groundeffect
Registered User
Hello there.
I'm new to the forum. I have a couple years of riding experience (5000km off-road in dirt and on trails) and 20,000km of pavement riding - all on a dual purpose motorcycle.
Anyways, I am thirty years old and I'm interested in the Can-Am Spyder for the following reasons:
1. Three wheels - two up front and one at the rear - Providing little chance of a lay down, stable control and an awesome ride.
2. Good storage space - hard case panniers, even on the sports version RS?, and trunk up front.
3. Good controls (ABS, traction control, etc...)
4. More space for a passenger for longer rides vs a dual purpose motorcycle - From what I can tell, even the sports version, the RS.
Why I'm discouraged from purchasing a Can-Am Spyder:
1. Seems they are fairly new, and like many new things, there are a good bit of problems that I've read about (e.g. steering issues, brakes, etc…). All safety related. However, having said that, it is good to hear that BRP are coming up with updates and working to make things right for their customers.
2. The price. Wow. Its costly. I'm not interested in the
My Plan:
My plan is to save over the 12 months for a good sized down payment with the hopes of getting a Can-Am Spyder 2010 sports version (RS?) in late fall of 2010, just as the 2011 models are coming on line - hope to get a deal on the 2010. One year from today.
My Questions:
1. Since cost is a factor for me, yet I do want to do some long tours from time to time (say 1000-3000km at a time), sometimes with a passenger, can the RS sports (lower cost version, the RS?) handle side bags and perhaps fit a trailer accessories?
2. If I do purchase one, it will be my 'car', my only vehicle. Currently I ride my dual-sport motorcycle (Yamaha XT250) as my only vehicle, everywhere and for all purposes (commuting, mini-tours, groceries and adventure riding in the country side, gravel roads etc…).
3. How does the Can-Am Spyder Sports version, handle on gravel and dirt back roads? I know the traction control seems to be good, however, I would like to travel on dirt roads and explore some of the back side of the country - nothing too bumper or rocky, just fairly groomed gravel/dirt roads. CAn the Can-Am Spyder Sports version RS handle this type of road?
4. I carryout all of my own maintenance on my Yamaha XT250 dual purpose motorcycle now, and I'm VERY interested in doing the same with a Can-Am Spyder, if I get one. Is self maintenance on these machines difficult? I have a 400pc tool set I use for around my house and on my motorcycle... a good few big wrenches in the box I don't use yet... will that be adequate for work on the Can-Am Spyder?
I apologize for the lengthy post. I've been reading a lot about the Spyder lately, but thought I'd come to the experienced experts on this site who know the ins/outs of the Spyder, to help answer my questions.
thank you all in advance, that reply.
Cheers and thanks for your time.
I'm new to the forum. I have a couple years of riding experience (5000km off-road in dirt and on trails) and 20,000km of pavement riding - all on a dual purpose motorcycle.
Anyways, I am thirty years old and I'm interested in the Can-Am Spyder for the following reasons:
1. Three wheels - two up front and one at the rear - Providing little chance of a lay down, stable control and an awesome ride.
2. Good storage space - hard case panniers, even on the sports version RS?, and trunk up front.
3. Good controls (ABS, traction control, etc...)
4. More space for a passenger for longer rides vs a dual purpose motorcycle - From what I can tell, even the sports version, the RS.
Why I'm discouraged from purchasing a Can-Am Spyder:
1. Seems they are fairly new, and like many new things, there are a good bit of problems that I've read about (e.g. steering issues, brakes, etc…). All safety related. However, having said that, it is good to hear that BRP are coming up with updates and working to make things right for their customers.
2. The price. Wow. Its costly. I'm not interested in the
My Plan:
My plan is to save over the 12 months for a good sized down payment with the hopes of getting a Can-Am Spyder 2010 sports version (RS?) in late fall of 2010, just as the 2011 models are coming on line - hope to get a deal on the 2010. One year from today.
My Questions:
1. Since cost is a factor for me, yet I do want to do some long tours from time to time (say 1000-3000km at a time), sometimes with a passenger, can the RS sports (lower cost version, the RS?) handle side bags and perhaps fit a trailer accessories?
2. If I do purchase one, it will be my 'car', my only vehicle. Currently I ride my dual-sport motorcycle (Yamaha XT250) as my only vehicle, everywhere and for all purposes (commuting, mini-tours, groceries and adventure riding in the country side, gravel roads etc…).
3. How does the Can-Am Spyder Sports version, handle on gravel and dirt back roads? I know the traction control seems to be good, however, I would like to travel on dirt roads and explore some of the back side of the country - nothing too bumper or rocky, just fairly groomed gravel/dirt roads. CAn the Can-Am Spyder Sports version RS handle this type of road?
4. I carryout all of my own maintenance on my Yamaha XT250 dual purpose motorcycle now, and I'm VERY interested in doing the same with a Can-Am Spyder, if I get one. Is self maintenance on these machines difficult? I have a 400pc tool set I use for around my house and on my motorcycle... a good few big wrenches in the box I don't use yet... will that be adequate for work on the Can-Am Spyder?
I apologize for the lengthy post. I've been reading a lot about the Spyder lately, but thought I'd come to the experienced experts on this site who know the ins/outs of the Spyder, to help answer my questions.
thank you all in advance, that reply.
Cheers and thanks for your time.