TXGreatRide
New member
Hi there!
Just wanted to introduce myself and share my first impression of Spyder RTL.
I've started riding motorcycles since high school, loved it very much, the feel of the open road, freedom. Then I hit the break for a while, and went back to saddle 12 years ago. Mostly I've been riding cruisers, my last one was Yamaha V-Star 1300T, it was a great motorcycle, spent a lot of time riding in Maryland, and then in Texas. However, with age and my health condition (osteoarthritis), the riding becomes more difficult, so I had to par with my V-Star. But the itch of riding never gone. So, I've started exploring other options, and Can-Am Spyder was on the top of my list. It checks out all boxes, and most important one, the passenger's comfort. Finally, I've booked a test drive of 2020 Spyder RTL, and the whole week I've been watching YouTube videos of the owners, educating myself about the machine.
The paperwork for the ride at the dealership was seamless; the Spyder was ready when we arrived there. I liked the cargo space, it does offer a lot of room. Loved big and comfortable seats, in the past, I was swapping stock seats with Mustangs for better comfort during the long rides, and my wife enjoyed the passenger seat a lot. We did a walkthrough, the sales guy explained how to operate, but since I already spent a lot of time on YouTube, so everything was so familiar
The ride. It took a couple of minutes to subdue the muscle memory on my right hand to remember that there is no handbrake and I must use foot brake only! Acceleration was great, so the semi-auto transmission. Got used to handlebar shifter without any issues; apparently, I can downshift as well, didn't know that. Low hanging rearview mirrors was an adjustment for me as well, but not a big deal. The first sharp turn on the street was fun, the grip on this thing is amazing. Did a run on I-35, 75MPH, windshield up, very comfortable! After exiting the ramp, we stuck in traffic, and my knees really appreciated three weels ride, no need to put my feet on the ground. We rode some local streets before we got back to the lot, loved the handling and brakes. My wife was happy after the ride as well, the passenger seat is really comfortable.
So, when we got back, I had a deep personal conversation with the sales guy, and I'm going to pick up my new ride next week :f_spider:
Just wanted to introduce myself and share my first impression of Spyder RTL.
I've started riding motorcycles since high school, loved it very much, the feel of the open road, freedom. Then I hit the break for a while, and went back to saddle 12 years ago. Mostly I've been riding cruisers, my last one was Yamaha V-Star 1300T, it was a great motorcycle, spent a lot of time riding in Maryland, and then in Texas. However, with age and my health condition (osteoarthritis), the riding becomes more difficult, so I had to par with my V-Star. But the itch of riding never gone. So, I've started exploring other options, and Can-Am Spyder was on the top of my list. It checks out all boxes, and most important one, the passenger's comfort. Finally, I've booked a test drive of 2020 Spyder RTL, and the whole week I've been watching YouTube videos of the owners, educating myself about the machine.
The paperwork for the ride at the dealership was seamless; the Spyder was ready when we arrived there. I liked the cargo space, it does offer a lot of room. Loved big and comfortable seats, in the past, I was swapping stock seats with Mustangs for better comfort during the long rides, and my wife enjoyed the passenger seat a lot. We did a walkthrough, the sales guy explained how to operate, but since I already spent a lot of time on YouTube, so everything was so familiar
The ride. It took a couple of minutes to subdue the muscle memory on my right hand to remember that there is no handbrake and I must use foot brake only! Acceleration was great, so the semi-auto transmission. Got used to handlebar shifter without any issues; apparently, I can downshift as well, didn't know that. Low hanging rearview mirrors was an adjustment for me as well, but not a big deal. The first sharp turn on the street was fun, the grip on this thing is amazing. Did a run on I-35, 75MPH, windshield up, very comfortable! After exiting the ramp, we stuck in traffic, and my knees really appreciated three weels ride, no need to put my feet on the ground. We rode some local streets before we got back to the lot, loved the handling and brakes. My wife was happy after the ride as well, the passenger seat is really comfortable.
So, when we got back, I had a deep personal conversation with the sales guy, and I'm going to pick up my new ride next week :f_spider:
