College Student Writing a Paper

[brianm73]

I am taking an English class and I am required to write an evaluation paper.
I have chosen to write about the Can-Am Spyder and compare it to a two wheeled motorcycle.
I need input on why you chose the Can-Am, what you like best about it, and one thing you dislike about it.

Feel free to send a personal message or post your comment here.

Please, this is for a paper so serious answers only.

Thank you in advance!

[RBS66]

I chose the Spyder for safety reasons and design ,Over a two wheeler. Also my wife absolutely will not ride on a two-Wheeler. In my opinion conventional trikes don't handle as well so I went with the spyder. What I like best about it is the confidence it gives you while riding you feel very stable and in control, and not have to worry about laying down a heavy machine.
The only thing I dislike about it,is some problems I am having with my model year of 2013RT.
If you read on this site you will see the 2013 RT are having some issues.

[Saluda]

Stability is great, increased visabilty was also a factor. Also love all the extra storage, don't have to pick which gear you are taking. Braking is fantastic and I feel that taking a passenger on the Spyder hardly produces any difference in handling compared to a conventional bike.
Had concerns about future damage to components due to heat but feel better now that they gave me the new panels with increased air flow.
Good luck.

[Chupaca]

could say for all the other reasons you will read but I loved the roadster at first sight, looked like fun and has proved to be all that and more. I later found out about the many safety features this machine has. Can't say I dislike anything about it. I have the original style with no bells and whistle cause I ryde it for unadulterated fun...good luck on your paper...:2thumbs:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i looked at it for it's safety, abs with all wheels braking together, the vss so i don't tip & i really love
the look. i am also happy that the wheels for the front are held on by lugs so i can take them on &
off. oh, storage on my rt-s is far better then a 2 wheeler

[PrairieSpyder]

You should definitely read the first post in this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

It will contain a lot of info on the differences between a Spyder and 2-wheelers.

[bug's zedi]

Though you have asked for owners. I would like to put in a few words from someone who seriously considered a Spyder, but decided to stay with a two wheeler. I ride a GL1800 Goldwing and after an accident I seriously considered getting a spyder. I am a contrarian by nature, and its uniqueness is a big draw. The biggest advantage though is with the safety of the platform. ABS and Traction control as standard, no worries about going down as a result of gravel etc. Options and cost are comparable to the best two wheelers.

It is obvious that though for many the Spyder is as fun as a two wheeler, just different, it is that difference that is the fatal flaw for us. We enjoy riding the twisties, and with a well matched rider and pillion, the whole experience is like dancing. You move as one with the bike and your ability to negotiate the twists and turns well is directly commensurate with your ability to "dance". It is the loss of the interaction in leaning and the dance that was the primary reason we decided to stay on two wheels.

[Big F]

I am taking an English class and I am required to write an evaluation paper.
I have chosen to write about the Can-Am Spyder and compare it to a two wheeled motorcycle.
I need input on why you chose the Can-Am, what you like best about it, and one thing you dislike about it.

Feel free to send a personal message or post your comment here.

Please, this is for a paper so serious answers only.

Thank you in advance!

Hey college student - yu didn't leave your name or school but that's OK. I'm on my 3rd Spyder so I guess you can say I really like the product. I started with a 2010 model, traded up to RT Limited 2012 model. then last year traded for a 2014 RT Limited cuz a liked the bigger engine and 6 speeds plus some other features. but back to the Spyder. I had ridden 2 wheelers for many years and then none for several years. when I first saw the Spyder product I got interested in riding again. after a short test ride I got REAL INTERESTED and purchased one immediately. they are fun to ride, safe, don't fall over, comfortable for driver and rider. lots of bells & whistles AND we have met a super bunch of great Spyder owners (very unlike the 2-wheel people?) sorry, I just had to say that.
Looking forward to many, many miles of smiles. I have PMS right now - that is Parked Motorcyle Syndrome cuz it's winter time here in Nebraska!
good luck on your paper
THE BIG F

[latony007]

Im with about everyone else. I had 2 motorcycles, a sport bike and a cruiser i used for taking the wife or daughter out on rides. I sold the cruiser and got the spyder because its safer than a standard motorcycle. No worrying about falling over, no worrying about the weight, or most important an errant patch of oil or sand will no longer send you into a wreck. For 2 up its even more safe because the passenger can do a dance or have a party on the back seat and it will not bring you down like is possible on 2 wheels. Add in the standard ABS (which some bikes have) traction control etc. and its just all around safer.

