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  1. mecsw500

    Thoughts on my first SS1000 with the Spyder

    Yes, the distances between gas stations out here in the mountains and deserts of the West requires very careful fuel planning. Rapidly changing and unseasonal weather can also catch you out. Carrying extra gas, waterproofs, heavier gloves, thermals, space blankets, and emergency food rations...
  2. mecsw500

    Large Power Sport Dealer ditches Spyders

    That's a shame. Spyders seem to sell OK here, Rykers not so much. I though the Canyon would do better due to all our trails and desert roads, but they don't seem to be moving that quickly. I suspect the price is the barrier here for such a specific use case vehicle, OHV vehicles seem to sell...
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    Large Power Sport Dealer ditches Spyders

    Part of the problem is BRP don't seem to be very flexible in letting the dealers select what vehicles they stock. I see plenty of Rykers on the streets in larger urban metro areas. Out here in the west I see lots of Spyders, but few Rykers, on the roads. I can't imagine the dealers haven't...
  4. mecsw500

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    About the same here in good old Costco in Utah. Varies day by day though.
  5. mecsw500

    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    Yes, the Kendon is a bit more expensive. With the front crank down wheel, LED lights and spare wheel and tire, it comes to about $5,700 with their current 10% discount. Of course there are taxes, but delivery is free. Like your Stinger it will accommodate one Spyder, one Harley trike, three...
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    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    Yes, that’s what mine does too. Makes these kinds of trailer, Stinger and Kendon both, really convenient. I’ve no idea what Stinger costs, but I paid about $5,500 for my Kendon with spare wheel, LED lights, folding crank front wheel options and on palette to my door delivery. It seemed like a...
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    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    I have a Kendon trailer specifically for Spyder’s. I do essentially the same thing as @racoon's. This was with my previous Spyder about 5 years ago. It’s been a great trailer and folds up on the end wall of my garage. It still looks like new after many trips.
  8. mecsw500

    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    In neutral, parking brake on, chocked and strapped through the wheels.
  9. mecsw500

    I've got a bent front wheel - any idea where to buy a new one?

    Sorry, my fault I think. I’m getting senile. I need to get out more. Back to, I saw lots of pairs on EBay so it’s easy to get two that match.
  10. mecsw500

    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    Oh, I think with that setup you'll be fine. I've always gone for a center of gravity a bit in front of the axle(s) towards the tongue. I'm not an expert but I've towed a few RV trailers in my time and that's how they all seem to be balanced. My Kendon Spyder specific trailer is that way too and...
  11. mecsw500

    I've got a bent front wheel - any idea where to buy a new one?

    Yes, in those tight down hill turns with adverse camber, both of mine could run a little wide. Normally they corner completely neutral. I've never had an oversteer issue. But, there again I always ride two up so that might be why it doesn't oversteer as I have more weight over the rear, not that...
  12. mecsw500

    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    Yes, that'll work. The straps pulling backwards at the rear and forwards at the front should keep the wheels chocked. The yellow chocks might help, but I would guess just the 2x4 will be enough. Don't stand the 2x4 on end though, as the clearance of the Spyder front end isn't much over 4 inches...
  13. mecsw500

    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    I have a Spyder specific Kendon trailer. Think you can emulate what I do though. I'd take a piece of two by four and screw it down sideways across the trailer towards the front. I'd then drive the Spyder up against it and effectively use it to chock the front wheels. Screw down the four by four...
  14. mecsw500

    I've got a bent front wheel - any idea where to buy a new one?

    Mine 2021 RT LTD and now my 2026 S2S both behave the same way. I think when you're getting to the limit of articulation it starts to feel like it's pushing the front. It doesn't do anything spectacularly wrong it just runs wide a bit more than you would expect it to as everywhere else it is...
  15. mecsw500

    I've got a bent front wheel - any idea where to buy a new one?

    Well they absolutely don't always go where you want them to. In our Canyons, some of the almost 180 degree switchback bends can be really tight with huge drop offs in terms of height throughout the bend and pretty slick road surfaces with very old tarmac surface. When going through these the...
  16. mecsw500

    I've got a bent front wheel - any idea where to buy a new one?

    Well, the prior Kendas were very average but were the only option for many trying to find an automotive tire that any dealer would fit. My experience of the old Kenda was mixed. If they were balanced properly, they did have at least a nice predictable breakaway but they weren’t very strong in...
  17. mecsw500

    I've got a bent front wheel - any idea where to buy a new one?

    Trying to buy an exact single front wheel from Can Am for your year and model, you might just want to buy a pair of matching front wheels from E-Bay as it may be cheaper. Anything from the same era will fit. You can probably get to choose the look you prefer that way. Typically though things...
  18. mecsw500

    First time ride on my Spyder today - I think I'm gonna like it!

    Oh, I’ve done that trip. It’s all fine until you get to the rim itself. Apparently all the facilities burned to the ground a few years back.
  19. mecsw500

    First time ride on my Spyder today - I think I'm gonna like it!

    Oh I love Moto-Guzzis. It's been many years, decades even, since I owned one. My wife has to hold my hand too when on high walk ways or tall escalators. The very same feeling, it's like the heights are calling you to jump off. The Tacoma Narrows bridge in Washington State really freaked me out...
  20. mecsw500

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    A side car? That's interesting, do they make you drive a side car as well as a Spyder for the test. That seems especially weird as I haven't seen a side car where I live in quite a few years. I know they are still about, but they are hardly a thing anymore, a Can Am or Harley trike is much more...
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