How many of Spyder Riders still ride motorcycles?

[captblack]

I have a 2011 RT SM 5 with 34,000 miles and a 2012 Vulcan 900 with 17,500 miles. Since I got the Vulcan I don't seem to ride the RT near as much but still like it. It does take me a couple of hundred miles to get comfortable on the RT.

 

[ARtraveler]

A hard but also easy decision. Do what you want that gives you some enjoyment in life.

I rode my last two wheeler (Vulcan 900 LTD) up until July of 2012 when I had to let it go. Even though the 900 fit me ergonomically well, I was afraid that with my gamey hip, I would eventually have a problem supporting the weight when I may need to. The Vulcan was traded off on akspyderlady's 2011 RT. At least it went to good use.

Do I miss riding on two wheels? Heck yes! I was lucky to own over 40 machines since 1965. From 80cc to 2000cc (Vulcan 2000 LTD) and everything in between. Those rides on two wheels were some very enjoyable times. I still wish I had one to ride. Happy though that I can still ryde, and that the :spyder2: continues to make it possible.

I still read Rider magazine and am still drooling about the latest and greatest. I can only ride these through reading about others experiences--but--it suffices. PS. The Valkerye is now back. Sorry about that F6B. :thumbup:

Bottom line: if you still have a yearning for two wheels and can afford it--by all means go for it. No one here is going to fault you for that. :yes:

 

[nytro]

Going from 3 wheels to 2 do you ever forget to put your feet down when you stop?

 

[easysuper]

Still ride motorcycles

The Norton just sits in the garage and the kid will get her some day , the best thing about the Spyder is the wife loves it and feels safe and we enjoy it together . It's three wheels for us, besides it rains here in the PNW and our riding season is longer on three wheels .

 

[Bob Denman]

I still like to peek...
http://www.erikbuellracing.com/
Some of what is out there is stunning! :2thumbs:

 

[Red RT-S]

3 vs. 2

Got rid of a BMW K1200LT for the 2012 RT-SE5 because it was getting difficult to hold the K1200 up with two of us on it. Love the Spyder, but I also picked up a V-Strom 650 to ride one up and to use on the unpaved roads. They are so different there is no problem making the switch from one to the other, and so far I've never forgotten to put my foot down when coming to a stop, or to use the front brake and clutch. Where I'm riding and who is riding with me (or not) determines which bike to take.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

This is my previous ride and rode this baby over 40,000 miles. But traded it in for a 2012 RTS in March of 2013. Been smiling every since. RTS is the most comfortable bike I have owned. Actually my wife will ride with me more since I have got the RTS.

 

[flaggerphil]

This was the last two-wheeler I owned...a V-Star 1300T. Traded it in on the Spyder. I no longer own a two-wheeler, but I still ride them from time to time.

 

[lwrydr]

WIns

The one who dies with the most toys WINS!! :2thumbs:

They still die....

 

[MidTNDawg]

Really not sure of how to answer

Technically I suppose yes. But after riding a BMW R1200 RT a couple of weeks ago, I find I have no desire! to ride two wheelers any more. But chances are I will continue to take out some supposedly nice bikes in the future.

 

[Bob Denman]

Mild Hijack here... SORRY!

Sonny-Boy is finally getting ready to pull the trigger on a street-ride. :yes:
He wishes that he could afford a Spyder; that ain't happening!
My questions:
Which NEW streetbike would you suggest for a beginning ride?
(He would want new because he's even LESS mechanically inclined than I am! nojoke)
He's six-foot tall, and 235 pounds.. His ladyfriend is not exactly a lightweight; but she's only about five-foot two...
Riding would be secondary roads in the Central portions of New York, and the occasional commute to work on those roads is about 40 miles.
So far; he's narrowed the list down to:
Honda CB500
Honda Shadow
Kawasaki Vulcan
Harley "Street" 500 & 750
He knows that this forum is loaded with biking experience; so what do you think?
thanks! :thumbup:

 

[bodymanpainter]

I still ride my beast everyday (Honda VTX 1800N) and love to ride the 2014 RTS when the wife will let me.
Don't know if I can ever give up completely on riding 2 wheels as I have ridden them for almost 50 years.
Toby

 

