Our First Long Roadtrip

[reknhevn]

Prior to 2012 us 70+ year olds never considered motorcycles in our lives. Then we got bit by the spyder. We bought a new 2013 RT SE5 in June 2013, put 4300 mi on her (local riding) and just completed our first long roadtrip. From WA we went down the westcoast highway to Santa Monica, then East on Route 66 thru CA and AZ to Gallup NM and return home. 3800 mi and 8 states in 10 days. What a great experience for us. Wonderful scenery and interesting Route 66 highlights(even Burma Shave signs).

No issues with our spyder, she ran like a well made machine that she is. We managed to skirt most inclement weather, except for some high winds in the deserts and light hail and snow in Flagsteff, AZ. I'm not as well made tho, my arms and back would ache after awhile, but I managed thru it, so all is good. We will never forget this trip and we really did get our kicks on Route 66(some of it anyway).

I want to express my thanks to this site and all who contribute your tips, comments and advise on handling spyders and the motorcycle world in general. You all helped my wife and I get started riding. So THANKS!

 

[larryd]

Prior to 2012 us 70+ year olds never considered motorcycles in our lives. Then we got bit by the spyder. We bought a new 2013 RT SE5 in June 2013, put 4300 mi on her (local riding) and just completed our first long roadtrip. From WA we went down the westcoast highway to Santa Monica, then East on Route 66 thru CA and AZ to Gallup NM and return home. 3800 mi and 8 states in 10 days. What a great experience for us. Wonderful scenery and interesting Route 66 highlights(even Burma Shave signs).

No issues with our spyder, she ran like a well made machine that she is. We managed to skirt most inclement weather, except for some high winds in the deserts and light hail and snow in Flagsteff, AZ. I'm not as well made tho, my arms and back would ache after awhile, but I managed thru it, so all is good. We will never forget this trip and we really did get our kicks on Route 66(some of it anyway).

I want to express my thanks to this site and all who contribute your tips, comments and advise on handling spyders and the motorcycle world in general. You all helped my wife and I get started riding. So THANKS!

VERY NICELY STATED...ENJOY

 

[jwood4242]

long trip

Sounds like a great trip. Are you planning to take another trip?

 

[reknhevn]

Sounds like a great trip. Are you planning to take another trip?

No plans for a another long trip for now, just local rides, or maybe a hop over to Vancover Island, B.C. in July for my birthday.

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

Glad you enjoyed the ride and everything went well. You should be pleased with it. A EARLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA.:yes:

 

[MikeinGA]

Prior to 2012 us 70+ year olds never considered motorcycles in our lives. Then we got bit by the spyder. We bought a new 2013 RT SE5 in June 2013, put 4300 mi on her (local riding) and just completed our first long roadtrip. From WA we went down the westcoast highway to Santa Monica, then East on Route 66 thru CA and AZ to Gallup NM and return home. 3800 mi and 8 states in 10 days. What a great experience for us. Wonderful scenery and interesting Route 66 highlights(even Burma Shave signs).

No issues with our spyder, she ran like a well made machine that she is. We managed to skirt most inclement weather, except for some high winds in the deserts and light hail and snow in Flagsteff, AZ. I'm not as well made tho, my arms and back would ache after awhile, but I managed thru it, so all is good. We will never forget this trip and we really did get our kicks on Route 66(some of it anyway).

I want to express my thanks to this site and all who contribute your tips, comments and advise on handling spyders and the motorcycle world in general. You all helped my wife and I get started riding. So THANKS!

I'm glad to hear this at 70+. My brother is 70+ and still riding two wheelers. He is 4 years older than me and last year we had a family ride in Pa. and it maybe the last ride for us together We started in the mid 60's racing off road and had a blast. We also race sports cars together over the years. My outlook, I was born, I worked to have fun, and some day I will die. But what a ride. That's IMHO.

Mike

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Prior to 2012 us 70+ year olds never considered motorcycles in our lives. Then we got bit by the spyder. We bought a new 2013 RT SE5 in June 2013, put 4300 mi on her (local riding) and just completed our first long roadtrip. From WA we went down the westcoast highway to Santa Monica, then East on Route 66 thru CA and AZ to Gallup NM and return home. 3800 mi and 8 states in 10 days. What a great experience for us. Wonderful scenery and interesting Route 66 highlights(even Burma Shave signs).

No issues with our spyder, she ran like a well made machine that she is. We managed to skirt most inclement weather, except for some high winds in the deserts and light hail and snow in Flagsteff, AZ. I'm not as well made tho, my arms and back would ache after awhile, but I managed thru it, so all is good. We will never forget this trip and we really did get our kicks on Route 66(some of it anyway).

I want to express my thanks to this site and all who contribute your tips, comments and advise on handling spyders and the motorcycle world in general. You all helped my wife and I get started riding. So THANKS!

That sounds like a great trip. Now you're ready to come to Spyderfest!