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73 Year old rookie here

Large1

Large1

New member
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!

Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
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Dick
Boise,ID
 
WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE GERIATRIC SQUAD... I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY OF US CAN NO LONGER HOLD UP AN 800 LB 2 WHEELER....
STAY IN TOUCH, THERE IS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF GREAT INFORMATION THAT THIS WEBSITE HAS TO OFFER....
BEST OF LUCK, AND RIDE SAFELY....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R
 
Your just a kid

Hey I got you beat by 2 years, My wife told me I was getting old but I didn't believe her
but we got a Spyder anyway.. The first thing I added was a kick stand... just for old times sake.
I do get a lot of looks.. Enjoy the riding but about now it is colder than a well diggers butt in
Idaho.. Just got back from Twin Falls.
Ride Safe
Dave


Large1 said:
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!

Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
View attachment 141006
Dick
Boise,ID
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Oh no! Another one bitten by the bug! I'm not a doctor but it looks like you're about to become a Spyderholic! There's only one cure. Just let us know which colour you buy with a nice picture. Oh, and by the way, welcome to Spyderland!

SilverFox
 
Large1 said:
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!

Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
View attachment 141006
Dick
Boise,ID
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Being from the Boise area I am guessing you have driven a 4wheeler from time to time. If so you will find the Spyder to be a little similar. Just relax with it,remember you have power steering and you don't need a death grip on the bars. Be sure to encourage your wife to use the passenger hand grips especially in the turns and she will find the ride much more stable for her. Read the owner's manual especially the parts for Spyder operation. There is a very good self training course in there on learning to properly ride a Spyder and if you follow their advice your transition from 2 to 3 wheels will be much smoother. Read the section here called New Rider Do's and don'ts. I think somebody may have given you that link already. I am 70 years old and rode 2 wheelers for 50+ years. You can do this and you will love the new experiences on the Spyder. And you will love that your wife can ride with you again. Welcome to the Forum,post early and post often. Come spring take a ride down into rural central Utah and come visit us.
 
Grandpot said:
Old??? My body is 67, but my head is 35 and I have a lot of fun in there.
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:shocked: 35??? :shocked:
I must be doing something very wrong... or very right!
I still think the same way I did when I was nine.... :D


Remember: Growing Old is mandatory...
Growing Up: not so much!
 
Riding Again

Welcome to the club.
You picked a very nice ryde.
Hope to see you on the road.
Cheers, David C.
 
Welcome welcome....

to both the spyder world and this strangely amazing site..nice ryde..:2thumbs: you are far from alone so get comfortable and enjoy ryding all over again...:thumbup:
 
Congrats on getting back to riding with the wife again.These 3 wheelers are a lot of fun and lots of great info here.
Bill
 
Ex Winger said:
Congrats on getting back to riding with the wife again.These 3 wheelers are a lot of fun and lots of great info here.
Bill
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Congratulations on your new ride! just get yourself educated with the do's and don't, pertaining to your new ride! feel free to ask any questions you may have! we have a number of knowledgeable people on this forum willing to help! Ryde safely! :clap:
 
CONGRATULATIONS!

Large1 said:
After 60+ years of riding I am now the Rookie it looks like!

Out for a drive (CAR) Sat a few towns away drove past a Can-Am dealer parked out front I see a White Spyder. The wife say " I sure miss riding I whsh I could still get on the Wing" (Due to back and leg problems she was unable to ride all of this year). Nest exit right turn another right turn one left and back at the dealer "What are we doing here" say she, I said come on I want to try something, Over to the RT (Used 17000 miles,Looks clean) I said I want you to sit on here, I don't have to be on it to hold it up while you get on,
Needless to say she did and we did.
Now after 60+ years of riding I have a lot to forget I found that real fast after a short 2 mile ride around the dealers area
View attachment 141006
Dick
Boise,ID
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CONGRATULATIONS! ENJOY!
 
ROOKIE

If you haven't BOUGHT IT YET ......you may want to give us some info on it ...type, year, price etc and we can help you get the best experience you can ...... Spyders aren't like anything else ..... and WE are the experts and are not SELLING ANYTHING !!!!!!!!.............MIke :thumbup:
 
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