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My initial concerns relate to durability and mechanical complexity. If it's a complex solution, it may be more fussy to maintain. The Spyder's current suspension draws from many years of automotive suspensions and chassis design; it's pretty straightforward and thus easy to make sturdy and durable. Who knows? Maybe durability won't be an issue. Perhaps the solution isn't as hard as I imagine.
However, if the bike leans, you're right back to the relatively shorter life of regular motorcycle tires -- and now you have to pony up for three, not two. Quality motorcycle tires ain't cheap.
Finally, looking at those designs, there's no room for a frunk, so maybe the Spyder will retain the edge for cargo capacity. And towing ability.
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Sturgis reverse trike kit
Have any of you seen the Sturgis reverse trike kit thats being installed on the Honda Goldwings? It's amazing how much they look like the Can Am Spyder!
The Sturgis website is not in English, but check out Gene's Gallery in Springfield,MO. to see pics and get info. It might be fun to visit Gene's while down at SpyderFest in May.
We're interested to see them and may trade the Spyder for one eventually, primarily because of Honda's track record for reliability which I'm not sure Can Am can beat.
We love our 2015 RT Limited, but have been discouraged this past riding season with our oil leak issues (which are hopefully fixed now, but will have to wait for Spring to be sure)
Check 'em out and let me know what y'all think!
Nate and Lori
2021 Spyder RT Limited--Deep Marsala Red--Chrome Edition
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Sturgis reverse trike kit
Originally Posted by SPYD3R
SORRY, but this just doesn't compete with our SPYD3RS......
those front wheels need to be connected to a Double-Wish-Bone configuration to compete.... until a manufacturer comes out with a similar configuration, i'm not interested....
i truly hope that HONDA is researching a direct competitor to BRP's creation....
Dan P
SPYD3R
IMHO the Yamahas are really awful looking. We do like the looks of the Sturgis reverse trike its installed on the Honda Goldwings. Look very much like the Spyder!
Nate and Lori
2021 Spyder RT Limited--Deep Marsala Red--Chrome Edition
[/B]Nelson-Rigg half cover, Hopnel side bags and trunk liner bags, , Driver's Backrest, BRP Trailer hitch and control module, 131 DB horn from TricLED, "Shadow" trailer from Mini Trailer USA,
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
Still these models are like the threewheeled scooters. They have a very narrow stance with a massive amount of suspension parts up front.. I personally don't want a three wheel leaner. I would go back to two wheels you loose all the benefits ...
Originally Posted by asp125
. . . The Spyder is for more sedate riding, . . .
Speake for yourself. I don't ryde sedate! I'd challenge any 3-wheel leaner to beat me in the twisties.
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Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder
Speake for yourself. I don't ryde sedate! I'd challenge any 3-wheel leaner to beat me in the twisties.
Sedate for ME, compared to my GSXR. I've never been able to beat my 2 wheeled time up one stretch of local twisties on a Spyder. 600lbs Spyder vs 424lb sportbike?
Yes the Spyder can be faster than most all cruisers and other non-race reps. We've beaten that one to death before.
Last edited by asp125; 01-08-2018 at 10:12 AM.
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Originally Posted by Rob Rodriguez
Saw this article at Spyder Life Magazine. http://www.financialexpress.com/auto...nster/1002602/
Looks like Yamaha will now have 3 reverse trike type models soon. I have to think Honda will be close behind since they have been showing concept bikes the last few years.
What I find interesting.....Both Honda and Yamaha are showing, and in Yamaha's case building, 3 wheeled, reverse trike designs that lean. How long and how many people have been on this forum asking for BRP to have a leaning Spyder? I'm not sure why BRP has such a reluctance to building leaning and performance minded Spyders but this may finally force them to do so.
you have your TRIKE, one wheel in front 2 in back, then you have a ROADSTER, 2 wheels in front , 1 in back.. Reverse trike? I did have a person asking who is riding the "tri-pod looking thingy", that is my favorite reference to the Spyder as of now..
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Originally Posted by opiewhan
you have your TRIKE, one wheel in front 2 in back, then you have a ROADSTER, 2 wheels in front , 1 in back.. Reverse trike? I did have a person asking who is riding the "tri-pod looking thingy", that is my favorite reference to the Spyder as of now..
A trike with two wheels in front is a reverse trike also called a tadpole trike.
The Spyder is a reverse trike. The "roadster" name was given it by BRP.
Some interesting reading here:
http://www.reversetrike.com/
Last edited by ofdave; 01-08-2018 at 02:10 PM.
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Showing at CES this week. Not a competitor to the Spyder but will be to the Slingshot for those who want something more classy. The Vanderhall all electric Edison2 was brought out last November. More info here: https://electrek.co/2018/01/08/all-e...three-wheeler/ and https://vanderhallusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Vanderhall-Edison-PressRelease-v1.pdf
Vanderhalls are front wheel drive.
Last edited by IdahoMtnSpyder; 01-08-2018 at 10:28 PM.
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Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
They sure look better than a Slingshot.
The gas engine ones have been out for a while. And at 30 to 50 thou., they aren't cheap.
Would be interesting to see what the front wheel drive is like.
