Too old? Trying to be realiistic.

[GOTTOYS]

Thanks for all the replies. Heading back to MN in May. Hopefully I'll find one there to take a test ride on, if not sooner. Sounds like everybody is pretty sold on them. I'll keep you posted. Don

 

[Bartender]

If you enjoy the experience of riding a motorcycle then you should not give up on the idea of having a Spyder. I rode two wheels for literally 60 years and had many and varied bikes in the final years some seriously fast sport touring bikes. Last year I was in the hospital with Covid and when I got out knew I didn't have the leg strength to handle the motorcycle. Sold it and bought a 2019 RTL and will be forever glad I did that. Otherwise I would have been confined to automobiles. Took a little bit to get used to the Spyder but after 500 to 1000 miles it is just second nature to me. If you can find a Spyder to your liking you should go for it and you will never regret it. By the way, my 80th birthday was this January so I've got you beat on the years thing.

 

[Pooch]

Thanks for all the replies. Heading back to MN in May. Hopefully I'll find one there to take a test ride on, if not sooner. Sounds like everybody is pretty sold on them. I'll keep you posted. Don

Why not try to find one in Texas to test ride… May is a while off..

 

[GOTTOYS]

Why not try to find one in Texas to test ride… May is a while off..

Not ready to buy it yet. I know after a ride I will probably want one. Have a truck, a fifth wheel a car and a wife and dog to go back to MN with. Doesn't seem to be many available here. Several dealers in MN have some coming in this April. Are they hard to get new?

 

[Knizar]

Not ready to buy it yet. I know after a ride I will probably want one. Have a truck, a fifth wheel a car and a wife and dog to go back to MN with. Doesn't seem to be many available here. Several dealers in MN have some coming in this April. Are they hard to get new?

Heaven only knows this year with slow production, covid, and now the war in Ukraine, but Minnesota does have a lot of dealers through out the state. Good Luck and hope to see you on the road some day. Safe travels...:thumbup:.. Bill

 

[cptjam]

See my thread on the demo tour. Another team, Robin and Maggie, will be in Texas. Go ride one! I think you will love it!! Joe

 

[Charlottes Web]

I’m 74 women. I have a F3 and Rt. I try to ride 20,000 a year. Go for it

 

[Little Blue]

Thank You

I’m 74 women. I have a F3 and Rt. I try to ride 20,000 a year. Go for it

:shemademe_smilie:.......Yes, my wife said that is wonderful. An with her next 'Words' then said I enjoy ryding but not quite that many miles. Enjoy Your 'Smile Miles' ........:thumbup:

 

[Oma29]

Never too old!

My husband…..a lifetime bicycle and motorcycle rider has changed his modes of riding to accommodate issues through the years. He went from biking on a racing bike to a mountain bike to a recumbent. He will be 82 in 2 weeks and after talking about it for a couple years he just purchased a 2019 spyder rt unlimited with 1100 miles.
His BMW RT1200 is just too big and too heavy for him to handle anymore. He loves long distance group destination rides. Hopefully, this new toy will provide him with a worry free trip from FL to Idaho to Montana and home this summer. And it is also something I will go with him on for day trips and leisurely rides.

 

[Bam67]

YES ..... IMHO look for a 14 to 17 RT or F-3. If you can find a dealer who let you TEST drive them, get one with a SE trans. ( semi-auto, no clutch ) and just drive like a CAR. The 1330 engine is very strong and will operate at low RPM's. For those years you will save a lot of money, anything under 50,000 mi will you for the rest of your riding years .....:welcome: ..... Mike

I’m 73, only rode on back of husbands Wing till I turned 60. Went and took license and bought a Yamaha to start out on, never felt really comfortable so bought a 2013 Spyder RT Limited. Absolutely love, only problem as I have become older is steering is a little tight. Highly recommend any Spyder RT Limited 2014 or above. They fixed the tight steering problem. I still drive my 2014 even with both knees needing replacement. Get back on the road you will be glad you did! Bam67

 

[woodster]

NO! My late husband drove us in '19 5400 miles at 72 years young before his health failed him in '20. I have reservations but I'm getting ready to sell our '17 F3 Limited with custom seats and arm rests much like an RT. I miss riding with him and not the same alone