BUT HOW DOES IT HANDLE IN CORNERS?

[NancysToy]

Makes me wonder if he's one of those guys who has no power steering and doesn't know it. :dontknow:

That's a possibility, or he hasn't put more air in his tires, or he hasn't jacked up the spring preload a bit to match his weight and driving style, or maybe he just hasn't learned the trick of shifting his weight. Heck, even my rookie wife can corner this thing well enough to stay with my BMW R1100RT in the turns, and that thing is no slouch.
-Scotty

 

[arachnomania]

My guess is he's never ridden a four wheeler hard off road... the similarity is uncanny to the Spyder but with the Can Am we have the advantage of all the electronics keeping us in control. Gaurantee ya I've never taken a certain off ramp near my house at near 70 on my Goldwing... did on the Spyder... no issues.

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

I DRIVE A PORSCHE 911 AND IT HANDLES EXACTLY LIKE THAT IF YOU CLOSE YOU EYES YOU CANT TELL IF YOU ARE IN MY 911 OR ON THE SPYDER THATS HOW GOOD:yes::yes::thumbup:

 

[spyderme]

All the hoopla like the Spyder handles like a Porche is total NONSENSE!!! My 56 Chevy handles better with flat tires. When & if there is a Mod for the front end to lean into turns then were talking. Anybody here of this mod yet?

I think i'd take your Spyder back to the dealer, because it sounds like they forgot to put the wheels on it. Certainly doesn't sound like the same Can Am Spyder i'm riding.

 

[dltang]

All the hoopla like the Spyder handles like a Porche is total NONSENSE!!! My 56 Chevy handles better with flat tires. When & if there is a Mod for the front end to lean into turns then were talking. Anybody here of this mod yet?

If you wanted a machine that leans, why did you buy a spyder? This is a serious question, I am not being facetious. It amazing me how many folks I have heard that bought a spyder and then complain because it doesn't act like something else. That would be like me complaining that it doesn't handle well in the snow or off road. I knew that going in, if I wanted to drive in the snow (no smart aleck remarks everyone) I would have a snowmobile. If I wanted off road, I would have an ATV. If I wanted it to lean, I would have a motorcycle or Piaggio or something like that. This machine is what it is and I love it. Mods are fun and I am guilty of many, but I am not trying to change the dynamic of the machine itself. Just my humble opinion. Sorry about the rant.

 

[retread]

If your Spyder doesn't handle, you're not ryding it right.

 

[Greg H.]

If you wanted a machine that leans, why did you buy a spyder? This is a serious question, I am not being facetious. It amazing me how many folks I have heard that bought a spyder and then complain because it doesn't act like something else. That would be like me complaining that it doesn't handle well in the snow or off road. I knew that going in, if I wanted to drive in the snow (no smart aleck remarks everyone) I would have a snowmobile. If I wanted off road, I would have an ATV. If I wanted it to lean, I would have a motorcycle or Piaggio or something like that. This machine is what it is and I love it. Mods are fun and I am guilty of many, but I am not trying to change the dynamic of the machine itself. Just my humble opinion. Sorry about the rant.

Well said, Deb! :thumbup: You echo my thoughts exactly! :clap:

I've cornered about as hard as I ever will, I suppose. And, I don't think I've lifted a wheel. I'm taking no chances, if I can help it. I'm no boy racer.

 

[FANG]

If you wanted a machine that leans, why did you buy a spyder? This is a serious question, I am not being facetious. It amazing me how many folks I have heard that bought a spyder and then complain because it doesn't act like something else. That would be like me complaining that it doesn't handle well in the snow or off road. I knew that going in, if I wanted to drive in the snow (no smart aleck remarks everyone) I would have a snowmobile. If I wanted off road, I would have an ATV. If I wanted it to lean, I would have a motorcycle or Piaggio or something like that. This machine is what it is and I love it. Mods are fun and I am guilty of many, but I am not trying to change the dynamic of the machine itself. Just my humble opinion. Sorry about the rant.

:clap: :2thumbs: Very well put Deb. I am amazed at how well the :spyder: handles in all types of weather and road conditions. I hate when I have to get in my cage and drive. :spyder: is :b2b:.

 

[SpyderSpy]

NOW...its getting more interesting!

