Wife drove the spyder for 1st time

[FlaBound]

Beautiful day yesterday. We were out for about 4 hours, and odometer passed the 5,000 mark.
During the trip, my wife kept looking for a large empty parking lot or school, so she could try driving.
We finally found a large vacant lot in Pa.
I had her driving straight back and forth, some figure S patterns ,and controlled stops.
She did great, and it was really neat watching her.

( I'll have to keep these lessons spread out, until we can afford another spyder)

 

[spydaman60]

won't be long before there is another spyder parked beside yours! she's bitten already!opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[safecracker]

That is great. Soon she will be taking over the driving of the Spyder.

 

[jthornton]

That is awesome...

John

 

[otter28169]

My wife has not mentioned a need to drive yet, so I may get to do the bulk of the ryding this season. She has no problem being a "snowmobile widow", but she enjoys the ride on the spyder far too much to be left at home. Couple that with the fact that I do like to ride alone occasionally, and we could have developed the "need" for a second spyder by the end of this season. The good lord willing, and the creeks don't rise.

Just sayin'............

 

[StanProff]

Beautiful day yesterday. We were out for about 4 hours, and odometer passed the 5,000 mark.
During the trip, my wife kept looking for a large empty parking lot or school, so she could try driving.
We finally found a large vacant lot in Pa.
I had her driving straight back and forth, some figure S patterns ,and controlled stops.
She did great, and it was really neat watching her.

( I'll have to keep these lessons spread out, until we can afford another spyder)

Just keep telling her how much she needs to learn before getting on the road and that for her own safety, it may take a couple of years :2thumbs:

 

[FlaBound]

After her short drive, I had her paying attention to what I was doing while driving.
Explained RPM's, shifting, listening to the engine etc...
If nothing else, she now has a greater appreciation of the spyder, and the driving experience.
Which also makes her a better, and more engaged passenger.

 

[Jeriatric]

After her short drive, I had her paying attention to what I was doing while driving.
Explained RPM's, shifting, listening to the engine etc...
If nothing else, she now has a greater appreciation of the spyder, and the driving experience.
Which also makes her a better, and more engaged passenger.

Well stated and can't think of a better way to teach someone. Aside from putting them out in the dirt to hone their skills.

Teamwork :thumbup:

 

[DR Buck]

After her short drive, I had her paying attention to what I was doing while driving.
Explained RPM's, shifting, listening to the engine etc...
If nothing else, she now has a greater appreciation of the spyder, and the driving experience.
Which also makes her a better, and more engaged passenger.

I've tried this same technique with my wife the last two summers and it has not even sparked a bit of interest . Maybe I'll try again this summer. I sure would like to get her up on the John Deere Zeroturn. ray: :roflblack:

 

[otter28169]

I've tried this same technique with my wife the last two summers and it has not even sparked a bit of interest . Maybe I'll try again this summer. I sure would like to get her up on the John Deere Zeroturn. ray: :roflblack:

I am trying to get my daughter up on the Husqvarna, so that I can spend 4 hours less on that each week and convert those to spyder ryding hours. I have tested to see and the seat slides far enough forward for her feet to work the pedals. Life is good.

 

[Bob Denman]

After her short drive, I had her paying attention to what I was doing while driving.
Explained RPM's, shifting, listening to the engine etc...
If nothing else, she now has a greater appreciation of the spyder, and the driving experience.
Which also makes her a better, and more engaged passenger.

What a GREAT way to get her involved in the process! :2thumbs: :congrats:

 

[SPYD1]

My wife has no interest driving, she loves riding though.

 

[bruiser]

Yep. Better start saving up for another Spyder. My wife never drove a motorcycle in her life. One day out on the road I asked her if she wanted to learn how to drive. A year later there was a new 2012 sitting in the garage. Next thing you know she'll be joining the Girls on Spyders on facebook.

 

[Bob Ledford]

U R Stuck

Beautiful day yesterday. We were out for about 4 hours, and odometer passed the 5,000 mark.
During the trip, my wife kept looking for a large empty parking lot or school, so she could try driving.
We finally found a large vacant lot in Pa.
I had her driving straight back and forth, some figure S patterns ,and controlled stops.
She did great, and it was really neat watching her.

( I'll have to keep these lessons spread out, until we can afford another spyder)

You are in it now so come up with a good sweetheart of a plan. LOL

 

[FlaBound]

In her youth, she was quite the hot rod. We'd race home in our cars after a date.
She's mellowed quite a bit.
Gone from a Harvey wall banger, to fine Cabernet. If you know what I mean.

But you never know.
Guess I can a least start dreaming about a new ride.

 

[Illinois Boy]

That is great to hear your wife has an interest and is willing to drive it. Clearly you are heading to a two-Spyder status some day.

I told my wife it is necessary for her to know how to operate it in case we had an emergency on a trip requiring her to drive it. She agreed and has since learned at least that much -- to which I am glad.

 

[Chupaca]

Doomed..!!

That's great, you will someday soon be a spyder duet..!! My wife loves to ryde and sometimes asks about learning but don't think she will master a manual...

 

[Bob Denman]

My wife has no interest driving, she loves riding though.

Mine also is happy with her role in the Navigator's perch... She's always telling me where I should go! :shocked: :roflblack: