SpyderGirl
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I get that all the time. I just correct them and say that it's not cute, it's a bad @$$ machine! :2thumbs:
I agree with what others have said. It's just third wheel envy.
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I get that all the time. I just correct them and say that it's not cute, it's a bad @$$ machine! :2thumbs:
I agree with what others have said. It's just third wheel envy.
3wheeldemon
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RTGENE
Out of work Member
Many of the Harley people I ride with poked fun at the spyder. I keep an eye on them in my REAR view mirror.
I would ask why are you guy's holding back at every light?
When you hear:
You should've got a Harley---Once ok-- twice ok-- three times that's enough.
I started answering with:
I am getting a Harley --you see the spyder has a trunk. It's full of Harley parts I've picked up along the road.
The spyder has earned respect -- and more than its share of envy.
Just ride and smile
smilingene
I would ask why are you guy's holding back at every light?
When you hear:
You should've got a Harley---Once ok-- twice ok-- three times that's enough.
I started answering with:
I am getting a Harley --you see the spyder has a trunk. It's full of Harley parts I've picked up along the road.
The spyder has earned respect -- and more than its share of envy.
Just ride and smile
smilingene
COOLMACHINE
New member
Share your TONS of excitement with us John.
Hello JohnG,
I hate to here what you are going through. True friends do not treat each other that way, they just don't. Why does there always have to be animosity between some bikers? Makes me scratch my head and wonder sometimes. For goodness sake, we are all out on the road to have fun right? What does it matter what I am riding on? I honestly believe a lot of it is jealousy.
Make no mistake my friend.... your fellow Harley riders are not going to be getting the attention you are going to get when you get your RT.
I don't have to tell you what to do JohnG, Get that RT home, climb on it and don't look back! And let me tell you JohnG, you will be the "Rock Star" when you get it! So get ready. I'm not kidding. You will be the center of attention on the road. Share your excitement with us here in the forum! We understand......And if you ever make it towards the midwest, make sure you get a hold of me and we'll tear up the road together.
Hello JohnG,
I hate to here what you are going through. True friends do not treat each other that way, they just don't. Why does there always have to be animosity between some bikers? Makes me scratch my head and wonder sometimes. For goodness sake, we are all out on the road to have fun right? What does it matter what I am riding on? I honestly believe a lot of it is jealousy.
Make no mistake my friend.... your fellow Harley riders are not going to be getting the attention you are going to get when you get your RT.
I don't have to tell you what to do JohnG, Get that RT home, climb on it and don't look back! And let me tell you JohnG, you will be the "Rock Star" when you get it! So get ready. I'm not kidding. You will be the center of attention on the road. Share your excitement with us here in the forum! We understand......And if you ever make it towards the midwest, make sure you get a hold of me and we'll tear up the road together.
DarkSage
New member
It's a weird phenomenon indeed. I've got 2 friends that wanna start riding with me, one has a Cruiser, the other a Sports bike, and then me with the Spyder. The friend with the sports bike is freaking out that we are going to be the laughing stock of any event we go to, Especially in Milwaukee, WI!
But you know what, doesn't matter man, especially when you can ride down the street near Milwaukee, and a couple kids on the street turn and look saying, "WOOO COOL!"
But you know what, doesn't matter man, especially when you can ride down the street near Milwaukee, and a couple kids on the street turn and look saying, "WOOO COOL!"
SpyderWolf
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My wife and I have also been told that our Spyders are cute. Some lady at the bank even asked if they were okay for adults to ride as they looked like they were made for children. When I told her it should top out around 130 mph she sort of changed her tune. 
I am of the same opinion most are on here, don't worry about what the others say. When it comes time for a ride and you show up they will not send you packing by any means. Ryde on! :thumbup:
I am of the same opinion most are on here, don't worry about what the others say. When it comes time for a ride and you show up they will not send you packing by any means. Ryde on! :thumbup:
Things change
As technology changes and the creativity of the engineers out there are willing to push the limit who knows what will be the next creation on the road. Look at all the different types of trikes that are out there, the choppers, modified Harley's, the sport bikes. I think if you like it, can afford it or buy something and customize it to your personality that's all that matters, in my opinion. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, life is to short to worry about making sure we do things or buy things that others like. It will never work, I know I don't make that much or have all that money.
