Karen,
Thanks for yours and your husband's service. 24 years Regular Navy for my part. I met my wife in Sicily just prior to my retirement and she was a brand spanking new ensign fresh out of OCS. So, she has 17 years in as of this month with just a bit over five of them active duty and the rest as a reservist. She does not want a bike of her own and prefers to ride behind me for now -- I'm pushing to get her into a Rider's Edge Safety Course, though. Maybe I'll be able to get her up front then.
The ride seems quite different with the Spyder versus the Burgman. In some ways it feels a bit like my 4-wheeler, except a lot more stable and easier to steer.
My salesman just called a few minutes ago and said it may be up to three weeks before the bike is ready. The delay is getting the seat from Corbin. Plus, obtaining the matching trailer.
I am certainly going to have to get some real floorboards and highway pegs installed before any long trips are taken. I just have to figure out how to get my arthritic right leg across the bike without dragging it across the seat.
I highly recommend a test ride. We absolutely hated the sport version with manual tranny. Night and Dad difference between the RTS Limited and the sport model.
Regards,
Rich