Since I do not no how anymore to ride a Spyder or left my wheels off, its starting to sound a little bit more interesting.
So I am now getting my 56 Chevy ready for a trip to Lamonsters for 2 reasons,
First - Ill take Lamonster for a ride in the 56 (hes requested that).
Second - when I get to Lamonsters I will deflate the tires, setup a video camera and let the readers decide if the Spyder can out corner a 56 chevy with flat tires Lamonster Im on my way!!

 

[Lamonster]

:2thumbs::doorag::yes::2excited:

 

[aubierules]

My guess is he's never ridden a four wheeler hard off road... the similarity is uncanny to the Spyder but with the Can Am we have the advantage of all the electronics keeping us in control. Gaurantee ya I've never taken a certain off ramp near my house at near 70 on my Goldwing... did on the Spyder... no issues.

My 4wheeler is no where near like my spyder.....the spyder is much more stable, more forgiving, and much more enjoyable to ride...i still like my 4wheeler tho:thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

My 4wheeler is no where near like my spyder.....the spyder is much more stable, more forgiving, and much more enjoyable to ride...i still like my 4wheeler tho:thumbup:

Me too :2thumbs:

 

[tatt2r]

went out yesterday did an "S" shaped on ramp at 70 no problem at all and it is a bad corner in any car i've ever driven i do about 35 in the hummer ...not that it conners very well .... but i used to test drive cars when i worked in garage on same ride .... and spyder still handles better

 

[SpyderByter]

Besides the cornering question, I get asked a lot about the MPG. People seems surprised that it doesn't get more than some cars.

I tell them, "If you’re looking for gas mileage get a moped, if you’re looking for fun, get one of these!" :2thumbs:


My two wheeler only gets about 40 MPG, but then again, I like the throttle on both machines. What are y’all getting for gas mileage?

 

[Roadkill]

How's it corner?

+I describe to people that it feels like an ATV on rails.

Not a sea-doo that leans into its fluid.

Not a ski-doo that leans into the flakes.

A reverse trike that feels like an ATV glued to the road. Spirited riders will learn to adjust their butt-print upon the seat accordingly, with limited ability to lift the inboard wheel.

Ride on.
Roadkill

 

[Way2Fast]

Riding a sport bike through curves can be described as poetry in motion.....riding the Spyder through the same turns is best described as a "fight" because your battling the centrifugal forces being exerted on the Spyder and on your body while stretching to reach the bars during a hard turn.

Richard

 

[SLO RYDER]

IF you are needing to fight your Spyder in the corners you are not riding it correctly. I compare the Spyder to the sport quad I used to have. If you want to corner fast you need to "hang off" in the direction of the turn just as you would do with a Sport Bike not just lean. Try hanging off and I think the Spyder will surprise you.

Mike

 

[ANDY]

I can't wait to here how your trip turns out.

Spyderspy. Don't hurt you self or your car just to prove a point. If you hurt your self you won't be able to practice cornering on your spyder.

Andy





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[effgjamis]

Since I do not no how anymore to ride a Spyder or left my wheels off, its starting to sound a little bit more interesting.
So I am now getting my 56 Chevy ready for a trip to Lamonsters for 2 reasons,
First - Ill take Lamonster for a ride in the 56 (hes requested that).
Second - when I get to Lamonsters I will deflate the tires, setup a video camera and let the readers decide if the Spyder can out corner a 56 chevy with flat tires Lamonster Im on my way!!

I am awaiting with baited breath of the results of that test.

Would like to know when, I would like to schedule that into my rydes..

 

[Zerocool]

IF you are needing to fight your Spyder in the corners you are not riding it correctly. I compare the Spyder to the sport quad I used to have. If you want to corner fast you need to "hang off" in the direction of the turn just as you would do with a Sport Bike not just lean. Try hanging off and I think the Spyder will surprise you.

Mike

:agree:

Today we have snow, but yesterday I went for a ride (30 F), and took an aggressive left turn, from stand still, when the light turned green. I was able to lift the right front tire and slide the read tire; can be done, but it's a foolish way to ride (IMHO).

My point is, under normal riding conditions, the :spyder: corners exceptionally well w/o losing control.

My 2 cents opcorn: