Have been doing research on the subject trike. There will come a day when I will not be wanting to support a two wheel motorcycle with the exception of the chosen one, my '85 Limited Edition - it's not going anywhere. Lots of good reviews on this style of trike, and my friend who has come to the conclusion that his youth has caught up with him, has purchased one. I may get a chance this Saturday to do a few road miles on it.
I'm also thinking I've got to stop looking at the great deal, but needs a lot of work to get back on the road. I was planning on rebuilding the 1500 engine, and keeping it around for a while, but it is a depreciating asset. I can put the money I would spend on an engine rebuild into a Spyder. I have been thinking that when I hit the big 70, it would be prudent to look for, and buy a Spyder mainly for quality of life. Will still have my '85 Limited Edition for the two wheel thrill.
Don't want to trike the 1500, or an 1800 for that matter. Talked to a company in Coombs, BC regarding this. The base trike unit is about $13K to $15K, but most finished trike conversions come out around the $25K CDN range. Checked this out a few years back when I went to the Biker's Reunion in Ontario. Same story, base unit looks good and inexpensive, but when all was said and done, it was still a $20K bill. Lots of people do this, but not my cup of tea.
Spent 1 1/2 hours at the dealer in Ladysmith, here on the island last year. Lots of good information, and the fellow was very knowledgeable regarding the differences between two and three wheelers. His company loans, or rents these for a weekend because he mentioned that it was not possible to really appreciate the Spyder - whichever model, or not, but a few days riding is the best way to determine if the Spyder is for you.
Maybe it's best to bite the bullet sooner than later.
Question to the collective, who else is having thoughts regarding this.
I'm also thinking I've got to stop looking at the great deal, but needs a lot of work to get back on the road. I was planning on rebuilding the 1500 engine, and keeping it around for a while, but it is a depreciating asset. I can put the money I would spend on an engine rebuild into a Spyder. I have been thinking that when I hit the big 70, it would be prudent to look for, and buy a Spyder mainly for quality of life. Will still have my '85 Limited Edition for the two wheel thrill.
Don't want to trike the 1500, or an 1800 for that matter. Talked to a company in Coombs, BC regarding this. The base trike unit is about $13K to $15K, but most finished trike conversions come out around the $25K CDN range. Checked this out a few years back when I went to the Biker's Reunion in Ontario. Same story, base unit looks good and inexpensive, but when all was said and done, it was still a $20K bill. Lots of people do this, but not my cup of tea.
Spent 1 1/2 hours at the dealer in Ladysmith, here on the island last year. Lots of good information, and the fellow was very knowledgeable regarding the differences between two and three wheelers. His company loans, or rents these for a weekend because he mentioned that it was not possible to really appreciate the Spyder - whichever model, or not, but a few days riding is the best way to determine if the Spyder is for you.
Maybe it's best to bite the bullet sooner than later.
Question to the collective, who else is having thoughts regarding this.