American Pickers, Episode 105... Spyder plug!

[Michael211_2000]

Watching American Pickers on the History Channel tonight, when Frank found a custom made 3-wheeled Honda that had 2 front tires and 1 rear tire and they went to talking about how it looked like the grandfather of the Can-Am "Spyder"... then they went on to show pics of a Spyder RS describing it as a cross between a motorcycle and a sportscar! Too Kewl! :thumbup:

When and/or where did you see your 1st Spyder? I remember them from the 2008 "G.I. Joe" movie where Sgt. Slaughter (Brenden Frasier) rides up on a Spyder "Phantom" Edition RS. At the time I thought it was just a movie prop created just for that scene. A few years later though there was a news story on ABC about the Spyder's and how everytime gas prices spiked the dealers would sell-out of them and have them backordered because demand would go thru the roof, that's when I realized it wasn't just a movie prop.
I only saw a Spyder in person THIS year. Now I own and ride one too. :yes:

- Michael

 

[NancysToy]

First saw the GS in an Internet article on 3-wheeled vehicles. Showed it to my wife and she said she wanted to see one in person..."Now!" Drove across the sate to see one. A week later she had her PE on order. I saw my first RT on a leaked advertisement photo that was posted here momentarily. I ordered a week after the official announcement, but didn't ride one until a couple of months later when the demos landed. My PE arrived in December of 2009.

 

[BajaRon]

I saw my first Spyder on a computer monitor. It was right behind Lamont's big index finger with him saying 'I'm getting one of these, you got to get one too'. I never do what Lamont says so he didn't expect me to get one... But I did.

That was sometime in June of 2007.

 

[MrLooney]

My First Sighting

I saw my first RS~S 2012 a Fireengine Red in the showroom of a bike dealer in Hong Kong August 2012.

 

[Chupaca]

When..!!

somewhere around 2010 on a TV commercial while living in Conn. Sold my wing, trailer and all gear when we moved to San Diego. Wife bought us a 2012 RS sm5 in August 2012. You guessed it, had to buy all new gear...:thumbup:

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Look at this one....

Watching American Pickers on the History Channel tonight, when Frank found a custom made 3-wheeled Honda that had 2 front tires and 1 rear tire and they went to talking about how it looked like the grandfather of the Can-Am "Spyder"... then they went on to show pics of a Spyder RS describing it as a cross between a motorcycle and a sportscar! Too Kewl! :thumbup:

When and/or where did you see your 1st Spyder? I remember them from the 2008 "G.I. Joe" movie where Sgt. Slaughter (Brenden Frasier) rides up on a Spyder "Phantom" Edition RS. At the time I thought it was just a movie prop created just for that scene. A few years later though there was a news story on ABC about the Spyder's and how everytime gas prices spiked the dealers would sell-out of them and have them backordered because demand would go thru the roof, that's when I realized it wasn't just a movie prop.
I only saw a Spyder in person THIS year. Now I own and ride one too. :yes:

- Michael

Check out this HD made like a Spyder.....(top of post) - two pics

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-sale-on-Craigslist-in-WI&p=687928#post687928

 

[SNOOPY]

I don't know where I first saw a Spyder, but I've been looking at possibly buying one for 2 years...I was looking for a deal....mainly because I thought they were overpriced for what they are. Lol

My first seeing one up close was on April 24 this year at a BRP demo, then by mid August I had one sitting in my driveway...without even having a MC license yet. :roflblack:

 

[btcherm]

American Pickers, Episode 105... Spyder plug

saw my first spyder in 2008 and said one day I'll have one ,then in 2012 I own a 2012rts es5,best move I made.

 

[Flanker]

A friend and I went to a bike night event several years ago. When we arrived there was a Spyder setting in the parking lot........................I had no idea what it was (I believe my comment was the usual WTBleep is that???), though my buddy did.

 

[Dan McNally]

In 2008, I saw an ad for the Spyder . . . and fell in love. I showed it to my wife and said I really wanted on . . . then saw the price and backed off. Every time I saw a TV ad, or saw one on the street, though, the Spyder was on my mind for a while . . . but I didn't think I could afford that much for a toy . . . I retired in January of this year, and turned 65 in May . . . my wife mentioned the Spyder to me around my birthday . . . she asked how much they cost. I asked why, and she said she wanted me to get one for my birthday. Since I had access to my 401K money, now that I was retired, one was, suddenly, affordable! We didn't get to the dealership for a couple weeks, but when I got to actually touch one, I was hooked. Rode it home on June 5th. Even with the recall issue, I still love the heck out of it . . . most fun I've had in my 60's!:yes: