Roll call: Younger riders or riders with no health issues?

[Speedsterjohnny]

I'm 27, next year I'll be 37, then 47 yada yada..... also mildly dyslexic. After nearly 15 years of no two-wheeling, I decided to give it another go. I bought a Sportster "Superlow" bike that in my younger years I would have considered a toy. I have lots of miles on baggers and Buells so I thought it would be fine. NOT SO! I transitioned to the F3 and now I no longer find excuses not to ride but rather look for opportunities to ride. All in all, a great decision.

 

[Blue Star]

57 Years old

It seems that the majority of Spyder-ers are relatively older or they have medical issues that makes it difficult to ride two wheels or they are just simply apprehensive on two wheels. I was wondering how many of you have a Spyder "just because".
Me? I'm 49 and, thankfully, fully capable of riding two wheels. However, I chose a Spyder not only because of the safety features and the stability, but simply because it is different. Unless there is something out there that is really unique, everything else is just cookie cutter. Sure, there are different models of Harleys, cruisers and sport bikes, but for the most part, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. Most people don't take a second look at most bikes. With the Spyder, sooo many people check it out

Got my first Spyder when I was 51 (now 57), and while not a lot of experience on two wheelers. I bought the Spyder because my wife would/will ryde with me. She refuses to on a two wheeler. No health related reason for ryding the Spyder.

 

[Chupaca]

Not at all....

Question has been asked a few times and surveys have been taken...Just having fun with it...Only got 20 years give or take on you.....:yikes: :cus: that is old....:banghead: but we have many young ryders that i can keep up with and many older but ryde their own ryde..When I can't keep up I will back off....:roflblack:

I meant no insult or disrespect to the "older" riders or ones who may not be able to ride two wheels for whatever reason and I apologize if you took it that way. I was just asking how many of you folks chose the Spyder not because of age/physical "restrictions" (note the "). At 49, I certainly am no spring chicken, but I am also not one who meets the demographics of your "average" Spyder owner

 

[RT Eddy]

48 years young here. I've been in the saddle for 33 years and have owned >60 bikes. I started on a 185cc Honda Twinstar still have five "real" bikes in the garage. I purchased the Spyder as the wife isn't keen on the kids riding with me on two wheels. Spyders were a good compromise as I didn't want a convertible and they do have a lot of safety nets in place. Very temporary moments of loss of traction are now not quite as big of a deal when compared to a two wheeler with a kid on the back; and they don't fall over if you lose your footing.

After owning my RT during the last three weeks and logging over 2,000 miles on it, I (and my kids) like it for what it is. And mom approves. :thumbup:

 

[siny10309]

37

 

[crna59]

Actually have 3 two-wheel bikes and a RT-S Spyder. I ride each equally..... have no health issues AND have a MB AMG in the garage. Love my toys!!

 

[mark4Jesus]

56 with no health issues, have ridden two wheels since I was 22. My wife got scared on two wheels for some reason and did not want to ride anymore. We looked at a Spyder and she fell in love with riding again. I did not plan on going to three wheels until I had physical issues, but hey, she is riding with me again!

 

[davehirst]

Spyder reason

Am 68, have ridden 2 wheels since 16 years old. Have had Yamaha's Suzuki's and Honda. Last bike was an ST1100 Honda. Loved the bike, but was 17 years old, and thought I needed to upgrade. Have admired the Spyders since they came out, test rode one and loved it. I always liked being different, and the Spyder is definately different. My wife likes the safety of the bike, and feels more at ease riding with me.

 

[youngers]

hahaha thought you were calling me !

I went nutz , { mid life toys I suppose , 2015 indian , crazy fun to ride I gotta admit , and the temps are in the 40`s for the lows and the 70`s for a high so this is the go to work ride for now } < ---- the first cycle to get back into the road game , had this for about 3 or 4 years and the one on the left is the spyder we ride together { 57 or 58 years old I do forget ! }

 

[youngers]

a foot note

anybody want to buy a cycle ? every thing is fun and every thing can be bought , do not fall to much in love with the toys we gather , some one else might like them just as much :yikes:

 

[HIspyder]

At 55, I can still hold up any sized bike. I just choose not too. :doorag:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OPTIONS / REASONS

Back in 08 my equilibrium was pretty much shot .... been riding bikes since I was 10 or so .... I was going to sell my GoldWing and just stick with my Cobra for the open air experience :yes:...... Then I found the Spyder :clap:.... Traded for it on the spot , got a fabulous deal and 3 Spyders later I've NEVER regretted it ....... If my balance somehow returned ... I wouldn't go back to TWO wheels ............ Mike :thumbup:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It seems that the majority of Spyder-ers are relatively older or they have medical issues that makes it difficult to ride two wheels or they are just simply apprehensive on two wheels. I was wondering how many of you have a Spyder "just because".
Me? I'm 49 and, thankfully, fully capable of riding two wheels. However, I chose a Spyder not only because of the safety features and the stability, but simply because it is different. Unless there is something out there that is really unique, everything else is just cookie cutter. Sure, there are different models of Harleys, cruisers and sport bikes, but for the most part, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. Most people don't take a second look at most bikes. With the Spyder, sooo many people check it out

Actually, I don't think the demographics of Spyder owners is greatly different than for all touring bike owners, although it may be a bit skewed toward older men and a greater percentage of women riders of all ages. My local Spyder Ryders chapter doesn't look a whole lot different than my local Goldwing Road Riders chapter, and the crowd at Homecoming didn't look much different than the one at Wing Ding.

 

[mark4Jesus]

The average age of motorcyclists, any type, is increasing. My son, 23, bought a Victory Gunner. You don't find many that age buying cruisers these days.

 

[SteveLaoyster]

Almost 59. Reasons for getting the Critter: I like it, Safer and auto clutch with paddle shift. I don't want to be the only driver & my lady can't drive a manual.

 

[Spyderjoe2016]

72

I'm 72. No health issues. Road motorcycles for over 40 years. Love my f3t. Got it in June. The more I ride it the more I like it.

 

[ES44AC]

I'm 48 . I use my 2015 RTS as a daily driver, with 17k so far. I've had lots of 2 wheel bikes.

 

[Woodaddict]

58 HERE. Been riding all my life from dirt to street. Instead of spending money on a bigger Goldwing or other big touring bike, just went ahead with the Spyder. Wife is happier with more room and luxury touring Spyder. Me too, with no previous bike being bigger than 800cc. next year in summer planning our biggest ride to Colorado / Utah, from NC

 

[Poseidon]

Spyder is primarily my wife's bike. I'm 45 and she just turned 47. She has been riding as passenger with me for years. She has experience on dirt bikes and ATVs, but no street bike experience. She had been talking about getting her own bike for the last 2-3 years, but just never found a bike that really peaked her interest until we rode with Blacklightning back in June of this year. When she saw his F3T, she knew it was what she wanted. We did a demo days, bought it 2 weeks later and the rest is history. I have two bikes, but still enjoy riding the Spyder too. I'm signed up for the 3 wheel MSF course next weekend so I can be legal riding it. Honestly I think that is one of the stupidest laws VA has. I understand requiring it if someone doesn't have a motorcycle license already, but if you can ride a motorcycle legally, you should be able to ride a Spyder legally too! VA won't even let you take the written and driving test all at once either. You can take the MSF course and get it in 2 days, or if you want to test out at DMV, you pass the written test and get a learners permit. Then wait at least 30 days before they allow you to take the driving test.

Sorry, rant over!

 

[Buggy]

On a good day I ride my. Spyder....on a bad one this!

They both make me feel young.