A pleasure to ride

[squarebob]

I have ridden 2 wheelers for over 60 years, from mini bikes, a Bridgestone 50, Full dress Harleys, and every thing in between. My wife had a Sportster Lehman 3 wheel trike conversion. About 5 years ago we sold our Harleys as old age just didn't make it practical or safe anymore. We also sold our motorhome. Well our second midlife crisis hit at 70 and we bought another motorhome and a Ryker. The Ryker was just too small for two old fat people so we sold it and got a 2019 RT Limited. I have had back surgery, a hip replacement, a plate in my neck, and a quad bypass to name a few ailments. It took about 500 miles to become very comfortable riding the RT. We have logged about 3500 miles so far and it is a pure joy to ride. It is stress free and the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. We can do hundreds of miles in a day and are not worn out when we are done. I asked my wife if she wanted to upgrade the seat and she said no way!! I see lots of posts where people have a hard time converting to 3 wheels. Just relax and the bike will take you wherever you want to go. It is so nice to be back in the saddle again. We live west of Atlanta and it was 66 degrees today. I went for a nice 2 hour ride in the countryside and I just got back. I am smiling from ear to ear to be able to ride in February, so I just had to post what a pleasure it is to ride the RT.

[RayBJ]

and welcome to the knowledge bank!

[Little Blue]

Welcome to the Spyder Forum. So glad to hear that you can enjoy your Spyder Ryde Times.
The wife and I are saying the same things to all of our friends. So far only a few have joined the Spyder group.

Yes, as everyone is getting 'older' a few of us are still trying to enjoy Ryde Times.
So enjoy your Time and Smile Miles. .......

[BajaRon]

Old? What's that?

[Little Blue]

Old? What's that?

Well, I am still trying to figure this thing (old) out.
Some days I am younger than I feel.
Then the next day I feel older than I like. ....

Ryde and Enjoy your Day. .......

[Snakeyes]

I have ridden 2 wheelers for over 60 years, from mini bikes, a Bridgestone 50, Full dress Harleys, and every thing in between. My wife had a Sportster Lehman 3 wheel trike conversion. About 5 years ago we sold our Harleys as old age just didn't make it practical or safe anymore. We also sold our motorhome. Well our second midlife crisis hit at 70 and we bought another motorhome and a Ryker. The Ryker was just too small for two old fat people so we sold it and got a 2019 RT Limited. I have had back surgery, a hip replacement, a plate in my neck, and a quad bypass to name a few ailments. It took about 500 miles to become very comfortable riding the RT. We have logged about 3500 miles so far and it is a pure joy to ride. It is stress free and the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. We can do hundreds of miles in a day and are not worn out when we are done. I asked my wife if she wanted to upgrade the seat and she said no way!! I see lots of posts where people have a hard time converting to 3 wheels. Just relax and the bike will take you wherever you want to go. It is so nice to be back in the saddle again. We live west of Atlanta and it was 66 degrees today. I went for a nice 2 hour ride in the countryside and I just got back. I am smiling from ear to ear to be able to ride in February, so I just had to post what a pleasure it is to ride the RT.

This is how many, many of us on this forum feel!! We all have some kind of issues or baggage - but our Spyders help us to forget all of that and love life! As Peter says - Worry less and Ryde more!!

[ARtraveler]

It is good to ride.

[RICZ]

After a 4 month hiatus, this 85 year old got out today on his F3L and it waslike that 4 months never happened. Nothing was forgotten, especially how to toss it into a tigh turn. Temps in the mid 60s helped a lot too. Very unseasonal for here, but I'll take it. Taking it out Saturday and Sunday too.

[cptjam]

We call it the fountain of youth! Saddle up! It’s time to ride!!

[Raven]

" I might be getting older, but I refuse to grow up"
"It's ok to get older as long as you don't get old"

[VegasDan]

I keep getting told to act my age.
But I don't know what means...
Afterall, I've never been this old before.

[RICZ]

We call it the fountain of youth! Saddle up! It’s time to ride!!

RX Take as needed.

[cruisinTX]

I'm probably one of the few who would agree with your wife on the seat. We have the stock seat on our 2014 RT-L and I feel like it is by far the most comfortable seat I have ever straddled. My very first long ride on the RT was over 450 miles the day we bought it and I handled it with ease compared to any of my bikes, past or present. I still ride the bikes more than the Spyder but there are days when my old bones and feeble behind dictate I take the Spyder. I'm listening to those cues more and more with each passing month.

