2018 Can Am Spyder review

[Lamonster]

We just got back from the dealer show in Dallas and Joan and I were able to get a hands on demo before the dealers got there and I must say I like what I saw. If you have any questions I'll answer them the best I can. Here's the link to the blog I posted.

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/news/2018-canam-spyder-lineup-and-highlights/

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks!
I DO have a question about this new display (and features) setup: Will this require that the operator or passenger have a Smartphone to access the features?

 

[trikermutha]

The parking brake switch is on the left handlebar controls now..I would like to have seen the turn signals on each side of the handlebars too.

How does the display work in the daylight? Can it be seen ?

 

[Poseidon]

I would like to have seen the turn signals on each side of the handlebars too.

Spyders are made by Can Am not HD... :roflblack:

 

[Tazzel]

I would have like a keyless entry and a remote start. That would have been kind of cool.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Spyders are made by Can Am not HD... :roflblack:

Thank goodness!:yes::yes:

 

[cmbspyderrss]

I would have like a keyless entry and a remote start. That would have been kind of cool.

Like a hard cover magazine vs a dig copy, I need to know where my keys are and so I can loose them my own.:roflblack: My dad's Ducati has keyless thing and he still reaches for his key or forgets why it won't start or how to start it. It's like me still grabbing for the front brake or shift lever. Some day it won't even be a choice right. Just get on put your thumb print in and go.

 

[george123]

Is the GPS built in or does it use our smartphones to navigate?

 

[Bob Denman]

Is the GPS built in or does it use our smartphones to navigate?

That's one of the issues that I'd like addressed...

 

[george123]

I just reread Lamont's review, and he did say that it had a built in GPS. Great news. However, I just got an almost new 2016 RTL, so I'll have to wait several years. Unless ..........they come out with a retrofit dash. That I would buy.

 

[jerpinoy]

Keyless, thump print, Well time is around the corner , echo, Wilson, sire and other will be on spyder must have's. :yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Lamonster]

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Thanks!
I DO have a question about this new display (and features) setup: Will this require that the operator or passenger have a Smartphone to access the features?

Only the third party apps.

 

[Lamonster]

The parking brake switch is on the left handlebar controls now..I would like to have seen the turn signals on each side of the handlebars too.

How does the display work in the daylight? Can it be seen ?

They worked for a long time on a weather proof display that could be seen in bright sunlight. It should be great.

 

[Lamonster]

Is the GPS built in or does it use our smartphones to navigate?

It has a built in GPS and a Rever app driven GPS.

 

[UtahPete]

Have they gone to LED headlights yet? And, what does the smoked lens do to light output?

 

[ThreeWheels]

I would have like a keyless entry and a remote start. That would have been kind of cool.

With all due respect, are you familiar with all the issues people are having with the current DESS module ??
I'm thinking simpler is better.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong and if I am, someone here will let me know.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MISSING FIX FOR DESS MODULE

With all due respect, are you familiar with all the issues people are having with the current DESS module ??
I'm thinking simpler is better.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong and if I am, someone here will let me know.

:agree: .... BUT the BEAN counters decided that FIX won't help sell Spyders .... it doesn't glitter , shine , or make noise ....jmho .... Mike

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

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Thanks!
I DO have a question about this new display (and features) setup: Will this require that the operator or passenger have a Smartphone to access the features?

Bob, come on part with a little of that cash and get up to speed here. The world runs on smart phones, we have these things called garage door openers, push a button and the door opens and closes! We run radial tires not bias ply, there is this thing called the Internet that a lot of information for you, there are interstate highways that speed up travel times technology can help you if you let it.
Hopefully you have some kind of flip phone and not the box or bag phone, I will give you the benefit of the doubt on that one.

Joe

 

[jwulf74]

We upgraded our garage door openers to the ones with MyQ... I absolutely love them... no more needing to turn around after 3 blocks because I can't remember if I put the dang door down...

Bob, come on part with a little of that cash and get up to speed here. The world runs on smart phones, we have these things called garage door openers, push a button and the door opens and closes! We run radial tires not bias ply, there is this thing called the Internet that a lot of information for you, there are interstate highways that speed up travel times technology can help you if you let it.
Hopefully you have some kind of flip phone and not the box or bag phone, I will give you the benefit of the doubt on that one.

Joe

 

[Brentc]

Bluetooth capable?

I see from the blog pictures that there is a Bluetooth menu and the write ups say it is Bluetooth capable. Will this require additional hardware similar to the current rt line up that requires a separate Bluetooth transmitter or is it ready to go out of the gate? Just pair to my Bluetooth headset and viola!