The top of the line has AC. In an open cockpit, I wonder how that works?
A limited dealer network (27) for now. But that will likely change if they catch on.
https://vanderhallusa.com/
Last edited by ofdave; 01-09-2018 at 07:02 AM.
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Originally Posted by SpyderBears
Have any of you seen the Sturgis reverse trike kit thats being installed on the Honda Goldwings? It's amazing how much they look like the Can Am Spyder!
The Sturgis website is not in English, but check out Gene's Gallery in Springfield,MO. to see pics and get info. It might be fun to visit Gene's while down at SpyderFest in May.
We're interested to see them and may trade the Spyder for one eventually, primarily because of Honda's track record for reliability which I'm not sure Can Am can beat.
We love our 2015 RT Limited, but have been discouraged this past riding season with our oil leak issues (which are hopefully fixed now, but will have to wait for Spring to be sure)
Check 'em out and let me know what y'all think!
when I was a vendor at last years Honda wing ding genes gallery was there with there trikes very nice looks similar to the spyder only downfall no storage you will definetly need a trailer for the wing its my understanding you still need to purchase a wing then take it in for the mod which by the way wasn't cheap so your looking at around 40k.
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
Still these models are like the threewheeled scooters. They have a very narrow stance with a massive amount of suspension parts up front.. I personally don't want a three wheel leaner. I would go back to two wheels you loose all the benefits ...
I dont understand your comment Chupaca, you lost all the benefits of two wheeling when you bought a planar suspension Spyder, anything else containing leaning that is effective is a move towards two wheeling??
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Originally Posted by asp125
While there might be a segment that would want a leaning 3 wheeler, count me out. The point of lean is finite, I mean that past some point the geometry will lock up and not go past that lean angle. Exceed that and bad things will happen. If I want a leaning bike, it's a two wheeler that I can drag a knee. The Spyder is for more sedate riding, and I've got both sides covered, with neither being a compromise.
You drag your hand like this?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iyTa6XLTLKY#
Also check out Pikes Peak run, do you ride your two wheels more agressively? Cant suggest you would on roads.
Things will only improve from there.
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Originally Posted by asp125
While there might be a segment that would want a leaning 3 wheeler, count me out. The point of lean is finite, I mean that past some point the geometry will lock up and not go past that lean angle. Exceed that and bad things will happen. If I want a leaning bike, it's a two wheeler that I can drag a knee. The Spyder is for more sedate riding, and I've got both sides covered, with neither being a compromise.
The Tilting Motor Works reverse trike conversion allows a Goldwing to lean as far as it does without the conversion.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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This made me laugh
Originally Posted by gnorthern
And the Spyder isn't? My oldest daughter called it a dorky old man batmobile.
I read this and just laughed out loud!! I guess that I fit the first part of that description! But, I didn't know that my Spyder was as cool as the Batmobile...
Orange trim batmobile.jpg
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Originally Posted by BigGuy66
I read this and just laughed out loud!! I guess that I fit the first part of that description! But, I didn't know that my Spyder was as cool as the Batmobile...
Orange trim batmobile.jpg
Sorry, she was just saying old men would find it cool, which I do.
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Reverse Trikes
Originally Posted by Rob Rodriguez
Saw this article at Spyder Life Magazine. http://www.financialexpress.com/auto...nster/1002602/
Looks like Yamaha will now have 3 reverse trike type models soon. I have to think Honda will be close behind since they have been showing concept bikes the last few years.
What I find interesting.....Both Honda and Yamaha are showing, and in Yamaha's case building, 3 wheeled, reverse trike designs that lean. How long and how many people have been on this forum asking for BRP to have a leaning Spyder? I'm not sure why BRP has such a reluctance to building leaning and performance minded Spyders but this may finally force them to do so.
I think it would both interesting, and fun, to see Honda come out with a reverse trike to equal the Gold Wing. Some riders will always prefer the two wheel motorcycle and its cornering abilities, and some would probably like to see a "from the ground up" GW reverse trike.
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Just saw the Vanderhall Venice at the International
Marketplace on Waikiki and it Looks sharp. Anyone tried out one of these?
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Conceptually, it's cool, but the style on this Yamaha thing is just so damned ugly I have no interest in it. If I wanted a leaning 3-wheeler, there is a kit for Harleys or there's the Piaggio. Neither is beautiful like a Spyder but at least they don't make you gag to look at them.
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Originally Posted by Spyderglide
That whole front end is hideous. Don't know what they were thinking, can't see anyone falling in love with that thing.
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Originally Posted by WA5VHU
I've loved the Spyder since I saw one driving down the road and had no idea what it was. That. . . thing, though, it looks cobbled together from street bike and scooter parts that were fed steroids.
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Originally Posted by Dray
Have you seen the new Vanderhall 3 wheeler? Front wheel drive, turbo 4 cylinder @ 179 HP and a automatic.
Built in Utah and nice looking and one heck of a dash panel. +/- $30.000.00 and I want on
Dray
I just saw a Vanderhall Venice at the International Marketplace on Waikiki and sat it in. It was beautiful. Would love to take one for a ride but it sits too close to the ground for me to get in and out of on a daily basis. About the same price as a RT LIMITED. Mike
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