Spyder Rider Demographics

[Saluda]

We both could care less what others think. We pay so we say.
Love the additional safety and security we feel with the Spyder. Love the trunk and extra bags on the back. No more deciding which clothes to take or how much water to carry. Love not worrying on a wet road or the occasional sand or leaves. With age comes wisdom ?
That said it's unfortunate to repeat but my dealer says he can't get anyone under 45 to purchase a Spyder. Maybe things will change more in the future ? Until then we're more than happy on our choice of a ride.

 

[easysuper]

I started riding over 50 years ago on a mini bike, home built with a chain saw motor, fast forward 50 years, bad knees,fused ankle, and other assorted injuries, left me not feeling as safe as I wanted to be on two wheels with my lovely bride for the last 40 years on the back. Looked at Spyders when they first came out but waited for a couple years to make sure they were going to be around for awhile.
We bought our first RT and my bride fell in love with riding it by herself, she took it in for the first service and bought her own, one year later she has 20K on her roadster ! We are meeting new people and have joined a club and are living another chapter of our life together.

 

[Big F]

Nice post. Some time ago there was a poll in here asking the age range of Spyder ryders. Perhaps another poll asking why you chose the Spyder would be interesting and informative. Some ideas for categories:

1. Physical limitations or injury.
2. Wife won't join me on two wheels.
3. Am leery of my own ability to handle two wheels.
4. The Spyder is so Cool!
5. Others?........................
Add some more useful categories, then someone create the poll! :yes:

I am personally a 3, although I passed the course for 2 wheelers. I'm sure there are many other good responses.

Your #4 was my sole reason for getting my first Spyder. Now on my 3rd so you can readily tell I like the Spyder!! Most comments I get around here are from very envious people!! Have a great day and many miles of smiles! :f_spider:

 

[Big F]

I started riding over 50 years ago on a mini bike, home built with a chain saw motor, fast forward 50 years, bad knees,fused ankle, and other assorted injuries, left me not feeling as safe as I wanted to be on two wheels with my lovely bride for the last 40 years on the back. Looked at Spyders when they first came out but waited for a couple years to make sure they were going to be around for awhile.
We bought our first RT and my bride fell in love with riding it by herself, she took it in for the first service and bought her own, one year later she has 20K on her roadster ! We are meeting new people and have joined a club and are living another chapter of our life together.

That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
BIG F

 

[Chupaca]

Interesting..!!

I did not get my spyder by age, limitations, looks, or abilities. For me it was more of "I've been there and done that". Probably could have pushed the limits of the two and four wheelers but had accidents and did not like them. If these had been around when I started out I would have gone for them right off. The fact that there are more older ryders just proves the roadster can span all ages and keeps us ryding longer. Though frowned upon by many there will come a day where they will be thankful there is this option and if they go for it they will realize what they have missed. :thumbup:

 

[latony007]

Lets face it there are A Lot of older people riding spyders, id say at least 75%, after reading a lot of posts on this site over the last year i feel like the youngest rider on here at 44. However i also still have my sport bike for when i am alone and i will keep it till i cant ride it anymore. i sold my Suzuki cruiser (no harleys for me i dont like to spend 25% more for bikes that last 40% less miles and will vibrate the teeth right out of your skull lol) and got the spyder because it was fun and i thought safer for me to take my wife and daughter on. And when you compare it to a cruiser its faster, handles better and dont have to worry about patch of sand or oil sending you flying. Doesnt really help more than two wheels if you get plowed by some idiot but thats the risk all riders take. I would have gotten a new ST if i could have afforded it but i could barely afford this used 2008 which brings us to my other point, you have to be old enough to be able to afford one of these babies so will never see a lot of 20 somethings riding them.

ooh sorry pictures are kinda big lol

 

[Rogue Hawk]

:shocked: I bought it because the dealership happened to be the first place that I came to, after breaking out of the insane asylum. :shocked:

The Spyder dealership is an insane asylum

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i still have 2 legs & ride my yamaha to work when i can but i love my weekends with the :spyder2:, i know i am cool my mommy says so.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

I have had a good number of young people admire my F3, they do like it. The Spyder demographics are largely older because they are expensive, upscale machines. Look at 911's and Corvette drivers and most have gray hair. No one can dispute the cool factor of upscale cars, but they are 'Old People' cars.

If the F3 existed 20 years ago I would be just as attracted to it then as I am now, but I would still have been on my Nighthawk because the F3 would be out of my reach. So being older does have its perks.

 

[Bob Denman]

. So being older does have its perks.

:shocked: Please refresh my memory... :shocked:
WHAT perks??? :gaah:

 

[JayBros]

I have had a good number of young people admire my F3, they do like it. The Spyder demographics are largely older because they are expensive, upscale machines. Look at 911's and Corvette drivers and most have gray hair. No one can dispute the cool factor of upscale cars, but they are 'Old People' cars.

The lawn fertilizing youngster was here today as I pulled in. "Cool bike," were his first words.

Had a 911. High performance driving school was a blast but nowhere else could I use it's power and speed without getting in trouble with Joe Higgins. Boy,was it expensive to maintain.

 

[flaggerphil]

I went to the Spyder because old leg injuries were making me worry when I had my wife on the back for long trips. I've come to love my Spyder and doubt if I'd go back to two wheels even if my legs were miraculously healed. And I'm very happy it's allowed me to keep riding...especially with my wife with me.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

:shocked: Please refresh my memory... :shocked:
WHAT perks??? :gaah:

A good memory

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Oh...

I forgot... pps:

 

[OldDog]

Nice post. Some time ago there was a poll in here asking the age range of Spyder ryders. Perhaps another poll asking why you chose the Spyder would be interesting and informative. Some ideas for categories:

1. Physical limitations or injury.
2. Wife won't join me on two wheels.
3. Am leery of my own ability to handle two wheels.
4. The Spyder is so Cool!
5. Others?........................
Add some more useful categories, then someone create the poll! :yes:

I am personally a 3, although I passed the course for 2 wheelers. I'm sure there are many other good responses.

I'm number 1 and 3. My back and legs either hurt or go numb.

 

[Bob Denman]

Paul,
At least if they hurt; it must mean that that they still work... :thumbup:

 

[spydaman60]

my wife wouldn't ride with me on two wheels anymore, so i figured i better add a wheel!:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

It's cheaper to add a wheel, than to get a new Wife... nojoke

 

[spydaman60]

It's cheaper to add a wheel, than to get a new Wife... nojoke

ain't that the truth bob!!!

 

[Glenar]

Heavy

I don't have any physical limitations, but for some unknown reason, over the last 15 years my Road King + wife just got very heavy. I still smile every time we come to a stop and I don't have to put my feet down.