Another motorcyclist pondering a Spyder

[arntufun]

thanks....I had an 2006 that I lowered, I really liked the look, but the shorter shocks really compromised the ride quality, and I was dragging my floorboards constantly. I've left the last 2 bikes at stock height, for me they ride/handle better.....

This one-

You must park that HD there quite often !!! All those oil spots on the road is a dead giveaway. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: Looks like they got you covered on the information.

Let's not get into another oil spot argument and hijack the thread.

What's wrong with owning a two wheeler and a :spyder2: ? A lot of us have both--and enjoy the differences quite a bit.

 

[Bob Denman]

You must park that HD there quite often !!! All those oil spots on the road is a dead giveaway. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

You really like tickling the dragon's tail; don't you!

I wanted to say :2thumbs: to the Harley too! :thumbup:

 

[jedd]

Hi, folks. Nice forum that you have here. I'm pleasantly surprised by the number of Spyder forums that are around, but this one has a LOT of activity.

So as the title says, I'm pondering the switch from a motorcycle to Spyder.

Just some background - I've been riding motorcycles since 2003. Started on a Ninja 250 and have been on sportbikes ever since. I'm currently on a 2006 Speed Triple. I also rode a trackday on my previous bike, an R6, just last year.

I do enjoy riding, but I now have two kids, and nothing makes you think more about your own mortality than having children. Coincidentally, a local sportbike forum had a thread titled "Do you consider a Can-Am Spyder a motorcycle?" which got me thinking about the Spyder as a safer riding alternative. As has been echoed by others, I'll never put my kids on the back of my Triple, but I'd consider doing short rides with them on the back of a Spyder.

I've read the Lamonster's "Motorcycle vs Spyder" thread and Dragonrider's "Would you buy..." thread that were quite helpful in terms of comparing motorcycles and Spyders, but can anyone else chime in a bit more on the sportbike to Spyder switch?

Since I mentioned track days, has anyone taken their Spyder to the track? Actually, can you take it to the track? I presume that I'd have to take it to a car track day (as opposed to a motorcycle track day)?

I also assume that you are limited to Can-Am dealers for servicing/technical issues, as opposed to local bike shops that have no manufacturer affiliations. Or am I wrong about that?

I use the Triple to commute, short backroad jaunts and longer trips into the mountains. I'd use the Spyder the same way. I'm not thrilled with the Spyder's somewhat limited range re: fuelmileage, but my Speed Triple doesn't have great range either so I could live with it, I suppose.

I'd definitely choose the GS/RS manual models. I prefer a sportbike crouch and shifting manually.

I also note that I'd sell the Triple to get a Spyder, so the "best of both worlds" option will NOT be available to me. Sigh...

At any rate, if anyone could provide some feedback, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

1. I would buy a Spyder:2thumbs:

2. Why in your post are there links to another site:dontknow:
seems odd to me explain?? Someone?:lecturef_smilie:

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

I really like Wheel Horse garden tractors,,maybe I should start posting pic of them here?:dontknow:

Jim

 

[dctex]

2. Why in your post are there links to another site:dontknow:
seems odd to me explain?? Someone?:lecturef_smilie:

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

I really like Wheel Horse garden tractors,,maybe I should start posting pic of them here?:dontknow:

Jim

I just noticed that myself. Those were auto-links that cropped up when I typed the words--I definitely didn't consciously link to other sites. Strange...

 

[Lamonster]

I just noticed that myself. Those were auto-links that cropped up when I typed the words--I definitely didn't consciously link to other sites. Strange...

Did you post this on another site and then copy the text from it? I know of one Can Am Spyder board that inserts those into the threads.

 

[bikeguy]

My first street bike was an RD350 Yamaha back in the mid '70's and that's about as close as I've been to a sportbike so I'm no help in comparing a Spyder to a Speed Triple. Here is a link to a Spyderlovers member who took her RS to a track and posted about it.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11150&highlight=track

Cotton

 

[dctex]

Did you post this on another site and then copy the text from it? I know of one Can Am Spyder board that inserts those into the threads.

Ah, bingo... Yeah, I posted on another site and saw that there was way more traffic here, so to avoid reinventing the wheel I copied and then edited that post and put it up here.

My bad...

 

[Jewels]

If you have kids...SPYDER is the way to go!

Go for the SPYDER! I have three kids and I feel safe on the SPYDER with them riding as passengers. PLUS...I had arm-rests and GIVI bags installed and this helps "hold" them in. ISCI made the armrests and made me custom floorboards and passenger floorboards too...AND...The HANDBRAKE! You have to have the handbrake that they make!
I hope you choose SPYDER! :2thumbs: