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Too old? Trying to be realiistic.

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The 2014 RTS kept my wife out in the wind. She has vertigo on 2 wheels but NOT on the :spyder2: We're 75 and do 2 week+ trips in the summer and autumn. I still have my poor, old, slow V-Max and I'm itching to ride it also.

So, as many others here have opined----- Go for it and enjoy life.

Lew L
PS: Three-wheel rally is is one of the trips this summer.
 
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Passing my 2009 Heritage Classic on to my son-in-law..decision made as my last semi-long distance ride (3200 miles) convinced me it was time to ditch 2 wheels for 3..
At 75, my advice is get one and never look back..
 
Ego, needs and wants - the bane of our existence. Go for it. Find a Spyder that fits your budget, riding style and profile. Bought ours last March, 3 years ahead of schedule - was looking for my 70th birthday. Found one and was made a deal I could not refuse. Kept my '85 Honda Gold Wing Limited Edition - long term retirement project.

First rode a 2018 F3 Limited, and did a two up run with the Mrs. She found it to be good, and mentioned she would tour on it. Found our 2014 RTL through the friend network, did a ride on it two up, and she preferred it to the F3. Let her brother take the RTL for a weekend, then mentioned that my riding friend had the F3 that he might like. He test rose it, had it for a weekend, his Mrs liked the ride of the F3 over the RTL - personal preference. Two different Spyders, two different outcomes.

One year later, still want to ride two wheels, but recognize that the Gold Wing is not going to get any lighter, looked into smaller two wheel rides for my 70th birthday. Settled on the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Riding friend had a 2021 Himalayan with 425 Kms on the clock. Discussed the Himalayan with him, and since he changes bikes like I change my underwear - he's going for the Guinness World Book for number of motorcycles owned I think, knew he'd be selling soon. It was well kitted, some 440 pounds lighter than the Gold Wing, good fuel economy, and fits my budget, riding style and profile. Made me an offer I could not refuse, bought it.

Moral of the story, find a good used one that you like and the Mrs will ride on, buy it and don't look back. Resale, worry about that later.

Good luck.
 
Get one and enjoy it to the fullest until it's time to quit.

Here's a caution for all us seniors. If anyone says to you it looks like it's time for you to quit, LISTEN to them. I asked a driving tester one time of all the seniors he had taken for a driving test, and really should not have been driving any longer, how many of them knew for themselves it was time to quit. His answer, "None." We simply are not always a reliable judge of our own driving skills.
 
Rednaxs60 said:
Ego, needs and wants - the bane of our existence. Go for it. Find a Spyder that fits your budget, riding style and profile. Bought ours last March, 3 years ahead of schedule - was looking for my 70th birthday. Found one and was made a deal I could not refuse. Kept my '85 Honda Gold Wing Limited Edition - long term retirement project.

First rode a 2018 F3 Limited, and did a two up run with the Mrs. She found it to be good, and mentioned she would tour on it. Found our 2014 RTL through the friend network, did a ride on it two up, and she preferred it to the F3. Let her brother take the RTL for a weekend, then mentioned that my riding friend had the F3 that he might like. He test rose it, had it for a weekend, his Mrs liked the ride of the F3 over the RTL - personal preference. Two different Spyders, two different outcomes.

One year later, still want to ride two wheels, but recognize that the Gold Wing is not going to get any lighter, looked into smaller two wheel rides for my 70th birthday. Settled on the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Riding friend had a 2021 Himalayan with 425 Kms on the clock. Discussed the Himalayan with him, and since he changes bikes like I change my underwear - he's going for the Guinness World Book for number of motorcycles owned I think, knew he'd be selling soon. It was well kitted, some 440 pounds lighter than the Gold Wing, good fuel economy, and fits my budget, riding style and profile. Made me an offer I could not refuse, bought it.

Moral of the story, find a good used one that you like and the Mrs will ride on, buy it and don't look back. Resale, worry about that later.

Good luck.
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Coincidence (or a case of great minds thinking alike), at 71 and too many 2 wheelers like your buddy, I have ended up with a 2016 RTL purchased used and a
new 2021 Himmie.

For the OP: Ditto what everyone said, go for it. One word of advice that you may have seen elsewhere on this forum, don't be surprised or discouraged that going from 2 to 3 wheels may take some getting used to. It took about 500 miles for me to be comfortable on my RTL, now I ride it like I stole it.
 
I, too, am 76. Could no longer do 2 wheels and bought a new F3L. I still miss the easy handling and sensation of the two wheels, but with the Spyder at least I can continue riding, hopefully for many more years. Not worried about ever selling. May even get a new one in a few years. I would buy new if your budget can handle it. Can't think of anything else to spend the money on that would be more important!
 
To quote Hunter S Thompson.

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely,
in a pretty and well preserved body.
But rather skid it in broadside in a cloud of smoke,
thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming.
" WOW ! what a ride"
 
GOTTOYS said:
76 years old. I have 40 plus years on a two-wheeler but gave it up about 8 years ago when my balance was getting bad. I sure miss the riding. I still drive a lot and enjoy it. I'm seriously interested in a new RT. Mom rode with me all those years and misses going along too. Would I be foolish to buy a new Spyder? No idea how many years I have left to ride. Ideas? When the time comes are they hard to sell?
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Every day you are thinking about it is another day you are missing out on riding!
 
I Guys !!

I'll be 75 soon, I have a lot of arthritis all over me, and I can't wait for the snow to clear up to ride.

FlyBoy2121 :ohyea:
 
Go for it. I switched to 3 at 64. The physical aspect of riding a Y is not the same as 2 but the fun and enjoyment factor is the same, if not better as you feel and are safer. If you can afford it, do it. I tend to buy the latest thing so my recommendation is to go with what your finances allow you.
 
GOTOTYS, I agree with everyone, buy it, ride it, love it! I would buy a new Spyder RT Limited for its comfort, extra features and warranty. If you want to test drive go to the BRP website where you can find locations to attend training sessions for $99, booked through BRP. This is a 2 day event and you will become very familiar with the Spyder. You can go to https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/shopping-tools/request-demo-ride.html to arrange for a demo ride at a dealer. I received an email about a week or so ago that had the schedule for BRP demo days at dealers throughout the US unfortunately I deleted it and can't find it on BRP's web page. Perhaps someone here has the link.

As far as selling it, just enjoy the ride!
 
I have not posted anything before because I have little new to say. So if you don't do it now, when? You sound as if your health is good, mama would probably ride with you, your heirs will have to worry about selling it not you. So just do it. Once you get the past buyer's remorse you'll love being back in the wind, and you'll wonder why you waited 8 years. Do it, post pictures, and regale us with all the fun things you are doing.
 
I'm 59 and can't ride a 2 wheel bike because I have back problems. Bought my Spyder back in 2020 and love it. I hate that I live in the northeast because it sits in my garage for 6 months. I like 2 wheel bikes but to tell you the truth, I feel so much safer on my Spyder. It's got a bigger foot print, lots of lights (and always adding more), and comfortable. I don't have to worry about holding up a 900 pound bike at intersections.
 
I have nothing new to add to this, so I’ll just sit back and watch. I’m 79 next month, and hopefully by that time I’ll have read what you’ve decided.
 
Never to old

I bought a 2012 RT 3 years ago when I was 73 years old. I had been wanting to ryde again for many years and never was able to get to it. I recently trailered it to Florida from North Carolina, weather was better for ryding but the traffic was a challenge, but we were able to enjoy many rydes. We came back last week and rode it here in the North Carolina Mountains last Sunday.

The point is don't wait to get your Spyder now it is never too late
 
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