Why you should never let a non-rider ride your Spyder

[trikermutha]

As long as all involved are ok . To bad about the Spyder.. Are they going to claim on insurance?

[Cindy-TricLED]

I stay happy and content as spyder passenger [emoji847] relax and sightseeing while Reggy do the work! Haha


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[PrairieSpyder]

in NY if you take the road test on any 2 wheeler (including a scooter) you can ride any type of motorcycle (2 or 3 wheels) when you pass but if you take it on a trike you can only ride a trike.

Same as in Kansas.

[whiteyron]

Minnesota as well.

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

moral of the story, women drivers.....

Awfully broad brush you are painting with, considering there was one mention of a female and a couple mentions of spouses and friends. Feel free to google misogyny.

[Lew L]

Over the many years I'm sure most of us have had someone say "let me ride it" Only once ( thank G@d all came back well)did I let someone ride one of my bikes. I was sooooo nervous that they would wreck my pristine 900F I literally sweated stink.
Now a Good friend and motorcycle rider wants to possibly buy a Spyder and I'll have to tell him to go to the dealer for a test ride.

On another note::

As an old,bald, white, male who has worked HARD all my life---- I don't say anything about minorities,women,ect,---- you will be labled a racist and worse. I must say though that all this politically correct crap really chaps my hyde.

Opening your mouth and speaking your mind can cause:::::

Kaos

[Lew L]

The anonymous internet give some folks lots of bravado. You would have to be 5' - 40" and 300 pounds to say some of this stuff in the face of the " person" you were talking about.
Kaos

[Blue Star]

During a new project at my work location, one of the IT guys from another state (Ohio) was talking to me about his Suzuki he rides, and how he is sad that he was away from it now that it was warming up. I tossed him my key, and said go ahead and take a spin if you want on my (then RS). As I was walking out to show him how to start it, he takes off, goes to the end of the parking lot, and comes back. He gets off, and said "wow I almost hit the gate until I found the brake pedal". Fortunately he knew enough to use the engine/transmission to slow down the bike. I did let him ride it again, and he even filled up the gas tank for me.

[Kwalsh]

the only time i let anyone ride my spyder was my friends wife, who has ridden sleds and motorcycles longer than me. but i did sit on her brand new harley until she got back, "days of thunder style" you bend mine i bend yours!!!!

[BajaRon]

Was at a Spyder event sponsored by a local Can-Am dealership. They were letting people take demo Spyders out for test drives. There was a news reporter there (I think from the local paper). The guy wanted to try a Spyder out and I don't think anyone checked any credentials.

He got on the Spyder (already running) with no helmet. We have a helmet law in Tennessee so I figured he planned to stay within the parking area (which was quite large). And he certainly did that! Who knows what he was thinking, or even if he was thinking at all. He went about 20 feet at a slow rate of speed and then (for no logical reason) decided to make a U-Turn. He accelerated a bit as he started the turn and then gave it full throttle. He made the U-Turn ok but was out of control and slammed into a the rear of a large, flat bed trailer, still running wide open. Destroyed the Spyder but he was not injured.

He got off as the dealership employees ran over to him. He said; 'Sorry' and left.

[asp125]

Never let a new two wheeled M endorsed rider try a Spyder either. If they countersteer your Spyder is hitting the guardrail. I have let my experienced rider friends try, but only after heavy emphasis on how to steer one.

[Myersd802003]

I couldn't take the 3 wheel class as they don't have it in Southern New Mexico. I took the written, got my permit, waited a week, and took the course test. Now I have my M endorsement that says I can operate a 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle . I've never been on a 2 wheel, so it's kinda weird that they do it that way as they are two different beasts and I would probably hurt myself on a 2 wheel. My insurance is high because they won't do a three wheel class here.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Awfully broad brush you are painting with, considering there was one mention of a female and a couple mentions of spouses and friends. Feel free to google misogyny.

it was a joke, lighten up people it's sunny out & in the 60's here.

[ARtraveler]

Add to the story. My ex let her new boyfriend ride her . He ran it into the garage and took out the front end.

[Fatcycledaddy]

Add to the story. My ex let her new boyfriend ride her . He ran it into the garage and took out the front end.

Is he now an "ex" also?

[Blade]

Hi All,

I am sorry but I don't let anyone try out my spyder. I explain that it cost me too much to practice on. Friend or not.
That is my standard reply when they ask.

Blade

[Vader]

Having ridden everything from minibikes,dirtbikes,atc's,atv's and pretty much anything with a motor, I would never had hit the open road in my GS without following the suggestions in the manual. Cones,BIG parking lot and plenty of practice before venturing on the open road. Not that I questioned my abilities,but because even though the Spyder is close to operating a quad or snowmachine..it's still a Spyder. Unique.
I am happy that there were no injuries. I hope you get back ryding.

[Ron2andia]

My nieghbor is a bike rider and wants to ride it... I avoid the subject but not sure how I feel about it.

[lou49]

When they ask I tell them "that is what dealer test rides are for, or go rent one like I did, but I am not taking a chance with mine".

Some people get upset, but most understand.

1k times! Hope everyone is ok! The bike could be replace! Sadly but, lesson learned!

[Bensonoid]

Send those people my way, I'd like a new one.

[latony007]

When my brother got his 2012 RT new he let me jump on it and take off, never having even seen one before but he knows i am an excellent driver who has driven everything from 2 wheels to race cars to motorhomes to trailers. Having said that i would never let anyone (but him) ride my new RT lol. I did let my nephew try my RS in a parking lot but he had already been practicing a bit on his dads RT.

Glad everyone was ok in the opening post but jumped off making a u turn? seriously? i wouldnt ever get in a car with that person either.

[SpyderAnn01]

moral of the story, women drivers.....

Really? You should take that back.

[pitzerwm]

I wouldn't allow anyone to ride mine either, but what blows me away is "she jumped off the bike" WTF, Jesus, what an idiot, woman or man, when there is a problem, START thinking

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

The anonymous internet give some folks lots of bravado. You would have to be 5' - 40" and 300 pounds to say some of this stuff in the face of the " person" you were talking about.
Kaos

I am 5'11"'and a buck 85, 56 years old, and one of the reasons I have a small circle of good friends is because I dont have a problem saying the truth to a persons face. Aint never had anyone try to punch me for what I have said. If they dont like it, oh well.

It's called showing respect for people by not painting every person in a group by the actions of a one or a few. I tend to respect people until they give me a reason not to. Trust is earned, but respect is a given until proven otherwise.

[Tazzel]

I have had a few friends interested in buying a Spyder ride mine. But I go to a big big empty parking lot like a church or school.