Can a spyder replace a motorcycle?

[arachnomania]

The Spyder did replace one of my bikes and the other one is for sale. It replaced an 1800 Goldwing. Living in Oklahoma crosswinds are common, and after a no fun ride with 30 mile per hour wind, plus gusts, I bought the Spyder. The Goldwing was actually dangerous when passing a truck in high winds, too much surface area I suppose. The Spyder is so low and sooo much more stable I only feel the wind blowing my body and not the Spyder. Besides the wind factor the Spyder is way faster through the turns, easier to ride on ultra slow speed stuff and just plain more fun to ride. The wing had actually become boring at times. The only ride as much fun is my big bore 4 wheeler, which is similiar to riding a Spyder. My wife now wants one so she can get off the back of my rides and her 250 scooter. ( she already does great on mine ).:clap:

 

[Motza]

I love my Spyder, but if your inclined to go roughing it, check this out. http://www.Brudelitech.com
"The Leanster" Watch the Gravel and Snow video, no disrespect to use Spyder owners, just something alittle more off road.

 

[Spyderwoman3]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I feel for you. Had a similar experience when I hit gravel with my 2 wheeler. I was laid up for awhile. Then my kids gave me a hard time about getting back on a motorcycle so I gave up the street bike and switched to dirt bikes/ATV's for a few years....until the spyder. Now I only have the spyder and absolutely love it! My kids quite hassling me about riding and now everyone is happy. Spyderwoman3

 

[arachnomania]

Hey Motza, yea that is a very interesting ride, I like the way it leans, but not sure how it would be on true off road riding, singletracks and quad doubletracks. Saw it when visiting the websites on reverse trikes. Quite a variety of styles and manufacturers, but the Spyder is the only one in "mass" production by a major manufacturer.

 

[Super-G]

Hi all:

I just crashed my motorcycle. 5 broken ribs and a broken collarbone. I should be OK in 5-6 weeks as it's been 3-4 already. I'm thinking of giving up riding for family reasons. Then I heard about the spyder. I have a few questions:

Is a spyder safer than a motorcycle? Is there any known single vehicule accidents, crashes or deaths?

Is it as fun as riding a motorcycle? Does it give you the same satisfaction and feeling of freedom?


Can you use it on gravel roads. Could one use it to go to Alaska and Yukon? Could you go up the Dempster with it?

Thanks for sharing your experience with me.

Hey JB,
Hope you heal well and soon, ribs and collborbone suck. just remember "it only hurts when you laugh" (or cough)
Here is my take on your questions.

Is a spyder safer than a motorcycle? I would say yes. It is larger and more visible to other drivers. I is very stable and super comfortable to ride, single or two up. I think there is a tad less urge to push the limit on one then on a hi CC 2 wheeler.

Is it as fun as riding a motorcycle? Does it give you the same satisfaction and feeling of freedom? Yes definitely still get the sense of freedom and fun? I think I still miss the leaning g-force and super acceleration of my 1400 CC Concourse. Maybe a slightly more sedate version of fun, but fun nometheless.

Can you use it on gravel roads. Could one use it to go to Alaska and Yukon? Could you go up the Dempster with it? Uh. hell yes!! Just got back from a three week adventure from Cali to the Arctic Ocean via the Yukon and the Dempster. My 2025 RT S2S made it with flying colors. If ever there was a test for your question it is the Dempster. Yikes. Would recommend some mods, or takeing the Canyon model instead but, yes, Spidey an do it.

 

[Redbeard]

Hey

Super-G,​

Take a peak at the date of the thread you are responding to.