Are we crazy??

[asp125]

The Spyder part is not crazy. As for the wanderlust part ........ livin' the dream! (But don't forget to post about it for those of us not there yet)

 

[Bob Denman]

: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.

These jobs of ours sure do get in the way; don't they? :gaah:

 

[SpyderWolf]

These jobs of ours sure do get in the way; don't they? :gaah:

Have to get the money for mods from somewhere!

My job will also be keeping me from attending the owners event this year because my co-worker already asked for that week off for vacation. :gaah: :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

My Missus... (and co-worker :yikes pulled the slats out from under me for the middle of June. :shocked: :gaah::cus::gaah:

 

[bruiser]

Purchased a 2010 RTS in 2010 so the wife could ride with me since see wouldn't ride on my 2 wheeler. In 2012 I had to purchase another RTS. The wife had never driven a motorcycle in her life. Within a year of me becoming her instructor she had her license and I couldn't keep her off the Spyder.

 

[SpyderWolf]

My Missus... (and co-worker :yikes pulled the slats out from under me for the middle of June. :shocked: :gaah::cus::gaah:

Misery loves company, so we can be miserable together. :cheers:

 

[EllijaySpyder]

I will be 67 in June and my wife is 56. We juat bought a RT-Limited last wewk. We never had bikes befor. This was my wifes idea as she wants to cruise around the US. I have 200 miles on the bike. The first 150 I did in parking lot and back roads here in the mountains in North Grorgia.. I put 50 miles on it today on inerstate 575. I did 65 and felt very comfortable on the bike.

You are definitely not crazy, just like all the rest of us who want to enjoy life.

As we know he who dies with the most toys WINS.



Melody & Jerry Meinhardt

2013 RT Limited pearl white
RT-622 Trailer
Travel Cover
Bluetooth AM/FM Dongel
Sena Headsets

 

[SpyderWolf]

Purchased a 2010 RTS in 2010 so the wife could ride with me since see wouldn't ride on my 2 wheeler. In 2012 I had to purchase another RTS. The wife had never driven a motorcycle in her life. Within a year of me becoming her instructor she had her license and I couldn't keep her off the Spyder.

I bought my Spyder in September 2009. 2 weeks later my wife asked me if she could try riding it. 1 month after that she had her own Spyder. Just a small warning that Spyders can be very addictive.

 

[Bob Ledford]

Live the dream

All I can say is go for the gusto. Nothing ventured nothing gained. I would recommend thr RTL thereby eliminating having to purchase some nice to have items, plus the more upright seating for the two of you.

If You only get one big shot at it and luck won't let complete it you can still be one up on most every one else. Because we thought about it but never did anything about it. I am 72 and envy you for having the gumption for trying it.

Add yourself in a trailer otherwise you will be planning your runs from laundry mat to laundry mat

 

[bzbaeren]

Are we crazy

Getting back to your original question, no your not crazy.
So when are you picking up the new ryde?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I hadn't ridden 2 wheels in 20 years when I started riding Spyders in June of 2010 since then I have ridden 62,000 miles from one end of the country to the other. I'm on my second RTS which I bought during Spyderfest almost 2 weeks ago and it has over 1,600 miles on it.

Not having ridden two wheels will actually be in your favor as you won't have to unlearn anything. I think your plan is wonderful and wish you many happy miles.

 

[Bob Denman]

Misery loves company, so we can be miserable together. :cheers:

:cheers:
:2thumbs:

 

[jerpinoy]

:welcome::congrats::agree: to all above and the only thing I can add is have fun ride safe and God Bless:yes::yes:

 

[spydaman60]

are we crazy?:dontknow: maybe. are we having fun? :yes::clap::yes::clap: definitely!

 

[muleman1]

Definitely not crazy.

However, someone with more experience than myself needs to weigh in here on the necessary mods to go cross country. We don't want to give them the impression that they should undertake this journey with a stock RT right off the showroom floor.
:lecturef_smilie:

 

[murphybrown]

Totally NOT crazy

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.

I started at 70. And no limits...go at the pace you are comfortable with then push the comfort zone some and just repeat...next thing you know there will be no stopping you. :yes:

 

[Flight Risk]

Definitely NOY crazy!!!

check out what "Murphy Brown" is doing !!!!!

these bikes are life changing!!!!

 

[LadyDi'sSpyder]

Not Nuts

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.

We happened into an RT last year, I had never been on a motorcycle and never plan to be. When I saw the Spyder, I was drawn to it immediately. My initial reason was safety, as an RN had seen too many bad outcomes from folks on motorcycles. The Spyder is infinitely more visible, much larger and much more stable to ride. I took the required class in Florida which I highly recommend because it taught me how to ride safely. My husband has a Harley and I'm sure he thought I would ride a few times and then he would inherit the spyder.....well I've put 4k miles on it, ride it almost every day and love it. I'm 59 and still doing home health care, my patients love to see me ride up on my "bat mobile". I never thought I would take to it as much as I have. Think you will love it.:yes:

 

[Oldmanzues]

I believe waiting "until" is the crazy part. If you want to do something and you can do it, Do it. "Until" sometimes never comes, to many examples over the years. Oldmanzues

 

[JCSMOKE]

So are you convinced? These folks can't all be crazy, well not much anyway.
Let's run down the list
1 easy to ride
2 age is not an obstacle
3 plenty of folks to help where needed
4 be prepared to spend double retail price
5 stable as can be
6 fun like you haven't known in a while

there is your six pack. Drink up and go get one or perhaps 2.

or in other words take the blue pill