As technology changes and the creativity of the engineers out there are willing to push the limit who knows what will be the next creation on the road. Look at all the different types of trikes that are out there, the choppers, modified Harley's, the sport bikes. I think if you like it, can afford it or buy something and customize it to your personality that's all that matters, in my opinion. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, life is to short to worry about making sure we do things or buy things that others like. It will never work, I know I don't make that much or have all that money.
BajaRon
Well-known member
To me the Spyder is not a "Bike". When I'm on my bike I have to lean the machine and I'll fall over when I stop if I don't put my foot down.
My brother (an FJR owner) gives me a lot of grief about it and I know there are die hards that say it's an old man's ride.
I say "So What!". Do you think they will cry in their soup if I bag on their ride? No. They'll go right on enjoying what they ride and I sure plan to do the same.
I own a Spyder because I really like it. If no one else does it matters not to me. But I don't see their rides getting mobbed from gas stations to riding down the interstate with people taking pictures out the window.
My brother (an FJR owner) gives me a lot of grief about it and I know there are die hards that say it's an old man's ride.
I say "So What!". Do you think they will cry in their soup if I bag on their ride? No. They'll go right on enjoying what they ride and I sure plan to do the same.
I own a Spyder because I really like it. If no one else does it matters not to me. But I don't see their rides getting mobbed from gas stations to riding down the interstate with people taking pictures out the window.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
:agree: Either that or posers ("When I grow up I want to be an outlaw biker.") I have had many more Harley riders take the time to look the Spyder over and ask questions than any other variety. Our dealer says more Harley riders do demo rides than any other owners...until the RT came out. That is attracting more Goldwing owners.
VIspyderman
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Smylinacha
Yellinacha
EXACTLY and that is why we don't participate in HOG - bunch of newbie Harley riders that think their sh*t don't stink and only dress up in iron-creased chaps to go ride around a woo hooo on the weekends - AMATEURS. That's all I gotta say about the new Harley riders. I think it's great when people find their brand that they like but when certain people find a brand and diss others for what they ride, then that's totally wrong. I see it w/ the Harley newbies. I love ALL bikes - I really love the crotch rockets - moreso than Harleys. But that is my opinion for me only. And the people we ride with who own harley's - they aren't jerks like that but then again they don't belong to HOG and all those other gay clubs.
hyea
BajaRon
Well-known member
:agree:
Real riders may poke fun in fun but appreciate both the fellowship and the machine. The only machines I really don't like are the ones that the rider doesn't take care of and looks like it won't make it to the next stop light.
There are a lot of great bikes that don't interest me at all. Woudn't mind taking a spin on them but probably wouldn't want one.
Rode my B.I.L.'s Victory and was quite Under-Whelmed. Loved the look but would not own the bike. He liked it and that's all that mattered.
Real riders may poke fun in fun but appreciate both the fellowship and the machine. The only machines I really don't like are the ones that the rider doesn't take care of and looks like it won't make it to the next stop light.
There are a lot of great bikes that don't interest me at all. Woudn't mind taking a spin on them but probably wouldn't want one.
Rode my B.I.L.'s Victory and was quite Under-Whelmed. Loved the look but would not own the bike. He liked it and that's all that mattered.
2Gunns
RT-S PE#0032
2Gunns
RT-S PE#0032
I do the same when I ride my Yamaha...drives my brother-n-law nuts !
(he fits the carton posted to a T ..I call him Mr. HD)
(he fits the carton posted to a T ..I call him Mr. HD)
I usually wear Harley stuff when I ride the Spyder, leaves 'em speechless......
Desert Spyder
New member
We don't have to put our feet down at the light ...
My experiences with 2 wheelers have been very cordial. I even belong to a MC club since getting the Spyder. Don't know how many Spyder owners belong to clubs but its an interesting experience. I've learned a lot from them and they are very devoted to one another. Its a family type club (American Cruisers).
My handle? Spyderman of course.:2thumbs:
I've had only one bad experience with a 2 wheeler and that was on the way to the owners rally on the 2 Fwy. Guy pulls up on a B'mer and gives me the one finger salute. Probably a LA thing.
My experiences with 2 wheelers have been very cordial. I even belong to a MC club since getting the Spyder. Don't know how many Spyder owners belong to clubs but its an interesting experience. I've learned a lot from them and they are very devoted to one another. Its a family type club (American Cruisers).
My handle? Spyderman of course.:2thumbs:
I've had only one bad experience with a 2 wheeler and that was on the way to the owners rally on the 2 Fwy. Guy pulls up on a B'mer and gives me the one finger salute. Probably a LA thing.
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