Spyders not for real men

[Tazzel]

I had a gentlemen about mid fifties come over to ask me some questions about my Sypder. His son had just bought a motorcycle and he was thinking about buying to and was looking at options. He said he had riden years ago but did not feel safe on them any more. So when he started asking questions I gave them the regular run down.

Yes its fun
Yes its much more stable
Yes its safer
Yes its easier
No its not hard to drive
Yes they are expensive but you can find great deals on used ones
See its automatic
Yes it backs up

Then he said " well I really like it but its not for real men"
"ok" i said "since more men then women ride them I will let them know"

As he walked away I thought to myself "well there goes another one that will buy something he cant really ride or will be to afraid to ride"

[ARtraveler]

I had a gentlemen about mid fifties come over to ask me some questions about my Sypder. His son had just bought a motorcycle and he was thinking about buying to and was looking at options. He said he had riden years ago but did not feel safe on them any more. So when he started asking questions I gave them the regular run down.

Yes its fun
Yes its much more stable
Yes its safer
Yes its easier
No its not hard to drive
Yes they are expensive but you can find great deals on used ones
See its automatic
Yes it backs up

Then he said " well I really like it but its not for real men"
"ok" i said "since more men then women ride them I will let them know"

As he walked away I thought to myself "well there goes another one that will buy something he cant really ride or will be to afraid to ride"

Sometimes you have to wonder what goes on in someone's mind. Sounds like he had his mind made up ahead of time or just wanted to be a jerk.

[DrewNJ]

Some people just don't get it, and I'm totally OK with that. I didn't get it either until I spent some time on a good friends before I bought mine.
Its a totally different type of ride.
Also, the only part I think is easier is not having to put my feet down at lights. When riding hard I am much more worn out riding the Spyder hard vs anything on 2 wheels I've ridden hard....lol

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[Chupaca]

Sadly they get into trouble and accidents getting the wrong one. Saw it way to many times...live and learn..key word here is "live "

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[M109Dreamer]

He'll be the guy that buys a brand new 2 wheeler and in 2 years barely puts on 2K miles and wants MSRP when he goes to sell it because he doesn't feel safe on it.

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[fireplug98]

Bottom line is, they have to ride it. Once they do that, I feel most are sold. Then they realize, this is pretty cool !!!

Tommy J.

[SPYD3R]

YUP..... me too....
i was at a bike gathering at Quaker Steaks here in Greenville, SC and a couple guys in their 50's (i'm mid 60's) had about the same questions and answers... they walked away laff'n as if i were crazy... the next Saturday morning i brought my SPYD3R in for an oil change, and YOU GUESSED IT... the guy that was the most negative, had taken one out for a ride and i saw him roll back into the shop all excited... don't know if he bought it, but he had a smile on his face as big as TEXAS....

I get a hoot out of some people... if you don't like what they like, they think you're an idiot...
my answer is: "if everyone liked only the same things, this life would be boring as hell"... 032.jpg

[Texas]

I've heard something simular said to me; only it was said as "...but it's not a bike". These types of comments are made by males with confidence issues and no amount of educating them will help them to uncloud their testosterone driven judgement. I just keep my distance from people like that because a comment like that proves to me that more than likely, there is nothing else they have to say that needs to be heard.

[Bob Denman]

The last time I checked; I can still pee while standing up ... Yup! It's for men!

[Dan McNally]

When I hear: "It's not a bike." I agree, as the route words from Latin and Greek mean two wheels . . . Its a trike. I also don't care what they think . . . I haven't worried about what rude strangers think for most of my life!

[Michael211_2000]

Then he said " well I really like it but its not for real men"
"ok" i said "since more men then women ride them I will let them know"

Oh well, that's his loss now isn't it? As Ron White put it, "You can't fix Stupid."

I think most everybody who owns or has ridden a Spyder will agree, it's NOT a Bike in any traditional sense... it's much MORE than a Bike, it's a Roadster!

And I like it!

