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SpyderLovers- Why We Ride
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I am looking forward to seeing Why We Ride, but more for enjoyment than inspiration. I was already a veteran rider and racer when On Any Sunday came out, but I enjoyed it thoroughly and related to it nicely. If the new movie is anywhere near as good, it wil convey the joy and contentment we feel when we ride. I have driven, ridden, boated, and flown...and nothing compares to the wind in your face in the open air. Those of us who ride understand it, and it can't be explained to those who don't. Our motivations and rewards often differ, but we all love the same thing no matter what the reasons.
I think the main reason the Spyder is my preferred mode of open-air travel is The mental thing that Lamont referred to. Even though it may be physically more demanding than two wheels, at the end of the day I am less tired and more likely to enjoy the company of friends or see the sights than if traveling by bike. It really is less mentally fatiguing...especially in bad weather. I also had become quite uncomfortable riding two-up on two wheels. As I aged it was harder to keep the bike upright in certain situations, and I feared my diminishing skills and physical prowess might cause me to hurt my wife one day. When she got her Spyder we didn't have to ride two-up any longer...but we missed it. The RT filled the void and allowed us to travel together when we wished. Another plus is the ability of the Spydedr to tow a trailer. While it can be done with a bike, it isn't as easy, and I am not as comfortable. Now I don't think twice about hitching up one of the trailers.
Add in riding a somewhat unique and striking vehicle, the safety features, the weather protection, the stability, and the satisfaction of mastering riding a different type of vehicle, and the Spyder is a sure winner for me. It fits me to a "T" and I am thankful that BRP brought it to the market at just the right time in my life. I always wanted a big tourer, but didn't care for the bulk and the awkward slow speed handling two-up. The Spyder filled the bill with none of the difficulties.
I think the main reason the Spyder is my preferred mode of open-air travel is The mental thing that Lamont referred to. Even though it may be physically more demanding than two wheels, at the end of the day I am less tired and more likely to enjoy the company of friends or see the sights than if traveling by bike. It really is less mentally fatiguing...especially in bad weather. I also had become quite uncomfortable riding two-up on two wheels. As I aged it was harder to keep the bike upright in certain situations, and I feared my diminishing skills and physical prowess might cause me to hurt my wife one day. When she got her Spyder we didn't have to ride two-up any longer...but we missed it. The RT filled the void and allowed us to travel together when we wished. Another plus is the ability of the Spydedr to tow a trailer. While it can be done with a bike, it isn't as easy, and I am not as comfortable. Now I don't think twice about hitching up one of the trailers.
Add in riding a somewhat unique and striking vehicle, the safety features, the weather protection, the stability, and the satisfaction of mastering riding a different type of vehicle, and the Spyder is a sure winner for me. It fits me to a "T" and I am thankful that BRP brought it to the market at just the right time in my life. I always wanted a big tourer, but didn't care for the bulk and the awkward slow speed handling two-up. The Spyder filled the bill with none of the difficulties.
Yazz
MOgang Member
Didn't grow up with motorcycles. First time I rode a mini-bike, it went into a rose bush. Nuff said about that.
Got married, raised a son, in the late '90s, Hubbies job transfered us to Brisbane, Australia. Earned a license to pilot an ultralight, a Drifter. Loved getting my face in the wind! The Drifter is a taildragger and I was able to land that puppy in a 40 knot crosswind. Decided straight and level flying wasn't for me and started on my road to aerobatics. (The Drifter is a rag wing, cable sort of plane that was so draggy it couldn't reach VNE. Think of all the possibilities!) Adrenalin rush!!!
Got back to the states, went to school and got an A&P, to be able to build my Drifter. Went to work for a Raytheon service center. Alas, FAA (vs. CASA in Oz) states the Drifter is a "fat" ultralight and illegal. Sigh...
Worked for my PPL at Harvey and Reines. Debra Reines is a world class aerobatic flyer with many world titles. Love looking at her plane. I was able to take 9 G's without greying out. Flew a Citabria (aerobatic tail dragger with grunt) and had a few wrestling matches on cross wind landing with my instructor. LOL So much money going out... not saying it was my idea to leave that behind me...
Stayed working at the hangar because I loved wrenching and loved my boys. Great guys!
One Father's day Hubby stated he wanted a Harley. "Umm, if you get one, I get one." Learned to ride on his Deuce, got my own and relearned to ride on a Springer with buckhorns. Changed that to some apes somewhere down the road.
Got sick, couldn't ride two wheelies anymore. Another sigh...
Found the Spyder and it wasn't till that time in Gatlinburg, (you know who you are who are, ahead and behind me) that I felt that I was truly flying once again!
Yup, I'm a adrenalin junkie...
Got married, raised a son, in the late '90s, Hubbies job transfered us to Brisbane, Australia. Earned a license to pilot an ultralight, a Drifter. Loved getting my face in the wind! The Drifter is a taildragger and I was able to land that puppy in a 40 knot crosswind. Decided straight and level flying wasn't for me and started on my road to aerobatics. (The Drifter is a rag wing, cable sort of plane that was so draggy it couldn't reach VNE. Think of all the possibilities!) Adrenalin rush!!!
Got back to the states, went to school and got an A&P, to be able to build my Drifter. Went to work for a Raytheon service center. Alas, FAA (vs. CASA in Oz) states the Drifter is a "fat" ultralight and illegal. Sigh...
Worked for my PPL at Harvey and Reines. Debra Reines is a world class aerobatic flyer with many world titles. Love looking at her plane. I was able to take 9 G's without greying out. Flew a Citabria (aerobatic tail dragger with grunt) and had a few wrestling matches on cross wind landing with my instructor. LOL So much money going out... not saying it was my idea to leave that behind me...
Stayed working at the hangar because I loved wrenching and loved my boys. Great guys!
One Father's day Hubby stated he wanted a Harley. "Umm, if you get one, I get one." Learned to ride on his Deuce, got my own and relearned to ride on a Springer with buckhorns. Changed that to some apes somewhere down the road.
Got sick, couldn't ride two wheelies anymore. Another sigh...
Found the Spyder and it wasn't till that time in Gatlinburg, (you know who you are who are, ahead and behind me) that I felt that I was truly flying once again!
Yup, I'm a adrenalin junkie...
Chupaca
New member
Why..!!
because it is an escape. I can ryde roads anywhere and feel like I am anywhere but there. I can leave the world behind and enjoy what god carved out up close and personal. I can meet people out there doing the same thing and we can enjoy each other. One has to let go and get out there to really know for it is way more than wind in you face and bugs on your teeth...I hope all can enjoy it as much we do...
hyea:hyea:
because it is an escape. I can ryde roads anywhere and feel like I am anywhere but there. I can leave the world behind and enjoy what god carved out up close and personal. I can meet people out there doing the same thing and we can enjoy each other. One has to let go and get out there to really know for it is way more than wind in you face and bugs on your teeth...I hope all can enjoy it as much we do...
hyea:hyea:
murphybrown
New member
Why?
Never "captained" my own motorcycle. Only rode as passenger 3 times before my 70th BD..2 bad experiences #3 must have been good as I have no memories of that ride. Owned a Jeep and never put the top up...winter just bundled up like the abominable snowman and hit the road. Age 70 bucket list had a motorcycle on it...knew 2 wheels would be a death date for me..started looking at HD trike..great salesman asked what I wanted and I answered stability...he directed me toward the Spyder. Found on internet...found Spyderlovers.com...found a dealer in IL that would deal and had the silver RT I wanted. Purchased sight unseen...delivered to my house Memorial weekend 2010...the first few days was learning R and F (aka 1st) and to remember to set parking brake before turning off key...then a couple weeks of 5 a.m. sneaks up to WalMart parking lot (2 miles from home)...finally able to shift (not correctly way under rpm's)..at 3rd gear found a Evergreen course in Yakima, WA (3.5 hr ryde one way)...literally drove there under 45 mph on backroads, side of road...whatever so I wouldn't create a traffic "mess" .. graduated course...felt confident as King Kong..freewayed home...75 mph felt goooooooodddddd....and 70K miles later it all is GREAT...
Why do I ryde? I can come up with words but they reallllly don't describe the depth of joy, freedom, power, pleasure I feel when I ryde Ms Spyder. I started with NO knowledge, no mechanical ability [now I have just enough in both areas to be a pain in the butt to myself and others!!!) I ryde because I can...I ryde because I just love to..:thumbup::yes:
And not the least of is I ryde because of the Spyder and the wonderful folks "she" has attracted to me...Spyderlovers, you, top that list. :bowdown::bowdown: You are :firstplace:.
