How old is too old to get started riding a Spyder

[Motorcycledave]

Any time when your above dirt
and healthy enough,
Go for it

[LateLifeCrisis]

I started rideing at 67, I'm now 68, I've put 9000 miles on and love it . I never rode any type of motorcycle before. My only regret is I live n upstate New York and can't ride in the winter

We snowmobiled in Old Forge for decades and I remember asking about the summers in Old Forge. The response: We have two seasons here in upstate New York - - August and Winter.........

[Bob Denman]

Actually; they call August: "Mosquito Season"...

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[Gator37]

Rode two wheelers for most of 60 years and got my first Spyder two years ago after second knee replacement. Traded in a Harley Ultra and a Goldwing and have never looked back and I'm a young 80. You are never too old.

[Spyderdale]

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.

I will be turning 78 the end of August and plan on riding a lot more years. Currently riding an F3 T and love it. Came off an RT and would never go back. Know a guy with one leg who wanted to test ride my RT. He did and promptly went to Pittbull and bought his own RT.

[Gator37]

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.

JD,

If they haven't closed the lid on your coffin you are not too old to ride a Spyder. I'm over 80 and still loving it. Takes years off your real age.

[Sempyder]

I think Dead is to old to start anything. You better get to gettin.

[Neil Rupp]

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.

73 years old. Had Goldwings for years got a 2014 RTs
6 months ago and have not looked back. In October I'm riding from Ohio to Key West and back. Go for it.

[Bfromla]

If you have no physical limitations preventing you from riding, then the rest is purely up to you! Many years of enjoyment can be had ahead.

Ya physical limits like a Tombstone! Make this:IMG_1097.JPGa reality,
but please be a safe ryder not another crazy

[Wildrice]

I'm 82. Last summer I put 9000+ miles on my third Spyder riding from NJ to CA, OR, WA and home. Just do it!

ken tompkins

Do you ride in the rain???

[SpyderHands]

JDFTWRTH (OP):

So, which Spyder are you driving???

[Tazzel]

My friend just purchased her first spyder at 76. She purchased a used 2016 F3T, She loves it!!!

[opiewhan]

If you can get your leg up over the seat and straddle that seat your FINE.. Just turned 60 and been riding my SPYDER for 3 years.. In my 45 years of driving every type of vehicle you can imagine, my SPYDER is the ONLY 1 I have not yet got tired(bored) with driving.. Its great fun and now that my wife bought one (SPYDER) its even more enjoyable.. Im here in Austin lets go ride..

[El Dorado]

Got my '15 RT-S two months ago at 71 YO

[Lew L]

We have numerous folks who have some kind of disability ryding . So can you.

[HayRog]

.... just a "mind" thing.

With most folks nowadays staying fitter, healthier, and living longer .... Deb and I consider ourselves just middle aged.

Been riding over 20 years, last two of them on the Spyder. I'm 72 next month -- can't say Debs age in print

[Bob Denman]

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[Buckeye Bleau]

[QUOTE=SPYD3R;1267866]TOTALLY UNOFFICIAL, but in my 9 years of riding the CAM AM SPYD3R, if have observed that the average age of a SPYD3R rider is approximately 65 yrs of age...
You'll notice a very limited amount of riders below the age of 40, and most of us have white hair, if we have any at all... 90% of SPYD3R riders have come over from the 2 wheel world,

i am not one to dispute your claim of 90% coming from two wheelers, but....
During the movie launching the 2017 models the fellow from BRP specifically stated that 30% of sales of new Spyders come from people that never owned a motorcycle before! Maybe he is wrong, but that is a company demographic point.

Joe

[vtrider]

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.

I'm 61 years old and I am on my 3rd spyder since 2008. The Spyder will keep you feeling younger!

[Buckeye Bleau]

We have numerous folks who have some kind of disability ryding . So can you.

Buckeye Chuck does not post very often but I had the good fortune to meet him two weeks ago for a Ryde.
He bought a 2014 in June of 2014, and he will Ryde in Ohio EVERYDAY unless there is ice, and I mean everyday. If it is raining he considers it a free shower. Now, for some people ryding may be 20-50 miles, for Chuck it is 300-400 miles per day.
You may say ok so what. Well he has a severe disability, when he gets off the Spyder he pretty much holds on to it to stand. Proof of the miles, his odometer, when I saw it was OVER 128.000 miles. Now that is testimony to a dedicated Ryder. My hat is off to you Chuck and the others like you that get out there and encourage us to get out there too.

Joe

[41canine]

As long as you are breathing on your own, you are good to go.

It's a good thing you didn't ask which spyder, and when to shift.

I had to laugh when I saw the "breathing on your own" comment. I'm 76 years old, been riding 2 wheels for 56 years, and due to health conditions, bought a Spyder RT 2 months ago. The first thing I did was to set it up to handle my portable oxygen concentrator. Works great and I'm not going to let the bad knees stop me either.

[Deer Slayer]

Old is between your ears.
Made on the Forties and built to last.

[Motorcycledave]

Dead, is when you quit but any time before that, go for it.

[Motorcycledave]

Please ... you ride a Spyder and drive a car or truck

JDFTWRTH (OP):

So, which Spyder are you driving???

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Please ... you ride a Spyder and drive a car or truck

Hmmmmmm, tell that to the writers of the Spyder Operator's Manual!