Questions before I would buy.

[NancysToy]

I have only had my Spyder a little over a month, but love everything, but the so called windshield. I am checking out different ones on here. It appears I have been riding a little longer then some. I had/still have a ST1100. I made a 200 mile trip today in a strong wind and was very glad, I did not have the ST.

I have been riding since I was about 12, If Wizzer, Cushman, Hummers and flathead Hogs count. Lost track of other brands. By the way, I was born in Nov of 1935

Old Man Zues

Those all count...at least they did for me. Don't forget the flathead Indian Chief, the Mustang, or the Simplex. So nice to have another on here with more years at this than me. Maybe they won't make fun of me any more. Aw, who am I kidding, they'll make fun of me anyway. Welcome to our little band of lunatics!
-Scotty

 

[BajaRon]

This is the ONE~!

No vehicle ever mass produced is without issues.

You'll find that a forum like this puts the Hubble Telescope on any issue. So a speck looks like a boulder and a rock looks like a planet.

Not that there have not been some legitimate issues (like my No PS for instance). But when taken with the Big Picture, it's not a big deal for all but a very few.

My advise....Get your Spyder, Ride your Spyder, and you will Love your Spyder.

There are plenty of machines out there that have been in production much longer than the Spyder with a lot more issues.

 

[reinie]

Thanks all, Just went to dealer yesterday.

I had some group rides & events to post on my dealer's bulletin board, so I rode the Roadliner over (only 15 miles away). Right inside the door sat three new Spyders (one silver, one black, and a red one) and I immediately gravitated to the red one and sat on it before getting the postings put up. I talked to the finance manager and sales manager and will be getting another demo soon. The biggest issue for me will be what's the difference I will owe and how large will the payments be. But as for the Spyder itself, I think you guys have me pretty well sold on it. Thanks to all of you.

 

[Don in E Texas]

I have been riding since I was about 12, If Wizzer, Cushman, Hummers and flathead Hogs count. Lost track of other brands. By the way, I was born in Nov of 1935

Old Man Zues

Wife and I ---- Sep and Dec '35
Just back from a 500 mile weekend ride... Spyder was one awesome machine. Also had a chance to meet some of the Spyder Road Crew...

Get it - you'll love it...

don

 

[reinie]

Thanks Don!

Just got the paper, one of my kid brother's high school classmates was killed on his Harley this past weekend. Kind of makes me want the Spyder even more, maybe I'd last longer out there on one. Who knows? At age 56 I'm not ready to quit riding yet, not by a longshot. Whenever this weather straightens out I'll get back to my dealer to see what I can do. Thanks for your help. P.S. That Half-Fast remark kind of fits me too!!

 

[Oldmanzues]

Mature Rider

Those all count...at least they did for me. Don't forget the flathead Indian Chief, the Mustang, or the Simplex. So nice to have another on here with more years at this than me. Maybe they won't make fun of me any more. Aw, who am I kidding, they'll make fun of me anyway. Welcome to our little band of lunatics!
-Scotty

Thanks for the Welcome. I do not do well on the computer. Somehow the interface with my Quill pens does strang things. I catch it for being old and "not bringing the Spyder to events. Waiting to get it for service does not count, it seems. My Fault on service, no body else.

Oldmanzues

 

[JPoehlman]

You've got a long way to go. OMZ has me beat by a couple of months.
My yellow SE5, delivered Oct 2008, just turned over 3300 miles and has had zero problems other than the ones I've caused myself.
It did one time have a problem deciding whether it was in first or reverse which I was able to clear by turning the ignition on and off quickly about 5 times. I believe that I caused it by trying to shift into first from reverse while it was still moving backwards. I have been more careful now when shifting and that condition has not reoccured.

Dennis in Maryland
The Krusty Old Phart
Still turnin' burnin' and lurnin'
2008 Can AM Spyder Yellow SE5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9949290@N02

 

[major]

SE% Problems

I have problems with my SE5. In fact, it is back in the shop because it want shift once I come to a traffic light. The dealer ordered a part and has informed me that Spyder is claiming this should fix he problem. My spyder is one month old and I am frustrated with this issue. It is embarassing, frustrating, and upsetting to deal with this issue. I will keep you posted, but I did not expect this to happen.