Joined the ranks today

[Sarge707]

:2thumbs::spyder2:You will hate to have to come home after a ride!!

 

[Arana]

:congrats: welcome

 

[Tom in NM]

Ride it like you own it!

Oh, yes the bike feels very stable and safe, the only issue was people staring at the bike and wandering too close to me.

Welcome!

Yes, that happens a lot. It is also irritating when you are turning from a corner or making a left hand turn and the on coming and through traffic slows to a crawl to get a better look at the Spyder and you just have to sit there and wait.

On the negative side, when you are making a sharp turn, the drivers behind you do not expect the Spyder to turn so sharply - even with your turn signals, brake lights and hand signals, they can be too near for comfort and can come very close to rear-ending you.

Tom

 

[jima1153]

sweet deal!welcome

 

[the nicko]

welcome :clap:

 

[rick.rutel]

Update on new ride

Took the new Spyder out for a 130 mile ride. It performed flawlessly, I on the other hand, am still learning how to be smooth. I love the bike and can't wait to go again tomorrow.

 

[tbspyder]

Great to have another Florida rider in the area. Hope to meet you in person. The weather is just starting to get perfect for riding here.

 

[rick.rutel]

today's ride

Oh, is the weather here perfect. Today was the first day in four months I didn't come back home sweat soaked and exhausted. Since you're from the Tampa area, you may know the route. SR 52 to Bellamy Brothers Road through all the side roads up to SR 50 (big gas station where all the bikes hang out) and then north. Saw a silver/black SE Spyder there this morning.
Made the (on purpose) bad decision to see how the Spyder did on dirt/gravel roads. Took it down Croom Road and got it covered in dust. Took an hour to get it all off when we got home. I can tell you that the Spyder was stable as a rock on the secondary non-paved roads which was good news since we'll be riding it in Alaska this coming summer!

 

[SpyderWolf]

Wow, Florida to Alaska is going to be one heck of a transition! Are you planning on riding the Spyder the whole way?

 

[8LEGS]

:congrats: & welcome

 

[rick.rutel]

North to Alaska

Maybe 35 years ago, I might have attempted the 5000 miles from my home to Anchorage, but now, only in my mind. We plan on taking the Spyder along with us in the back of a soon to be purchased 5th wheel toy hauler and ride it around Alaska weather, road conditions and carniverous predators depending. That was one of the key reasons for getting the Spyder. Not having to worry about falling over on some dirt road.

 

[Love2Ride]

We were kind of procrastinating about buying the Spyder or not, until I went on a dealer's web site that had Can-Am's huge incentive program that included one-thousand dollars in free accessories and three year extended warranty no charge. Add that to a $14085.00 price tag and the fact that the incentive expired today, well, we bit the bullet and bought it. Beautiful red that matches our truck. Got the super tall windshield, rack and passenger back rest courtesy of Can-Am. This was new in the crate and had all of the "work" done to the bike prior to leaving the factory a short time ago. I sat there while they built it. Cool. As for riding the bike the 35 miles home, because I had 14 years experience riding a hack, the Can-Am was an easy transition. Well, on straight line roads anyway. I had the suspension adjusted to near max for my um, svelt figure so it wouldn't wallow, but I found myself getting a tad stupid on the sharp turns, trying to "get the feel" if you will. I'm sure I must have looked a tad strange as I wobbled around a while until I figured out that smooth inputs make a great ride. Tomorrow, the wife and I head out for a break in ride. Oh, yes the bike feels very stable and safe, the only issue was people staring at the bike and wandering too close to me.

Congrats! I hope you have hours of fun and that ya'll are safe.

As for the 'staring' part... I've had them run off the side of the road or cross the line. :gaah:

 

[sixpack]

welcome:2thumbs:

 

[tbspyder]

Oh, is the weather here perfect. Today was the first day in four months I didn't come back home sweat soaked and exhausted. Since you're from the Tampa area, you may know the route. SR 52 to Bellamy Brothers Road through all the side roads up to SR 50 (big gas station where all the bikes hang out) and then north. Saw a silver/black SE Spyder there this morning.
Made the (on purpose) bad decision to see how the Spyder did on dirt/gravel roads. Took it down Croom Road and got it covered in dust. Took an hour to get it all off when we got home. I can tell you that the Spyder was stable as a rock on the secondary non-paved roads which was good news since we'll be riding it in Alaska this coming summer!

