SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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i tell them maybe if you can figure out how to start it first, i have 2 friends of mine that have spent 20
minutes trying they couldn't do it
minutes trying they couldn't do it
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People wanting to borrow the Spyder. What do you say
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Dgjason
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I have 3 sons who each have over 25 years of motorcycle experience. I let each one take a short ride. Don't think they will be trading in their 2 wheels, in the near future, but they were all surprised with the power and handling. Had a friend ask, who was a new rider, and I politely said no.
Dennis
Dennis
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...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
never
latony007
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Borrow as in like i am not present?? HELL NO.
My brother is the only person i would let do that and he has a 2012 RT. I have let my nephew who is trying to learn to ride try it in the parking lot with me on it but as for just "can i borrow it for a week" that would be a big no!
My brother is the only person i would let do that and he has a 2012 RT. I have let my nephew who is trying to learn to ride try it in the parking lot with me on it but as for just "can i borrow it for a week" that would be a big no!
Deanna777
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My insurance company asked me the same thing I have Geico. Also, on my insurance policy says " Additional Drivers" NONE and Named Insured " Me" Deanna
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Colin
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Yes
To a select few. We had friends come to New Zealand from Australia to go to our First NZ SpyderFest. They both ride a Spyder in Aust. I had just bought my partner her 2011RSS. It was only 3 days old when our friends came riding with us, we did 1500kms in 5 days, I also made sure they were named on the Insurance policy.
I have let a few fellow Spyder riders use my Spyder, but I have offered, they have not asked.
I have a friend that works for BRP NZ and travels to Australia a lot. They were having Club BRP in NZ and my friend asked if he could borrow a Spyder as the lady that runs the office in Aust loves the Spyder, but cannot ride them in Aust without a Motorcycle Licence, but in NZ you only need a car licence. So they picked up both Spyders and off they went for a few hours.
The look on her face when she got back was priceless, and apparently when she got back to Aust 2 days later she was still smiling and talking about it.
To a select few. We had friends come to New Zealand from Australia to go to our First NZ SpyderFest. They both ride a Spyder in Aust. I had just bought my partner her 2011RSS. It was only 3 days old when our friends came riding with us, we did 1500kms in 5 days, I also made sure they were named on the Insurance policy.
I have let a few fellow Spyder riders use my Spyder, but I have offered, they have not asked.
I have a friend that works for BRP NZ and travels to Australia a lot. They were having Club BRP in NZ and my friend asked if he could borrow a Spyder as the lady that runs the office in Aust loves the Spyder, but cannot ride them in Aust without a Motorcycle Licence, but in NZ you only need a car licence. So they picked up both Spyders and off they went for a few hours.
The look on her face when she got back was priceless, and apparently when she got back to Aust 2 days later she was still smiling and talking about it.
3 Wheel Rider
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Most people would get a resounding "$*% No" if they asked me that question. They would have to be extremely close, trustworthy and financially secure to get the keys from my willing hands. So far, there are only two other people -- besides myself -- whom have ridden my Sypder; the first was my Dad. He came to visit me a couple of months ago and as soon as he pulled in the driveway, I tossed him the keys and invited him to take it for a quick spin around the neighborhood. Even though the bike only had 230 miles on it at the time, I wasn't too worried. He used to ride a Goldwing Trike and in 2010 my Dad, my son and I rode US129 (a.k.a. "The Tail of the Dragon") together. That was a beautiful and memorable ride; 318 curves in 11 miles. My better half is the other person whom has ridden my Spyder. I was cutting the grass the other day and asked her to move it so I didn't clippings all over it. I taught her how to start it and she moved it about 20 feet. On a few occasions prior to this, she asked me to teach her how to ride it and has expressed an interest in taking the trike course. As you could imagine, her face LIT UP when I asked her to move it :dg1:. Other than my Dad and my better half, I would have to say that I would probably only trust one or two of my friends and that is only because they too are MSF RiderCoaches.
I have one friend I would let ride my RT. We've ridden together since '68 and he is trustworthy. Besides if he wrecks it I'll take his BMW.
I recall my first ride- the dealer just handed me the keys and showed me the start routine, told me to come back in a few hours.
I have owned 3 of them now. 2009, 2011, 2014.
I recall my first ride- the dealer just handed me the keys and showed me the start routine, told me to come back in a few hours.
I have owned 3 of them now. 2009, 2011, 2014.
Yazz
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I have offered to let someone ride my Spyder two times. Hubby excluded...
First time was a dear friend. He was a old-school, hard-core biker who was getting very frail. Family was worried about him holding up his bagger. The look on his face when he came back from the riding my Spyder was priceless. One of the sons rode his RS to the funeral.
Second time was with a good friend. He wanted to try out my Spyder, I wanted to ride in his sidecar rig. Good deal on both sides.
As far as people "wanting to borrow" my Spyder or any other vehicle, :cus: NO!
First time was a dear friend. He was a old-school, hard-core biker who was getting very frail. Family was worried about him holding up his bagger. The look on his face when he came back from the riding my Spyder was priceless. One of the sons rode his RS to the funeral.
Second time was with a good friend. He wanted to try out my Spyder, I wanted to ride in his sidecar rig. Good deal on both sides.
As far as people "wanting to borrow" my Spyder or any other vehicle, :cus: NO!
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SNOOPY
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Just saw this post.
Really?
Heck no! roflmao
People have asked me before to drive my car too.
I ask, "have you driven a 650 HP car before?"
When they answer "no"....I say there's your answer. LOL
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Borrowing my Spyder
In the State of Washington, you have to have a separate license for riding trikes or Spyder's. So my response is "Do you have a license?" If not, I suggest for $125 they go take the state 2 day trike course. They can try Spyders, trikes, or side cars and not do any damage to mine.
In the State of Washington, you have to have a separate license for riding trikes or Spyder's. So my response is "Do you have a license?" If not, I suggest for $125 they go take the state 2 day trike course. They can try Spyders, trikes, or side cars and not do any damage to mine.
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