Can Am? - Page 2

Ironhorsepilot · #51 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 06:06 AM

I will say that a lot of women here in our area have gone with this trike after failing to enjoy two wheels. When I meet up with them, I hear the same thing over and over......they love them and finally feel comfortable riding everywhere and it's the best thing that has happened to them. But I wouldn't give up my TG or 1/f2/r trike for one. All those people have never ridden a traditional trike, so they have no comparison there. One of the ladies did tell me that there was no way she would want to ride a Trike as big as mine!

TrikeFriends · #52 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorsepilot

I will say that a lot of women here in our area have gone with this trike after failing to enjoy two wheels. When I meet up with them, I hear the same thing over and over......they love them and finally feel comfortable riding everywhere and it's the best thing that has happened to them. But I wouldn't give up my TG or 1/f2/r trike for one. All those people have never ridden a traditional trike, so they have no comparison there. One of the ladies did tell me that there was no way she would want to ride a Trike as big as mine!

Correct, size mathers

ben721364 · #53 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorsepilot

I will say that a lot of women here in our area have gone with this trike after failing to enjoy two wheels. When I meet up with them, I hear the same thing over and over......they love them and finally feel comfortable riding everywhere and it's the best thing that has happened to them. But I wouldn't give up my TG or 1/f2/r trike for one. All those people have never ridden a traditional trike, so they have no comparison there. One of the ladies did tell me that there was no way she would want to ride a Trike as big as mine!

Interesting observation. Do you not know women who ride/own/have ridden 1F/2R trikes? I know several who regularly pilot their own GL1800 and K LT trikes as well as 2 wheel versions of the same and who tour quite extensively. I met one petite lady on a Boss Hoss trike...

Not having ridden a Spyder yet, I can only comment based on experience with a GL1800 and a K LT based trike and with a Grinnall Scorpion 111 [2F/1R] trike. I like the concept and fully expect to like the Spyder once I get a good test ride under my belt.

John Luciano · #54 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 06:30 PM

Price wise it is a good choice for someone not wanting only 1F 1R . I am sure they feel very safe and stable. Many think the GW/ Harley 2R1 Front is huge but have never riding it. My 67 year old friend does just fine on it even with me on the back riding B###

TrikeFriends · #55 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by John Luciano

Price wise it is a good choice for someone not wanting only 1F 1R . I am sure they feel very safe and stable. Many think the GW/ Harley 2R1 Front is huge but have never riding it. My 67 year old friend does just fine on it even with me on the back riding B###

It's more "comfty" for "older" people to drive a 1F/2R because the size of the vehicle, the position on it and the seat. The Spyder has a more sporty seat position when compared (could be different in the new RT-S version however). In my touring kit was a riser to rise the handle bars to compensate that. I am sure the new RT-S touring model has not that sporty seat position but the seat position is stil smaller then on a 1F/2R.

About the safety; the Spyder is one of the safest vehicles around because of all the high tech on board (ABS-EPS-EBD etc.); take a look at the specs on a very good article here: motorcycle-usa
For me it couldn't be better but this was in some cases a downside for drivers who wanted to do things like drifting in a corner. If you go too fast in a corner the engine actualy shuts down very short times to avoid that, (not a nice effect though) but that's great because you can drive safe and at it's limit in corners. Once you handle the Spyder at it's best (takes some days) it's an amazing machine but you can't compare it with the comfort of a 1F/2R.
If you have to make the choice between the Spyder and a 1F/2R it will become very hard. The Spyder costs a lot less then most others. If you have the ability to testdrive the Spyder for a few hours or a day you will be astonished about this vehicle and it will make the choice even worse. If money doesn't mathers you have to choose between more safe and comfort enough (Spyder) or a bit less safe/safe enough and more comfort/size (1F/2R)

ben721364 · #56 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 06:23 AM

Excellent analysis/presentation. Thank you.

Like you I have not yet ridden the RT (touring). I think it might punch the right buttons for me. BTW. I am older than dirt!

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Originally Posted by TrikeFriends

It's more "comfty" for "older" people to drive a 1F/2R because the size of the vehicle, the position on it and the seat. The Spyder has a more sporty seat position when compared (could be different in the new RT-S version however). In my touring kit was a riser to rise the handle bars to compensate that. I am sure the new RT-S touring model has not that sporty seat position but the seat position is stil smaller then on a 1F/2R.

About the safety; the Spyder is one of the safest vehicles around because of all the high tech on board (ABS-EPS-EBD etc.); take a look at the specs on a very good article here: motorcycle-usa
For me it couldn't be better but this was in some cases a downside for drivers who wanted to do things like drifting in a corner. If you go too fast in a corner the engine actualy shuts down very short times to avoid that, (not a nice effect though) but that's great because you can drive safe and at it's limit in corners. Once you handle the Spyder at it's best (takes some days) it's an amazing machine but you can't compare it with the comfort of a 1F/2R.
If you have to make the choice between the Spyder and a 1F/2R it will become very hard. The Spyder costs a lot less then most others. If you have the ability to testdrive the Spyder for a few hours or a day you will be astonished about this vehicle and it will make the choice even worse. If money doesn't mathers you have to choose between more safe and comfort enough (Spyder) or a bit less safe/safe enough and more comfort/size (1F/2R)

TrikeFriends · #57 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ben721364

Excellent analysis/presentation. Thank you.

