2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers 2002 BMW 325i - his 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20) 2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop 2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's 1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
Started off on sport bikes (Ninja 250, then Honda 600 F2), but now ride a Harley Sportster.
Nothing like Wind Therapy !!
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2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers 2002 BMW 325i - his 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20) 2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop 2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's 1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
With me probably the issue is age and cost. If younger perhaps would have both but not worth the cost of maintaing them nor the risk as my abilities on the two wheeler dimimished as time moves on. Just my thoughts....
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
I ride a 2012 Victory Ness Vision. The wife rides a 2019 Spyder RT (2011 Spyder RT before that). I just bought a 2015 F3S as my 2nd motorcycle. My Vision won't be going anywhere though. ;-)
I've been very lucky with my health. I turned 70 last week and still ride a Honda Valkyrie Interstate (heavy cruiser). I ride it one day and then the RT-S the next day.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
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Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
Should have included an option "Too crippled to ride 2 wheels any more, 3 wheels is my only option". If Honda would have made a touring reverse trike I may not be sitting a Spyder.
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h0gr1der
2018 RT Limited Blue/Chrome SE6 *Tri-Axis Bars*Adjustable Driver Backrest*175/55R15 Vredestein Front, 205/60R15 Vredestein Rear Tires*Baja Ron Front Spring Pre-Load Adjusters*Misty Mountain Sheepskin seat cover*Centramatic balancers *Garmin Zumo 595LM GPS*KOTT Grills*BajaRon swaybar*SpyderPops Alignment*Missing Belt guard*Magnetic Mirrors*Custom Rear Adjustable Shock*360° LED Headlights & Foglights*Progressive front fender turn signals
States Visited on Less than 4 wheels.
In the same boat as h0gr1der too crippled up to ride 2 wheels but would sure like to. Still have an 87 Venture Royale and a 71 Montesa but they just sit.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
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A few months ago we had a 1990 Harley Electraglide Sport (precursor to the Road King), a 2004 GL1800 Goldwing with a Champion trike conversion, a 2007 Trike Shop (Now Roadsmith) Roadhawk, a 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100 and 2018 RTL. We are downsizing in hopes of going full time RV in the next few years, and currently just have the Bonneville and the Spyder. Love riding them both, it's like ice cream - Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Fudge are different, but equally enjoyable.
2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited, 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100
Motorcycle Rights: AMA Charter Life Member, MRF, FORR Life Member Local 11 Southwest Missouri, Mid-South MILE organizing committee member
2018 RT Limited , Got one, on, then off then on until Gloria decides if she likes it or not. blue
Yes happily BD40A55A-4161-46AD-9EB6-6AD374637D78.jpg 06 1700S Road star cruiser& 13 Spyder STL, average will rotate out 3 tanks of gas on the spyder will do ride 1 tank on the star, unless on a trip, all trips are now on spyder. Both are about even on miles have been to more states on spyder more to go.
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Heck yes! Motorcycles have been in my blood since 1966. Have had over thirty assorted 2 wheeler's, from 80cc to 2000cc, and everything in between.
When I started having hip issues (2012) I traded my last Vulcan 900 in on Linda's brand new 2011 Spyder. After the hip surgery, I bought another Vulcan 900 in 2017. Still riding that today. Try to get miles on both the Spyder and the Vulcan almost every day now. 73 years young, and going to keep on riding two wheels until I cannot safely hold it up. Wind therapy is good.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
I've been very lucky with my health. I turned 70 last week and still ride a Honda Valkyrie Interstate (heavy cruiser). I ride it one day and then the RT-S the next day.
I had a 98 Tourer and it was a GREAT bike.Wifes vertigo led us to the RTS.
