murphybrown
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Never ever
let age be a factor...it is just a number...:clap::yes:
let age be a factor...it is just a number...:clap::yes:
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How old is too old to get started riding a Spyder
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I'm mid 60's and rode since I was fourteen. I would recommend you sign up for a three day riding course. I think Spyder has a promo code for a discount. You will learn a lot about the bike and yourself. Consider the class a three day test drive.
I'm mid 60's and rode since I was fourteen. I would recommend you sign up for a three day riding course. I think Spyder has a promo code for a discount. You will learn a lot about the bike and yourself. Consider the class a three day test drive.
How Old
Let,s start by saying that my first ride was at age 14. That's about 66 years ago and a few miles. I change to my 2013 RTL in 2013 at age 76, before I had any health problems. I still ride my Spyder weekly and have ridden over 30,000 miles that last 4 years. This last May, I took a group on a week's ride in the Smokey Mountains. I might also say my Spyder has been trouble free.
Fitness is essential and riding is a good excerise for us Senior Citizens. As is keeping your riding skills current and your physical conditioning.is just as important.
Recommend you find a riding buddy or a group to ride with. Not only will you enjoy their friendship, but they can also keep and eye on you.
Riding is an escape from every day routine and provided the ability to interact with others
Go explore our Great Country.
Let,s start by saying that my first ride was at age 14. That's about 66 years ago and a few miles. I change to my 2013 RTL in 2013 at age 76, before I had any health problems. I still ride my Spyder weekly and have ridden over 30,000 miles that last 4 years. This last May, I took a group on a week's ride in the Smokey Mountains. I might also say my Spyder has been trouble free.
Fitness is essential and riding is a good excerise for us Senior Citizens. As is keeping your riding skills current and your physical conditioning.is just as important.
Recommend you find a riding buddy or a group to ride with. Not only will you enjoy their friendship, but they can also keep and eye on you.
Riding is an escape from every day routine and provided the ability to interact with others
Go explore our Great Country.
Roadster Renovations
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Wife started ryding at 60 --------ooops! 60ish......Never tell a woman's age.
SilverFox1
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Go for it jd. You won't be sorry. You will wonder why you didn't do it before. AND, for pete's sake, don't drive like you're "invisible". Be seen, be heard, be visible and remember to always drive defensively. If you see a car approaching an intersection keep in mind, he might not see you or he's trying to kill you. I certainly don't say this to scare you but it's a fact. The famous saying "But officer I didn't see him" . It is a fact though that a Spyder is more visible than any two wheeler. They are at least twice the width if not more! "Drive like you're invisible". I never heard that one! Just saying
SilverFox
SilverFox
wyliec
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It just means you are riding/driving as though no one sees you; in other words, drive defensively at all times b/c you are invisible to those in a car.
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Hi y'all,
I just wanted say thanks for all the positive and helpful comments that you have offered up...
If you could not tell from my original post, I have pretty much made my mind up as to what I am going to do, I just looking for some solid arguments and reasoning to use to defend and justify the decision that I am leaning towards.
Even as I am sitting here in my office I continuing my discussion with my wife about this and have shared your comments with her.
She and I are both products of the 50's and skepticism is part of our upbringing. Something about believing half of what you hear and even less of what you read. So my ultimate solution is to take here to one or more of the dealers and let her see for herself.
As far as the suggestion about waiting until the 2018's come out and then look at a 2017 goes, makes sense and the timing works of for other things that I need to get resolved before I buy one.
As much as she fidgets when riding in the car I am thinking that we will probably wind up with 2 spyders, my original thought was to lean towards the RT because the storage, but with 2 bikes and possibly a trailer then storage becomes a non-issue. The spyder with its semi auto transmission if is one of the chief selling points for me, the lack of a hand brake is one of the con's but with the availability of after market hand brakes is very positive point.
In the mean time I will continue to watch this forum and see if I can get answer to some of the other questions that I have.
Thanks again.
JD
I just wanted say thanks for all the positive and helpful comments that you have offered up...
