What is the Average Age of Spyder Owners? - 2nd Edition

[sypderrobinson134]

My brother and his wife are in their 20s and they have an RT-S. I've always liked hanging out with people older than myself, get to learn lots of new things that way and they are generally "better behaved", LOL. But it's nice to see that someone else in my brother's age group rides Spyders too.

I'm in the same boat I can make friends with anyone lol yeah I got a spyder cause I was unable to ride a regular bike and I've never looked back

 

[RotaxDuramax]

I was 26 when I first got my RS, and now being 30 I traded up to the F3 Limited.

 

[Jenfz09]

I'm wondering how much of the Spyder demographics has to do with income? In my 20's, this would have been a much more difficult purchase. Having disposable income didn't really happen until my late 20's or early 30's. Usually, buying a car or paying your mortgage are your major expenses when you make the transition into becoming an adult.

You can buy a used motorcycle for 3k, so a potential 30k purchase is an entirely different event.

 

[ijon1]

I am 72 and my wife is 71. We both love our Spyder. We had a 2011 RT and now a 2015 Spyder RTS. Before the Spyders we had a little 200 Yamaha. Funny story about the 2011 Spyder. We were in Florida, and my wife was getting her nails done. The owner of the salon looks out and says to his employee that the RT is a old persons ride. I mentioned some facts about it, and he said is that yours. I said yes and he started back peddling, saying nice things about it. Funny look on his face, like oh crap.

 

[robmorg]

I'll be turning "The Big Five-O" in August. ...but I still feel like a kid when I am riding one of my bikes :riding:

Yep, I'm 21 years ahead of you and I feel the very same way. :2thumbs:

 

[Dustoff]

66..... 67 on 11 May 2015 RT Limited

Loving life !!!!!!!

 

[manxman]

Average age

I am 87, what was the question ?................

 

[RussRT]

In the middle!!

Just turned 58 last week. 2015 Spyder RTL. I am really enjoying 3 wheels!!

 

[seawolf33]

Still feel young

:yes:69 and still love riding

 

[pacog43]

My age?????

Jenfz09 found this four year old thread today which asked how old Spyder owners are. Mike thought it would be interesting to see how things may have changed in four years.

I agree, Mike. So here you go... (Individual poll respondents will not be listed with names.)

Thanks for posting this again, I too am getting older but not old. Love my Circuit Yellow 2013 RT/SE. Chasing the wind every chance I get. Make a great day today. Paco

 

[robmorg]

I am 87, what was the question ?................

:roflblack: :2thumbs:

That's great! I think you would definitely win the prize. :firstplace: ...if we HAD a prize to win.

 

[midnightbreeze50]

I had PMS for 5 years till I bought my Spyder, gave the Goldwing away, I'm 60 Now and want to ride till I'm 60 again, , its just good keeping my knee's in the Breeze, knowwhatimeanvern!!!!




NEVER GROWING UP , Midnightbreeze, :yes::yes::yes:,

 

[flaggerphil]

I'm 65, been riding street bikes since I was 17, and went to the Spyder when I was 61. I still love riding!

 

[dlby]

61 years young
1 &1/2 years on Spyder

After 45 years on 2 wheels

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk

 

[cheska]

91 years young

Was at my dealer this week he just sold a Spyder to a 91 year old gentleman about 2 weeks ago. Says he's doing fine.

Bob

 

[sypderrobinson134]

I'm wondering how much of the Spyder demographics has to do with income? In my 20's, this would have been a much more difficult purchase. Having disposable income didn't really happen until my late 20's or early 30's. Usually, buying a car or paying your mortgage are your major expenses when you make the transition into becoming an adult.

You can buy a used motorcycle for 3k, so a potential 30k purchase is an entirely different event.

I 100% agree with you. We were renting and both of us had gotten REALLY good jobs for our age group. I had went back and forth on it but the fact is, life is short and as my wife always said. You can't take money with you when you go so why not have some fun and enjoy the life you live? With that we broke down and bought the Rs. It was a pretty penny no doubt about that and I think that most people in the 20's age range don't have that disposable income. I had almost NO other options for a motorcycle so we broke down and bought it. Best investment I've probably ever made.

 

[SPIDR1]

GETTING BETTER!

Right you are! I am 74 and enjoying every minute of my Spyder. I wish the dream machine came earlier in my life! We lost a Spyder rider who was in his early 80's last year and he was a real gentleman who loved riding into the sunset. Keep enjoying and do what ever you want to do.

Well, I'm only 76, will be 77 July 4th, and think I am only getting better, not older.............................

David

 

[meerkat]

Age

I just turned 80 this last February , I would tell you my name , but I can't remember it . But I'm still ridding !

 

[robmorg]

Just a bump on the current age poll, so people don't get it confused with the 2012 one....

 

[Peteoz]

65 and on an F3-L.....and loving it so far......just hoping my F4 screen arrives soon to replace the stock one so I don't have to get a bloody eyeball replacement from the head wobbles