Potential buyer with questions

[Kinalyx]

Ive always wanted a bike(rode dirtbikes as a child, havent rode in about 20 years), but with all the safety concerns and the fact that i have kids, im looking into the spyders. I would really like to get an RSS SE5 sometime in the next year or so, but have some questions that i havent seen answered in my last few days reading the boards.

The first is a gas mileage question, but not the typical question on here. I would use the spyder as a daily commuter, but i sit in a decent amount of traffic to & from work. How bad is the gas mileage in stop & go traffic? Im seeing people getting 25ish on the freeway on the low side, which isnt much more than my gas guzzling sports car gets on open roads. If it drops dramatically in stop & go i would like to know it before buying.

Second, i dont see too many younger people on the spyders, im 32 years old, and while no spring chicken, im not old either(no offense to any of the older crowd).

Third, im curious about weight capacity. I weigh about 350lbs, and working on losing some, but i doubt ill ever be much under 300, and i would like my wife to be able to ride with me sometimes, i wont divulge her weight, but shes no stick figure. Is this something that is in any way possible to do safely?

Shawn

 

[ARtraveler]

Ive always wanted a bike(rode dirtbikes as a child, havent rode in about 20 years), but with all the safety concerns and the fact that i have kids, im looking into the spyders. I would really like to get an RSS SE5 sometime in the next year or so, but have some questions that i havent seen answered in my last few days reading the boards.

The first is a gas mileage question, but not the typical question on here. I would use the spyder as a daily commuter, but i sit in a decent amount of traffic to & from work. How bad is the gas mileage in stop & go traffic? Im seeing people getting 25ish on the freeway on the low side, which isnt much more than my gas guzzling sports car gets on open roads. If it drops dramatically in stop & go i would like to know it before buying.

Second, i dont see too many younger people on the spyders, im 32 years old, and while no spring chicken, im not old either(no offense to any of the older crowd).

Third, im curious about weight capacity. I weigh about 350lbs, and working on losing some, but i doubt ill ever be much under 300, and i would like my wife to be able to ride with me sometimes, i wont divulge her weight, but shes no stick figure. Is this something that is in any way possible to do safely?

Shawn

1. The gas mileage that most are reporting is in the 30 mpg range. Your mileage may vary depending on how you drive (throttle), and many other conditions. Most that purchase the :spyder2: do not purchase it for the mileage--but for the fun of the machine.

2. No age limit required. Your choice of RSS puts you in the "sporty" crowd as compared to the RT crowd that like more of the comfort and touring ameneties.

3. Weight capacity for the 2011 RT is 525# including passenger and cargo. At 350, that allows you an additional 175#.

Recommend test driving to see if it is going to work for you.

Let us know what you decide.

 

[twain]

Kinalyx, pm sent

 

[gnirtsnod]

Second, i dont see too many younger people on the spyders, im 32 years old, and while no spring chicken, im not old either(no offense to any of the older crowd).

Notice that I sliced a question out of the middle to provide feedback on. I'm 62 and I was worried that the Spyder would be seen as a bike for an older rider, and it is...and for a rider my age, and yours, and even younger. Logically, older riders, including myself, have to be concerned about stability and the weight of the machines that have to balanced while standing or slowing down. The Spyder is a perfect fit for those riders because it is a way of extending their riding years; however, the Spyder is so very cool, sporty, and technologically advanced that it is the perfect fit for the younger crowd as well. The adjective I always throw out is "fun" and fun it is. I still have a Harley Ultra that seldom comes out of the garage because my choice is the Spyder. ...Don

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

:agree: don't know much on in town mileage most ryde the highways and by ways.
As for age...most of the young ones don't hang out here or don't post much. There are allot.
Weight you do have options for the suspension.. Do let us know and test ryde them... :thumbup:

 

[xGreenxMeaniex]

Think I might be the youngest Spyder owner!