If you could not tell from my original post, I have pretty much made my mind up as to what I am going to do, I just looking for some solid arguments and reasoning to use to defend and justify the decision that I am leaning towards.
Even as I am sitting here in my office I continuing my discussion with my wife about this and have shared your comments with her.
She and I are both products of the 50's and skepticism is part of our upbringing. Something about believing half of what you hear and even less of what you read. So my ultimate solution is to take here to one or more of the dealers and let her see for herself.
As far as the suggestion about waiting until the 2018's come out and then look at a 2017 goes, makes sense and the timing works of for other things that I need to get resolved before I buy one.
As much as she fidgets when riding in the car I am thinking that we will probably wind up with 2 spyders, my original thought was to lean towards the RT because the storage, but with 2 bikes and possibly a trailer then storage becomes a non-issue. The spyder with its semi auto transmission if is one of the chief selling points for me, the lack of a hand brake is one of the con's but with the availability of after market hand brakes is very positive point.
In the mean time I will continue to watch this forum and see if I can get answer to some of the other questions that I have.
Thanks again.
JD
Bob Denman
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:shocked: How old, is "Too Old"? :dontknow:
When they nail the lid on your coffin shut!!!!!!
When they nail the lid on your coffin shut!!!!!!My wife bought a used 2010 RT in 2011. I did not have a bike at the time. She rode with our son who had a Suzuki 800. They went almost every weekend. I was getting a little upset. I was not asked to go along. This went along for a couple of years. Then in 2013, I finally said enough!!! When September sales came up, I bought an RTL and trailer. I got a great price. So my wife need back surgery. She ended up having 4 lower vertebrae fused, and disc replaced, she had already had two knees replaced. In 2015 she had both hips replaced. She still rides. I am a 50% retired veteran (mostly from migraine headaches). In March we flew down to Dallas, Texas and picked a 2014 RT for her. This last April we rode from North Las Vegas to Valdosta, Georgia and back in three weeks. We had no problems riding that distance! Course I have added a Russel Day long seat with their back rest, my kids tell me it is like a recliner! I am 63 and the wife (well, I better not tell you her age).
If we can do it, I think anybody can.... Cell phones are great.... at fuel stops send messages as to where you are to loved ones one long trips so they can keep track of you!
Good luck!
If we can do it, I think anybody can.... Cell phones are great.... at fuel stops send messages as to where you are to loved ones one long trips so they can keep track of you!
Good luck!
ARtraveler
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There are all kinds of riders here that are in there 80's. Go for it "whippersnapper." :yes::yes: You don't want to make it to 90 and have to say "Wow, I could of had a v-8."
Get the ride, and enjoy the ride. You have 20 years or more of additional fun. :yes:
Get the ride, and enjoy the ride. You have 20 years or more of additional fun. :yes:
joebryanjr
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I bought my 1st one at 63. Now 66 and I know lots of riders older than I am.
By all means, start riding, JD, but please don't do the interstates right away, especially if you're trying to get your spouse on board with the idea. Get used to your Spyder by yourself first, as it's got its learning curve, then let your wife saddle up and become confident on secondary roads where the two of you can chug along at a serene pace. Keep us posted on what you decide to do!
PrairieSpyder
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You're never too old. Some have mentioned possible physical limitations, but many have adapted their Spyders to their disabilities and ryde them all over the country.
PistonBlown
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Buckeye Bleau
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I now have 64 years of experience.
I have owned my Spyder RTL for two years.
I never rode let alone owned a motorcycle in my life. My father absolutely hated them and those that rode them.
I have put almost 15k miles on mine, I wish it were more.
If memory serves me correctly, during the live feed from the 2017 unveiling, they mentioned that 30% of new Spyders sold were to people who never owned a motorcycle, it is a "Roadster Revolution".
Joe
I have owned my Spyder RTL for two years.
I never rode let alone owned a motorcycle in my life. My father absolutely hated them and those that rode them.
I have put almost 15k miles on mine, I wish it were more.
If memory serves me correctly, during the live feed from the 2017 unveiling, they mentioned that 30% of new Spyders sold were to people who never owned a motorcycle, it is a "Roadster Revolution".
Joe
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