informal poll results: 50% Harley riders like the Spyder, the other 50%...

[Sopher]

I found while riding about 50% harley riders actually like the Spyder. Some actually gave me a thumbs up.

But then the other 50% were just plain rude and would not acknowledge anything/anyone if it didnt have a HD brand label.

(No offense HDX or bones).

 

[Neez]

I found while riding about 50% harley riders actually like the Spyder. Some actually gave me a thumbs up.

But then the other 50% were just plain rude and would not acknowledge anything/anyone if it didnt have a HD brand label.

(No offense HDX or bones).

What Harley riders think about my ryde isn't something that keeps me up nights. I mean, why would you care? It's not like we require their approval, you know. We ride what we want to, same as they do.

 

[boborgera]

What Harley riders think about my ryde isn't something that keeps me up nights. I mean, why would you care? It's not like we require their approval, you know. We ride what we want to, same as they do.

:agree:Who cares what other people think, just smile and ride on.

 

[Firefly]

My informal poll of Spyder owners shows that 100% of us could care less what HD people think.

Those that don't appear to like the Spyder are just jealous cause nobody's paying attention to their bike anymore when a Spyder is near....:roflblack:

 

[Dubaian]

nobody's paying attention to their bike anymore when a Spyder is near....:roflblack:

:roflblack:

 

[PCBeachBum]

What Harley riders think about my ryde isn't something that keeps me up nights. I mean, why would you care? It's not like we require their approval, you know. We ride what we want to, same as they do.

My ryding buddy Sam gets ignored everywhere we go. His custom chopper, doesn't get the attention that my Spyder does, even from his two boys and he hates it.:roflblack:

I've been getting a lot more attention from all riders and mostly from the crotch rocket riders. But, I'm not losing any sleep from those that ignore me on the road. One day if they continue to ride, they too will be looking into a 3rd wheel.:thumbup:

 

[mc2276]

I get invited to more rides with my Harley friends then I do my sport bike friends. :thumbup: I personally feel they are a better group to be with any way.

 

[Mo Lee]

Along the same line every year over this Memorial Day weekend one of the largest bike rallys in the state of Missouri takes place. I've noticed normally about 95% of bikes will return my wave either on the Spyder or the Valkries however during this rally I'm lucky to get a 50% return on my waves.

 

[vtrider]

I agree, that what other riders think or ride doesn't make any difference to me. I've had HD riders give me a wave and some have talked to me about my spyder at stops. I've also had one experience at a stop light where a group of HD riders were downright rude and making fun of my ride. I just considered them to just be a bunch of immature bikers who had nothing better to do. I just ignored them and moved on when the light turned green. I don't judge people because of the machine they choose to ride. When I was on two wheels, I was a Honda guy myself. Past bikes were a 1999 Honda Magna, 2005 Honda VFR Interceptor and a 2006 Honda ST1300 and now the Spyder. If Honda made a three wheeler comparable to the spyder, I would probably own one.

 

[Dragonrider]

I've owned two V-rods - the only Harley that I would ever spring for - and have been treated far worse on them than I have ever been on either my Valk or Spyder. There are only two opinions that matter - yours and your SO - especially the latter… :shemademe_smilie:

 

[bikeguy]

My wife and I rode 820 miles this weekend with a small group of 5 bikes. There was one BMW, one Yamaha, one Honda, one Harley, and one Can-Am Spyder. I guess we were an integrated bunch. I used to say that it didn't matter what you rode as long as you were on two wheels. Now I say that it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you are in the wind.

Riders who are too stuck up to wave have their own problems and I'll just let them deal with that. I'm having too much fun to worry about them.

Cotton

 

[Campverdefela]

Not that I care that much but my observation after now making a couple of big runs the last being the Jester which had about 300 bikes was that were wearing them down once they see its not just a novility machine. I mean to say a lot of them are respecting the performance the more I ride with them.

 

[Bersquack]

For I ryde both a spyder and a harley I can tel you this: I get waved at on the HD, but not so much on the spyder. I do get a lot more attention on the spyder than the HD that's for sure.

At the end of the day, I'm happy with both rydes I would have no shame in showing up at a biker gathering with either.

If they only knew I drive a toyota!!!

 

[murphybrown]

What Harley riders think about my ryde isn't something that keeps me up nights. I mean, why would you care? It's not like we require their approval, you know. We ride what we want to, same as they do.

Right on..:2thumbs:. Gee wonder if that is why there are different types of rides....different types of folks...I am soooo thankful that I choose to enjoy MY life as I live it and give you the 100% freedom to do the same...:yes:

 

[Red Recluse]

Husband is Harley Owner

My husband is a Harley owner. He thinks my :spyder2: is cool. We rode to a Harley Dealership near where we live and I rode my :spyder2: of course. Got lots of attention. Some just looked at it like it was an alien :yikesthers asked me about it and one guy yelled out as we were leaving the parking lot "You Go Girl". :2thumbs:Like one of the other replys said I think some of the Harley riders are just jealous that they aren't getting the attention.:doorag:

 

[Yazz]

Think gender does have something to do with the wave. I get waves from 95% of other riders. Doesn't matter what they are riding.

Went to a Harley swap meet on Spydee. The four hours we were there, at any given time, at least three people were scoping her out. Many, many questions. Some so technical I didn't have the answer. Got invited to join two different clubs that day also.

 

[Sopher]

Don't get me wrong, I don't loose any sleep over HD riders... Its other things in life that I loose sleep over.:yikes:

When the Hardley Riders don't wave back, it shows pretty poorly about the bunch as most Hardley riders would consider themselves "friendly". Ya, right. You just go riding that Hardley back to the shop to get it repaired more often then probably any other bike. Or so I've heard.

 

[Firefly]

Don't get me wrong, I don't loose any sleep over HD riders... Its other things in life that I loose sleep over.:yikes:

When the Hardley Riders don't wave back, it shows pretty poorly about the bunch as most Hardley riders would consider themselves "friendly". Ya, right. You just go riding that Hardley back to the shop to get it repaired more often then probably any other bike. Or so I've heard.

Maybe they're afraid if they take a hand off the grip it will vibrate apart----:roflblack:.

On my recent 1,400 mile trip through the UP, WI and MN I found near Lake Michigan most would wave no matter what they were riding -- lot's of Henry Donaldson's in WI. Anyhow--- along the Mississippi I didn't get any waves returned--- either they just don't do it there or they're HD snobs. Strange.

 

[Eddie]

My informal poll of Spyder owners shows that 100% of us could care less what HD people think.

Those that don't appear to like the Spyder are just jealous cause nobody's paying attention to their bike anymore when a Spyder is near....:roflblack:

:2thumbs:

 

[Smylinacha]

I ride with people who ride different rides. On a normal ride, I am with Harleys, Triumphs, Hondas, BMWs. Everyone accepts me on my Spyder and I accept everyone else. Maybe in some parts people can be snobby and partial to who rides what - I don't see that where I live. Everyone seems to get along - it's all about riding your ride and being in the wind.

As for jokes about Harley riders, Hondas and such, You joke like that, you're just as snotty as the ones who don't wanna talk to you.:dontknow: