Ulvetanna_imp
Road warrior
Yes, that was different.LongRanger_imp said:
The wife wants to ride... but not on 2 wheels
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Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
We are both retired and going out by myself or with friends brings on the guilt. She says she doesn't mind if I go off riding without her, but I do. We plan trips around the CanAm May through November and tow it on an open trailer, which doesn't compromise the gas mileage too much. We also like the height of our Spyder RT, which is about 4" higher than other Spyders.ride4now_imp said:
rboe
Road warrior
Back in the day we weren't old enough to have back days. 
Given that some people like trikes I'd prefer a small sports car. Especially when you compare costs. For the cost of a nice Can-Am you can have a convertible with AC and heat, radio, seat belts, air bags and a cage. Proper seats that don't induce butt burn or a desire to spend big bucks to replace. It has a boot to stash stuff in so you CAN tour without having to noodle out what luggage to get. I bet the mileage is better too.
So I don't get the trike thing. There is one model I've seen that does lean and I'd consider that. But if you can't lean, give me a car.
OK, a Morgan would be cool, but at $50K it ain't happening.
Given that some people like trikes I'd prefer a small sports car. Especially when you compare costs. For the cost of a nice Can-Am you can have a convertible with AC and heat, radio, seat belts, air bags and a cage. Proper seats that don't induce butt burn or a desire to spend big bucks to replace. It has a boot to stash stuff in so you CAN tour without having to noodle out what luggage to get. I bet the mileage is better too.
So I don't get the trike thing. There is one model I've seen that does lean and I'd consider that. But if you can't lean, give me a car.
OK, a Morgan would be cool, but at $50K it ain't happening.
Tink,
My wife has not rode with me since we where teenager either.
RE: the Can-Am
My ridding buddy just sold his after 10,000 miles. Its a great slab runner but gets real old after two hours on the back roads. On our all day rides i switch up with him to give him a break. He's a A bicyclist with a lot of endurance but the can-am requires much more energy than a motorcycle.
My wife has not rode with me since we where teenager either.
RE: the Can-Am
My ridding buddy just sold his after 10,000 miles. Its a great slab runner but gets real old after two hours on the back roads. On our all day rides i switch up with him to give him a break. He's a A bicyclist with a lot of endurance but the can-am requires much more energy than a motorcycle.
Motogeezer1949_imp
Road warrior
My sister has a CanAm and loves it. Her hubs has a KTM big a** adventure something or other. They both chased me around last Sunday and had a great time. I'm amazed really, she rides that thing ALL THE TIME.
Anyone nearby, there are Can Am demo rides at Daytona Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene. Plan to spend a little time in Daytona and don't forget, camping in the Speedway infield is FREE!!!!!!!
Anyone nearby, there are Can Am demo rides at Daytona Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene. Plan to spend a little time in Daytona and don't forget, camping in the Speedway infield is FREE!!!!!!!
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Yeah, that's kind of what I've heard, primarily on curvy roads. Again, I have no first-hand experience.CIP57_imp said:
Grinton_imp
Running like a top
Ulvetanna_imp
Road warrior
The Piaggio trike basis is a much better option than the Can-Am and far less expensive.Grinton_imp said:
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
Yeah, that's kind of what I've heard, primarily on curvy roads. Again, I have no first-hand experience.LongRanger_imp said:
So that's why i'm so tired after riding mine for 8+ hours a day, 4 days strait....and I thought it was all the sun and fresh mountain air
I agree, if your trying to carve corners on a Spyder, it requires way more energy than 2 wheels. At speed limit +-5, no.slolane_imp
First service completed
The wife rides her own bike VFR1200 I was the one that wanted 3 wheels after having both hips replaced. So I sold the Goldwing and bought a Polaris Slingshot and have been very happy with it. It has a much wider wheelbase than the Can Am and uses a GM 2.4 liter Ecotec engine rather than a snowmobile engine like the Can Am. Not putting the Can Am down at all just pointing out a difference. The slingshot has side by side seating and is much more stable to ride. Take your wife to a Slingshot dealer and take one for a test ride you might be surprised. This is a picture of my wife and I at Deals Gap with her bike and my slingshot
Sam Mac_imp
Running like a top
I'm new to this forum but let me suggest that before you go to the dark side AKA Can Am that you join Spyderlovers.com
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/index.php
Read about the dreaded DESS issues, belt vibrations, tire issues, removal of what they call Tupperware to service it, the lack of concern from BRP about problems, alignment issues, sway bars, shocks, air ride problems, I could go on and on. I just dumped a 2014 RT Limited and I will never own another BRP anything.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/index.php
Read about the dreaded DESS issues, belt vibrations, tire issues, removal of what they call Tupperware to service it, the lack of concern from BRP about problems, alignment issues, sway bars, shocks, air ride problems, I could go on and on. I just dumped a 2014 RT Limited and I will never own another BRP anything.
Sam Mac_imp
Running like a top
A little more on the Can Am I owned for about 6 months and sold.
Luckily I bought it used (had 1400 miles on it) sold it with 1900 miles so I didn't take a bath.
If you want more info PM me.
Luckily I bought it used (had 1400 miles on it) sold it with 1900 miles so I didn't take a bath.
If you want more info PM me.
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
I have had a new RT for 2 years now. No issues, yet. The wife and I love it, get to do a lot on it. Maybe the previous owner abused yours ?
Sam Mac_imp
Running like a top
Maybe but I don't think so. More like the dealer did a crappy setup on it and I had to fix it. I'll wait for Honda to come out with a 3 wheeler.Chapomis_imp said:
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
Maybe but I don't think so. More like the dealer did a crappy setup on it and I had to fix it. I'll wait for Honda to come out with a 3 wheeler.Sam Mac_imp said:
I'd buy one
