Can-Am Models Should be Required to Have an New Owners Warning!
If I would have known, if there had been some warning!
I got my first Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited just a few weeks back and now I am a poor (but happy) man. Why are there no warning telling of how much you enjoy it and how much money you will spend on upgrades and accessories. They need to have a waring stating something like.
"WARNING ownership of a Can-Am will result in extended smiling and joy. Please take caution and ensure your bank account has the needed funds for more accessories than any human needs. May cause prolonged exposure the fresh air and sunshine. Do not become a Can-Am owner unless you are prepared to give up being lazy and get out and have amazing times."
Formosa AZ01 165/50/R16's on PPA Recluse wheels up front
General Altimax RT43 215/60/R15 on factory rear Primary exhaust: RLS Cat delete w/ his baffle; secondary, custom built w/ Flowmaster HS2
Suspension: BajaRon swaybar (highly recommended!), M2 coil-overs, front & rear (also highly recomended!)
Extra LED lighting and misc. to suit my needs/wants
Actually, every (2-3 wheels) ride I've owned needed that caveat. Have never found a 'complete' package out the door. Need to add 10%+ for suspension & farkles usually.
But I try to get out and put some rides in first.
I am retired and not a Millionaire.
So I make a list of what I would like to improve with add-ons.
Get costings..Yikes!
Then I rate them as to importance and affordability.
For instance I would like some better suspension for the mad few minutes through the twisties now and again,
but that aint occurring anytime soon.
Got my top rated things completed and spending mostly on gas these days.
Then I rate them as to importance and affordability. For instance I would like some better suspension for the mad few minutes through the twisties now and again,
but that aint occurring anytime soon.
Got my top rated things completed and spending mostly on gas these days.
If you want to explore the potential for suspension mods further, you might want to check out IKON Suspension Iso
Waaay Better than stock, and much of the a/mkt range too; somewhat cheaper than most of the big names; got some good gear for Spyders (you might need to ask them rather than just check out the cataldogue tho! ) and it's an Aussie based company, so it's almost local for you!
Anything with wheels, a motor, or female can put a smile on your face and empty your wallet.
They can also put a frown on your face and still empty your wallet.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-05-2023 at 08:31 AM.
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Ride more, worry less.
Don't create a garage queen!
I see a lot of Spyders for sale on FB - low to no miles and plenty of accessories. It is not uncommon to see a 10 year old Spyder with 5k miles or less with many upgrades - asking way too much because they say it is like new.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
I Bought my Wife a 900 Ralli Ryker now she is starting to want me to get bits for it and doing my F3 up no longer is an excuse so I can no longer hide.
2019 Can Am Spyder F3S
ICSI Ride Hand Brake Kit as my right leg and foot does not work that well due to MS
The Ultimate F3 Floorboard
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Shad Saddle Bags
Lamonster F3 PACKRACK
SHAD 58X in Carbon finish - Expandable TOP Case
Pedal Box
IPS Belt Tensioner and Handlebar Riser from Lamonster
K&N air filter
INNOVV K5
Wilbers Nite Line Shocks
RLS Cat Delete
Floating Rotors with EBG Brakes for the front
I am now broke
I Should mention the Boss has a 900 Ryker Ralli next to my bike
I read a stat one time about new Goldwing owners will spend $3500 on accessories/goodies the first year of ownership. I imagine same principle is with most motor toys.....
Don't get mad at me if you don't like my answer.....
Does not hold a candle to the money one spends on the Side by Side UTV!!!
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
I'm poor now, but my Can Am Spyder is doing great!
My Can Am now has all my money, it was bound to happen! How could I resist getting her all dressed up, I added the Top Case rack, to show off her rear end! and don't forged what goes underneath, I got the fitted top case bag and the fitted frunk bag.
We are taking our first weekend getaway on our Spyder and I may have gone overboard on travel accessorizing.
This will be our longest ride to date, I've been working my way up to longer rides (health issues) and this one should be fun. We are heading up to Prescott, AZ and the weather should be beautiful.
My two Spyders do not hold a candle to my Kawasaki KRX 1000 Side by Side in vacuuming up funds!
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
Can-Am Models Should be Required to Have an New Owners Warning!
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Originally Posted by Isopedella
) and it's an Aussie based company, so it's almost local for you! 
Love my Spyders 