And proud of it! 26 years old AND a woman

But I have a '12 RS-S SE5 so I went with the sporty version. They are a TON of fun to ryde.

 

[jerpinoy]

:welcome: To be honest is the right thing to do. I lost weight coz of health issue, if I can go back I would have done it soon. My over weight cause bad knees, atrithis, high blood, high colesterol, worst is diabetis.

Losing my gallbladder is my wake up call .Now I'm getting my health back slowly by eating well. No more meats ,fried food and processed food, no more SAD food. SAD(standard american diet):yes:Now I enjoy riding my SPYDER:yes:God Bless us All.

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: It's great that you wandered into the best place in the Universe to ask "Spydery" questions! :thumbup:
Fuel mileage; in traffic not less... figure 30ish... but your right wrist would have a lot to say about that one!
Age; My RT makes thirty years fall away... then I'm even younger than you are! :roflblack::roflblack:
Capacities... tough one. The RTs can be loaded to 525 lbs, and i think that the capacity for the RSs is 440lbs... :shocked: It's not as if somebody will stop you, take your license and set fire to the bike if you're over those poundages; but you should be aware of them and plan your purchase accordingly,
So welcome aboard! :2thumbs:

 

[bullant12]

Pretty much many have answered the MPG and weight questions. Although one here has popped the age answer, I was thinking I was one of the youngest ones (36)... But I'm glad younger people here!:yes:

 

[Questions]

Ive always wanted a bike(rode dirtbikes as a child, havent rode in about 20 years), but with all the safety concerns and the fact that i have kids, im looking into the spyders. I would really like to get an RSS SE5 sometime in the next year or so, but have some questions that i havent seen answered in my last few days reading the boards.

The first is a gas mileage question, but not the typical question on here. I would use the spyder as a daily commuter, but i sit in a decent amount of traffic to & from work. How bad is the gas mileage in stop & go traffic? Im seeing people getting 25ish on the freeway on the low side, which isnt much more than my gas guzzling sports car gets on open roads. If it drops dramatically in stop & go i would like to know it before buying.

Second, i dont see too many younger people on the spyders, im 32 years old, and while no spring chicken, im not old either(no offense to any of the older crowd).

Third, im curious about weight capacity. I weigh about 350lbs, and working on losing some, but i doubt ill ever be much under 300, and i would like my wife to be able to ride with me sometimes, i wont divulge her weight, but shes no stick figure. Is this something that is in any way possible to do safely?

Shawn

Im 32, i have a 2012 RSS SM5. all my friends that i ride with all have real nice street,bikes and harleys but yet im the one that gets all the looks

 

[Csaba]

Second, i dont see too many younger people on the spyders, im 32 years old, and while no spring chicken, im not old either(no offense to any of the older crowd).

... you put on a helmet, jacket, gloves, long jeans, boots ... and nobody has any idea how old that cool guy is on that cool "what the heck was that?" bike

 

[flaggerphil]

I weigh over 300 lbs and my wife is not in any sense of the word petite. We have absolutely no problems with our RT.

 

[MrLooney]

to a new Spyder Guy

I am over 50 but not over the hill. Go test rYde some :spyder2:. maybe you see one on the road, stop and see what they say. I for one have never looked back on what I did... Fell in love at first site in Hong Kong. Now a proud owner of a REGIFTED 2011 RS~S from bignose13 in Utah who has another for sale. If your interested in a second hand bike? The one he has is a great buy with some nice Mods. Send him a P.M.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Owning and riding a motorcycle has always been about independence and doing your own thing. If you like and want a Spyder get it and enjoy the heck out of it. The mileage will always better than the car you own unless its a Hybrid, the weight issue is a something that can be managed with shocks and proper diet ( I just lost 20 pounds due to Dr's orders and feel great ) and the age of Spyder Ryder's is all over the place from the low 20's to upper 70's with the cost of the bike really more a factor than age preference. You don't see too many 18 year old MV Agusta riders either.

