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I am a 75 year old guy. I have a disease called "inclusion body myositis" It slowly effects your muscle system. Upper body strength is fine so far, but legs are shot. I can no longer foot shift my current ride....1994 Kawasaki Vulcan with a tow-pac.
I believe Spyder has an automatic version and would like opinions as to whether or not this might be a good choice for me. Thanks
[QUOTE=jmk865;590851]I am a 75 year old guy. I have a disease called "inclusion body myositis" It slowly effects your muscle system. Upper body strength is fine so far, but legs are shot. I can no longer foot shift my current ride....1994 Kawasaki Vulcan with a tow-pac.
I believe Spyder has an automatic version and would like opinions as to whether or not this might be a good choice for me. Thanks[/QUOTE]
Jim ' The first thing you should do is go to a Can Am dealer and test drive a Spyder And yes they have an automatic and power steering (DPS) A test drive would be a good start 👍📞
Jim, I demo'd the Spyder RT, smooth suspension, paddle shifter was a dream, could be the answer to your problem. I decided against giving up the GW/Road Smith for the Spyder, it was a matter of finances and common sense. I could not see the the insane price the dealers were willing to allow me on a Canam. At some point in time, I may change my mind, because I truly did the like the Spyder ride and the paddle shifter.
Thanks for the advice. We have a dealer a few miles away. May just go for a test ride soon.
Jim, I hope it works out for you so you can get on the road again.
Had a Motor Trike GW and a 2011 Can-Am spyder RT with the shift paddle. Short trips - the spyder every time, longer trips - the GW. For your case the Spyder should work very well, and as far as the distance is concerned, that is simply personal preference. Met a fellow in the south east heading home to Florida who had been up into Canada on his Can-Am. Said he would ride nothing else, but he had also added a Ultimate seat, which I can tell you from experience can make all the difference in ride comfort.
[QUOTE=jmk865;590851]I am a 75 year old guy. I have a disease called "inclusion body myositis" It slowly effects your muscle system. Upper body strength is fine so far, but legs are shot. I can no longer foot shift my current ride....1994 Kawasaki Vulcan with a tow-pac.
I believe Spyder has an automatic version and would like opinions as to whether or not this might be a good choice for me. Thanks[/QUOTE]
Only you can decide if your medical condition will allow you to continue to ride. I have the auto clutch transmission on my 2012 and it is very reliable and I have as much control as if I had a full manual. I do not have your problem but I think you would like it very much and feel very safe on it.The brake of course is on the floor on the right side. If foot braking is a problem you could add a hand brake. Like your car the brake for all wheels operates from one central point.
I been in heaven with the paddle shift. No Hand Clutch lever ..Just paddle shift with my thumb and give it the gas..
No Hand brake either..:D
Not sure if the foot brake would work for you or not??