Never "captained" my own motorcycle. Only rode as passenger 3 times before my 70th BD..2 bad experiences #3 must have been good as I have no memories of that ride. Owned a Jeep and never put the top up...winter just bundled up like the abominable snowman and hit the road. Age 70 bucket list had a motorcycle on it...knew 2 wheels would be a death date for me..started looking at HD trike..great salesman asked what I wanted and I answered stability...he directed me toward the Spyder. Found on internet...found Spyderlovers.com...found a dealer in IL that would deal and had the silver RT I wanted. Purchased sight unseen...delivered to my house Memorial weekend 2010...the first few days was learning R and F (aka 1st) and to remember to set parking brake before turning off key...then a couple weeks of 5 a.m. sneaks up to WalMart parking lot (2 miles from home)...finally able to shift (not correctly way under rpm's)..at 3rd gear found a Evergreen course in Yakima, WA (3.5 hr ryde one way)...literally drove there under 45 mph on backroads, side of road...whatever so I wouldn't create a traffic "mess" .. graduated course...felt confident as King Kong..freewayed home...75 mph felt goooooooodddddd....and 70K miles later it all is GREAT...
Why do I ryde? I can come up with words but they reallllly don't describe the depth of joy, freedom, power, pleasure I feel when I ryde Ms Spyder. I started with NO knowledge, no mechanical ability [now I have just enough in both areas to be a pain in the butt to myself and others!!!) I ryde because I can...I ryde because I just love to..:thumbup::yes:
And not the least of is I ryde because of the Spyder and the wonderful folks "she" has attracted to me...Spyderlovers, you, top that list. :bowdown::bowdown: You are :firstplace:.
PistonBlown
Active member
Why do I ride motorbikes? Well you could say it was genetic - according to my parents I was conceived in the sidecar of a Pather 600 combination! They were touring around Ireland, stopped at a pub and as my dad tells it "Had one too many pints of Guiness and threw precaution to the wind". My dad's always ridden motorbikes and it was natural that I should get one instead of a car as my first vehicle, in fact it wasn't until 10 years later that I bothered to get a car licence. I still get that feeling of freedom, exhilaration and immersion in the now that I got when first rode a motorbike . In fact its a feeling I can't really explain, "If I had to explain you wouldn't understand" really does sum it up.
Why do did I get a Spyder? Firstly I saw a GS in an early magazine article and just loved the way it looked so radical and different from any thing else. It stuck at the back of my mind then and in a way it was a bit of a challenge. Here's something that's outside my bike shaped comfort zone - something that would take me back to those first scary/exciting rides on a motorbike. I also wanted something I could take my 10 year old daughter out on. Though I'd gone on the back of my dad's Norton's, Triumphs and Honda's as a kid I didn't feel safe taking her on the back of a motorbike. Little did I know how much I'd love riding one. No it's not the same as riding a motorbike, it's completely unique and so you have the joy of learning how to get the very best out of it. It does keep the essence of motorcycling though and captures the same feelings when I ride it. I would be lying if I said the extra feeling of safety you get on a Spyder wasn't also comforting, in particular it's road presence seems to stop the 'what bike' drivers. After almost a year of ownership I'm completely hooked to the point that I'm beginning to think I'll never go back to 2 wheels, believe me that's quite a statement.
Why do did I get a Spyder? Firstly I saw a GS in an early magazine article and just loved the way it looked so radical and different from any thing else. It stuck at the back of my mind then and in a way it was a bit of a challenge. Here's something that's outside my bike shaped comfort zone - something that would take me back to those first scary/exciting rides on a motorbike. I also wanted something I could take my 10 year old daughter out on. Though I'd gone on the back of my dad's Norton's, Triumphs and Honda's as a kid I didn't feel safe taking her on the back of a motorbike. Little did I know how much I'd love riding one. No it's not the same as riding a motorbike, it's completely unique and so you have the joy of learning how to get the very best out of it. It does keep the essence of motorcycling though and captures the same feelings when I ride it. I would be lying if I said the extra feeling of safety you get on a Spyder wasn't also comforting, in particular it's road presence seems to stop the 'what bike' drivers. After almost a year of ownership I'm completely hooked to the point that I'm beginning to think I'll never go back to 2 wheels, believe me that's quite a statement.
GloryRyders
MOgang Member
For the ADVENTURE and all the NEW FRIENDS :yes::yes:
bullant12
New member
Never felt secure on 2 wheels, but always wanted to feel the air at 40+ mph. I've always looked at bikes, but never thought of buying one until the :spyder2: came out. Once I got it, I knew inmediatly that I would start doing weekend travels with my wife, and then she got bitten with her own :spyder2:. It also revived my days of doing my own modifications on my cars, and felt that I can help others that have little or no knowledge. But the best part is the friendships that have been created and the fun times we've had with them, with OR without rYding (but always looking for excuses to rYde!
):yes:
):yes:Bob Denman
New member
Never felt secure on 2 wheels, but always wanted to feel the air at 40+ mph. !
It's WAYYY better than this is!
Pirate looks at --
New member
Love the Bell Bottoms.
Pirate looks at --
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Great Thread
My brother has been in to bikes all of his life. My father bought us a dirt bike way back in the 70's and my brother got bit bad and has been riding ever since. I bought a bike in the 80s a Suzuki 550 or something like that. I lived in So Cal at the time and several near deaths experiences on the freeways scared it out of me. But I was always envious of my Bro and. The fun he had on Bikes. Since 2005 I have been attending the US Grand Prix at Lguna Seca and really loved the thousands and thousands of bikes I saw there. Saw my first Spyder there in 2008 and was amazed and thought that it looked cool. Attended that race with the love of my life who just happened to have owned several bikes of her own in her younger years. Strange situation happened when we were on our way to a weekend wine tasting event, I was looking for something different to do and saw there was a place in the area to rent Spyders and asked my sweetie if she would like to do that for the weekend and she was ecstatic about the possibilities. Turned they were out of business and that didn't happened, but it got me researching and looking to see where I could find one. The rest is easy, a test drive, and had to have it. Spent WAY TOO MUCH MONEY! But it has been worth every Penney. We love the open air and the country is just so much more beautiful when the wind is in your face. We are sooooo lucky to live in California where the weather is mild and the scenery is breath taking. In the Sacramento area we can be on country roads in 5 minutes, in the Sierras in 20 minutes and on the coast in 45. If we never leave the state we could ride a new ryde every week and never cover the same ground twice. We are blessed with our Spyder, and the most beautiful place in the world to ryde it. :yes:
My brother has been in to bikes all of his life. My father bought us a dirt bike way back in the 70's and my brother got bit bad and has been riding ever since. I bought a bike in the 80s a Suzuki 550 or something like that. I lived in So Cal at the time and several near deaths experiences on the freeways scared it out of me. But I was always envious of my Bro and. The fun he had on Bikes. Since 2005 I have been attending the US Grand Prix at Lguna Seca and really loved the thousands and thousands of bikes I saw there. Saw my first Spyder there in 2008 and was amazed and thought that it looked cool. Attended that race with the love of my life who just happened to have owned several bikes of her own in her younger years. Strange situation happened when we were on our way to a weekend wine tasting event, I was looking for something different to do and saw there was a place in the area to rent Spyders and asked my sweetie if she would like to do that for the weekend and she was ecstatic about the possibilities. Turned they were out of business and that didn't happened, but it got me researching and looking to see where I could find one. The rest is easy, a test drive, and had to have it. Spent WAY TOO MUCH MONEY! But it has been worth every Penney. We love the open air and the country is just so much more beautiful when the wind is in your face. We are sooooo lucky to live in California where the weather is mild and the scenery is breath taking. In the Sacramento area we can be on country roads in 5 minutes, in the Sierras in 20 minutes and on the coast in 45. If we never leave the state we could ride a new ryde every week and never cover the same ground twice. We are blessed with our Spyder, and the most beautiful place in the world to ryde it. :yes:
Yazz
MOgang Member
Parachute jumping is so on my bucket list. :thumbup:
Every couple years I go bungie jumping. You're standing 150 feet in the air on a ledge a little bigger than your feet. The weight of the bungies are pulling down on your ankles. Looking down all you see is the crash matt. There's a pit in your stomach, but you are committed. Count to three and do a swan dive. Yup, the exhilaration of the free fall and an adrenalin high.
The free fall probably isn't as long as 'chute jumping... oh man... now you got me thinking....
Deanna777
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Bob Denman
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Dee,
I thought that you rode in order to keep Mike out of trouble!
And a very NICE avatar picture!! :clap: :2thumbs:
I thought that you rode in order to keep Mike out of trouble!
And a very NICE avatar picture!! :clap: :2thumbs:
Z
zrc
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I ride because I can, because there are few choices left that are "unsafe" and legal.
I ride because I like feeling the back tire skip against the road at 65 into a 75 degree curve, and the nanny barking about my tire off the pavement.
I ride because I somewhere deep down, I want that sliver of the life that is balancing on the edge, with almost no room for error.
I ride (year round) because inside I know I had become soft, and incapable of adapting.
I ride because deep down, I know it changes who I am and how I think, pending your vantage point, this makes sense or is confusing.
I ride, and I ride a spyder because I have never, nor will I ever be average, so why should any facet of my life be normal.
I ride for the sheer, unadulterated, joy of being in the element, of the people looking at you, of the knowledge of what 100 + actually looks like.
We are what we do when it counts. That is why I ride.
I ride because I like feeling the back tire skip against the road at 65 into a 75 degree curve, and the nanny barking about my tire off the pavement.
I ride because I somewhere deep down, I want that sliver of the life that is balancing on the edge, with almost no room for error.
I ride (year round) because inside I know I had become soft, and incapable of adapting.
I ride because deep down, I know it changes who I am and how I think, pending your vantage point, this makes sense or is confusing.
I ride, and I ride a spyder because I have never, nor will I ever be average, so why should any facet of my life be normal.
I ride for the sheer, unadulterated, joy of being in the element, of the people looking at you, of the knowledge of what 100 + actually looks like.
We are what we do when it counts. That is why I ride.
Pirate looks at --
New member
Very Different
Actually the two are very different. When you jump off that platform 150 feet up you see the ground rushing at your face and it's not till the bungee grabs you and pulls you up that you know you are going to make it. Sky diving is much more calming. When you jump out of the plane there is NO SENSATION of falling. You have a 120 mile an hour wind in your face just like ryding your Spyder. You feel like you are flying, and you can't detect the ground moving up to meet you. It is vary peaceful and quiet. You would really rather not have the shoot open, until it does and you realize it is a good thing. It over way too fast.hyea:
Actually the two are very different. When you jump off that platform 150 feet up you see the ground rushing at your face and it's not till the bungee grabs you and pulls you up that you know you are going to make it. Sky diving is much more calming. When you jump out of the plane there is NO SENSATION of falling. You have a 120 mile an hour wind in your face just like ryding your Spyder. You feel like you are flying, and you can't detect the ground moving up to meet you. It is vary peaceful and quiet. You would really rather not have the shoot open, until it does and you realize it is a good thing. It over way too fast.
hyea:Bob Ledford
New member
Why do I ride
I really can not pin it down to one thru fifty reasons. I know the things that count though. I started riding when I was thirteen now seventy three. Very first ride was a Zundapp 250 single belonged to the cool guy one block over. He taught me how to ride in the woods.
We were poorer then dirt at the time I got my own ride and I settled for a 3. Hp Cushman scooter.
i ride to enjoy the early sunrise the setting sun and everything in between both dark daylight. The smell of fresh bacon cooking in someone's home in the dawning day to burgers cooking at sunset. The beauty of spring flowers to the colors of fall. The joy of finding a home behind a clump of trees barren of its leaves that was hidden since spring. The freshness of spring, the heat of summer, the cool of fall, to the cold of winter. I have been known to ride in the snow, rain, fog, and on a clear day. I have in the past taken a road trip, gotten home and hours later gone for a 200 mile with a buddy because he needed a riding bud!
I guess I ride because it is peaceful, adventuresome and just plain satisfying................
I really can not pin it down to one thru fifty reasons. I know the things that count though. I started riding when I was thirteen now seventy three. Very first ride was a Zundapp 250 single belonged to the cool guy one block over. He taught me how to ride in the woods.
We were poorer then dirt at the time I got my own ride and I settled for a 3. Hp Cushman scooter.
i ride to enjoy the early sunrise the setting sun and everything in between both dark daylight. The smell of fresh bacon cooking in someone's home in the dawning day to burgers cooking at sunset. The beauty of spring flowers to the colors of fall. The joy of finding a home behind a clump of trees barren of its leaves that was hidden since spring. The freshness of spring, the heat of summer, the cool of fall, to the cold of winter. I have been known to ride in the snow, rain, fog, and on a clear day. I have in the past taken a road trip, gotten home and hours later gone for a 200 mile with a buddy because he needed a riding bud!
I guess I ride because it is peaceful, adventuresome and just plain satisfying................
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