Spyder's in the shop

2006gold · May 8, 2014

Previously posted that the parking brake would not unlock on the Can Am. Finally called the dealer who came to the house, unhooked the brake and rode it to the shop. Turns out the previous owner had wired for suit heat which shorted out and messed up something. Tried riding the thing home when they called saying it was repaired, but the engine ran like ca-ca, died on every stop, did not want to accelerate - just awful. Turned around and rode it back to the dealer. Now waiting to see how much this is going to cost to repair. We want to sell the thing, but you can't do that if it doesn't run right.

Rats.

rhino 2 · May 8, 2014

2006gold said:
Previously posted that the parking brake would not unlock on the Can Am. Finally called the dealer who came to the house, unhooked the brake and rode it to the shop. Turns out the previous owner had wired for suit heat which shorted out and messed up something. Tried riding the thing home when they called saying it was repaired, but the engine ran like ca-ca, died on every stop, did not want to accelerate - just awful. Turned around and rode it back to the dealer. Now waiting to see how much this is going to cost to repair. We want to sell the thing, but you can't do that if it doesn't run right.

Rats.

Sounds like limp mode....... Very common with spyders..

ride3 · May 8, 2014

I have 14k miles on my RT...no limp modes. Of course i'm sure I just jinxed myself....:laugh:

bikerbillone · May 9, 2014

Nothing against Spyders, but exactly why I did not consider one in my hunt for a trike, too many quirky problems. I'm thinking the 2014s gotta be a way better trike.

rmrc51 · May 9, 2014

Just for additional information sake, I've also been hearing that the new 2014 line are a vast improvement over the previous models.

suvcw04 · May 9, 2014

Problem is, it's hard to join the dance after you've shot yourself in the foot a dozen times.

pcombe · May 9, 2014

suvcw04 said:
Problem is, it's hard to join the dance after you've shot yourself in the foot a dozen times.

stormrider · Jun 14, 2014

Info on Can Am Spyders Please

I've been looking at a few Spyders, We have a dealer here in the UK, the model I was looking at was the RT and liked the styling, but remembered that I saw some Info on Trike Talk, and so decided to try and find out more about them from other
Riders before doing anything, any info greatly appreciated...I have a Grinnall 1200c Trike at present.

bodymanpainter · Jun 15, 2014

Re: Info on Can Am Spyders Please

stormrider said:
I've been looking at a few Spyders, We have a dealer here in the UK, the model I was looking at was the RT and liked the styling, but remembered that I saw some Info on Trike Talk, and so decided to try and find out more about them from other
Riders before doing anything, any info greatly appreciated...I have a Grinnall 1200c Trike at present.

We have a 2014 RTS and it is great with no problems at all! It is way better
than the early models, no heat issues and no high dollar maintenance problems
and handles great and much better gas mileage. BRP finally got it right, I compare
it to a Goldwing with 3 wheels.
And I have owned a Goldwing too!
Toby

bikerbillone · Jun 15, 2014

Good testimonial for the 2014 RT. I ride a GW Road Smith, but pleased to read a good report for the 3 cylinder Spyder.

bodymanpainter · Jun 15, 2014

bikerbillone said:
Good testimonial for the 2014 RT. I ride a GW Road Smith, but pleased to read a good report for the 3 cylinder Spyder.

Thanks and they are selling very good and all reports that I have read and

know about have been very positive.

They seem to be as reliable now as the Goldwings ( lets hope so anyway as time

will tell).

Toby

bikerbillone · Jun 15, 2014

Right on, Toby, keep us posted with the good and the bad, if there is any bad. It's a good feeling to be comfortable with your ride. Going from a GW to CanAm Spyder is a good comparison for report. May you enjoy the journey.

bodymanpainter · Jun 15, 2014

bikerbillone said:
Right on, Toby, keep us posted with the good and the bad, if there is any bad. It's a good feeling to be comfortable with your ride. Going from a GW to CanAm Spyder is a good comparison for report. May you enjoy the journey.

Thanks, will do!

Toby

MICK66 · Aug 5, 2014

Had a 2012 Spyder RT. The biggest piece of junk in the world. It spent more shop time then road time. Like some said before way to many quirky problems. Left a really bad taste for Can-Ams.

bikerbillone · Aug 5, 2014

I've heard other similar stories, that's sad because it really damages the brand, even though they may have improved significantly.

vw driver · Aug 5, 2014

To be fair, if the previous owner messed up the wiring that is not the fault of Can Am.

87Trike1200 · Aug 6, 2014

vw driver said:
To be fair, if the previous owner messed up the wiring that is not the fault of Can Am.

Aw - come on... who want's to be fair?

:laugh: Our friend, a VERY experienced bike/trike owner had a similar spyder experience when additional lighting was added. Apparently the "electrics" are sensitive to additional devices (as I understand it). Hey - what do I know... :Shrug:

:laugh:

vw driver · Aug 6, 2014

87Trike1200 said:
Aw - come on... who want's to be fair? :laugh: Our friend, a VERY experienced bike/trike owner had a similar spyder experience when additional lighting was added. Apparently the "electrics" are sensitive to additional devices (as I understand it). Hey - what do I know... :Shrug: :laugh:

Probably so. With the advanced electronic and computers on all vehicles now days you can't just cut some wires and splice in accessories like in the past.:Agree:

Razor · Aug 23, 2014

I had a 2102 RT A/C SEM5. At 4800 miles it took five weeks to get parts to replace the clutch pack. It road and drove like a four wheeler with a two cylinder Indy car engine and got about the same gas mileage. It was also the scariest thing I have ever ridden through the mountains. If the speed limit was 35 I had to go 25 to keep it on the road in a curve riding two up. I sold it and triked my Gold Wing. What a difference!!!! Riding two up in the twisties I can out run anyone following me on a touring bike. I also feel like I am on a motorcycle and not a four wheeler and it gets better gas mileage. In fact it does everything better.

I hope the 2014 is a better machine.

From what I have read on SpyderLovers.com if you do have issues that are not a quick fix your on your own.

I want be spending any of my hard earned money on a Can Am product any time soon.

At 8,000 miles I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am with the Gold Wing Motor Trike.

John Luciano · Aug 24, 2014

Stormrider
never heard of your trike so I looked it up.
very nice you can tell she likes it too
http://www.r1200cb.de/downloads/grinnall_trikebrochure_r1200c.pdf