But on to the topic at hand:
Yes I often ride my poor, old ( '98) slow Yamaha V-Max.... always being cognisant of where it's pointed when the V-boost hits.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
I could but I don't. Probably won't either. The main reason for the Spyder: The wife is partially disabled. She got to where she wouldn't ride with me on nay two-wheel as she was afraid to get on/off the bike. Worried it or she might fall. So it got to where I was only riding back and forth to work, so I got rid of the bike. We talked about an RV, but after a while, we looked at Spyders and she thought she'd ride one of those. So we got the '14 RTS. She's ridden a few times and really enjoys getting out, but she's only good for an hour or so. Still, it gets her out of the house for a while. We're looking for a trailer so we can get further away from home with it.
I could still own a bike, but I don't see the need. If I'm still enjoying the Spyder in a couple years, maybe an F3 for my commuting would be fun.
2014 RT-S Orange - LED headlights/driving lights, LED under mirror turns, LED brake/run lights along trunk and saddlebags, LED third brake light, LED turn bulb replacements, Magic Mirrors, Voltmeter, Oil PSI gauge, heated gear connection, BRP backrest, dash Mount USB plug, Lamonster belt tensioner, Baja Ron sway bar, NBV highway pegs, BRP arm rests M2 suspension.
I bought the Spyder because I was having increasing difficulty at low speed handling my last 2 wheeler (2009 Yamaha Royal Star Venture)... seemed silly to have two bikes when I have difficulty enough finding time to ride 1. Sold the Yammy on the weekend.
You can't get there from here....
Mods and Tweaks:
Showcrome Trunk Rack
Showcrome LED Trunk Light
Garmin 390LM
Spyderzone Floating Hiway Boards
Spyderzone Mount Dash Bracket
BajaRon Antisway Bar
Showcrome full-size brake pedal
Spyder-2-Go Driver Cup holder
Ram X phone mount
SpyderExtras 12 volt Docking Station
BRP Driver Backrest
Monster 4K Action Camera
Spyderzone LED Fender Mount Spotlights
CASA LED Headlights and Foglights
I just bought my 2012 RTS and still have my 2013 V Star 1300 deluxe. At 69 and joints that don't work so well, I am hopefully going to wean myself off of 2 wheels. Wife said she feels better with me on the spyder anyway.
With me probably the issue is age and cost. If younger perhaps would have both but not worth the cost of maintaing them nor the risk as my abilities on the two wheeler dimimished as time moves on. Just my thoughts....
I'm in the same boat as Chupaca.
If I hadn't sold my FJR though, I'd still be riding it, although admittedly, not as many miles per day I ride the Spyder. Be more a "go for a coffee" an hour away bike.
YUP! We bought the Spyder two years ago when it became obvious I no longer had the reactions or strength to have my wife safely on the back. So, now-a-days two-up is always on the Spyder while I do mostly bikes when riding alone. I've been lucky enough to build a small collection of BMWs that was sort of an ah-ha moment when I acquired my second 2000 model and decided at least one more from the same year would make a nice "Y2K" collection. So, here it tis along with an antique I still ride. All of them have been lowered to accommodate my 27" inseam and still maintain reasonable comfort for those times when I'm in the mood to ride for a few days in a row. The collection appears in the order in which I got them. Each one has it's own special appeal depending on the mood I am in.
I guess I'm somewhat in the minority here, based on the replies. I traded in my bike (an '09 Yamaha/Star 950) to get my F3, mainly because I just wasn't riding the bike anymore. Even after 6,000 miles, I just never felt confident riding the bike, especially at low speeds. My balance is just terrible. I laid that poor bike down three times in the years that I owned it...
Enjoyment level on the F3 is night & day. I am much more confident, and have had no issues with handling. It feels more natural to me. I know I'm an odd one because of it, but I don't really ride in groups or anything so I don't mind.
I ride both our 2014 RT Limited and our 2015 Anniversary Edition Gold Wing. Both great touring bikes and enjoy the comfort, power, etc. Also, my wife, Teresa, has her 3 wheel license and we ride both bikes at times.
Happy and safe rydin'
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14