed dead center (it was a small car, Toyota Camry). As for me, once I realized she was going to hit me I launched myself off the bike, did a flip, landing on the hood of the car on my back and the heal of one boot cracking her windshield. Then rolled off onto the ground with the bike just inches from my head (and still running). BTW, I made eye contact with the teen age driver and she still said "I didn't see you"!!! No broken bones, major bruises, and a very irritated sciatic nerve -- I basically walked away.
Fast forward to January 2012, when hubby has his m/c accident -- in the rain, shattered ankle, 5 weeks in hospital / rehab. As soon as he was able, got back on two with a 07 HD Ultra Classic. But, his ankle is in such bad shape ... he starts looking at the Spyder for the time when that heavy bike becomes too much. He test drove and then made the mistake of handing me the keys for my own test ride -- I think he has ridden the Spyder only twice since then. Says I stole it from him!
Still, even after more than 20 years ... I get a knot in the pit of my stomach every time I ride. I figure when that knot goes away, I will stop riding all together (complacency is a killer, IMHO).
All the best ..... Ann
The wife won't ride two wheels
I have a Spyder for rides with the wife. My 2 Wheeler's are for riding alone. I don't think the Spyder is a replacement for a motorcycle, it's something different. Fun in its own way.
Is it wishing I could or fond memories....
Probably a little of both. There were only 4 two wheelers before I switched to 3 wheels last year, and many fond memories and wouldn't we all like to be younger/faster/more good looking again? I met my wife when all I had to ride was the old Yamaha and shanks mare, and she stuck with me through cold weather, and storms and even a little hail on our rides. After a 20 year hiatus, She suggested I might need a bike and 10 years and several bikes later, here I am on three wheels. Still enjoying it and thankful for every ride and experience!!!!