They are like a Hook. When ever you stop, the trikes seems to reel in people that comment about them and/or ask questions.
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.
They are like a Hook. When ever you stop, the trikes seems to reel in people that comment about them and/or ask questions.
Decal arrived today!
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.
Boris. Named from the Who's album track "Boris the spider"
Alan
Boris was my first choice, love the music John Entwistle did for the Who and on his own. The Admiral put the veto on that idea, she thought the song was too weird.
MAZO EMS2 sez: The bike....never understood the need to name a motorcycle...to each his/her own I suppose
We never named our 4 wheelers, but for some reason since I've gotten married these last 27 years the bikes and trikes got named. My 1990 Harley FLHS I had since new until last year was "The Old Girl". Gloria's first trike was a Trike Shop (now RoadSmith) VW based runabout she called "Betsy". Next trike was a '94 GL1500 Goldwing I named "Her Purpleness", as it was hers, and dark purple. That trike was replaced by a 2004 GL1800, also a dark purple, and that got named "Her Purpleness, the Sequel" or more often called "HP2". She was never comfortable on the 'Wings and always rode passenger, so she was sold on Spyder when she rode one at a rally. We went through many name ideas, she loved it when I jokingly suggested "Itsy Bitsy" after the childrens song, so Itsy Bitsy it is. I also have a 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100, and the most British name I could think of at the time is "Amelia". Dr. Who fans will get the reference.
2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited, 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100
Motorcycle Rights: AMA Charter Life Member, MRF, FORR Life Member Local 11 Southwest Missouri, Mid-South MILE organizing committee member
2018 RT Limited , Got one, on, then off then on until Gloria decides if she likes it or not. blue
Went on a group ride from the RV Resort to Eloy to watch the sky divers and have lunch. Found a couple new T-shirts in the office/computer room/bonus room when I got home.
One Spyder, one HD trike, one Indian, one Goldwing, one 650 scooter, one dual purpose, and one Harley.
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.
TOPDOGJIM, are you still in the area with your can am spyder? We live just north of you in East Windsor, CT. If you are still in this area, perhaps we could get together. Go for a ride even when the weather improves (April?).
Steve Bethke, StevenQ
TOPDOGJIM, are you still in the area with your can am spyder? We live just north of you in East Windsor, CT. If you are still in this area, perhaps we could get together. Go for a ride even when the weather improves (April?).
Steve Bethke, StevenQ
Sorry Steven, but TOPDOGJIM's last activity on the Forum was waaay back on February 27th..... in 2015!! So he might not be checking in here too soon?!
You could try sending him an email by clicking on his username & then selecting 'send email' from the drop down list, but given the time that's passed since he loaded that email address (back in 2011 ) that might not work either. . Or maybe you could look in The Can-Am Spyder & Ryker Riding Clubs section of the Forum to see if there's any active locals/local gatherings in your area & surrounds, starting with the Connecticut - see below:
IIRC, we've got a few active Ryders in some of the surrounding States near you, so even if there's no-one all that active really close to you, maybe you could try looking a bit further afield.
Many of my previous bikes (Yamaha Ventures) were called "Pegasus1300". I changed to Charlotte with the spyder (I know not very original). Since Jeff Dastrup painted nose art the name has changed to Happy Dragon20200515_181519.jpg
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because the Akrapovic is roaring when opening the throttle and overtaking cars, I called my 2020 F3-S "the Shockwave" - Spyder and: created a Youtube-channel Schriftzug.jpg
modified 2020 F3-S for paraplegics including handbrake, wheelchairmount etc.
Why name it... when you call it, it won't come (unless someone is on it)!
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Per Your signature: Years ago, before Backwoods Ohio had Handicapped Plates, they issued a Car Sized Plate for use on Bikes. About a month later, the local Constabulary pulled me over; I had no idea why. The officer had a big grin on face and wanted to know the story behind a Car Handi Plate on a bike. After viewing my registration, he spoke that was not aware of DMV's policy. Shaked my hand and walked back to his cruiser, laughing. A few months later, Ohio finally started issuing Handi plates for bikes.
Former Navy LT, Retired Chemical Dependency Therapist, Retired Widower, "Do, or do not, there is no try"... Jedi Master Yoda. Proud member of AA, PGR, and a Navy Shellback!
As I'm a big fan of the '66-'67 Van Williams & Bruce Lee "the Green Hornet" tv show (Seth Rogan's 2011 movie version was pure crap), I had to name her "Black Beauty" after the famous car.
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Former Navy LT, Retired Chemical Dependency Therapist, Retired Widower, "Do, or do not, there is no try"... Jedi Master Yoda. Proud member of AA, PGR, and a Navy Shellback!
I don’t typically refer to my rides by name but I really liked the look of the 2021 Spyder RTL I bought …. thought she looked so good and kindof sexy, different from previous models of Spyders and the standard 3-wheeled trikes… I refer to her as SNAZZY !!
2021 RT Ltd, Marsala Red/Black, Dark New course heading Mr Sulu: 2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...
After reading another thread posting about naming your Spyder, I posted the following and thought in may be appropriate to re-post it in the GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA. I have started a list of the names of Spyders from this thread. If others would like to provide your Spyder names and reasons, I will keep it on an excel spreadsheet and make it available to those who may want it. You may either post it here or send me a PM with your info.
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So he might not be checking in here too soon?! 
) that might not work either. 
. Or maybe you could look in The Can-Am Spyder & Ryker Riding Clubs section of the Forum to see if there's any active locals/local gatherings in your area & surrounds, starting with the Connecticut - see below: 
Dave....