[sledge]

I think you are Preachin' to the Choir here... Well, at least in my case - I feel exactly the same as you. Life is short, we have to enjoy Every Day as long as we can, the the Spyder sure helps. Thanks for the post.

[MudBug]

This is how many, many of us on this forum feel!! We all have some kind of issues or baggage - but our Spyders help us to forget all of that and love life! As Peter says - Worry less and Ryde more!!

Well, Ryker owners have to purchase their baggage . Thanks for letting me trespass in the RT Touring forum.

[obiwanbill]

This is how many, many of us on this forum feel!! We all have some kind of issues or baggage - but our Spyders help us to forget all of that and love life! As Peter says - Worry less and Ryde more!!

As a right leg above knee amputee, I rode a GS SE5 for 13 years. Machinist friend rigged a clutch cable & handle attached it to the handlebar, as I couldn't afford the mega expensive brake fluid version. Just upgraded to a 2020 RT LTD and CanAm still hasn't added a hand brake. I have a pal rigging one for the new bike.

Why in hell when the Spyder is so popular with disabled, that they don't put a factory hand brake on their models. So many more handicapped folks would increase sales if this was available.

[Piratezz]

Your pal, should become a sponsor here, and make a business out of it, building special equipment for folks who need it, same a they outfit cars for handicapped, I think you found a decent way, to make money...

On the forum, is a guy from germany, I think he goes by the name of Shockwave, He's is disabled, but drives alot, he even has some video's on Youtube, who are just great to watch.
On his spyder he has a rack for his wheelchair, very clever made, he can get on and off the spyder on his own, so he drives solo. I think that it's great to live life, to the fullest even with a handicap....
Just enjoy..

[RapidSpyder]

To quote a lady who was over 100 years old at the time, “being old isn’t the problem, it’s the dang side effects…”

[RICZ]

To quote a lady who was over 100 years old at the time, “being old isn’t the problem, it’s the dang side effects…”

I call those the dues I'm paying to live beyond my sell-by date. And boy, am I ever paying them. Not complaining; there are many far worse off than me and a lot who never made it to 85.....and still riding. I have a lot of blessings to count.

[GFrog]

Like many of you, I've been in my early 30s for a long time; we're just stuck in these old bodies.

[squarebob]

Over 70 degrees here today in West Georgia. Had to go for another ride. There sure was a lot of riders out there that had the same idea. I hope spring has sprung

[K80Shooter]

I love the weather here in Georgia, that's why I ryde year round.

[gkamer]

I know exactly how you feel. I’ve been enjoying the comfortable, stress free ride of my RT Limited. No worries about balancing or whether my 69 year old legs/knees can support the weight of a 600+ pound bike. Just throw a leg over, fire her up and enjoy the day.

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[inspectsir]

I have ridden 2 wheelers for over 60 years, from mini bikes, a Bridgestone 50, Full dress Harleys, and every thing in between. My wife had a Sportster Lehman 3 wheel trike conversion. About 5 years ago we sold our Harleys as old age just didn't make it practical or safe anymore. We also sold our motorhome. Well our second midlife crisis hit at 70 and we bought another motorhome and a Ryker. The Ryker was just too small for two old fat people so we sold it and got a 2019 RT Limited. I have had back surgery, a hip replacement, a plate in my neck, and a quad bypass to name a few ailments. It took about 500 miles to become very comfortable riding the RT. We have logged about 3500 miles so far and it is a pure joy to ride. It is stress free and the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. We can do hundreds of miles in a day and are not worn out when we are done. I asked my wife if she wanted to upgrade the seat and she said no way!! I see lots of posts where people have a hard time converting to 3 wheels. Just relax and the bike will take you wherever you want to go. It is so nice to be back in the saddle again. We live west of Atlanta and it was 66 degrees today. I went for a nice 2 hour ride in the countryside and I just got back. I am smiling from ear to ear to be able to ride in February, so I just had to post what a pleasure it is to ride the RT.

My wife and I gave up our 2 wheels also and got 2 RT's. We take a 3 to 5000 mile each year. As you said, the are a joy to rdie.

[GaryBlevins]

Hi Squarebob,

Glad to hear that you are back in the saddle again. My experience was slightly different. I had only ridden a bike a few times in my life, but got the bug about 2 years before I planned to retire. My wife said OK to "a" bike but that she was absolutely NOT going to ride a loud Harley or other 2 wheeler. We took a look at a 2018 RTL and she loved it. We now have about 26K miles on it including a few 300+ mile days. I am in Va., and took a ride on Saturday when it was 44 degrees. Still smiling ear to ear when I got back home.