I still have my sport bike for riding by myself and i love it but i only use it for weekend canyon runs. For running errands or commuting or anything else the spyder is the way to go. As for the comments about the 2 wheeler being more fun, i kinda agree, not so much that its MORE fun but just a different kind of fun, however if a sport bike is 20% more fun and a spyder is 80% more safe i think safe should win out if your only going to have one, but that could be because i am old and have a kid lol.

what dont i like, the gas mileage kinda sucks even my sport bike gets better mileage, the riding position on my RS i would like to be more like an RT, i dont see the need for leaning forward on these compared to a sport bike.

[vondalyn]

It is obvious that though for many the Spyder is as fun as a two wheeler, just different, it is that difference that is the fatal flaw for us. We enjoy riding the twisties, and with a well matched rider and pillion, the whole experience is like dancing. You move as one with the bike and your ability to negotiate the twists and turns well is directly commensurate with your ability to "dance". It is the loss of the interaction in leaning and the dance that was the primary reason we decided to stay on two wheels.

This is exactly why I enjoy riding the Spyder -- I learned to lean on the spyder into the twisties to prevent the nanny from intervening. This probably looked really stupid on the RT, and maybe just a little less on the F3, but I have yet to hear from the nanny on the F3. I came off motorcycles and enjoyed the lean (I'd lean so far to scrape the footpegs), but I enjoy the lean just as much on the Spyder.

The look of it was the first draw for me, and then learned about the safety features after the fact, but I knew that I could ride it all winter long and not worry about ice/snow/gravel in the mountains like I would have to with 2 wheels.

I have no dislikes yet.

[thrinsag]

Well, for one thing, I am not overly fond of loud sound barrier cracking motor noises such as many of the regular bikes and even the trikes. I started with a Suzuki 800 which was nice, quite, and not a hellion on the road. Then I went to a VTX 1800 Honda. It popped, bellowed, and sputtered so loud I was embarrassed to ride downtown. But, and it is a big but, I had a couple of heart attacks, bronchial pneumonia, and lost a lost of ability to hold a two wheeler up. Plus, I got the STS SE% so I don't have to remember to downshift at stops and other neat little traffic jams, it is stable enough to hold me up without putting my feet on the ground, and the sound is just enough to let me know the motor is still running without having to suffer the eardrum spltting Black and Deckers, . . . oh I'm sorry, I meant the Harleys and Davids. Hee hee hee! I will say my wife will not get off her Suzuki C90 trike. Each one to his/her own taste?

[Scooter]

I am taking an English class and I am required to write an evaluation paper.
I have chosen to write about the Can-Am Spyder and compare it to a two wheeled motorcycle.
I need input on why you chose the Can-Am, what you like best about it, and one thing you dislike about it.

Feel free to send a personal message or post your comment here.

Please, this is for a paper so serious answers only.

Thank you in advance!

Well my story starts back in 1970, I was riding my 750Honda on I-95 in West Palm Beach Florida, when I was broad sided by atruck. When I woke up I was in theweeds, at the hospital they told me that I had a broken left hip, left knee, abroken collar bone and the doctor said it was a good thing I was wearing ahelmet due to the fact that the helmet was cracked and scraped up. After I recovered, I bought a Honda SliverWing and due to the fact that I couldn’t hold up a two wheeler I put trainingwheels on it. That’s how I got the roadname Scooter. Then one day in 2010 I meta guy who had a Spyder he let me get on it, the next day I bought a 2010 black RTS,when the 2014’s came out, I traded it in. I now have a 2014 cognac my wife and I love it, we went on a 1,200 mileride to NY pulling a trailer. After oneyear I have over 15,000 miles on it and we look forward to more rides aroundthe country. I hope this helps==AL /Scooter.

[tip]

For me at first it was the unique look. Now ,besides that , I think that it's safety features and the ability to start, stop and ride safely without worrying about one of my knees giving out and dropping me. Quite often I have been behind 2 wheelers in slow traffic and watched them struggle to maintain balance. Not on a Spyder!

[oldgoat]

This thread seems familiar. I'm sure it is not the first time it has appeared here.

[markyodo]

The Can-AM Spyder RT is the best option available for "touring" with my wife as a passenger. A+ for comfort, reliability, stability, ease of use, and convenience (accessories and storage options)
It's a great touring package.

[Utah Geezer]

We bought ours because my wife still wanted to ride with me but her arthritis was getting too bad for her to continue to ride on the back of our 2-wheeler. So now when we ride together she is on the back of the Spyder. When I ride alone I am usually on the 2-wheeler. Best of both worlds for me.

[HIspyder]

Been riding two wheels since I was 16, 53 now. I've always wanted one because they're unique and a real head turner. Everything else mentioned in this thread is just gravy.

And I'm being absolutely serious.

[arachnoid]

I ride scooters most of the time, my wife rides the Spyder. I do grab the Spyder keys when I can, as I find it kinda fun to ride (in its own way) compared to a two wheeler. A lot of people become a 2 Spyder family, but I still like my scooter just a tad bit more. On the Spyder I think the gas millage is terrible, it requires a lot of maintenance-that's complicated further because of all the panels, it's very noisy on the freeway from the front tires sticking out, huge turning circle and I think the rear trunks are kinda small. Do I regret owning it? Nope! It's not a cage (aka-car), it looks cool, has plenty of power, very comfortable, safe and easy to ride. I do have some complaints about the scooter too, as nothing is truly perfect! Overall I think my wife and I did pretty good with our riding choices.

[Saluda]

This thread seems familiar. I'm sure it is not the first time it has appeared here.

Now that you say that I believe you're right.

[MouthPiece]

I realized that I had lost a "step or two" somewhere along the way over the past 30 years. <smiles>

Chris

[WilMo1775]

I choose the Can Am over conventional bike because I have a bad back and and 4 herniated discs in my neck. it is the most stable bike on the market in my opinion. I ride it daily to work and on long rides on the weekend without any fatigue or pain. The one thing I found to be a little anyoying is the brake squeak form time to time. other than that I LOVE my Spyder

[brianm73]

My name is Brian and I am attending Clark State Community College in Springfield, Ohio.
Thank you all again for your input!

PrairieSpyder, thanks for the tip on the other post!



Stay Safe and Lets Hope For Some Warm Weather Soon!!!!

[ARtraveler]

Bought the first one (2008) because it was new, innovative, and I just had to have one.

Number two (2009) was more of the same, but for the spouse.

Number three (2010) was the new and innovative RT (touring version). Got Premier Edition #474 that time.

Number four (2011), now a sure thing, was for the lady friend.

Number five (2014) was the new and innovative RT with the 1330 ACE triple engine.

I do not have any mechanical complaints over 112,000 miles on the brand. They are expensive to buy, and the maintenance is higher than a lot of motorcycles. The new 2014 has lower maintenance though.

That's my story, and I am sticking to it. :yes:

[Dan_Ashley]

As you can see, there are lots of reasons people like Spyder's. One reason that is frequently missed is: "I don't know why. I just like it." I like chocolate, and beer, and blondes too. I don't know why.

[latony007]

Here is one i forgot to mention and i am surprised no one else mentioned it as things they like. They are kind of related, one is parking. I now longer have to worry about parking on a hill or incline when im on the spyder. On my Yamaha i have walked blocks because i refused to park on some hill. Second is REVERSE, its really nice not to have to lug my cruiser backwards anymore and worry about dropping it etc when going backwards or just looking stupid lol. Now just pop it in reverse and away i go!

[RPM]

Though you have asked for owners. I would like to put in a few words from someone who seriously considered a Spyder, but decided to stay with a two wheeler. I ride a GL1800 Goldwing and after an accident I seriously considered getting a spyder. I am a contrarian by nature, and its uniqueness is a big draw. The biggest advantage though is with the safety of the platform. ABS and Traction control as standard, no worries about going down as a result of gravel etc. Options and cost are comparable to the best two wheelers.

It is obvious that though for many the Spyder is as fun as a two wheeler, just different, it is that difference that is the fatal flaw for us. We enjoy riding the twisties, and with a well matched rider and pillion, the whole experience is like dancing. You move as one with the bike and your ability to negotiate the twists and turns well is directly commensurate with your ability to "dance". It is the loss of the interaction in leaning and the dance that was the primary reason we decided to stay on two wheels.


I was in a severe motorcycle accident 4 years ago. I broke my neck but luckily, I'm still around. My family was not thrilled with me getting a bike and with younger kids, the Spyder was my only option. No regrets! It is safer than a 2 wheeled motorcycle in so many ways, but I don't agree with the inability to lean being a downside to ryding a Spyder. The lack of lateral forces on a motorcycle, although likely considered a "plus" by most people, really is a "plus" for me on the Spyder. I do lean into the turns and between being low on the F3 and the lateral forces and my leaning into a turn, I feel like I'm going 100mph when I'm doing 30mph in a turn. I didn't get that feeling on a bike when going into a turn slowly. The Spyder is more exhilarating of a ryde than my old Victory bike was. Yes, I do miss my bike but I do not feel I'm missing out on anything being on the Spyder. The safety features on the Spyder just add to the ability to take it to its extremes and not worry that you're going to go down in a turn.

I went out into the twisties yesterday for a couple of hours and came back feeling like I had just been to a thrill amusement park. I never got that on my bike. I also came back feeling like I had been to the gym but that was a good thing. It's a workout when you're really going into the turns. A fun workout!

So why did I chose a Spyder?
Safety (safer)
Good looks (every where I go, I got thumbs up, high fives, looky-loos, everything - kind of cool, I must say!)
Not a lemming and with the same bike as everyone else
It's just so damn cool looking...
My 16 year old daughter may not have spoken to me again... but my 13 and 11 year old boys think it's so cool and are happy with the 3rd wheel

[bcoulter19]

I had a stroke when I was 44(10 years ago). afterward I didn't have any paralysis but had some balance issues which as you can image is why my wife didn't want me on 2 wheels. When I first saw the Spyder in 2008 I said I could ride that an din 2010 I actually rented one for 24 hours at the beach and loved it. Later that year I bought a 2010 RS had it for 3 years and traded it on my current 2013 RT-S. I love everything about my Spyder except I can't ride it when its cold. Come On Spring. :)

Bill C.

[Spyder 42]

Though you have asked for owners. I would like to put in a few words from someone who seriously considered a Spyder, but decided to stay with a two wheeler. I ride a GL1800 Goldwing and after an accident I seriously considered getting a spyder. I am a contrarian by nature, and its uniqueness is a big draw. The biggest advantage though is with the safety of the platform. ABS and Traction control as standard, no worries about going down as a result of gravel etc. Options and cost are comparable to the best two wheelers.

It is obvious that though for many the Spyder is as fun as a two wheeler, just different, it is that difference that is the fatal flaw for us. We enjoy riding the twisties, and with a well matched rider and pillion, the whole experience is like dancing. You move as one with the bike and your ability to negotiate the twists and turns well is directly commensurate with your ability to "dance". It is the loss of the interaction in leaning and the dance that was the primary reason we decided to stay on two wheels.

it is this reason that I would like to keep a two wheeler in the garage. It's just different.

[Deanna777]

Here is my story, I was a passenger for 16 years on Yamahas ( Royal Star 1300cc, V-Star) Honda's, Suzuki's, Kawasaki Nomade, and I told people that I used to ride with that I wanted to get my motorcycle License.

