RT seems better suited for seniors

[Quickdraw]

I bought my Spyder 3 years ago at age 57. I did so because with my back the way it is, there's no way I can hold up a 900 lb bike anymore. Plus, the Spyder has a larger footprint than a 2 wheel bike so I am somewhat more visible. I was going to buy a Harley trike, but after seeing videos on how hard it is to handle, the decision to buy a Spyder was a no-brainer.

 

[ollicat]

i am still plenty young enough for a 2 wheeler (and own a Honda CTX700) but I really like my Spyder the best. The reason I ride is for comfort, experience, and freedom. My RT Limited is my go to bike.

 

[Bartender]

I may have the age prize won as I am 81 years old. I just switched from a very aggressive sport touring bike(Kawasaki Concour 1400) in January 2021 after being released from the hospital for Covid in December 2020. I lost so much leg strength from Covid hat I could not handle the top heavy sport bike that I loved so much. I have ridden sport touring bikes for 60 years. I bought a new to me 2019 RTL SM 6 in March 2021 and loved it until I was at the dealer who offered me a trade I could not refuse to get into a 2022 Sea to Sky which is my ride now. Loved the 2019 and absolutely would not go back to two wheels from the S2S. the 2019 was great the 2022 is fantastic. I sat on but did not ride an F3 because I did not like he feet forward set up of the F3. Seemed more like a cruiser than the RT. Just finished a 1400 mile 4 day ride in the hills of Arkansas and ready to go back again. Love the S2S.

 

[chipveres]

My wife and I are comparative youngsters at 57 and 67 respectively. But we both love our RTL, and for two-up riding there is nothing like it.

 

[Spyderman2018]

On the F3, you can either install floorboards or use the passenger pegs to mount & dismount.

 

[Bangorbob]

I would rather be on 2 wheels. To me they are way more fun. Anyway a lot of mature folks like me have some type of health issues that kinda forces use onto something other than 2 wheels. My Dad told me a long time ago, Do things now cus your health will get you later. He was correct. At least I can continue down the road in the open air-more safely.

 

[Wahrsuul]

I don't know about seniors - I'm not 60 yet. before buying my 2014 RTS, we "test sat" F3Ls and RTs. The wife much preferred the passenger accommodations on the RT, so that's what we have. I got a chance to ride an F3L at the Can-Am Experience a month or so ago and I was underwhelmed. I think if I had bought one first I might love it, but I prefer the riding position of my RT. I don't love the seat, but at the moment an Airhawk is allowing me to ride longer.

I like the feel of the newer RTs, but couldn't convince myself to shell out the $$$ for one never having ridden it.

 

[Motorcycledave]

Don't put me in the senior category if I gotta ride a big, heavy bike. I am 73 now. Rode sport bikes and dirt bikes most of my life. I rode Harleys for about 30 years, before I bought the Spyder, but never the over-weight, full dressers. I always owned the 1200 cc Sportsters, which were fairly fast, and light weight. The Sportsters handled a lot better and were faster than most of the full dress Harleys. Never owned a dresser, and never wanted one. When I bought a Spyder, it was the F3-S, lighter weight, and plenty of power. One of my legs is amputated at the knee, and the other one has a bad knee joint with steel pins in it, so it can't be replaced. I have no problem getting on and off of the F3-S. Have no problem with the seat size. If you are waiting for me to get old enough to buy a full dressed touring machine, keep on waiting. I probably did more touring on the 750 Sport Bikes and the Harley Sportsters than most people ever do on machines with saddle bags and a trunk. I been riding since about 1962 and have no plans to stop before they throw dirt on me.

Hey youngster.... I also have an F3 but I have bags on it I started riding in 1956

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Hey youngster....I started riding in 1956

Dave, you have me beat by 3 years....I started riding in 1959.

Oops, guess we sort of got off topic....SORRY!

 

[ARtraveler]

Dave, you have me beat by 3 years....I started riding in 1959.

Oops, guess we sort of got off topic....SORRY!

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[Gwolf]

Hey youngster.... I also have an F3 but I have bags on it I started riding in 1956

I got a nylon bag that is usually strapped on the Pax seat. Got a couple small leather saddle bags just big enough to hold a rain suit, but hardly ever put them on. The frunk and the tank bag hold a lot more stuff than I am used to riding with. There is a larger bag that could go on the pax seat in the shop, that was used on the Harley trike for longer trips, but never had it on the Spyder. There is no permanent luggage on it. Got plenty of bags I could use on it, if I need to.