 

[redflasher]

I'm 70 and put a LOT of miles on my SpyderRT when there is no snow on the ground here in Minneapolis. That said, got a foot of new snow overnite so spring may never grt here.

 

[StanProff]

... you put on a helmet, jacket, gloves, long jeans, boots ... and nobody has any idea how old that cool guy is on that cool "what the heck was that?" bike

:thumbup: Yep! right about the looks we get. I have ridden bikes all my life and still have two wheelers that (sadly) seldom get out of the garage due to the Spyder.
Love the two wheelers but the spyder is just awesome to ride and as stated above, age just doesn't really matter. I don't think there are any rules that say "fun" can't be had at any age :yes:. I love the look on guys faces, in their big loud duel exhaust trucks or cars, when I leave them sitting at a red light. (not that I recommend doing this but sometimes it just can't be helped). Oh, by the way, I'll be 62 this year and for some reason, still having fun.

 

[Bob Ledford]

Fuel Mileage

Good questions but the answers your going to get could probably be classified as "scientific wild a@@ guesses." I live in the greater metro Daytona Beach Fl area and our traffic woes could probably be classified as traffic moments when compared to what you indicated.

My normal in town mileage from stop light to stop light mileage runs about 25 MPG during Bike Week traffic . My hi way is between 30/44 MPG.

Does that help you any?

 

[mcaccamise]

Hi friend buy one and ride the fun factor is over the roof iv had Harleys for 35 yrs and due to neck and back problems ive chosen the spyder to replace my Road King this thing is a blast.
Im 57 yrs young and will shortly be getting neck fusion surgery and than after that lower back surgery so my riding days are numbered hopefully god willing i will be able to ride once again in about a year though the RSS will stay pluged in to a tender and will be waiting for me to ride one day soon.
Ride wile you still can and enjoy waiting wile others are riding and having fun will only keep you wondering what the big smiles are all about.
Mike

 

[Bob Ledford]

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The first is a gas mileage question, but not the typical question on here. I would use the spyder as a daily commuter, but i sit in a decent amount of traffic to & from work. How bad is the gas mileage in stop & go traffic? Im seeing people getting 25ish on the freeway on the low side, which isnt much more than my gas guzzling sports car gets on open roads. If it drops dramatically in stop & go i would like to know it before buying 25 MPG city

Second, i dont see too many younger people on the spyders, im 32 years old, and while no spring chicken, im not old either(no offense to any of the older crowdIt is one of those age related things at 30/40 your chief interests are get there fast and get back faster. Your paying by the hour for the sitter. When you hit retirement age you don't worry about sitters unless your sitting grand kids. But you can do that on your schedule not theirs.

Third, im curious about weight capacity. I weigh about 350lbs, and working on losing some, but i doubt ill ever be much under 300, and i would like my wife to be able to ride with me sometimes, i wont divulge her weight, but shes no stick figure. Is this something that is in any way possible to do safely?

Overloading anything should become a safety concern and since it is you it should be a health concern.

hope this helps you out. Most of us Spyder Ryder type are riding them because it meets our needs with things like convenience, VSS, ABS, Electronic shifting, no hand braking, no balance problems, never having to worry about stopping an falling over due to putting foot into an oil/grease/sand/gravel mess left by automotive folks.

 

[Bob Ledford]

:thumbup: Yep! right about the looks we get. I have ridden bikes all my life and still have two wheelers that (sadly) seldom get out of the garage due to the Spyder.
Love the two wheelers but the spyder is just awesome to ride and as stated above, age just doesn't really matter. I don't think there are any rules that say "fun" can't be had at any age :yes:. I love the look on guys faces, in their big loud duel exhaust trucks or cars, when I leave them sitting at a red light. (not that I recommend doing this but sometimes it just can't be helped). Oh, by the way, I'll be 62 this year and for some reason, still having fun.

amen to you just got to do it!!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes: Even at 72..............