Cup Holder

[fredace]

Boy, does the RT-S need a cup holder. Has anyone found one that fits, or is some nice sponsor going to come up with one? Puleeeze!

[BumbleBee]

I have mentioned that awhile ago also, cup holder for the driver and passenger

[NancysToy]

OK, I must be pretty much an idiot. Could someone please explain the practical purpose of a cupholder on a motorcycle? Two hands on the handlebars makes for a need for a pretty long straw...and a real flexible one, at that. Then there's the difficulty of drinking with gloved hands and a faceshield. I have just never understood this one.

[TicketBait]

OK, I must be pretty much an idiot. Could someone please explain the practical purpose of a cupholder on a motorcycle? Two hands on the handlebars makes for a need for a pretty long straw...and a real flexible one, at that. Then there's the difficulty of drinking with gloved hands and a faceshield. I have just never understood this one.

I guess I need to add this to my practice schedule, lets see music piped into my helmet, and a DVD player with xbox capabilities too would be nice

[bikeguy]

OK, I must be pretty much an idiot. Could someone please explain the practical purpose of a cupholder on a motorcycle? Two hands on the handlebars makes for a need for a pretty long straw...and a real flexible one, at that. Then there's the difficulty of drinking with gloved hands and a faceshield. I have just never understood this one.

I see cup-holders on bikes but I just don't understand how that works. At best, I'd have it all in my lap - at worst, well - - . Best I can do is have my passenger unwrap a piece of hard candy for me.

Cotton

[fastfraser]

ESI sells ram mounts and cup holders.

[manoman14]

I have a short 6 mile ride to work, and when I get there I like to have a hot cup of coffee to start my morning. With a cup holder, I can take it with me from home and not have to make it at work. Aside from my morning ritual, I see no other use for one.

[the nicko]

not drink and driv

[musicarcade]

not drink and driv

[Mo Lee]

I frequently drink coffee or soda while riding motorcycle, I don't do it on the Spyder because the cup holder is mounted in the trunk. I use a mug with a top and flap to open it up. I used to set a soda between my legs on the seat when I had Goldwings and before I quit smoking I would light a cigarette on the move and smoke it at highway speeds. I thought I was normal till now. I do refuse to text and drive though as a matter of fact I refuse to text period.

[SpyderGirl]

OK, I must be pretty much an idiot. Could someone please explain the practical purpose of a cupholder on a motorcycle? Two hands on the handlebars makes for a need for a pretty long straw...and a real flexible one, at that. Then there's the difficulty of drinking with gloved hands and a faceshield. I have just never understood this one.

I never understood it either... but some people choose to ride helmet-less.

[SpyderGirl]

I have a short 6 mile ride to work, and when I get there I like to have a hot cup of coffee to start my morning. With a cup holder, I can take it with me from home and not have to make it at work. Aside from my morning ritual, I see no other use for one.

Cup holder in the trunk works nicely. I've done this many times.

On a long trip I use a hydration pack for Gatorade or water.

[Wheeler~]

OK, I must be pretty much an idiot. Could someone please explain the practical purpose of a cupholder on a motorcycle? Two hands on the handlebars makes for a need for a pretty long straw...and a real flexible one, at that. Then there's the difficulty of drinking with gloved hands and a faceshield. I have just never understood this one.

I live in FL and our summers get warm. Being able to just pull over and grab a drink from a thermos that you froze for the trip and carry in your cup holder is very convenient. It's a 10 second stop. You don't have to get off the bike to get it out of a bag somewhere especially riding double up and you're on your way again.
It's easy to become dehydrated on even a short trip in the summer. I like the ease and loss of very little ride time. In my opinion it just makes good sense!

[Mad Matt]

I dunno but, all my bikes have cup holders, and cruise control....On my windshield bikes you can catch me leaning back, a drink in one hand, and a camera in the other...is that wrong??? I put the camera strap on my wrist so I can drop the camera and grab the bars whenever needed!

I take sips from water bottles or sodas with a straw all the time while riding. I love my cup holders!