Small world... Grew up in San Antonio and took the Bellamy Brothers to their first Snake, Rattle and Roll benefit concert many years ago. I have not had the chance to ride the Spyder up that way yet though. If you ever want someone to ride with PM me or post over in the Florida section. Many of us keep track of get togethers over there. Glad you had a great ride.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Red Spyder

We were kind of procrastinating about buying the Spyder or not, until I went on a dealer's web site that had Can-Am's huge incentive program that included one-thousand dollars in free accessories and three year extended warranty no charge. Add that to a $14085.00 price tag and the fact that the incentive expired today, well, we bit the bullet and bought it. Beautiful red that matches our truck. Got the super tall windshield, rack and passenger back rest courtesy of Can-Am. This was new in the crate and had all of the "work" done to the bike prior to leaving the factory a short time ago. I sat there while they built it. Cool. As for riding the bike the 35 miles home, because I had 14 years experience riding a hack, the Can-Am was an easy transition. Well, on straight line roads anyway. I had the suspension adjusted to near max for my um, svelt figure so it wouldn't wallow, but I found myself getting a tad stupid on the sharp turns, trying to "get the feel" if you will. I'm sure I must have looked a tad strange as I wobbled around a while until I figured out that smooth inputs make a great ride. Tomorrow, the wife and I head out for a break in ride. Oh, yes the bike feels very stable and safe, the only issue was people staring at the bike and wandering too close to me.

:congrats:
:2thumbs:Good decision you will love it. BTWwelcome


Michael:doorag:

 

[Arachnid]

We were kind of procrastinating about buying the Spyder or not, until I went on a dealer's web site that had Can-Am's huge incentive program that included one-thousand dollars in free accessories and three year extended warranty no charge. Add that to a $14085.00 price tag and the fact that the incentive expired today, well, we bit the bullet and bought it. Beautiful red that matches our truck. Got the super tall windshield, rack and passenger back rest courtesy of Can-Am. This was new in the crate and had all of the "work" done to the bike prior to leaving the factory a short time ago. I sat there while they built it. Cool. As for riding the bike the 35 miles home, because I had 14 years experience riding a hack, the Can-Am was an easy transition. Well, on straight line roads anyway. I had the suspension adjusted to near max for my um, svelt figure so it wouldn't wallow, but I found myself getting a tad stupid on the sharp turns, trying to "get the feel" if you will. I'm sure I must have looked a tad strange as I wobbled around a while until I figured out that smooth inputs make a great ride. Tomorrow, the wife and I head out for a break in ride. Oh, yes the bike feels very stable and safe, the only issue was people staring at the bike and wandering too close to me.

Wow that's some incentive! I had to give my dealer a 1000 buck incentive to sell me one! :shocked: Guess times have changed. He did take it out of my finished price.
Anyway welcome. You are going to really like this machine. It is unique and you will get the people gawking at you.
Enjoy. - - - -
Mike

 

[rick.rutel]

Staring at the Spyder

Gawking at the Spyder is almost an understatement. Everywhere I go with this thing, people stare, wave, give the thumbs up and ask a million questions if I'm stopped somewhere. Kids love the Spyder. They point and smile and stare. Makes me feel like a celebrity. Heck, the Spyder is mine and I still walk into the garage and stare at it. I'm hooked!

 

[Tom in NM]

Gawking at the Spyder is almost an understatement. Everywhere I go with this thing, people stare, wave, give the thumbs up and ask a million questions if I'm stopped somewhere. Kids love the Spyder. They point and smile and stare. Makes me feel like a celebrity. Heck, the Spyder is mine and I still walk into the garage and stare at it. I'm hooked!

You aren't riding naked are you?

Tom

 

[FANG]

Gawking at the Spyder is almost an understatement. Everywhere I go with this thing, people stare, wave, give the thumbs up and ask a million questions if I'm stopped somewhere. Kids love the Spyder. They point and smile and stare. Makes me feel like a celebrity. Heck, the Spyder is mine and I still walk into the garage and stare at it. I'm hooked!

welcome :congrats: on your new :spyder2:. Ain't it great to feel like a rock star.

 

[ntxYguy2009]

welcome and :congrats: on your new :spyder2:!