Like you I have not yet ridden the RT (touring). I think it might punch the right buttons for me. BTW. I am older than dirt!

IMHO the RT-S is the same bike but with more panels and luggage possibility. It has a bigger look, like a mini Goldwing. Made for touring but stil sporty and the same previous safetyness.

Even if you don't want to buy it it's still a pleasure to testdrive this vehicle when the possibilty is near you (Can-Am hits frequently the road with hundreds of vehicles to testdrive trough the US.)

Old? The galaxy: that's old!

ben721364 · #58 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TrikeFriends

IMHO the RT-S is the same bike but with more panels and luggage possibility. It has a bigger look, like a mini Goldwing. Made for touring but stil sporty and the same previous safetyness.

Even if you don't want to buy it it's still a pleasure to testdrive this vehicle when the possibilty is near you (Can-Am hits frequently the road with hundreds of vehicles to testdrive trough the US.)

Old? The galaxy: that's old!

I'm still waiting for the opportunity to check out the RT and believe that you are generally correct. The engine is tuned to favor of torque at the expense of HP and I believe the front track is a bit wider (2" or so). I don't know if the wheelbase is longer but read somewhere that the weight is in the 900+# range making it considerably heavier that the original
Spyder but by the same token considerably lighter than a GL or even a K LT based 1F/2R trike.

wriddle · #59 (**permalink**) 05-04-2010, 09:17 PM

While were waiting to get a new trike my wife seen these and think they are neat looking although people say there fun to ride there just not a harley it looks like someone sitting on top of a custom made golf course lawn mower

magusjinx · #60 (**permalink**) 05-10-2010, 01:04 AM

Saw a two year old Can-Am Spyder today ... The gentleman said he got it new ... Tried to explain the traction system to me ... Made it sound that if the bike detected one wheel off the ground it would either reduce throttle or shut down ... Weird ... He also said it got about 35 miles per gallon ... My neighbors olde Toyota pick up gets that ...

Oh yeah ... This fellas female companion (not know if they was wed) was riding a Harley 2-wheeler ... I liked the fairly sturdy looking front suspension tho ...

John Luciano · #61 (**permalink**) 06-09-2010, 09:27 PM

I am here at Americade I have see at least 15 Spyders in only the first 3 hours.They are taken over and really catchin on

TrikeFriends · #62 (**permalink**) 06-09-2010, 10:55 PM

In Europe it's a total different story, they are liked by the public but not much bought... I expect with the new RT model this will change a bit but it still won't be a hype as in the US or Canada...

John Luciano · #63 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 10:33 AM

250cc spyder trike

Read disclaimer in Other Trikes "check this out " TOO BAD

TrikeFriends · #64 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by John Luciano

250cc spyder trike

Read disclaimer in Other Trikes "check this out " TOO BAD

Can't find the disclaimer there but i can't imagine BRP can't do anything about
copying their design?!

John Luciano · #65 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:17 AM

Go to our site "Other Trikes" and click on "check this out ". that company has been bad mouthed for unethical practice .

TrikeFriends · #66 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John Luciano

Go to our site "Other Trikes" and click on "check this out ". that company has been bad mouthed for unethical practice .

ah you ment this thread
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/other...hing-look.html

triwinggirl · #67 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:37 AM

They are not my cup of tea either. However if they are yours buy one. if you own one ride the tires off it.

TrikeFriends · #68 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:43 AM

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They are not my cup of tea either. However if they are yours buy one. if you own one ride the tires off it.

NOPE i stick with my RF1!

skuuter · #69 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:49 AM

I've been fortunate enough to spend roughly 150 miles on two Regular Can Ams, and one Touring Version belongin' to personal Friends here. The Touring Version came about after one of the regulars I rode got traded in for it after the release of em'....I can't tell a lota' difference power wise, nor handling, but the Tour version definetly has a lot less of a "Sport Bike" feel on the seat. Bein' primarily a "Trip-Taker", I much prefer the Tour Version...more comfy seat, hard luggage (lockable), better weather protection, and better lighting.....the Sport Version is fun though...the only one I discovered the "Strange Engine Hesitation System" with durin' some "Monteagle Mountain Corner Flicking"..........not too fond of this system. I much prefer I find my own "corner over-indulgence"....I'd like to have one though...SO MANY TOYS, SO LITTLE TIME....

TrikeFriends · #70 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 12:03 PM

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...SO MANY TOYS, SO LITTLE TIME....

Yeah for sure, but if you got a bit time left and can hire a Rewaco RF1
you would be amazed how different and joyable that threeweeler is

Hire one for a day!