Why wait?

[Lamonster]

I don't mean to step on anyone's toes but, Certainly if I had more money than I knew what to with I would have two or three bikes. The fact is most of us can only afford one, and if I were younger it would be two wheeled. The Spyder is fun but it can't compare to the feeling you get riding two wheels. Just my opinion like the saying goes everyone has one.

You don't look that old to me, what's stopping you from going back to two wheels?

 

[Questions]

Re: Why Wait

i totally agree with Lamonster comments, but from a different perspective. My wife fought cancer for 4 years, during which we talked about getting a Spyder when she was feeling better. after she passed away (Mar/2012), i decided that if i was ever going to get one, i should do it now, so i bought my RT last july 2. and it is truly a blast to ride, even to the grocery store.

my only regret regarding the Spyder, is that i did not act on the impulse to buy one several years ago. there were days that she could have enjoyed the thrill of a long, slow ride sitting behind me. i find that sometimes i am out enjoying a relaxing ride and i have a strange sensation that she is indeed sitting back there, enjoying the ride with me.

the point i want to make here is DO NOT WAIT. you never know what the future will bring; if your plans will work out as you hope. so do it now.

 

[Lamonster]

i totally agree with Lamonster comments, but from a different perspective. My wife fought cancer for 4 years, during which we talked about getting a Spyder when she was feeling better. after she passed away (Mar/2012), i decided that if i was ever going to get one, i should do it now, so i bought my RT last july 2. and it is truly a blast to ride, even to the grocery store.

my only regret regarding the Spyder, is that i did not act on the impulse to buy one several years ago. there were days that she could have enjoyed the thrill of a long, slow ride sitting behind me. i find that sometimes i am out enjoying a relaxing ride and i have a strange sensation that she is indeed sitting back there, enjoying the ride with me.

the point i want to make here is DO NOT WAIT. you never know what the future will bring; if your plans will work out as you hope. so do it now.

Very sorry to hear about your wife's passing. I know it's been said before that most folks on their death bed don't regret the things they did in life but the things they didn't do. I agree with you Bro, why wait? and "don't wait".

 

[Yazz]

It was not my choice to go from two wheels to three. Still have my Springer and not giving it up. Can't ride it any more but Hubby is more than happy to take her for a spin now and then. But, I'm glad I made the switch to a Spyder for many reasons.

To me, a Spyder is more like a ATV on steroids than a motorcycle. You ride it more like an AVT than a two wheelie true. But you have the freedom of pounding the superslabs, carving the twisties, and taking the scenic road home just like a motorcycle. I've found myself to be a much more aggressive rider on the Spyder than on two wheels. Who knew?

Also on a Spyder, you don't have to watch for that gravel in the turns. Don't have to worry about stopping at a red light and ending up on the right hand part of the lane full of grease and a/c condensation. On a hot day, no problems parking on the asphalt and hoping your kickstand doesn't sink in. Y'all are kinda getting the picture here?

Riding a Spyder is the best of both worlds.

Did you know Spyders can go muddin'? Lamont, glad to see you enjoy good clean fun too!

 

[danlnc]

You don't look that old to me, what's stopping you from going back to two wheels?

Only 63 but have some health issues that crop up from time to time. Most of my riding is 2up my wife and I use the bike as our only way to vacation. We both really enjoy riding and at one point had plans to get her one, But back injury ended that idea. My worry was being out together and something happening to me and her not being able to ride the bike. Hence the Spyder.

 

[NancysToy]

The Spyder is a vehicle that reaches a wide variety of riders. It suits beginners, people with physical difficulties, attention seekers, young riders, old riders, aggressive riders, and easy riders alike. It is hard to ignore, and harder still to stay away from once you have ridden one. Like any vehicle, it is not for everyone, but it has a much broader following than most other open-air vehicles. Those that think it is for "old folks" are missing something fun and satisfying. As Lamont said, "Why wait?"

 

[hogmanjem]

Well it took me a while to decide between the Spyder and the Harley Trike, but I bought the Spyder RT Limited in the pearl white. After I got it and started riding it I began to miss the two wheels. I was watching the show FastandLoud on the Discovery Channel and saw the 1973 FLH ( Shovelhead ) Harley on that show and I bought that badboy! So now I have both and its a blast !

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

No one can stop you from doing what you want to do except yourself. No ones opinion is more important than your own. I will ride any bike that someone else buys for me but when I lay down the cash I ride my own ride. As to waiting? Waiting for what? Your not getting any prettier, younger, healthier or wealthier. As a three time cancer survivor I can attest that when it comes to life live each day as it might be your last because some day it will.

Now on a happier note! We have the best of all worlds on a Spyder of any year or type! It allows us to age along with our ride and go places in all kinds of weather to meet with great folks (and some lovable nuts!). Ride safe, ride often and enjoy Gods gift of life!