[ARtraveler]

Sonny-Boy is finally getting ready to pull the trigger on a street-ride. :yes:
He wishes that he could afford a Spyder; that ain't happening!
My questions:
Which NEW streetbike would you suggest for a beginning ride?
(He would want new because he's even LESS mechanically inclined than I am! nojoke)
He's six-foot tall, and 235 pounds.. His ladyfriend is not exactly a lightweight; but she's only about five-foot two...
Riding would be secondary roads in the Central portions of New York, and the occasional commute to work on those roads is about 40 miles.
So far; he's narrowed the list down to:
Honda CB500
Honda Shadow
Kawasaki Vulcan
Harley "Street" 500 & 750
He knows that this forum is loaded with biking experience; so what do you think?
thanks! :thumbup:

I would not go less than 750cc's.
Of the ones you have on your list--I would favor the Vulcan 900. Had one and it was very nice. Lots of power, no mechanical issues except for oil and filters in two years of ownership.

 

[sddinnh]

Personally, of those choices, I'd go with the Honda Shadow or one of the CB series. They're bullet proof.

 

[Plyrod38]

Hello:

I took my MSF class, bought a 2012 RTS-SE5 Viper Red and love it and ride two up with my wife.

I truly enjoyed riding the Honda Rebel 250cc in my MSF class. I have a yearning to buy a motorcycle been looking at a used 2009 Suzuki Boulevard S50 with only 5200 miles on it and only $3700.00.

I am aware of the risk of two wheels vs. three, and am just curious how many others ride two wheels and 3 wheels.

I am 52 years old and 5'3" am I totally "NUTS" my wife doesn't think so but I just am not sure.

Already looked at insurance and taxes and tags it's all good and cheaper than the Spyder of course but not sure if I am crazy in my thinking or what.

I rode 2 wheels back when I was like a kid on a farm and like I said in my MSF class and loved it still.

Any insights and so forth might be a good thing to know. Thank you ahead of time.

I am 64 years old and I am also 5'3". I bought an 09 Triumph Bonneville new and had to do some modifications to the suspension and seat so I could hold it up flat footed.
Forward controls are out of the question for me.
I love the the Triumph and only ride it 1 up. I love the Spyder too but only ride it two up.
My friends give me a bunch of crap when I show up at a Spyder event on my Triumph, without the wife. I can take the ribbing, it's all in fun, but like I said, I love the Triumph, and hopefully won't have to give it up any time soon.

 

[edbremer]

I still enjoy both. I've given up the heavy bikes but a week ago traded a BMW scooter in for a Honda CTX700 with DCT transmission. Lots of fun miles ahead on this one!

 

[Woodsrider]

Still on two, dirt bikes, old street bikes. I love almost anything with a motor.

 

[den1953]

Still on Two Wheels

I'm still on my 2012 Victory Cross Country and haven't yet bought a Spyder. As my back and legs get worse with time, that day is coming and it may be soon.

 

[asp125]

I've had to downsize the collection, but until recently I had 7 bikes, one of which was the Spyder. In the back of the toyhauler we now have our Spyder, her Yammi FZ6R and my Triumph Street Triple R. It's too much fun to give up two wheels. And we're both over 53.

 

[MidTNDawg]

I don't know if there are any

Sonny-Boy is finally getting ready to pull the trigger on a street-ride. :yes:
He wishes that he could afford a Spyder; that ain't happening!
My questions:
Which NEW streetbike would you suggest for a beginning ride?
(He would want new because he's even LESS mechanically inclined than I am! nojoke)
He's six-foot tall, and 235 pounds.. His ladyfriend is not exactly a lightweight; but she's only about five-foot two...
Riding would be secondary roads in the Central portions of New York, and the occasional commute to work on those roads is about 40 miles.
So far; he's narrowed the list down to:
Honda CB500
Honda Shadow
Kawasaki Vulcan
Harley "Street" 500 & 750
He knows that this forum is loaded with biking experience; so what do you think?
thanks! :thumbup:

"bad" M/Cs out there anymore. All brands are pretty good, but I tend to lean to Honda as the day-in, day-out brand. As I have stated before, I am blessed to be able to ride about anything, anytime. Honda generally took the day.