Do still ride a motorcycle ??

[Flyfishbc]

Triumph Tiger 800xc

 

[cruisinTX]

YUP! We bought the Spyder two years ago when it became obvious I no longer had the reactions or strength to have my wife safely on the back. So, now-a-days two-up is always on the Spyder while I do mostly bikes when riding alone. I've been lucky enough to build a small collection of BMWs that was sort of an ah-ha moment when I acquired my second 2000 model and decided at least one more from the same year would make a nice "Y2K" collection. So, here it tis along with an antique I still ride. All of them have been lowered to accommodate my 27" inseam and still maintain reasonable comfort for those times when I'm in the mood to ride for a few days in a row. The collection appears in the order in which I got them. Each one has it's own special appeal depending on the mood I am in.

 

[Rohaianan]

2015 Spyder RTL
2015 HD Roadglide special
2012 Honda NC700X DCT
1998 Buell S3

 

[Knight]

I guess I'm somewhat in the minority here, based on the replies. I traded in my bike (an '09 Yamaha/Star 950) to get my F3, mainly because I just wasn't riding the bike anymore. Even after 6,000 miles, I just never felt confident riding the bike, especially at low speeds. My balance is just terrible. I laid that poor bike down three times in the years that I owned it...

Enjoyment level on the F3 is night & day. I am much more confident, and have had no issues with handling. It feels more natural to me. I know I'm an odd one because of it, but I don't really ride in groups or anything so I don't mind.

Oh, and I'm 33, for what it's worth.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

I ride both our 2014 RT Limited and our 2015 Anniversary Edition Gold Wing. Both great touring bikes and enjoy the comfort, power, etc. Also, my wife, Teresa, has her 3 wheel license and we ride both bikes at times.

 

[blacklightning]

I love to ride my F3T. But sometimes I want to be a hooligan again, and I ride my 2nd generation Vmax. Both area a load of fun. The wife only rides with me when on the spyder.

 

[kenfromhv]

I thought there would be a lot more First Timers.

Me, I got into Snowmobiling in my late 40's - and loved it. But the short season along with the introduction of the Spyder made the transition Perfect for year around fun.

Now, being a Senior, this bike make more sense than ever, and is perfect for any first timer - period.

 

[Highwayman2013]

2014 Suzuki V Strom 650

 

[Baron14y]

I never even rode on a motorcycle until I was 78. I spent most of my time flying my airplanes. When I couldn't fly anymore and had to sell my Corvette, I needed a toy to take up my time. I also didn't want a 60 year old technology Harley with a manual transmission. Hello Spyder RT Ltd., SE6.:yes:

 

[askitee]

I do miss two wheels, Had a ride on a mates "Adventure Bike" and enjoyed it. There are times I've thought of switching back to 2 wheels but I look at the RTL and remember I'm getting older.

 

[Little Blue]

Still Fun

Wind Therapy, to better choices in the
Golden age of LIFE....:thumbup:

 

[Gator37]

Yes, I still ride at 82. Gave up my Harley Ultra in 2015 and haven't looked back. Haven't gotten much riding in this year because we have been moving to Spokane. Past three years been to Cody, WY, Glacier Park, and St. George UT., thinking rte 66 with son next summer. Love my 2014 Spyder and the people I've met along the way.

 

[daz]

I guess I'm a lucky 70. Had my first Harley when I was 15 (55 years). Had over 50 bikes usually 4, 6, or 8 at a time. I Do ride a motorcycle daily, sometimes more than one. When my wife could no longer ride well we got an RT Spyder. So when she comes with me we ride that. Ha! I have a lot of insurance papers and Battery Tenders! I guess I'm a pretty shallow person. Don't gamble or play golf or follow any sports except for motorcycles. But I've been married to the same lady for 47 years and most of the 7 grandchildren ride motorcycles!!


1980 BMW R100T, G650GS BMW, 1971 R50/5 BMW, 1967 BMW R60/2, Honda XR200, DRZ400, 1947 Famous James, and 250 KTM XC-w right now.

 

[jnt]

In MN my Spyder IS a motorcycle. So, YES. 61 years and counting!

 

[Eviltwin]

Besides the Spyder, still have a Honda Silverwing and now a BMW R1200RT.

 

[Spyder Insyder]

I've had over thirty 2 wheeled motorcycles in the 50+ years I've been riding. That includes several Goldwings that the wife and I put a lot of miles on. However, with advancing age (I'm now 70) I no longer feel confident 2-up on an 800+ pound bike with luggage, so last year I sold the GL1800 and bought the RTL. I still have a 2017 H-D Road King that I ride solo nearly every day, plus two small dual sport motorcycles. The wife and I now have over 8,000 miles on the RTL, and we have found it to be a great touring machine, and the perfect replacement for the Goldwing.

 

[Garf]

1978 BMW K-75S. The Flying Brick !

 

[Whizwaz]

I have been cursed with a short inseam, but enjoyed our 2009 HD Ultra for 70,000 miles. After trading in for our 2019 RT LTD, I have no fear of dropping it when fully loaded when doing a U-Turn, on gravel, uneven intersection and grass. I hope to get a sportier Spyder (F3 or Ryker) in the future once finances settle back to normal.

 

[Deanna777]

I was a passenger on the 2 wheeled motorcycles for 16 years ( the last 2 wheeled motorcycle was a 2009 Kawasaki Nomade full dresser).


Then my life changed big time ( lost a spouse in 2009 due to cancer). Then in 2012 bought a 2012 HD Switchback, traded it my first spyder( a 2012 RTS-SE5), traded the 2012 RTS-SE5 spyder for my CURRENT spyder which is a 2014RTS-SE6 Cognac.

After I get my feet back under me( job wise) I might get a new spyder in the future. Also,in the winter I am on the snowmobiles.

I am in my late 50's and I have spyder fever in my blood.

Deanna

 

[12tree]

If I could ride a motorcycle I would not have a Spyder.
89 Wing is for sale cheap.