So in 2012 I bought a HD Switchback new to the HD line, then a friend of mine said " why don't you buy a Can-Am Spyder, so I traded in the HD, for a 2012 RTS-SE5 it had anti-lock brakes, Traction Control, Stability Control, Semi- Auto Transmission power steering, Reverse, Cruise Control and many other extra's and it was more visibility, I had the whole lane to my self. And where ever I went I would get people asking me questions about it. The spyder is a conversation piece. They are fun to drive, if you are familiar with driving a Snowmobile that is how they handle, but smoother. I had 8, 988 miles on the 2012RTS-SE5, then when I saw/ took a demo ride on a 2014RTS-SE6 the demo ride/saw it sold me, " I said to my self " I got to have one of these"! So on July 30,2014 I traded in my 2012RTS-SE5 for a 2014RTS-SE6 in cognac I have no cut complaints about the 2014RTS-SE6 I am not turning back. I like the 2014RTS-SE6 because it has the New Rotax 1330 ACE Engine, 6 speed, you can cruise comfortably at 3,300 RPM's , New 1200-W Alternator ( 85% more power for your electronic accessories) you don't need a Battery Tender,( like I did when I had the 2012rts-se5 had to keep the battery tender plug-in to keep the battery charged) ECO mode smart Assist, you can go farther on a 1 tank of gas, higher torque, smoother ride. I know this has not been mentioned........ you still have the freedom, open air, when life gets stressful you can go for a ride! You meet a great group of people that have spyders, like on this site. I am in my 50's.
I don't have any dislikes about my 2014RTS-SE6 Cognac I am a happy Spyder Owner! I can not ride my 2014RTS-SE6 in the COLD, and SNOWY months, Hurry up SPRING!!!! I go to some of the Spyder events.

Dislikes: None Deanna

[Rockwall]

I was a new rider when I got my Spyder and the safety and stability just made sense. I have never been sorry. It has good power, but I would like more torque when riding with my club of all two wheelers.

[MMMII]

Hey College Student,

WHY:

I picked the Spyder primarily because of an "incident" I had on two wheels. After said "incident", I didn't feel safe risking the safety of my wife (or eventually) my children riding on the back of two wheels. The styling of the Spyder appealed to me in the past so I then gave it another look.

LIKE:

As a new F3-S owner (my 2nd Spyder), I like the riding position and reduced interference of the nanny when compared to my ST-S. It allows me to ryde more aggressively and keep the smile on my face. The F3, IMO, is almost as much fun as 2 wheels with the stability of 3.

DISLIKE:

Not much... If I had to pick something it would be the cost of entry. These things are not cheap! BRP accessory prices should almost be considered extortion.

Good luck on your paper!

[kiwirs]

My reason for a Spyder, Is it was becoming unsafe for me to ride two wheels due to Parkinsons, the Spyder gave me the ability to continue riding as it does many not so able riders.

[pwpalmbay]

I am a paraplegic who was injured 11 years ago. Prior to that I drove street bikes, snowmobiles, skateboards, snow skis, water skied...I loved doing outdoor activities. I went 10 years away from this activity then one day went by a Can Am dealer and hopped on a Spyder. I realized that it had been too long for me to be away from the activity I loved to do. I researched the Spyder and chose it over a retrofitted motorcycle because of the safety aspect involved. With ABS and traction control, the Spyder is stable and easy to drive. Besides, who wants to put their feet down when you stop.

[tbulens]

I bought the spyder because my wife did not like to go for a long distance ride on a two wheeler.
I bought the semi automatic so she could get her trike motorcycle license and drive it her self.
When we can both on own bikes and ride together and enjoy the outdoors, what is better than that.
I enjoy the two wheeler ( like many of the comments stated already ), but, you look cool riding the spyder.
How many people stop and talk to you about your bike when you are on a two wheeler. Not many.
I had many hundreds of conversations with strangers about the spyder. So, when I want to look cool, ride safe,
and just enjoy a relaxing evening, I take the spyder. When I want twistes, and gas mileage, I take the two wheeler.
I have fun no matter what. And when the wife joins, its heaven.

Good luck