I will be designing one for the RT for sure.

I guess you can't steer by leaning on a Spyder!

Mad Matt

[vwatso]

Matt,

Let me know when you get the cup holders out? I will take one. I have your center console with cup holder on my 08 and works great.

Thanks,

[aka1004]

I dunno but, all my bikes have cup holders, and cruise control....On my windshield bikes you can catch me leaning back, a drink in one hand, and a camera in the other...is that wrong??? I put the camera strap on my wrist so I can drop the camera and grab the bars whenever needed!

I take sips from water bottles or sodas with a straw all the time while riding. I love my cup holders!

I will be designing one for the RT for sure.

I guess you can't steer by leaning on a Spyder!

Mad Matt

put me down for one too

[Wheeler~]

I dunno but, all my bikes have cup holders, and cruise control....On my windshield bikes you can catch me leaning back, a drink in one hand, and a camera in the other...is that wrong??? I put the camera strap on my wrist so I can drop the camera and grab the bars whenever needed!

I take sips from water bottles or sodas with a straw all the time while riding. I love my cup holders!

I will be designing one for the RT for sure.

I guess you can't steer by leaning on a Spyder!

Mad Matt

I'll take one too!

[SpyderGirl]

I live in FL and our summers get warm. Being able to just pull over and grab a drink from a thermos that you froze for the trip and carry in your cup holder is very convenient. It's a 10 second stop. You don't have to get off the bike to get it out of a bag somewhere especially riding double up and you're on your way again.
It's easy to become dehydrated on even a short trip in the summer. I like the ease and loss of very little ride time. In my opinion it just makes good sense!

It's called a Camelbak. I don't even have to stop to get a cold drink to keep from dehydrating... and believe me, it gets far hotter out here than it does in Florida most of the time... the hottest I rode in was 113 and the hydration pack was great to have.

[Mo Lee]

I dunno but, all my bikes have cup holders, and cruise control....On my windshield bikes you can catch me leaning back, a drink in one hand, and a camera in the other...is that wrong??? I put the camera strap on my wrist so I can drop the camera and grab the bars whenever needed!

I take sips from water bottles or sodas with a straw all the time while riding. I love my cup holders!

I will be designing one for the RT for sure.

I guess you can't steer by leaning on a Spyder!

Mad Matt

Thanks, I was beginning to think I was the only odd one on this site that uses a drink holder.

[Wheeler~]

It's called a Camelbak. I don't even have to stop to get a cold drink to keep from dehydrating... and believe me, it gets far hotter out here than it does in Florida most of the time... the hottest I rode in was 113 and the hydration pack was great to have.

I'm not familiar with that pack but it sure sounds like a winner!

[SpyderGirl]

I'm not familiar with that pack but it sure sounds like a winner!

Oh they are fantastic to have. Mine is a 2L and it works fine for me. They have some that are bigger too. My husband also has a tank bag that is set-up for a hydration pack as well. With these I can sip water while I ride and not have to stop. Worked great during the trip to LA when it was like 100 degrees for hours on end.

[dwsdad]

Boy, does the RT-S need a cup holder. Has anyone found one that fits, or is some nice sponsor going to come up with one? Puleeeze!

Isn't that what the passenger is for?

(ducking for cover.......)

[SpyderGirl]

Isn't that what the passenger is for?

(ducking for cover.......)

LOL! You're right.

[biglou]

When I had the GL1800 the wife and I both had cup holders. I will be having one on each bike I own, I have a camelback as well, but sometimes I like the cup holder better. Plus if you wear a modular helmet, drinking from a bottle or cup is no problem, just flip the chin bar up and drink away.

[NancysToy]

Oh they are fantastic to have. Mine is a 2L and it works fine for me. They have some that are bigger too. My husband also has a tank bag that is set-up for a hydration pack as well. With these I can sip water while I ride and not have to stop. Worked great during the trip to LA when it was like 100 degrees for hours on end.

I also have a FirstGear mesh riding jacket that is set up for a drink bladder.