Meziere-Reverser-web-ad-90x750-r3 copy

150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
RedOregon12RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon12NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1072NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1072Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon12RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
SaltBushBill11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
RedOregon12NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SaltBushBill11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
D'07ShadowAero6ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...My Older and Dear Friends Gideon! M...
SaltBushBill11scuzziNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11SaltBushBillNew Member Introduct...New member
PopPop2Pegasus1300Can Am Spyder Trike...New Member
Vulcanology10GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Speedy Pete12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
rjd637trike ladyHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DrCrazyTrain13Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...Introduction
Vulcanology10Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Speedy Pete12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RedOregon12RKplus10Harley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon12RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
RedOregon12DK Custom ProductsHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DanTheMan1DanTheManNew Member Introduct...Where Have All The Good Trikes Gone...
RedOregon12ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon12David792Harley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Rawhideken121dn5upHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri glide
rjd637pawsHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
RedOregon12RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Speedy Pete12Speedy PeteNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Rawhideken12PosseRiderHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri glide
rjd637GorillaHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
Vulcanology10GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
Dragon3W3JNPStallion TrikesStallion Heater Fan Motor
rjd637trike ladyHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
Likes Likes:  1
Thanks Thanks:  0
Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Anyone switched from a GL1500 to a Spyder RT? Looking for advice

  1. #1
    300+ Posts brianl's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    leominster, ma. USA
    Posts
    330
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Anyone switched from a GL1500 to a Spyder RT? Looking for advice

    I took my 1997 GL1500A on vacation to Stowe Vermont area. Twisty mountain roads as far as the eye can see. I noticed more Can Ams than I've ever seen in one place. It got me wondering if they know something I don't know. I'm definitely not the most aggressive driver but really struggled on some of the long curves since the speed limit is 50 mph everywhere you go and a lot of the roads are not in very good condition. I test drove a Spyder RT in 2013 before I had my wing triked. I found them extremely easy to steer but didn't like the sound of the 900 cc engine they were using at the time. Tell me, are the Can Ams easier to maneuver on the twisties than a standard trike? I've read in some posts about something to do with a "twitching" feeling while cornering. Not sure what that's all about. I'm also wondering about the reliability of the Spyder. I've read horror stories about the early Spyders and people being left on the side of the road because of breakdowns. Not sure if this is true but just asking. What about maintenance. Is it a constant problem with the front end going out of alignment? How often do you need to replace tires? I really like the idea of the paddle shifter, does that work well? Any advice I can get would be appreciated. I know everyone will say to test drive one, which I will do, but want to hear from people who actually own one. Thanks

  2. #2
    3250+ Posts bikerbillone's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Lakeland, FL
    Posts
    3,022
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts

    Default

    I'll be subscribed to this thread with hopefully some good responses. I like to read about the Spyders, especially the RTs. I've done a fair amount of homework, and demo'd the RT, I like it, perhaps a little too much, to me, I could not find any problems on the demo ride. My problem, I could not bring myself to almost give away my 2005 GW/2012 Road Smith conversion to own the Spyder RT. The only way I could manage the out door cost, was to do a private sale of my sled, and I just didn't want the hassle. In the end, I'm doing a seat rehab and deep maintenance on my three wheeler, and maybe discover some way to make the suspension better, the rehabbed seat should help some. Maintenance cost on the RT are unreal I suppose because of the technical aspects of the machine, and labor involved in getting to a simple oil change. If I chose, I suspect the my GW/Road Smith three wheeler will last as long as I ride. So it's all a good ending.

  3. #3
    Just Killing Time...
    Gold Club Member
    paws's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Kerrville, TX U.S.A
    Posts
    6,193
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts

    Default

    Bill, I have come to many of the same conclusions as you. I MIGHT wait on a year-end model again but it will probably be the same scenario as the 2017 year-ends...dealer was not desperate to have my trike as a trade-in...2008 GW Motor Trike Adventure kit, 34K miles. Not a darn thing wrong with it but I don’t have a dealer to work on it within 300 miles if something major does go wrong, whereas the local Honda shop sells/services the Spyders. I love my trike....its just the “what-ifs” that keep me on edge with the trike kit.
    New course heading Mr. Sulu: ...2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...!!

    Scooter and Sassi....2 furrever.

  4. #4
    3250+ Posts bikerbillone's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Lakeland, FL
    Posts
    3,022
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts

    Default

    Paws certainly understand, we all seem to have our 'special' needs, opinions and programs for a specific brand ownership.

  5. #5
    450+ Posts werewolf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Central part of God' country ie Kansas
    Posts
    454
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    Recently chatted with a can am rider from either New Mexico or Arizona.

    He was passing thru Kansas on his way North.

    He said he was on his THIRD Can Am. Said the current one was the best

    of the bunch. Said they seem to get better each year.

    The wife and I test rode a couple maybe two years ago.

    The current generation Can Ams are much better than the originals

    It had more room and the butterfly shifter on the left grip is interesting to me

    I have some issues with the left lower leg which can make shifting a pain.

    Best I can say is take a test ride and buy the extended warranty

    (and be prepared for some teasing, the poor can am riders seem to get more than there share of ribbing)
    The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep.

  6. #6
    3250+ Posts bikerbillone's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Lakeland, FL
    Posts
    3,022
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts

    Default

    Some dealers also offer a 3 year plan, about $lK I think, that covers all the maintenance for those three years. For the cost of service, that's a deal.

  7. #7
    5000+ Posts Pegasus1300's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Spring City,Utah, USA
    Posts
    5,212
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    I came from a 1990 Goldwing GL1500 converted to a trike.I found it a real workout in the twisties. After four years I sold it and went to a 2012 RTL with the semi automatic trans. It had 8500 miles on it. It now has 40,000+on it.Great bike.Just got back from 2000 mi trip to Black Hills and back.Great adventure at the Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally. I find it handles much better then the Goldwing did.
    Happy TRAils/NSD
    Paul

  8. #8
    300+ Posts brianl's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    leominster, ma. USA
    Posts
    330
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Pegasus1300 View Post
    I came from a 1990 Goldwing GL1500 converted to a trike.I found it a real workout in the twisties. After four years I sold it and went to a 2012 RTL with the semi automatic trans. It had 8500 miles on it. It now has 40,000+on it.Great bike.Just got back from 2000 mi trip to Black Hills and back.Great adventure at the Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally. I find it handles much better then the Goldwing did.
    That's good to hear from someone that actually owns one. I also find it a work out doing twisties. My wife is afraid the passenger seat won't be as comfortable as the lamb-skin covered one I have now. (Really comfortable) Do you have the touring seat or regular? Not sure if they made the touring seat in 2012. (I think that's what they call it) How comfy is the seat you have?

  9. #9
    5000+ Posts Pegasus1300's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Spring City,Utah, USA
    Posts
    5,212
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by brianl View Post
    That's good to hear from someone that actually owns one. I also find it a work out doing twisties. My wife is afraid the passenger seat won't be as comfortable as the lamb-skin covered one I have now. (Really comfortable) Do you have the touring seat or regular? Not sure if they made the touring seat in 2012. (I think that's what they call it) How comfy is the seat you have?
    Yes they made that seat and no I don't have that one. My wife likes this one ok and finds it comfortable as the wing but it works. You can always do what you did to the wing seat. I have a gel pad in the driver's part from motorcycledave.com that works for me really well.
    Happy TRAils/NSD
    Paul

  10. #10
    300+ Posts brianl's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    leominster, ma. USA
    Posts
    330
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Have you had any mechanical or electrical issues that weren't easily resolved?

  11. #11
    200+ Posts Pooch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    217
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I can't answer about Spyders, but my reverse trike Goldwing Endeavor handles very well in the "twisties" I'll be test riding a Spyder soon so I can compare them and will report my findings.

  12. #12
    5000+ Posts Pegasus1300's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Spring City,Utah, USA
    Posts
    5,212
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by brianl View Post
    Have you had any mechanical or electrical issues that weren't easily resolved?
    The Honda or the Spyder?. No issues with the Honda,except bad gas mileage. On the Spyder,no issues that weren't easy to resolve. But as you know anytime you have any issue you can't resolve your self it is expensive. So far I have had a relatively incident free ownership experience. I now have 40,000+ miles on it. It is a great bike and fun to ride. For me much more fun then the Goldwing trike.
    Happy TRAils/NSD
    Paul

  13. #13
    4750+ Posts
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    4,036
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Just remember, a random electrical issue can be very hard to resolve no matter what kind of machine you have. Don't blame the brand. Especially these computer controlled machines today.
    The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
    American Legion Rider

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-03-2018, 08:46 PM
  2. Switched to a Spyder
    By amhc59 in forum Can Am Spyder Trikes
    Replies: 38
    Last Post: 02-06-2018, 05:57 AM
  3. looking for spyder info
    By adaptolife in forum Can Am Spyder Trikes
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 03-22-2015, 03:30 PM
  4. Advice on Purchasing a 2000 GL1500/Lehman
    By Trvlngnrs in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 12-18-2013, 11:20 AM
  5. Looking at Used One; Need Advice
    By ulflyer in forum Stallion Trikes
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 07-13-2011, 06:45 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •