Why the dislike?

[Vader]

I am sure this has been covered by previous threads. But I am still trying to understand why some of the two wheel motorcycle community has such disdain for the Spyder and those who ride them. I follow the Spyder on Facebook, and it's clear that some of those who dislike the Spyder do so just for the sake of arguing. But other, it seems, truly do not understand that weather or not you have to ride a Spyder due to failing health, safety concerns or physical limitations, it is the CHOICE of the owner/operator to ride what he/she likes. And the comical comment such as "You're not a real biker if you ride one of those tricycles..", and the like, usually elicits a giggle from me when I click on the person's profile to reveal their hobbies, likes and image they share with the world.
To each his own, I say. But I would not force what I feel is right or wrong on anyone.

[Bob Denman]

If you worry too much about what other folks are thinking...


...You're spending too much time looking in your rear-view mirrors.

[quasi]

yeah, those types worry more about portraying an image than anything else. go to a bike night at your local Harley dealership and just sit, and observe.

[quasi]

another thing I don't understand and really don't care about either, is the fact that lifelong friends act differently towards you when you give up two wheels for three if it's not a conventional trike. not really friends at all are they.

[Saluda]

another thing I don't understand and really don't care about either, is the fact that lifelong friends act differently towards you when you give up two wheels for three if it's not a conventional trike. not really friends at all are they.

True friends don't care what or if you ride.
To heck with them.
Ride away.

[Pirate looks at --]

Who cares!

[vided]

Who cares!

with all the similar threads on this subject, looks like quite a few

[Pirate looks at --]

Hope they get over it! Just Ryde and have fun. Before long those other riders will ask you more and more about your bike and invite you on rides with them. ENJOY THE RYDE!

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i don't understand, i bought my spyder because i wanted to be cool not for any other reason & i don't regret my decision.

[cuznjohn]

my friends sometimes pick on me, but if you dish it out like i do, then you know you have to take it when it comes back at you. as far as other riders go, screw the ones that don't like it, and talk to the ones that do

[Pandy]

Heh heh heh Vader said force.

[Vader]

Heh heh heh Vader said force.

We have a winner!

[Chupaca]

Remember the biker gang image that Harley has fought so hard to erase..?? Can you image all the grief the other brands got and still get from them for being rice burners etc. Do you even have a clue how many folks bought harleys not because they liked them but to just fit in..?? As I see it it is envy for the most part. They are in a place they can't get out of so rather than do something about it they rag on it. Had many customer during the years that had harleys for the weekend rides with the friends but commuted during the week on a suzuki while the harley was being fixed for the next weekend ride. Then you have those with Ferraris, Lamborginis etc who never get out of second gears... never let it bother me and I never engage them either it's to sad to see them struggle with their position......

[Bfromla]

Honest opnion (they have such a crappy life, they have to dislike anything you or anyone enjoys, so they can "subconsciously" feel they are better than you. Because they cant enjoy anything.) Psycho drama bs. SAD

[Grandpot]

They don't like us because we took their "Cool Factor."

[BajaRon]

Some people feel validated by what others think. It is the 'Herd' or 'Pack' mentality. When someone rides something else (like a Spyder), and enjoys it a great deal, it threatens to pop their bubble.

In a room full of balloons, the pin gets all the attention.

Ride what you like and enjoy it to the max. Like a pothole, these haters are only a temporary pain in the neck!

[NorCalBud]

People have always had the "Us" and "Them" mentality. If you don't fit into their concept of what something is "Supposed" to be, then you become a "Them".
I'm sure we've all had this occur to some degree after becoming a Spyder owner. But if you just keep on keeping on, many of the shallow will find the deep end....

I am not one of those conformist sheep and I truly enjoy not following the pack. I will continue to ryde the road less traveled.

[Bob Denman]

In a room full of balloons, the pin gets all the attention.

But why do they always act like such pricks?

Sorry...

[Deer Slayer]

I am sure this has been covered by previous threads. But I am still trying to understand why some of the two wheel motorcycle community has such disdain for the Spyder and those who ride them. I follow the Spyder on Facebook, and it's clear that some of those who dislike the Spyder do so just for the sake of arguing. But other, it seems, truly do not understand that weather or not you have to ride a Spyder due to failing health, safety concerns or physical limitations, it is the CHOICE of the owner/operator to ride what he/she likes. And the comical comment such as "You're not a real biker if you ride one of those tricycles..", and the like, usually elicits a giggle from me when I click on the person's profile to reveal their hobbies, likes and image they share with the world.
To each his own, I say. But I would not force what I feel is right or wrong on anyone.

Most are posers in pirate costumes. Grain of salt, it really makes no difference, it is your ride. Enjoy...

[WEB-WVR]

another thing I don't understand and really don't care about either, is the fact that lifelong friends act differently towards you when you give up two wheels for three if it's not a conventional trike. not really friends at all are they.

My answer to the original question; because they are arrogant ass ho_es !

I too have had good friends that we use to ride 2 wheels together. I saw a big change when they got a Harley and got into the Harley culture. Leathers, grew beards, tatoos...the whole shabang. My Japanese bike was no longer any good. 3 wheels....forget it.

As said by others.....dont be concerned about it. They have something wrong inside their head...you dont.

[JayBros]

Life is too short to give a about what others think of what one rides.

[ARtraveler]

I don't need no stinking permission from anyone when I ride my . I wont criticize another's ride...but cannot control what they think about me or my ride.

The undone version of the one finger salute does come to mind though.

[jrkakac]

People are just afraid of something new and different. It might be better than what they already have.

[Tazzel]

My cousin told me she would never ride a Spyder that she has a Harley. When I visited her I saw her Harley had an inch of dust on it!!!! I told her that it looks like she doesn’t ride a Harley either. My Aunt told me that she feels very nervous on the Harley and doesn’t ride it much.

[yamahog]

I see it all the time, but have noticed lately that some of the same spyder riders turn around and dis those that drive slingshots, I say who cares as long as it keeps you in the wind and having fun, I decided after all my years riding motorcycles I don't want to ever be a biker, I just want to have fun LOL.