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Question??? With all respect.
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Dan_Ashley
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Pappazippy
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Wow over 250 posts! Ok my turn... I got my Spyder because it has reverse! Owned 4 bikes fell off all of them. Nuff said 
Very well written, well thought out (and perfect) response
I'm in a similar position to you. I'm a bit older (52) but also have no health issues that prevent me from riding something else. I came to the whole bike/trike thing late in life (got my motorcycle license last year after riding for the first time ever). I went out and bought a Honda Shadow Aero 750. Rode it for a couple of months until winter really set in. Pulled it out of storage in March but then learned about the Spyder. I bought that later in March. I have been on the Honda very few times since.
I simply like the way the Spyder looks, feels and probably most important, makes both my wife and I feel safer (I believe it really IS safer, but regardless of whether it's true or not, it certainly gives us that illusion). When I'm on the Spyder, I also don't have to constantly think of all the things that come second nature to someone that's been riding a long time - for me, all of these things take away from the pure enjoyment of riding that I get on the Spyder.
And really, isn't that what it's about? Enjoying whatever it is that you have? If it's two wheels, more power to you and that's great. In my case, it's three. If I had learned to ride earlier in life, maybe I wouldn't enjoy three wheels as much, maybe I would - no way to know at this point and it truly doesn't matter.
Don't judge me for riding three wheels and I won't judge you for riding two (or four, or a unicycle - or anything else you may happen to ride!).
Enjoy whatever you have!!!
I'm in a similar position to you. I'm a bit older (52) but also have no health issues that prevent me from riding something else. I came to the whole bike/trike thing late in life (got my motorcycle license last year after riding for the first time ever). I went out and bought a Honda Shadow Aero 750. Rode it for a couple of months until winter really set in. Pulled it out of storage in March but then learned about the Spyder. I bought that later in March. I have been on the Honda very few times since.
I simply like the way the Spyder looks, feels and probably most important, makes both my wife and I feel safer (I believe it really IS safer, but regardless of whether it's true or not, it certainly gives us that illusion). When I'm on the Spyder, I also don't have to constantly think of all the things that come second nature to someone that's been riding a long time - for me, all of these things take away from the pure enjoyment of riding that I get on the Spyder.
And really, isn't that what it's about? Enjoying whatever it is that you have? If it's two wheels, more power to you and that's great. In my case, it's three. If I had learned to ride earlier in life, maybe I wouldn't enjoy three wheels as much, maybe I would - no way to know at this point and it truly doesn't matter.
Don't judge me for riding three wheels and I won't judge you for riding two (or four, or a unicycle - or anything else you may happen to ride!).
Enjoy whatever you have!!!
Sandysandals
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Your welcome :cheers:
:agree: This thread was dead in July 2012 after 8 pages of responses. Then someone had to resurrect it this month and now there's been an additional 3 pages of responses. Enough already.
wyliec
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I agree; but, for whatever reason, this will continue.:dontknow: It's funny because after the original post we never heard from harley rider again.
GeoffCee
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He has posted a second time. See post #189.
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wyliec
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Thank you, I stand corrected.
MIKESZONE2
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Response to why people ride 3 wheels
Hello to all
I do not understand why someone's perception of another riding a 3 wheeled vehicle would be viewed in such a negative way. So in respect to this perception I will not even answer it, as the view of that particular individual is his own self opinionated view. No sense in adding ingredients to a boiling pot of strife, there is enough of that in this world with out adding to it. It is my opinion that nobody owes another a explanation of what and why they ride . If they are blessed to get the type of ride they so choose, and enjoy it and the awesome feeling of riding free in the open air, well God bless them. I do have to give a opinion on a motorcycle license for a 3 wheel vehicle. Again its only my opinion but riding a trike on open roads and in city traffic is as dangerous as riding a 2 wheeler as you are directly exposed to people who drive there cars while texting, while talking on the phone, or the most common excuse of all I did not see them. The training about safety and knowledge you learn from a qualified instructor can help you spot a problem before it becomes a problem for you, and to give you advice in how deal with a flat tire, no brakes, engine shut down or other potential things that can go a drift . Having as much knowledge is beneficial for the riders safety. I could not see someone who never rode before now gets a 3 wheeler and takes to the road with no instruction he assumes he knows what he is doing but in reality that is only a presumption of assumption as he does not and will greatly put himself and others in harms way. Lets all be positive, encourage, help each other on the open roads. Well enjoy your ride folks what ever it is, be safe give The Lord a big thank you each time you arrive at your destination.
Sincerely
Mike ( thankful for my Spyder)
Hello to all
I do not understand why someone's perception of another riding a 3 wheeled vehicle would be viewed in such a negative way. So in respect to this perception I will not even answer it, as the view of that particular individual is his own self opinionated view. No sense in adding ingredients to a boiling pot of strife, there is enough of that in this world with out adding to it. It is my opinion that nobody owes another a explanation of what and why they ride . If they are blessed to get the type of ride they so choose, and enjoy it and the awesome feeling of riding free in the open air, well God bless them. I do have to give a opinion on a motorcycle license for a 3 wheel vehicle. Again its only my opinion but riding a trike on open roads and in city traffic is as dangerous as riding a 2 wheeler as you are directly exposed to people who drive there cars while texting, while talking on the phone, or the most common excuse of all I did not see them. The training about safety and knowledge you learn from a qualified instructor can help you spot a problem before it becomes a problem for you, and to give you advice in how deal with a flat tire, no brakes, engine shut down or other potential things that can go a drift . Having as much knowledge is beneficial for the riders safety. I could not see someone who never rode before now gets a 3 wheeler and takes to the road with no instruction he assumes he knows what he is doing but in reality that is only a presumption of assumption as he does not and will greatly put himself and others in harms way. Lets all be positive, encourage, help each other on the open roads. Well enjoy your ride folks what ever it is, be safe give The Lord a big thank you each time you arrive at your destination.
Sincerely
Mike ( thankful for my Spyder)
SpyderMonk13
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Because I want to! Simple answer for a question that is impossible to give a correct answer to because we all have different experience!
Bob Denman
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Bob Denman
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:agree: :banghead: :gaah:
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