Gamecock Posted January 10, 2010 #1 Posted January 10, 2010 Wife and I went to the Yamaha shop yesterday cause I knew they had a Spyder RT in the showroom. My wife is one that "said" she would NEVER ride a motorcycle though she rides with me now. She backed that up with I will NEVER drive one......well now that's changed too. She sat on the Spyder RT (touring model) and said with the biggest grin on her face "I want one". I am so proud!!!! If you have sat on the touring model, you should, they are VERY comfortable. 25K isn't in my budget right now, but when she finieshes nursing school, she's gonna get one. I also asked her about a Goldwing Trike and she said "No, it does't turn as many heads." I love my women and can't wait to look over at her on her new Spyder! (She said she would "let" me ride it some" Ben http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/files/2010_Can-Am_Spyder_RT_Roadster_Touring%202.jpg
mrc Posted January 10, 2010 #3 Posted January 10, 2010 I was one of those people that didn’t like the look until they came out with the Spyder RT. I sat on it at the bike show and it is very nice.
Wanderer Posted January 10, 2010 #4 Posted January 10, 2010 The Stallion is on special right now. You may want to check it out. A/C and heat and etc. Although not sure if it's a trike or a 3 wheeled auto.
Gamecock Posted January 10, 2010 Author #5 Posted January 10, 2010 The Stallion is on special right now. You may want to check it out. A/C and heat and etc. Although not sure if it's a trike or a 3 wheeled auto. I would call that a car. Though the Spyder may be too. She has her heart set on it. Im glad, would love to see her have one! Ben
Wanderer Posted January 10, 2010 #6 Posted January 10, 2010 I would call that a car. Though the Spyder may be too. She has her heart set on it. Im glad, would love to see her have one! Ben No doubt a beautiful bike/trike. Hope it all works out for you guys.
Sleeperhawk Posted January 10, 2010 #7 Posted January 10, 2010 Mechanic and I both sat on one at the Greenville MC show Saturday. Felt like I was sitting on a Goldwing, but there is an aftermarket boards to replace the pegs. The lighting was great and talk about loads of packing room. The trailor was very nice too. Whole package about 30 grand, not sure if I can justify that kind of cost. Oh, if we were millionares, I would have one in a heart beat. Mechanic really liked the looks of the machine, reminded her of autobots, she likes the movies.
Renne Posted January 10, 2010 #8 Posted January 10, 2010 Question, is it classed as an MC or can you drive it with a reg. driver's license? Renne
Chaharly Posted January 10, 2010 #9 Posted January 10, 2010 If i were you, I'd tell her to drive it and let YOU ride on the back for a change!!!
Crash Posted January 10, 2010 #10 Posted January 10, 2010 Question, is it classed as an MC or can you drive it with a reg. driver's license? Renne It's classified as a 3 wheeler and in Ohio if you don't have a motorcycle endorsement you can get a 3 wheeler/trike endorsement.
BIG TOM Posted January 10, 2010 #11 Posted January 10, 2010 I too have sat and looked at this machine...I liked it except for the leg posititioning...have ridden the spider and it goes like he!!...........
Gamecock Posted January 10, 2010 Author #12 Posted January 10, 2010 It's classified as a 3 wheeler and in Ohio if you don't have a motorcycle endorsement you can get a 3 wheeler/trike endorsement. VA is the same way. The driving test consist of stopping and parking between 2 cones. She would still have to take the motorcycle written test. The more I think about it, the more I want to get "her" one. You'll NEVER catch me on th back of it, NEVER! Ben
Skid Posted January 10, 2010 #14 Posted January 10, 2010 I figured out a long time ago, "Women can change their minds".....
Yammer Dan Posted January 10, 2010 #15 Posted January 10, 2010 I figured out a long time ago, "Women can change their minds"..... REALLY??:rotfl:
Guest tx2sturgis Posted January 10, 2010 #16 Posted January 10, 2010 I have ridden and written about the Spyders before. Main thing that concerns me...$15,000 per cylinder (fully loaded) puts them beyond my purchasing desire.
Gamecock Posted January 10, 2010 Author #17 Posted January 10, 2010 REALLY??:rotfl: AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN to the 100th POWER! AMEN Ben
PastorPaul Posted January 11, 2010 #18 Posted January 11, 2010 At the International Motorcycle show this weekend in Greeville They had a pink and Silver on just for the ladies. It was even automatic. No gears to shift. My wife wants one now. I wouldn't be caught dead on a pink one. That is why she wants it
BoomerCPO Posted January 11, 2010 #19 Posted January 11, 2010 Wife and I went to the Yamaha shop yesterday cause I knew they had a Spyder RT in the showroom. My wife is one that "said" she would NEVER ride a motorcycle though she rides with me now. She backed that up with I will NEVER drive one......well now that's changed too. She sat on the Spyder RT (touring model) and said with the biggest grin on her face "I want one". I am so proud!!!! If you have sat on the touring model, you should, they are VERY comfortable. 25K isn't in my budget right now, but when she finieshes nursing school, she's gonna get one. I also asked her about a Goldwing Trike and she said "No, it does't turn as many heads." I love my women and can't wait to look over at her on her new Spyder! (She said she would "let" me ride it some" Ben http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/files/2010_Can-Am_Spyder_RT_Roadster_Touring%202.jpg Hate to rain on yer parade...BUT....A friend of mine who has been a Yammy Service Tech for over 15 years tells me those rigs are complex,hard to work on,and the cost for parts is waaaaaaaay up there. Boomer.....who gits into enuff trouble on 2 wheels nebbermind 3 wheels.
Zfrebird4 Posted January 11, 2010 #20 Posted January 11, 2010 ... I win the lotto. I presume it comes with A/C and Vibrators and heat warmers? And if there's another women, closer to my age like your wife that you run into, single, happy, reasonably good looking, likes to ride Queen or UP, .... let me know. I'd move anywhere for that gift ... that looked like CO. LOL. Seriously, congratulations on having such a great wife and a good life together! JackZ
Gamecock Posted January 12, 2010 Author #21 Posted January 12, 2010 Hate to rain on yer parade...BUT....A friend of mine who has been a Yammy Service Tech for over 15 years tells me those rigs are complex,hard to work on,and the cost for parts is waaaaaaaay up there. Boomer.....who gits into enuff trouble on 2 wheels nebbermind 3 wheels. I kinda figured that if I could afford the bike, I might as well afford the service. I'm no mechanic, so I'd have to pay reguardless. I was gonna let HER pay for it anyway, I mean she's the one gonna be the nurse. 5 hours of overtime a week won't hurt anyone! Ben
Gamecock Posted January 12, 2010 Author #22 Posted January 12, 2010 ... I win the lotto. I presume it comes with A/C and Vibrators and heat warmers? And if there's another women, closer to my age like your wife that you run into, single, happy, reasonably good looking, likes to ride Queen or UP, .... let me know. I'd move anywhere for that gift ... that looked like CO. LOL. Seriously, congratulations on having such a great wife and a good life together! JackZ She's a good woman, I don't have any complaints. I'll keep my eyes open for ya. Ben
hig4s Posted January 12, 2010 #23 Posted January 12, 2010 Question, is it classed as an MC or can you drive it with a reg. driver's license? Renne Varies by state, in Florida you must have a motorcycle endorsement.
Guest Swifty Posted January 12, 2010 #24 Posted January 12, 2010 I love my women and... LMAO...I love my women too...lol...that's why I need a fast bike.
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