Average age of Spyder owners?

[MrLooney]

ya-ll have ta guess my months!!

But who's countin

[rugbyruth]

A very active 65 years young. Have been to all 48 lower states, all of Canada, Alaska next summer, all on Spyder.

how cool to be able to see this great country we call home and canada.

[GreenRage99]

I may be the youngest on here!! I don't know if that's a good or bad thing?

[Wiredux]

I am 38. What I see from a lot of folks in my age group is peer pressure to ride what has proven to be accepted. HD or Hayabusa or Suzuki is "cool" so they can't buck the system. My RS-S gets the same attention as the other sports bikes, if not more. But the guys can't go against the grain. Now of course some just like other bikes but a lot avoid the spyder because they will stick out. I understand it too. Orange Monster is in my age group and lives near me, but he and his brothers sold there spyders. It just feels good sometimes to be apart of a group. For me the open road and music in my ear is enough.

38 here as well.


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[SNOOPY]

I may be the youngest on here!! I don't know if that's a good or bad thing?

I think that's awesome, I've had all sorts of toys over the years. Wish I had a Spyder when I was younger too.

[Bob Denman]

Are you sure that you didn't?? Scotty's Tricycle.jpg

[spydaman60]

I was surprised by the results of this poll. This is worse demographics than Lincoln. I bought one of those too. No wonder BRP is not that worried about repeat sales.... I have ridden several 2 wheelers over the years. I know how, just never really enjoyed it all that much. Well. Country roads and no traffic rides were great but too few. I can actually enjoy a commute to work on the Spyder (weather permitting). I have ridden my Spyder more miles in the first 2 months of ownership than I have my wife's Harley in the 4 years she has had it. I am either ahead of my time or just an old fart before my time.

probably the old fart before your time! we're sixty one and the wife and i feel like kids again. speaking of kids, my youngest daughter (26 years old) would rather ride with me, when my son in law and i go on rides together. he drives a harley. she feels safer, is more comfortable, and doesn't feel threatened as much by others on the highway. sound familiar?

[Wiredux]

Are you sure that you didn't?? Scotty's Tricycle.jpg

Bob. Is this what you are on till your new one arrives?


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[Cruzr Joe]

Are you sure that you didn't?? Scotty's Tricycle.jpg

Hey Bob:

Can i borrow that until my new one gets here???? P L E A S E, (withdrawals are not a good thing)

Cruzr Joe

[SNOOPY]

Are you sure that you didn't?? Scotty's Tricycle.jpg

[Prairie Wind]

I am 68 and enjoying every mile.

[xpbqn]

36 here. Liked the spyder, loved it, now own one. Yay...

[Mr.philgood]

I am 62 and Philin good . I made it this far looking forward to the next 40 or so .

[Bumble Bee T]

i am 66 and having as much fun as i was having in my early 20's riding enduro all over th southeast. was riding some strange bikes back then( huskvarner, six day penton, hodaka super rat,etc. oops did i just tell my age

[retread]

71 for a few more weeks, then I think I'll stop keeping track, too many other things I'd rather think of.
Some of the earlier posts got me thinking about what I've ridden before; anybody hear of a Cotton, Greeves, Bultaco or Maico?

[Mr. White]

I did not start riding until 1948...scooter with a old time washing machine engine....metal plate rubbed the rear wheel for braking...no front brake....I have ridden in England, Germany, France, Korea, Japan and a very short distance in Viet Nam.

[Rock-n-Spyder]

I'm about to hit the old double nickels(55). I call my Spyder Pearl. I've been with her since June 1, 2012. On that day my divorce was final in the AM and I purchased Pearl in the PM. I've never been happier! AIN'T LIFE GRAND!!!

[Bob Denman]

I have ridden... ...a very short distance in Viet Nam.

Hi George!
It sounds as if there's a story; just lurking in those words...

[SNOOPY]

Hi George!
It sounds as if there's a story; just lurking in those words...

I was was thinking the same thing. Lol

[Road Runner]

65 and try to find joy daily. Your cup needs to be full. Your tank needs to be full. Moving on... Gary

[MMMII]

Interesting poll... 77.15% (as of now) of owners have identified as in a 50+ age group..

So a few things stand out to me:

• I think discretionary income for what is not a cheap machine has to play a roll
• One could also conclude (based on other posts on this board) that physicality is also a factor
• I would almost lump a perceived "safety" factor in with physicality but I think it warrants it's own bullet point

For a valid comparison it would be great to see Harley data for riders with a bike of a similar average price point.... Goldwing data maybe...

Sorry, I've been at work all day analyzing marketing data so this post bleeds in with my work day...

[spydaman60]

I'm about to hit the old double nickels(55). I call my Spyder Pearl. I've been with her since June 1, 2012. On that day my divorce was final in the AM and I purchased Pearl in the PM. I've never been happier! AIN'T LIFE GRAND!!!

you weren't without a lady for very long!

[SNOOPY]

Interesting poll... 77.15% (as of now) of owners have identified as in a 50+ age group..

So a few things stand out to me:

• I think discretionary income for what is not a cheap machine has to play a roll
• One could also conclude (based on other posts on this board) that physicality is also a factor
• I would almost lump a perceived "safety" factor in with physicality but I think it warrants it's own bullet point

For a valid comparison it would be great to see Harley data for riders with a bike of a similar average price point.... Goldwing data maybe...

Sorry, I've been at work all day analyzing marketing data so this post bleeds in with my work day...

That's funny right there. Lol

[stallion143]

59 years & 7 months....But whose counting?

[sam12]

I'm another how try to get this average down ! I bought mine at my 24 ! Still in love with this fabulous machine !