Tell Me Something Good About Your Spyder Ownership Experience

[JohnRuckus]

Great posts. Thanks folks. Its good to see that some were able to experience wind therapy for the 1st time or as an alternative to 2 wheels, ride with loved ones, feel secure, survive the perils of darting animals, have a reliable machine, deal with a few maintenance issues but not enough to keep them away. Everyone has their reasons and I'm glad that you shared them.
Keep riding folks. Stay safe and enjoy the moments.

 

[WRCLVR]

I like the ride; the fact that it doesn't fall over when stopped; and the fact it is comfortable enough to ride 100 miles without aggravating my sciatica or shoulders. Also, it isn't really loud, and it gets 30+ mpg!

 

[Yabbadabbadoo]

Besides all the fun of riding and wind therapy, having the Spyder has enhanced my social life greatly. I now have riding friends in multiple states, and keep meeting new riders all the time.
The other day I was out for a solo ride running an errand and I came up behind a guy riding a Ryker. We ended up exchanging contact info and I'm sure we'll be doing some rides together in the near future.

 

[Phazernut]

I bought the Spyder for my GF. She is just starting out riding at 53 after spending her time on the back of my Goldwing. She said she would feel better on the Spyder. If it meant getting her on the road then a Spyder it was. I rode one a few years ago and it felt like I was riding a snowmobile on the street. Really liked it, but I liked two wheels better. I now get to ride the Spyder occasionally when she's working. I still really like it. Again, it takes me back to my sledding days, but on the road. I won't be replacing my Goldwing with one anytime soon, but it sure is nice to be able to take it for a run and have some fun on it. I may look into a Ryker for myself as an around town hooligan toy. The fun has nothing to do with the extra stability or being afraid of falling over or being unable to ride two wheels. It's another thing in the garage to ride and it gives a new and exciting way of riding.

 

[LongIsland]

After riding 3 RT Limited's (2012, 2014 and now 2022), the one thing I can say about our Spyder riding experience is enjoyment we have gotten from the adventures of riding this toy. My sweetheart and I have been on many a weekend trip, as well as long trips out west, up north and most recently riding the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Skyline Dr. We've met people from many different walks of life and have made some lasting friendships. All of which adds up to more than 80K miles of joy.

 

[ARtraveler]

I have owned seven Spyders since 2008. Last October (2023) we sold both due to health issues. We do miss the Spyder rides. Thanks to SpyderLovers site, I and the spouses have met many friends from all over the world. When we were in Alaska, we entertained a whole group from all over the US (New York State to Washington State). Since moving to Arkansas in 2019 we have also met a few people from around the country. Also got to meet Lamonster and his missus in person. They were our main servicing go to from 2019 on. I still get to interact on a daily basis with SL's from all over the world. It's the best unpaid job I have ever had. Been on the site now going on fourteen years. There are still quite a few that have me beat though. :bowdown:

 

[AstroTom]

Got my Spyder RTL after over 50 years of riding assorted bikes from a Honda 50, to a Goldwing, and a Harley Ultra. I also drove a sports car that I enjoyed every time I got behind the wheel. The RT is comfortable and protects me like the Goldwing and Ultra, it's fun in the corners like my sportscar was, and while quite large for a bike, still has a sporty feel. It embodies many of the best qualities of my favorite vehicles. I'm hoping my wife finds it as comfortable as my Ultra was. She loved that bike, but I was getting to the point as my legs got weaker with age, that I worried more and more about low speed or 0mph crashes. I'm a wee lad, under 150lbs dressed, so balancing a half ton of bike was making me more and more nervous. Same with leaning in curves and possibly hitting sand or gravel. This meant when I wanted to have a spirited trip in the twisties, I preferred the sports car.

Here I am now, both the Ultra and Sportscar long gone, but now I have a bike that's the best of each one. Comfy, sporty, a blast in the twisties, and one I no longer need to balance, or have my wife serve as reverse gear. I expected the RTL to be a good cruiser and touring bike, but never imagined how much fun it could be in the curves. I find that when enjoying the twisties, if I've entered a curve just a little too hot, all I need to do is turn a little harder into the curve and the bike feels like it's glued to the road. And this is with a stock suspension. I still come back from my sunset rides to say to my wife (it's a joke now, but still true!) "Have I mentioned lately just how much I love this bike?" I've always been wired to ride, and a motorcycle has been a part of my entire life, and I can see the Spyder as being able to fulfill that need until I'm no longer able to throw my leg over the seat.