How old were you when you bought your spyder? what are your thoughts on it?

[SethO]

I thought of this after my trip to Florida and met up with Doc and forest.


I was 28 years old when I got mine in Febuary from Honda House in St. Cloud MN and it has kept me going.

Its not as fast as I would like on the top, it has good midrange and I can keep ahead of the novice rocket riders on a twisty run and I can get off and on it faster than getting my wheelchair in and out of my truck or car.

I also have 18,896ish for miles on it right now.

 

[Hamie]

I was 69 when I got my Spyder SM5 in December and will be 70 this month.. traded in a Yamaha FJR, while the Spyder is not as quick as the FJR and it takes more physical effort to ride.. I don't worry about dropping it... so far I am really liking my Spyder..:f_spider:

 

[groundeffect]

Hey there Seth0.


I'm 30, and I've recently put a deposit down on an RS 2010 - currently waiting for it to come in… waiting is tough.



I've been researching the Spyder for about 6 weeks now and I'm really looking forward to delivery. Although it is winter here in Newfoundland, and some snow all around, I do hope to get some rides in before spring. Also, I have a few small simple mods I'd like to get to in the garage on those stormy days.


Regarding age of current Spyder owners, perhaps this thread will give you an idea of range:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16096


Hope that helps.
Cheers.

 

[groundeffect]

I am 64 and have had four Goldwings. I think the Spyder is a better everyday machine. I use mine as my principal everyday mode of transportation. hyea: opcorn:

Hi there, Geo. Just curious; what is it about the spyder that you enjoy so much that you consider it a better everyday mode of transportation? Is it the easy access trunk space, 3 wheel stance?

thanks.

 

[BumbleBee]

I was 48 when I purchased my spyder and very first bike.
I am having the time of my life, best thing I have ever done.

No dropping the bike forsure, and no getting stuck on gravel road!
It is my main transportation, when the weather is nice.

 

[Recluze]

I was 59. This Spyder is my first bike. 36,000 miles of fun and more coming up.

 

[NancysToy]

My wife was 54 when she got her GS, which was her first road bike. No worries about dropping it certainly enterered into her decision. I was 61 when I got my RT-S. What can I say, I just like the darned things! Main incentive was the abilty to ride two-up again without worry. It was getting to be a bit much for me on the other bikes.

 

[j45p3r]

I was 26 when I got my RS (GS). I have no motorcycle experience and had to go get my moto license to drive the Spyder. I'm an avid snowmobiler so the Spyder naturally appealed to me. It will be my primary mode of transport from April - May. If I could haul all my groceries on it I'd probably use my truck but once a month in the summer.

 

[nudle]

:2thumbs: 66 going on 30

 

[bikeguy]

I was 71 when I ordered my Spyder RT and I may be 72 by the time it's delivered. I love my BMW but it got to where it was hard to enjoy riding down the road two-up and while worrying about having to stop. With the extra weight on the seat and my short legs, it was just a problem to hold it up. I started looking at 3-wheelers and stumbled onto the Spyder. I rode the GS and was very impressed. It had plenty of power, handled well, looked good, and I couldn't drop it. By the time I made up my mind to get one, the RT was out and met our needs better than the GS. Can't wait for it to get here.

Cotton

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

57

going on 16:clap: :2thumbs::shemademe_smilie:

 

[WackyDan]

38 pushing 39 when I bought my left over (new) 2008 Spyder. After three bike accidents with the last one being traumatic, I decided I was done with toy "go fast" bikes, and wanted something I could be safer on, and do some serious touring on. Nothing I found beat the Spyder for storage potential and safety.

After purchase some other observations I found:

- Made some new friends here on the forum and at the Gatlinburg rally. Was best vacation in years.
- Has given my wife and I something to share and gets us out and about spending more time together.
- Having moved to Charlotte in 2003 and working from home, and traveling outside of the area often, my social circle in town ends up being quite weak. The Spyder has really allowed me to socialize with random strangers which I enjoy and every one of them is a potential new friend.

 

[FANG]

I was 56 when I bought my :spyder2:. This was my first motorcycle. I never knew what I was missing.

 

[Yazz]

Got Spydee when I was 50 in earth years...

...29 in mental years...

 

[MarkLawson]

Hard to remember that far back. Let's see, how old was I last June...

 

[retread]

65

when I got my Spyder, after 53 years on 2 wheels, never had this much fun or met so many good people.

john

 

[Questions]

I was 89 and freshly planted in the ground when the bike finally arrived

 

[groundeffect]

I have always enjoyed being outdoors on bikes ,snowmobiles, boats, camping. The Spyder with the hard bags has plenty of room for stuff. My wife can load it up with groceries and junk. It is better in traffic, parking lots, wet roads, no worries about laying it down and the reverse gear is 1000% better than any two wheeler. I believe cars can see the Spyder better. My wife feels a lot safer on the Spyder that she ever did on our Goldwings and it is a lot more FUN.

I see the Spyder offer the same and can't wait to get mine (on order) for the same reasons. I appreciate your reply, thank you.

Cheers from Newfoundland.

 

[krb1945]

I was 64...

when I bought the first one a 2009 SE5 for my SO. I rode it a few times while she was getting her 2 wheeler mc license, required in Florida. I liked it so much I bought a SM5 for me to ride. Then I, we decided, I needed one as a experiment platform so I bought a third one with only 500 miles on it.

I also ride a GL1800 and have been riding them for 20+ years. I love to ride.

As to my thoughts on the spyder... I must love to ride 'em because although I love riding my GL1800 I now ride the spyder more than the wing. /Ken

 

[Neez]

67. I've owned lots of cruisers, sports bikes, dual-purpose and dirt bikes and laid many of them down. After both my knees were replaced, my doctor cautioned me against dropping bikes. Bought a Spyder and I love it. Hopefully, I won't be kissing the dirt or the asphalt any more.