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 Spyder is worse than an ice cream truck?
I guess this guy doesn't really like Spyders....
What a dumb article, he should try it before knocking it.
http://www.motorcyclepartsandaccesso...icense_article
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[QUOTE=Spanky;305667]
What a dumb article
Four words cover it.
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Agreed dumb article. I tried to comment but it wouldn't let me. My comment would have been: The commercial refers to getting your "operators license" they do not say motorcycle license, in fact, BRP always refers to the Spyder as a Roadster never as a motorcycle. My state issues a cycle license with a 3 wheel endorsement allowing me to only ride a 3 wheel cycle. This is the case in most states.
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Well he may not be interested in a Spyder at this time in his life but you never know about the future. Never say never. Besides what's wrong with driving an ice cream truck. He probably don't like puppies either.
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The Authors job description says (for J & P cycles) he is supposed to find out what their customers want and gather information on those products.. He obviously is too busy writing silly articles to do his real job and that would cause me to boycott his employer for fear of what garbage he might put out.
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Makes me wonder what else he's prejudiced about.
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I've gotten this attitude from the long grey haired die hard Harley riders. These narrow minded indivuals feel like we are posers impeding on their sacred traditions. When in all actuality we just enjoy the wind in our face and the ride itself.
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This is a Quote from his 3rd paragraph:
"Now I’ve never claimed to be one of the most intelligent individuals on the planet ....."
Enough said!
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A wonderful article written by a true armchair motorcycle critic. Thanks for the quote above--we can surely see how smart this person is (at least when it comes to Spyders).
You've all seen the CanAm commercial--to me it does not imply that this is the way to get your motorcycle endorsement. I sure would not spend 20K to get a spyder so I can get my motorcycle endorsement and then go home and ride my big v-twin or something like that.
I am surprised that J & P cycles would print this kind of trash on their internet site. Did you read some of the comments? Some are doing a pretty good trash number on 3 wheelers.
If you look at their catalog--you can see the company caters to the cruiser market. I am suggesting that the article is a very good reason to not purchase from J & P.
I will throw in a vote for Motorcycle Superstore as well as checking our website sponsers first for anything. I surely won't buy any more product from J & P.
Just my usual .02
Last edited by ARtraveler; 04-12-2011 at 04:52 PM.
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Haters gonna hate, but I do agree with him that "there’s absolutely no way people taking their test on these three-wheelers should be given a motorcycle endorsement."
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He commented after watching a TV ad!!!! During a televised Supercross…. That's two for two…. Wouldn't let me comment either… I wouldn't been so polite...
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 Originally Posted by akspyderman
You've all seen the CanAm commercial--to me it does not imply that this is the way to get your motorcycle endorsement. I sure would not spend 20K to get a spyder so I can get my motorcycle endorsement and then go home and ride my big v-twin or something like that.
In my field we call this building up a strawman: you take someone else's words and twist and distort them to suggest they said something silly which they really didn't say, then you come in as the big strong hero to tear down that strawman.
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I don't see the issue with taking your test on the Spyder. Everyone of us that has rode a bicycle when we were a child already knows how to lean, balance, countersteer and put our feet down when we stop. It's not that hard of a thing to do. Besides these things any 7 yr old already knows, what is different ??? If those people are going to sit and complain about this, maybe DMV should make us take a test for every type of motorcycle we drive. Cars and trucks to. Because everyone of them handles and performs differently. Even having my M endorsment and have been riding for years, getting on any other bike when your not fully comfortable you sometimes feel like you could wipe out at first. Remember when you first drove a spyder ??? I bet that was a wakeup call right away wasn't it ??? We all thought we would know how to handle it but we found out quick we did not know squat. By you having your M endorsment and then you get on different bike make it safe enough to hit the highways ??? I don't think so. Know the bike and the basics and the only thing I would change would be to have every rider have to log a certain amount of hours BEFORE trying for a motorcycle license. This is what they do in NY before teenagers try for there road test with cars. Everyone of us knows there is no substitute for experience no matter what you ride.
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The Spyder does draw a big crowd wherever it stops just like an Ice Cream truck. 
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Originally Posted by JJW SpyderRider
The Spyder does draw a big crowd wherever it stops just like an Ice Cream truck.
Exactly!
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Originally Posted by Eraser
This is a Quote from his 3rd paragraph:
"Now I’ve never claimed to be one of the most intelligent individuals on the planet ....."
Enough said!
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Originally Posted by GIJoe
Haters gonna hate, but I do agree with him that "there’s absolutely no way people taking their test on these three-wheelers should be given a motorcycle endorsement."
Not all states give the general motorcycle endorsement without a restriction - NY lists a restriction to 3 wheels if you take the road test on 3 wheels.
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He's entitled to his opinion and he is right about the license issue...in MD, you get a 'M' class license with a 'J' restriction...meaning, three wheels only...no problem as I'm never going to get a two wheeler...of course you should not get a two wheeler license if you test on a three wheeler...duh...however, the same should apply as well, IMHO...
As far as his take of the bike and comparing it to an ice cream truck, I always loved those trucks growing up...always brought a smile to my face...just like the Spyder...fair enough assessment for me!
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He sounds like a first class jerk!
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I will cut him some slack as he states he has nothing against the bike. What he is guilty of not knowing the license procedure for many of the states which is take the test on 2 wheels you can drive both test on three then you are limited to 3. I understand its a blog and not an artical per se' but he looses credit when he miss typed.
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Here in Ontario we have graduated liscencing. After you get your beginner liscence M1 and then you take a road test to get to M2 liscence. Whatever you ride for your road test is what only you can drive with the exception of a two wheeler , If you take a trike on your road test then you will have a restriction placed on your liscence that you can only drive trikes and the same for scooters and mopeds. If you use a motorcycle for your test then you can drive any vehicle (ie trike bike or scooter) When you get your full M liscence the same restrictions are placed on your M1 liscence.
So the guy writing that blog needs to do more research and is misinformed as I am sure there are other parts that have similar liscencing standards
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-- many Spyder owners have several 2 wheelers in addition to the 
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and I wish I had not damaged my body in the Military and could enjoy a 2 wheel non customized bike. The problem is I got the spyder and 
I can care less about any other type of bike, let me think enjoy the ryde, or watch the ground for bumps and cracks which could toss me..