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

Awww CRUD! No one told me I wasn't old enough to ride one of these things! Now what am I going to do? :roflblack:

There was no way my wife was ever going to get on a two wheeler. She's scared to death of them after working in ER for 15 years. For us it was a Spyder or nothing. With that in mind, there wasn't all that much resistance from me. I took one look at it and though, wow, you mean I can fly down the freeway on a snowmobile....and it's legal? Where do I sign up? Two wheelers rock, quads rock, the old ATVs rocked, muscle cars rock...I like them all, but can only really afford one toy, so the one that would get used most made sense. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[jScotD]

this has been a good read.. :ani29:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:
The Missus and I started looking seriously at riding opportunities after her transplant surgery... It took us a couple of years for the Spyders to become available; but now we're glad that we waited a bit! :thumbup:
Lamont... :bowdown: SUPER nice toys! :thumbup:
That Maico brings back memories that I'd almost rather forget though... OUCH!

 

[Jstream]

The decision is a no-brainier for me. There is just one little problem that can be summed up in three words... Absolutely ZERO funds.

 

[MLavore]

True Story.

I am 22, owned a sports bike and a cruiser and now an RSS and like it by far the most. Age has nothing to do with it

 

[Bob Denman]

The decision is a no-brainier for me. There is just one little problem that can be summed up in three words... Absolutely ZERO funds.

Financing is available... :thumbup:

 

[StanProff]

doesn't really matter

You and many spyder owners say that but to other riders - the RT Is an old mans bike !

I am just stating the obvious and when talking to people looking at the RT in the showroom , that is what most of them say - am not that old yet ! After going over the spyder with them for a minimal 10 minutes I usually change there mind .

We did a poll on here with the average age - what was it ? 55 to 65 ?

Also , most young people cannot afford a spyder , which was the one reason I went with the RSS .

It never entered my mind about what other people thought about me buying the RT. All my friends and myself have ridden two wheelers for many years. I liked the Spyders from the start and the only opinion that really mattered to me was the wife's. I bought the RT and my riding buddies think it is awesome, my wife and I have traveled more on the Spyder than we ever did on two wheelers. She wouldn't ride anything else. As you know from the performace of the RS, All I have to do on the RT, to change their mind, when riding with them is see if they can keep up doing a "roll on" on the highway from 65 to 90 mph or so. They will be shaking their heads as you pull away! The spyders will outrun most stock cruisers. Believe me, touring and cross country rides are awesome on the RT. It can't be beat for that type of riding.

 

[StanProff]

I hear a lot about the cost of a Spyder = Rich old guy and frankly that just does not hold water in my opinion. Down at the local Harley Dealer the least expensive big twin is around $18,000 and most of the ave Harley's have price tags between $20,000 to upwards of $28,000 when they are dressed up like my RT-S which by the way was $25,000 out the door. The Harley trikes don't event come close with an average price tag of $38,000. Over at the BMW Dealer $25,000 is about average for an equipt Beemer. And let talk about Goldwings, $22,000 for a basic stripped two wheeler and $35,000+ for a trike conversion. I see lots of young guys on Harley's that cost way more than my RT-S. there is a Sport Bike Club in town that ride GXSers and Hyabusas. They most have around $25,000 to $35,000 invested in extended swing arms wide tires and fancy paint jobs. So it comes down to Two wheels for Young guys and Trikes for Old folks? I always get accosted by young guys when they are alone or just with their girl friends or wives asking lots of positive questions about the Spyder and then when another guy shows up they go negative. I really doubt that only old folks are attracted to Spyders as I personally know at least 12 young guys in the country who ride RS's and a few with wives who ride RT's. I think the real issue is that young folks want to ride the Spyder but do not know how or have the nerve to step out on their own to buck the peer pressure and that only truly independent self assured are able to go their own path.

:agree:

 

[timeless]

Why Wait?

I couldn't agree more! My bikes sit, my hotrod sits, Nancy's Falcon sits. I'd rather ride the Spyder than work on a car or bike. That says a lot, given my track record. When they are all side-by-side in the garage, and you consistently pick the Spyders, there has to be more to it than a ride for the geriatric set. The Spyders never fail to bring smiles to our faces.

:agree: It is especially fun riding 2 up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[zrc]

The only thing I waited for was to actually be able to make the payments, I do like the repo man around here.

Also, I sold my car yesterday, I now only own a Spyder for transit.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Hardcore... :2thumbs: :clap:
Are you sticking to "tripod transit", or is this transitory?

 

[zrc]

I have no intent to purchase another vehicle at this point, if I did, it would be another spyder. Sonja has a car (Mazda 6) and will be replacing it soon with a '13 Camaro most likely.

So if push came to shove I could use that, at some point I will puchase an old truck to do farm work in, however, that is in the future and that truck will be for working, not driving around (older, big engine for pulling trailers / cattle / etc)