What cool thing has happened to you because you were riding a Spyder?

[Darren111]

Kiss

Whilst stopped at pedestrian crossing, somebody comes up to my Spyder and kisses the front. I was just glad that they didn't start getting intimate with my Spyder because that would of worried me. I think the person was drunk though.:roflblack:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

YOU WISH!

I WISH

 

[Deanna777]

The coolest thing that has happened to me Is

The Coolest thing that has happened to me since I have owned a spyder is:

no matter where I go people ask me questions about the spyder,

and I have met some of the nicest people who own spyders thru this site, have been to 2 spyder events ( Spyderfest, Spyderquest). It has opened up an other door for me, being able to explore the country/and seeing parts of the country that I have not seen before. Deanna

 

[ruralgirl]

My very first time at the gas pump (recently - I'm a newbie), a HD guy in his 80s walked right over to exclaim how he'd never seen one in person. He was very complimentary.

Also, my blacksmith, seeing it in my barn, was shocked and speechless. She thought they were for disabled people! Now she can't wait to go for a ride with me when our weather breaks.

 

[Wifey]

I am a member of an art gallery coop. On the days I work I ride my 2013 RT to the gallery. I spend the day watching people come by and admire my ryde. Every time we are getting gas someone comes over and ask all the questions. My hubby rides BMW motorcycles (he owns 3 now) and when we go for rides he loves the attention my Spyder gets. He tells everyone he gets to ride on the back because I won't let him drive it. I have had been asked if people can take pictures more times than I can recount. Riding a Spyder makes me feel like a celebrity.

 

[Synthetic]

That's our Springfield, MO police officers! They are a good bunch of folks!

A few years ago a friend of mine and I were on our way to our first Spyderfest.
It was about 10 o'clock at night and I was leading because I had the GPS.
We had been ryding since 3:30 am at nearly the end of a thousand mile trip in one day.

I got us hopelessly lost just outside of Springfield.

I pulled over, put the fourways on and my friend mrfats did likewise.
I had just gotten off the spyder and was walking back to discuss our situation when a police cruiser pulled behind us with the red & blue lights flashing.

Oh cripes, what had I done?
I of course was paying no attention to speed limits.

Mrfats & I would probably spend the night in the Springfield lockup.

The two Spingfield officers were out of the cruiser.
"You fellas need some help?" asked the officer.
We explained our situation and I asked for directions to the hotel.
"Well it's kinda complicated, just follow us."

So, with the red & blues still flashing, we followed the cruiser about four miles to the hotel entrance way, waived to the officers and began our first spyderfest with a police escort right up to the door.

 

[ATitus]

Crotch rocket

One day out riding a guy on a crotch rocket, going in the opposit direction, takes both hands off of his handle bars and bows to me as he goes by!!! Lol!!!

 

[Dan McNally]

Last fall my husband came to pick me up at the gym and while we were getting ready to go, a boy of about 8-9 and his mom came out to the parking lot. This kid stared at our spyder and kept whispering to his mom. Finally, she asked if her son could come closer and take a look. My husband said, absolutely! When he came over, Rod told him to get on. This kid looked at my husband like he was Santa Claus. He climbed up on the seat and Rod showed him everything. Then his mom took a picture of him holding onto the handlebars and he was so excited to show his dad. We could hear him talking about it across the parking lot.

That made our day!

Reading this reminded me of an incident at Spyder Quest 2014 in Lake George. I'd just parked in the parking lot at the event hotel, and was walking toward the lobby. A little boy and his father were one their way out, and I heard the boy mention to his father about all the motorcycles. They had seen me get off mine, and the man asked me what they were. I gave him the normal Spyder propaganda, and the kid appeared to be fascinated. I asked him if he wanted to sit on mine - he looked at his dad and asked if he could - Dad said yes. I told them to stay where they were, and went back to Topper - I cranked it up and rode over to where they were, in front of the hotel. I let the little boy get one (kept my foot on the brake, just in case!) and let him roll the throttle. His dad was clicking away with his cell phone, taking pics. That was one happy little kid when he and his dad continued on to their car! I was one happy Spyder Ryder as well.

 

[missouriboy]

Recently at the ATM in a strip mall, there was a car waiting in line behind me. A young Latina woman jumped out and was so excited over my red Spyder that she would hardly let me tend to my transaction. When I finished I then spoke with her about it, culminating in inviting her to ryde around the parking lot with me whilst her companion (an older guy) did his ATM transaction. She looked all around, not believing her ears, and said, "Really?". I showed her how to get on and plant her feet solidly, and hold tight to the handgrips, then gave her a brisk 5-minute ryde with sharp turns and quick spurts, going around lots of parked cars and several buildings. Back at the ATM she was gushing with elated excitement, shook my hand with profuse thanks, and I then went on my way. Fun!

Plus all the usual encounters of the last three years, just like everyone else has. Gas pump interruptions, mainly.

 

[SteveP]

In just one year

Many people with and without bikes engage in conversation , take pictures and mostly think they are awesome machines almost every time we go out on the Spyder . The sad thing in a way is a few people I know would love one but can't afford even the lowest cost ones available at around $10,000

 

[whiteyron]

On the way to Door County Wis. and to Spyderfest last year, have had people pass us and then drop back to come along side of us to take a picture. also many people asking us how it is to ride as we fill up with fuel.:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[HIspyder]

Can't say I get the thumbs up much, but I do get the Shaka sign thrown at me all the time. It's almost a daily occurrence.

 

[Yazz]

Was riding home from somewhere and stopped at a gas station in Muleshoe, TX. Filled up and was having a snack when groups of Harleys started filing in. I got the usual comments about how he's glad his wife isn't here or she'd want a Spyder sort of thing. Ignored them and kept munching away.

When they were all there, about twenty or so bikes, a lady came over and asked if I could take a picture of the group. Sure! Took a couple pics for them, then they started talking to me. Where was I going sort of biker talk.

In the end I was invited to lunch with them, which I declined, but rode with the pack to Lubbock. Funny thing is though, I started out riding at the back of the pack. By the time we got to town, so many bikes were behind me I was almost at the front. Maybe they liked my pipes?

 

[AppleSpyder]

Enabled Riders

My husband and I were out on our spyders yesterday for a ryde. We got to our destination point and were speaking with a younger former Harley guy. He is unable to ride 2 wheels any longer because he is practicaly rebuilt with metal on his left side from foot to shoulder including the front of his chest and he can't support a 2 wheeler's weight anymore. He tried a trike but it just didn't work for him. He was talking to us about the spyders and we were explaining about the semi-automatic shift, the power assist steeing etc. and then the look on his face when he realized "I can ride one of these, I can ride again". He was smiling from ear to ear and was so excited. He didn't care whether it had Harley, Honda, or Suzuki for a brand name, it was the fact that he could ride again. To be able to be in the right place at the right time to give someone a little hope for what life has handed them......priceless!!!!! It was a good day.

 

[sypderrobinson134]

Aside from meeting some of the most amazing people a person can meet in their lifetime? A few weeks ago I was riding home from work and met another spyder on the road. Words weren't needed and he sped up past me and gave me a wave. This was 25 miles from home on the highway. We basically "raced" along the highway until I had to get off at my exit and as I did he gave me a honk and a wave. I returned the favor. I've always loved the looks and comments that I get from my bike as well. It's a fantastic ride and I love the attention that this entire community can generate.

 

[vided]

The coolest thing that has happened to me Is

it starts every time :thumbup::thumbup::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[jtpollock]

On more than one occasion riding home from work I have hade people slow down honk and hold up there sell phone up to ask if they could take a picture..
I hade a Police officer pull up along my left side slow down and move behind me then pull up along my right side gave me a flash of the lights then went on his way...:thumbup: jtpollock

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Aside from meeting some of the most amazing people a person can meet in their lifetime? A few weeks ago I was riding home from work and met another spyder on the road. Words weren't needed and he sped up past me and gave me a wave. This was 25 miles from home on the highway. We basically "raced" along the highway until I had to get off at my exit and as I did he gave me a honk and a wave. I returned the favor. I've always loved the looks and comments that I get from my bike as well. It's a fantastic ride and I love the attention that this entire community can generate.

I had a similar experience, but with a group of guys on sport-touring bikes. I was on my last day going home from Alaska, on I-80 in Nebraska. As I entered the highway, I'd have had to merge into their group, so they moved over and let me on; I kept my speed low enough that they could all get past me and regroup. Then for about 30 miles, sometimes I'd be in front and sometimes I be behind them. As we encountered other traffic, they treated me like part of their group, blocking, etc. When I was going to exit I sped up to be ahead as I exited, waved as I slowed down. They all waved back and honked.