Another Moto Journalist talks about the Spyder

[retirednick]

http://blog.cycleworld.com/2012/01/fear-of-falling-and-the-three-wheel-deal-steve-thompson/

 

[dancogan]

I think that's a thought provoking well written article. What it does not answer is why Gold Wing and Harley trikes are accepted but Spyders are seen as the imposter.

 

[zrc]

Evidently its ok to have junk in the trunk.

 

[Lamonster]

I thought it was pretty good. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I like that they're writing about Spyders; but I think that this guy spent an awful lot of time pondering if we're too old, sick, or weak to ride a REAL motorcycle... :gaah:

 

[zrc]

I like that they're writing about Spyders; but I think that this guy spent an awful lot of time pondering if we're too old, sick, or weak to ride a REAL motorcycle... :gaah:

Have him call me, I am none of the above, and I prefer the look, driving experience and feel of my spyder over my previous 2 wheelers. That being said, I really like new technology and complicated crap and this is one of the most complex bikes I could find :joke:

 

[daveinva]

I like that they're writing about Spyders; but I think that this guy spent an awful lot of time pondering if we're too old, sick, or weak to ride a REAL motorcycle... :gaah:

Yeah, that's definitely a downside for us younger, fully-abled Spyder riders. The older you are, the easier it is to deflect questions-- in part because the natural critics seem to think that sure, the Spyder is cool enough if you CAN'T ride a two-wheeler anymore, i.e. you're getting up there in years, you have a serious leg/spinal injury, what-have-you. In that instance, most critics would look at a Spyder rider and think, "Not for me, but good on you for finding a way to stay out on the road!"

The annoyance for folks in my spot is that we chose to ride a Spyder over two-wheels, we don't HAVE to ride a Spyder instead of two-wheels. And that sends the critics into those training wheel / girly men paroxysms, and forces us to be defensive about something we love.

I don't like being defensive (I much prefer being offensive ). I like telling other motorcyclists that I have a big huge crazy secret, that this thing I'm riding may not look like a bike or ride like a bike but dangit, it's *just as fun* as a bike. Just fun in its own unique way. Just like snowmobiles, or ATVs, or jetskis, or go-karts, or anything else that gets you out of the cage and gets you riding fast out on the open road.

If they don't get the appeal, well, their loss.

Still, I have to admit, it can be a lonely road for us lonely Spyder riders...

 

[ARtraveler]

Good article with some issues to think about. The mainline cycle magazines have been pretty silent about Spyder of late because there has not been much to write about. The RSS got a write up and front page (I believe Rider or Cycle World) that was pretty good a couple months back.

When and if, they come out with a redesign, or an engine option change, I am sure we will be back in the spotlight again in all the cycle magazines.

 

[StanProff]

I would like to see,

I think I will start a thread on Spyder riders that "still" own two wheelers. The article sounds like everyone on a Spyder is to old, scared or simply does not know the thrill of motorcycles. Look for the thread.

Stan

 

[SpyderGirl]

I got a chance to meet Steve Thompson last year. He is local to our area. I believe he told me that he used to ride a BMW, but I could be mistaken.

My Spyder is a motorcycle to me, and I don't care what other people say. I have done my share of two-wheeling and I prefer the stability and confidence the Spyder gives me. I can just ride and not worry about the wind, the rain, the gravel, the oil, etc...etc...etc...

Anything that puts the wind in my face and my knees in the breeze.

Spyder On!!!

 

[ARtraveler]

You are right. A LOT of us have two wheels to ride also. Scotty probably has the most at 25 or so in his stable.

 

[MouthPiece]

I'm not as good as I once was, and I don't like bucking education.

Chris