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Turning 46 next week. I guess I am just a forward thinker. The rest of my two wheel friends will buy their Spyders in 15 years.
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Originally Posted by oldgoat
I'm trying to come to grips with my wife dying last month after 56 happy yrs together. I find it tends to take up all my time just surviving. I've had enough of doctors in the past 2 yrs to last a lifetime.
I will make every though to be more careful and see my physiotherapist. Thanks.
My sincere condolences. My bride and I celebrated our 57th just last week but she has a long list of maladies we have to cope with. God bless and be safe.
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Originally Posted by oldgoat
I'm trying to come to grips with my wife dying last month after 56 happy yrs together. I find it tends to take up all my time just surviving. I've had enough of doctors in the past 2 yrs to last a lifetime.
I will make every though to be more careful and see my physiotherapist. Thanks.
I know how you feel. My wife of 39 years passed in 2007 and I still think of the pain that caused. It never went away but life has gone on and new life experiences with kids grandkids and now great grandkids gets piled on. The joy of remembering the good times with her and the new good times with family have helped to dull the pain. It will always be there but not near so sharp.
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Apparently I am still a youngster at 71. Been riding since about 15. Take care of yourself when you are young cus if you don't you will pay for it later. All stay safe and continue enjoy yourselves riding whatever it may be.
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Made it to 70 this year, my bride and I celebrated 47 years this year. she has been my anchor all these years and I do not want to contemplate life without her. She loves to ride as much as I do and that makes me a lucky man.
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74 at my next b-day. Still ski a lot in the winter. I do ski like an old man----- just try to keep up.
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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Originally Posted by Lew L
. 74 at my next b-day. Still ski a lot in the winter. I do ski like an old man----- just try to keep up.
I would have guessed at least 5 years younger .... lookin' good there ol' man!
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This would have been a great poll with 5 or 10 year increments
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62. Two years to retirement. Been riding on and off since early 70's.
AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
"Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"
The Critter 2016 RT-S
Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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62 1/2 from Southern Minnesota.
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I will be 80 in 6 months. I still ride my Spyder a hundred mile cruise just about year around, as long as it’s 50 degrees or over and not raining. I have 56,000 miles on my 2016 RTL and had 55,000 on my 2012 when I traded it for the 2016. I still ride my 2009 Harley Heritage Classic, and have 35 000 miles on it. I have the usual hip, back, Knees, and leg pains, but still have all of my original OEM body parts, and have not had any replacements,.....YET. I just endure the pain, with lots of Pain Creams after each ride. As long as I can still mount my Steeds , and keep em right side up, and keep my Driver’s License, I plan to keep on riding both of them,.....until I can no longer swing my leg over the seats to mount them. I just grab my right pant leg, to lift my right foot on and off the seat getting on and off. I don’t use Pain Meds,....yet,....but still am keeping that as a last option.
Originally Posted by rjinaz86323
Did a search and didn't find a thread on this. Just curious as to what the overall age demographics is.
I am 73
Thx
Rick
Last edited by 007james; 06-15-2021 at 05:21 AM.
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Originally Posted by oldgoat
I'm trying to come to grips with my wife dying last month after 56 happy yrs together. I find it tends to take up all my time just surviving. I've had enough of doctors in the past 2 yrs to last a lifetime.
I will make every though to be more careful and see my physiotherapist. Thanks.
Sorry to hear, stay strong.
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61 here, been riding 2 wheels since 1974 and swapped to the spyder in 2014 for no other reason than I liked the look of the spyder and wanted to be different. Now on my second spyder and very unlikely to return to a two wheeler .. spyders eat up the miles way better than any 2 wheeler, plus they do it with comfort and style!
I love how the earth rotates around the sun ... it really makes my day!
Currently Own:
2019 F3 Limited - Vegas White (Dark Edition) - His
(Baja Ron bar/links-Short reach bars-Center footpegs-Tall boy screen-Flag holders-LED Skidplate-Spydercuffs-Ultimate seat-LED Headlights)
*** BLOWN MOTOR Apr 21 @3,800 miles, motor replaced by BRP Jun 5, 21 ***
2019 RT Limited - Phoenix Orange (Chrome) - Hers
(Baja Ron bar/links-Skidplate-Spydercuff-Comfort seat-LED Headlights)
Previously Owned:
2013 RT SE5 (Orbital Blue) *31,000 Miles* - His
2012 RT Ltd SE5 (Pink Full Body Wrap) *41,000 Miles* - Hers
2021 Ryker 900 (Black) Sport Windshield - Foam Grips - Solo Comfort Seat
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I am in my late 50's.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by oldgoat
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Tried to get up after kneeling down on my "good" knee. The thigh muscle was not as strong as I thought and I fell back onto the right angle of my concrete basement wall. My back is now covered in scuffs, scrapes and band aids. Life sucks sometimes. That is the second time I have fallen over in the past couple of weeks. Kinda saps ones confidence.
78 and new to the Spyder after 50 years on 2 wheels. Trading the Harley lifestyle for the Spyder lifestyle. Only 1 Spyder mechanic within 100 miles here in southern Oregon. Speaking of slow to get up, checking rear tire pressure usually finds me prone on the garage floor. Then the tough job of getting up.
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IT IS, WHAT IT IS...
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Well I have made it 71 years so far. Actually a late bloomer as I didn't start riding motorcycles till I was 29. I have seen many motorcycles come and go and I'm on my third Spyder now. I do love my Spyder but my favorite of all the bikes I have owned was my 2006 SE Triumph Rocket III. It was a beast and the best weight balanced bike of all of them.
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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Oldgoat there is no kneeling on either knee.... Both bad.
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Originally Posted by Jcummins
Oldgoat there is no kneeling on either knee.... Both bad.
I have no kneecap in the "bad" one so it hurts like heck to kneel on that one.
2008 GS SM5, Full Moon Silver
2007 Piaggio MP3 - 250cc
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