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[Pirate looks at --]

We are fortunate to have THE BEST dealer in the Western United States in Elk Grove Power Sports! They have top notch service and parts and they do a great job selling!

[SteveLaoyster]

A coworker of mine said he just took an RTL for a test ride & felt too cramped. He was thinking of getting one because of having trouble with his knees. Now he is going to take a Heritage Softail for a ride. He now has a Yamaha V -star that he rides. I think he's asking for trouble with the Harley if his knees are bothering him.

[Lastchance]

A coworker of mine said he just took an RTL for a test ride & felt too cramped. He was thinking of getting one because of having trouble with his knees. Now he is going to take a Heritage Softail for a ride. He now has a Yamaha V -star that he rides. I think he's asking for trouble with the Harley if his knees are bothering him.

Tell him to try an F3, coming off a Raider I felt jammed in just sitting on a RT and I'm only 5'8"

[PaladinLV]

Actually, the TORQUE in a Spyder is rated higher then a stock (not Dyno'd) HD.
When riding with HOGs going up a steep incline (in cruise control) they significantly slow down while my speed is maintained. Also the torque allows the spyder to cruise in 6th at 40 mph.

However, crank the HD and it will definitely leave Spyder in the dust.

AJ

Or at least a potential SpyderLover!
While I haven't made the switch: I've got a friend with the Tri-Glide. This allows me the opportunity to "jump the fence" o couple of times each year, and compare the two rides.
Harley really has the seating and the amenities well sorted-out. Even though the controls take much more forceful inputs; everything is in the right place, and they fall easily into hand.
The Spyders have the handling that the Harleys can only dream about. His T-G really understeers like a dump truck with soft front tires, while my RT-L carves turns as if it were on rails.
The Harley has real TORQUE... The 1330 is very good, but it's not THAT good.
But the Spyder is much faster...
The SE-6 transmission is the icing on top of what is a very large and tasty cake!

He'd switch: if he could afford to!

[First Timer]

The dealer I purchased my Can Am from is a Harley-Davidson dealer that also sells the Can Am's. Has certified BRP Tech's. I don't think I'll have any trouble with their service department. The service is a big deal on any motorcycle.
The dealer is Metro Harley-Davidson / Can Am out of Cedar Rapids Iowa. It's about a 2 1/2 hour ride but it will be worth it.

[Bob Denman]

Actually, the TORQUE in a Spyder is rated higher then a stock (not Dyno'd) HD.
When riding with HOGs going up a steep incline (in cruise control) they significantly slow down while my speed is maintained. Also the torque allows the spyder to cruise in 6th at 40 mph.

However, crank the HD and it will definitely leave Spyder in the dust.

AJ

104.7, versus 96???

But I DO agree about being able to use 6th gear as low as 40 mph...

[Deanna777]

Here she is, in her new home!!

on your new! let the smiles, miles begin. We are here to help. Deanna

[agedbikeman]

Stumbled across this post while looking for answer to a different problem.
I have to differ from most opinions, I find the spyder uncomfortable and badly designed and made, it's clear that the designers are not bikers, Had to buy a comfort seat and fit highway boards or riding was impossble, control switches have little or no feel to them with thick gloves on, here in France gloves are compulsory at all times on bikes. My 25 year old GL1500 with a Towpack insta trike kit beats the pants off the spyder, it's clear that the Goldwing was made by a motorbike company. Everything can be repaired on the wing, not so with spyder, you have to change big expensive chunks, cruise control button fell of, part not available, have to change whole switch unit 400 euros, winscreen lifter broke, part not available have to buy whole chunk of gear, piles of money, seriously considering ditching the spyder.