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Spyder Bitten in Texas

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Well its official I am the newest person to be bitten by the Spyder. I saw one in the airport in LittleRock and now I cant get it off my mind. I have been looking at the two dealerships here in San Antonio and plan on going and talking to them in person. The people at Joe Harrisons have been very helpful so far.

I am thirty and never had the desire to ride a motorcycle but the Spyder is Amazing. I feel comfortable on ATVs so I think that should help. I have been lurking on this site for about a week and all I can say is WOW all the knowledge on this board is amazing.

I do have a question that I hope somebody can answer. Can you take a MSF course on a Spyder? That might be a stupid question but I havent been able to find a thread about it here and I have even used the search button;)

I am a Active duty SSGT in the Airforce and in order to ride Motorcycles you have to attend a MSF couse on base but you must bring your own bike. So when I attend I want to be on the Spyder not sure if I can though. Thank you so much for your help and I look forward to getting to know everybody.


Blue
 
I think I've read somewhere in the forum that was discussed. I believe the answer is no. Check with the instructor on base. Here in Calif, we don't need a motorcycle license to ride the Spyder. but I am taking the class just to be more familiar with motorcyle rules. Good luck! I'm sure other members will be giving their feedback
 
welcome

I remember reading something similar. The MSF course is not hard, so if you can borrow a bike for the day go for it.
 
Check with your state. As 3-wheelers are becoming more popular, they are adding a special MSF course for them but they are few and far between. The problem is that the spacing and layout of the 2-wheeler course is not conducive for 3-wheelers so they have to design a brand new course. No state around me has the option yet but I can get a 3-wheel license.

And you don't need to borrow a bike for the MSF course. They are provided
 
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has not released a three-wheeled course as yet. There are some states and other private or public entities that have developed their own, but they are scarce. From what I have seen in this forum, different military organizations have different rules regarding three-wheelers. You may find a loophole that makes you exempt, and allows you to get your sticker. A search of previous threads may help, or someone with Airforce experience may be able to guide you. Your experience with ATVs should make you a natural, BTW.
-Scotty
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http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/faq/answers_dl_id.htm#q29

Maybe this link will help. Looks like in Texas if you take the MSF course they will waive the skills test. It does not appear Texas has a trike restriction so you should talk to the course instructors and a maybe an examiner. Some people have had problems taking the test on the spyder yet others in the same state (Illinois or Indiana comes to mind) at a different licensing office didn't have any problems .

Hope this helps.
 
Check with your Post Safety Office or whoever runs the MSF course on post. The way I understand it a true MSF course provides like bikes for the students however the Military don't want the expense most places, so they teach a course titled differently and recognize it for the requirement. I believe when the Spyder first came out either the Army or DOD exempted them from the requirement and then recinded the exemption. I'm sure as an active duty service member arrangements can be made for you to take their course.
 
HI Blue

I was the same, never had a bike but always wanted 1 at times, I seen my 1st:spyder: last Aug, went nuts, :agree:I ended up buying 1 on Sept 21st:thumbup: more fun all the time. GO FOR IT, lots of good buys on ebay.:yes:
 
Thanks everybody for all the helpfull info! I know that the course offerred on base requires you to bring your own bike. It doesn't make a lot of since to me, but I believe they do this to cut down on expenses. The good thing about the course on base is that it is free! The downside is that there is a litttle bit of a waiting list. I have found out that if you attend the MSF Course and show the certificate at the DMV they will waive your skills portion of the test and all you have to take is the vision test and the written portion of the test.

You guys are great Thanks for all the great info guys. My wife thinks this obsession with the Spyder is crazy! But, the good news for me is that I have been spendind so much time talking about it that I think she is starting to come around to my way of thinking! I cant wait for he to see one of these things in person. I have have a feeling once she sees the:spyder2: in person she will become a :spyder2: lover also!

Again Thanks for everthing!


Blue
 
blue said:
Well its official I am the newest person to be bitten by the Spyder. I saw one in the airport in LittleRock and now I cant get it off my mind. I have been looking at the two dealerships here in San Antonio and plan on going and talking to them in person. The people at Joe Harrisons have been very helpful so far.

I am thirty and never had the desire to ride a motorcycle but the Spyder is Amazing. I feel comfortable on ATVs so I think that should help. I have been lurking on this site for about a week and all I can say is WOW all the knowledge on this board is amazing.

I do have a question that I hope somebody can answer. Can you take a MSF course on a Spyder? That might be a stupid question but I havent been able to find a thread about it here and I have even used the search button;)

I am a Active duty SSGT in the Airforce and in order to ride Motorcycles you have to attend a MSF couse on base but you must bring your own bike. So when I attend I want to be on the Spyder not sure if I can though. Thank you so much for your help and I look forward to getting to know everybody.


Blue
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Riding on Base has always been interesting. I used to get DR 578's, "Tickets" for wearing a helmet, if I was in uniform (1956). Spent 28 in the USAF. The one I like now is "contrasting color" in jackets. Contrast to what. It is a mess.

But this may help you out. DOD instruction 6055.4, section E3.2.3 states course requirments excludes those operating motorcycle with attached side car and three wheel motorcyles.

You still have to have a motorcycle endorsement. Most states have a three wheel endorsement. A two wheel endorsement will allow you operate a two or three wheel (in Ohio). A three wheel will allow you operate only a three wheeler. Make sure you get a three wheel permit (required befor you take the test.

Some onelse will have to answer the MSF course. GWRRA has a trike course, if you belong to them, but I have told (unknow validy) not on a Spyder.

Hope this helps.

Old Man Zues
 
Louisiana has to be the worst, Female employee at Department Of Motor Vehicles told me that the spyder should not even be allowed on the road and that the wife would have to find a motorcycle to take the test with. After two weeks of calling supervisors we could finally use the spyder for the test all because they knew nothing about the bike. And to top it off all she had to do was ride it around the parking lot :dontknow:
 
Here is the deal

Must take MSF or equiv. cannot use spyder for test. Thats the 411

any more q's pm me I am in the Navy and i can give ya the 411.
 
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