- Michael

[NancysToy]

I've heard something simular said to me; only it was said as "...but it's not a bike". These types of comments are made by males with confidence issues and no amount of educating them will help them to uncloud their testosterone driven judgement. I just keep my distance from people like that because a comment like that proves to me that more than likely, there is nothing else they have to say that needs to be heard.

Nope...and it's not an ATV, side-by-side, hotrod, airplane, snowmobile, Ferrari, or a bunch of other cool toys. Seems quite boring only to like one kind of fun. I am sad for those with such narrow minds.

[Bob Denman]

You must...

[Dan_Ashley]

I was at Memorial Day Thunder Run. A guy walks up to me--you know the kind--he has tattoos on top of tattoos, and doesn't have chest hair--he has twigs! We'll he walks up to me and snarls,"That is not a motorcycle." I replied "I know. It has too many wheels." He snarles again, "That is not a trike." Pronouncing "trike" like it is an evil, smelly thing from the bottom of a cess pool. I reply "You are right! The wheels are in the wrong place." He demands to know, "WHAT is THAT thing?" I shrug my shoulders and say, "I don't know."

His "buddies" started laughing at him.

I just strolled away.

[900Dave]

I was told by several friends/co workers before I bought mine, "you might as well just buy a convertable there is no difference." Once I took my first test ride I realized how stupid these friends where to say something like that. Putting a sun roof in my truck is way more like a convertable than my Spyder! My Spyder is just plain fun to ride!

[otter28169]

If by "real men" he means, people that need to prove their manhood by riding something the other sheep will approve of, then he is absolutely correct. I like the fact that it is different. If I wanted to be another member of the heard I would have bought what they bought.

One last comeback to use when confronted over the "extra" wheel: If having one less wheel makes you so much better than me, does that mean that you are not as manly as that guy riding the uni-cycle?

Just sayin'............

[Oldmanzues]

Somebody said, they would be the one who has a two wheel for sale in a couple years with a few miles on it. I am more concerned about the idiot, who says I am a man and I need to ride a motorcycle, then crashes causing death or injury to others. Too scared to ride safely.
The Dragon bites a lot of guys every year, that admit they are in over their head for speed, but try anyway. Tree of shame or worse.
Oldmanzues

[Dan_Ashley]

Real men don't worry about being real, or being manly.
...and to start a list of what real men don't do, let me go first:
1. Real men don't disrespect other people, for any reason.
2. Real men don't hit women or children.
3. Real men support their families.
4. Real men don't drink too much, and don't use drugs.
5. Real men don't lie.
6. Real men earn their living.
7. Real men don't fail to aid those in need, whether asked or not.
8. Real men are not obese.
9. Real men don't steal.
10. Real men don't fail to compliment their spouses.
11. Real men don't need approval of everyone.
12. Real men don't need to join gangs to feel that they belong.
13. Real men don't expect others to bail them out.
14. Real men are not afraid to show love, compassion, or kindness.
15. Real men Ryde Spyders, drive cars, and even walk.

[Bob Ledford]

You can give them the facts and be totally honest but they don't have a clue. Beside already having a closed mind set before the conversation he wasted your time. Your comeback was really cool though!

i would be willing to bet that he is or was a Harley owner and voted Dimocrat!

[Dan_Ashley]

You can give them the facts and be totally honest but they don't have a clue. Beside already having a closed mind set before the conversation he wasted your time. Your comeback was really cool though!

i would be willing to bet that he is or was a Harley owner and voted Dimocrat!

i bet he doesn't vote, rarely bathes, and has trouble spelling his own name.

[bruiser]

Been there as most of us have. I've learned to ignore the comments.

[BajaRon]

Some people are ignorant by accident...

Some people are ignorant by choice...

[Wiredux]

Try being under 40 and on an RT. I hear quite a few strange things. I just give them the "your stupid" look and they walk away feeling that way.

[jaherbst]

There comes a time in life when your spectacles get thicker than your testicles. Then it's time to add another wheel.

It was a tough transition for me, being somewhat macho but I am really glad I did. No regrets!

[Raknid]

Sounds pretty insecure... and immature. And a boor.