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[RAYYOU]

I traded in my FJR 1300 for our 2010 RT and the only thing I miss is the power. We love our Spyder and I don't think we will ever go back to 2 wheels.

 

[hill27]

I had a goldwing and I don't miss it happy with my spyder.hyea:

 

[dtkennney]

What started me thinking about a trike was the fact that I dropped my 2 wheeler in a slow speed turn, nothing serious but it started me thinking about my riding. I had noticed that I did not enjoy the twisties as much as I used to and that stopping and supporting the bike had become a bit clumsy. Couple that with the fact I turn 70 and that my wife worries about me when I am on the bike led me to consider the RT.

I have a got feeling that although I might miss the 2 wheeler, the time is right to make the move.

 

[NancysToy]

What started me thinking about a trike was the fact that I dropped my 2 wheeler in a slow speed turn, nothing serious but it started me thinking about my riding. I had noticed that I did not enjoy the twisties as much as I used to and that stopping and supporting the bike had become a bit clumsy. Couple that with the fact I turn 70 and that my wife worries about me when I am on the bike led me to consider the RT.

I have a got feeling that although I might miss the 2 wheeler, the time is right to make the move.

I can echo those feelings. Maybe it is time after all. I still have my two-wheelers, but I ride the Spyder almost exclusively these days...for just the reasons you mentioned, as well as for the comfort. I was the most uneasy riding two-up, but didn't have to do that anymore after Nancy got her Spyder, but we missed touring on the same machine together, so I bought an RT. I doubt you will miss the bike much after you get the hang of the Spyder. JMHO

 

[cyclelover63]

What started me thinking about a trike was the fact that I dropped my 2 wheeler in a slow speed turn, nothing serious but it started me thinking about my riding. I had noticed that I did not enjoy the twisties as much as I used to and that stopping and supporting the bike had become a bit clumsy. Couple that with the fact I turn 70 and that my wife worries about me when I am on the bike led me to consider the RT.

I have a got feeling that although I might miss the 2 wheeler, the time is right to make the move.

Better to switch now before something happens with your 2 wheeler..Its your decision,but if you love to ride,you will be switching eventually anyway...Time marches on!!!

 

[Oldmanzues]

I agree with all the other positive comments. I was 72 and having doubts about the two wheel thing. I was lucky enought to keep my ST1100 when I got my 2008 GS/RS. I the first year od Spydership. I rode about a thousand on the ST, about nine on the Spyder. The second about 500 on the ST about the same on spyders. The third about 50 and I said, that was it. I sold it to a fellow PGR member who said, he had been "lusting" after it. Every now and then a twinge" for two.
Then at the same time on PGR mission, I have seen more then one who probably would be betteroff/safer on a trike.I am 78 now.
Oldmanzues

 

[Motorcycledave]

IN A WORD ....YES

I have been riding 2 wheels most of my life 56 years riding. I sold all my
motorcycles when I got the Spyder, however that did not last long....
I promptly bought another ST1300 Honda for those days I want to play
on the twisty roads in the in the Redwoods and the Sierra Gold Country
by my home.... Make no mistake the Spyder is a blast but if you are addicted
to the thrill of 2 wheels be sure and keep one for those days you need a fix.
Ride Safe
Motoercycle Dave

I put a down payment for a 2014 RT. I currently ride a Honda. I will need to trade in my 2 wheeler to afford the RT. My question is:

Have any of you who went from a two wheeler to an RT missed your bike or regretted giving it up?