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Are we crazy??

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Duckmaster

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My wife and I are absolutely intrigued with the Spyder RT and are considering purchasing a new Limited model. We are both in our mid 50s with virtually no riding experience. I owned a 100 cc scooter several years ago that I buzzed around town on. She rode a bike thirty years ago, but not since. I took and passed a motorcycle safety course when I had my scooter. This course is now mandatory to receive your motorcycle endorsement in Oregon where we live. My wife is scheduled to take it this July.
Our dream is to hit the road on the Spyder and tour America while avoiding the Interstate highway system as much as is possible. Is this whole idea crazy?? How much time on the Spyder will it take for us not to be a hazard to ourselves and others. I would appreciate any thoughts you experienced riders might have, and please don't hold back. Our thoughts are to spend the next several years getting comfortable on the Spyder by taking incrementally longer trips. Then, when we hit retirement (age 62), hit the road. Thanks in advance for your time and comments.
 
Duckmaster said:
My wife and I are absolutely intrigued with the Spyder RT and are considering purchasing a new Limited model. We are both in our mid 50s with virtually no riding experience. I owned a 100 cc scooter several years ago that I buzzed around town on. She rode a bike thirty years ago, but not since. I took and passed a motorcycle safety course when I had my scooter. This course is now mandatory to receive your motorcycle endorsement in Oregon where we live. My wife is scheduled to take it this July.
Our dream is to hit the road on the Spyder and tour America while avoiding the Interstate highway system as much as is possible. Is this whole idea crazy?? How much time on the Spyder will it take for us not to be a hazard to ourselves and others. I would appreciate any thoughts you experienced riders might have, and please don't hold back. Our thoughts are to spend the next several years getting comfortable on the Spyder by taking incrementally longer trips. Then, when we hit retirement (age 62), hit the road. Thanks in advance for your time and comments.
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:welcome: If you read the threads on this website, there are pleanty of rYders that describes your lifestyle. As a newbie motorcycle rider, I had no experience prior to the :spyder2:. Now I have close to 15,000 miles experience, my wife got her own :spyder2: and started an all girls Spyder group. You will need to get used to the machine when you first buy it, don't be running out to the open highway, instead practice curving and braking on an open parking lot/field. Once you start getting comfy and learning to handle it, you will be ready to go on the interstate (you will learn that the only reason motorcyclists use the interstate is because we have no other choice at the time), but the best time in it is going on back roads and taking your time to get to your destination.

As I said, read the threads on this website and you will learn pleanty! You will also get other helpful people on this forum answer your question. So good luck and :congrats:
 
Well you couldn't have picked a better machine to start a new adventure on I say go for it and enjoy the ride . You will find yourself very much at home on the spyder in a short time
 
There are several members that are much older than you that travel around the country. See Murphybrown posts. Since you have not been riding 2 wheel bikes for a while, or a lot, the learning curve should be less. you should have the spyder down in 500-1000 miles. If you are both going to drive then I would suggest the RT SE5, the semi-automatic one.
 
Great Machine

My wife and I are very happy with the RTS. I am 67 and my wife 58 and we are semi retired. Go for it!
 
Yes..!!

To the whole getting a roadster and traveling the byways..not the crazy part, don't know you both..!!:roflblack:
About 300 miles or so and your comfort zone will start to cement. You have come upon the best place for all your question so ask away. We have people of all ages traveling just miles to thousands of miles. Once you both take your first ryde you will see what a wonderful fun machine this is. If you haven't yet, test ryde them..good luck and hope to hear back soon..!! :thumbup:
 
You are not crazy! Don't let age be any deterrent. There are many ryders out there even older than 50's, so get on that bike and enjoy trips! If you would have been at spyderfest you would have seen all the many machines and ryders- come in all shapes, sizes and descriptions and many women ryding their own machines. All of those people from many backgrounds united by the love of the spyders. You will fit right in! Keep us informed about your purchase and experiences!
 
:welcome: You not only have the right ideas, but you came to the right place for all information related to the :spyder2:.

:agree: with all of the above. Since you have not been on motorcycles etc. for awhile--you should find the learning curve to be in the 500-1000 mile range. I have been a two spyder family since 2009 and we have put well over 75,000 miles on the pair of :ani29:'s.

You have three choices:

RS--A sport bike like machine. Small windshield and croutch position for riding.

ST--An in between sport/touring like machine. A slightly more upright position and taller windshield plus saddle bags (depending on model).

RT--the full blown touring version. All the ameneties, storage, and comforts of a touring machine. This is my current ride, and akspyderlady and myself each have our own.

It sounds like your in the market for an RT--but you should test drive the models your interested in just to make sure.

Please let us know what you decide. :thumbup:
 
First off, I think it would be a dream life to tour the country on my Spyder RT. I say - go for it. :thumbup: I think your plan of buying a Spyder now and learning all the ways to enjoy it before the long tour is a good idea.

The rules of the road you learn in the MSF are the same for the Spyder. You're a motorcycle ryder among cagers and you should exercise all the caution any motorcycle ryder does.

Read the "dos & don'ts" thread here on SpyderLovers for more about ryding a Spyder.

When you're ready to start doing more than day-trips, consider a trailer. Since you'll be ryding 2-up, you will probably want more cargo area than even the RT can provide.

Finally, if you get near me in Kansas, let me know and I'll go ryding with you! :dg2:
 
I started a poll on this forum and was surprised to discover that 339 out of the 423 that responded are 46 years old and above (80%) !!!! And 37% are between the ages of 56-65 yrs old
 
Brick short of a load...

Half a bubble off...

Inch short of a foot...

Of course we don't think you are NUTS!!! :roflblack:

You asking the loony-bin's opinion! :roflblack:
 
You're not crazy at all. This is the perfect ride for you to do that with but BEWARE! Once you get one, it might not be too long before you're out shopping for a second one....lol.
 
There is a learning curve when it comes to feeling comfortable on the Spyders... Take your time, and learn at your own pace! :thumbup:
Oh! :welcome: :2thumbs:
 
Ducks can't ride Spyders


But any human can and will. Go for it, you will love it

Cruzr Joe


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:welcome: That actually sounds like an awesome plan to me. I would love to be able to do that, but still have too many years of work left ahead of me.
 
I just got my motorcycle endorsement 3 weeks ago and have now put 750 miles on my 2013 RT Ltd having never ridden a motorcycle before. I'm finally starting to feel pretty comfortable on the Spyder. I highly recommend taking the MSF course. Everything you learn about 2 wheels will apply to riding the Spyder.

I took it in today for it's 600 mile service to a dealer that lives 50 miles from my house riding in the rain. I felt very safe and secure riding in the rain.

I'd say go for it, you'll really enjoy it.

Tony
 
Thanks to all for your encouragement and advise.

Well, you've all pretty much settled it for me. We may be crazy. But, we'd probably be crazier not to give this a whirl. Hopefully we'll see you on the road. Go Ducks!
 
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