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Switching from Harley to Spyder

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BigTone9684

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Have been riding a Harley for a few years and have been thinking about making the switch to a Spyder. Has anyone else done the switch and what was the difference.
 
BigTone9684 said:
Have been riding a Harley for a few years and have been thinking about making the switch to a Spyder. Has anyone else done the switch and what was the difference.
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What kind of Harley ? A trike or a two wheel (and which one) Can't really answer your question without that info. Lots of us have ridden Harleys during our lifetime of motorcycles
 
I switched from a Heritage Softail Classic to a 2011 Spyder RS. The Spyder is so much better it's not even funny. It's so much more fun and comfortable. Not to mention it's much quicker and I love the handling. I also come from an ATV background so the Spyder seems more like a quad to me. If you've only ridden motorcycles, it will be an adjustment but well worth it. IMO.....
 
2010 ElectraGlide Classic to 2011 RTS due to injury on the job !!! Just bought a 2015 RTS !! :-)
If your talking TriGlide, I'd go Spyder 100%.

Tommy J.
 
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I switched June 10 from a 2012 RoadGlide Ultra to a RT Limited. I love the Spyder! It is a blast to ride and takes your mind off the Harley image thing. I do what I want, and the Spyder is the best decision I have made. I have been riding for 45 years with the last 7 on Harley's. I put about 85,000 miles on the two I had so I do ride lots. Go for it, you won't regret it.
 
I didn't switch from a Harley, but I did switch from a Yamaha V-Star 1300T because my legs were having more and more of a problem holding the bike up after a long day riding, especially with my wife on the back. It was a hard decision after years of riding two wheels. Checked Harley trikes, Victory trikes, Honda trikes, and triking my V-Star. Settled on the Spyder because it was more stable and comfortable. Biggest difference is no longer leaning when going through turns. Takes awhile but it's worth it...to me.
 
I currently ride an 2003 Wide Glide and I'm only 30 with no injuries so I have no reason other than the spyders look like a blast. But was just seeing how many people have done it and the feeling after the decision, but thanks for all the input so far.
 
I have both. I like each one for different reasons and can't say I'd prefer one over amthe other. They are just so completely different machines. If you have the resources to have both I'd highly recommend it.

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Depends what day it is

DrewNJ said:
I have both. I like each one for different reasons and can't say I'd prefer one over amthe other. They are just so completely different machines. If you have the resources to have both I'd highly recommend it.

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i have two spyders and a custom fat boy, The fat boys sets in the back of my shop most of the time until I want to make some noise and shake rattle and roll. At 65 those days don't come often, in fact I'm thinking a two brother pipe on the F3 would b just fine. The 2011 R/T is for my wife and two up riding with distance in mind. Spyders are different but with time and instruction they are easy to enjoy and fulfill the need for speed.
 
My husband and I both switched in 2013. I went from an Electraglide Standard and my husband from a Road King Classic. Neither of us had any health issues. We had been riding Harleys for years and loved them. I saw the Spyder ST Limited and thought it was very cool. We went to test ride and took the ST and the RT out for a couple of hours. When we came back I made my deal. There was a little bit of anxiety for the first few hundred miles or so as the handling is so different, but we have each had a blast for the last 17000 + miles. I bought the ST Limited and he got the RT S.
 
DrewNJ said:
I have both. I like each one for different reasons and can't say I'd prefer one over amthe other. They are just so completely different machines. If you have the resources to have both I'd highly recommend it.
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Kind of like having the "Trophy Wife", AND a championship caliber hunting dog! :D

Seriously; The Spyder is very worthy of consideration, but the choice must be yours! :welcome:
 
I have ridden H/D since the mid-'80s. I have ridden nearly every style (the wife worked at a dealership and they were very good to us :)) and I have to tell you, I really enjoy the Spyder. I initially got interested in a trike when another H/D riding friend said he bought a Triglide and was totally happy with the shift. The trike allows more relaxed riding. No more worrying about tar snakes, gravel, bovine exhaust, etc... Come to a stop light, you don't worry about putting your foot down in an oil patch, sand, pothole,... These situations are amplified if you have a passenger. You can both relax an d enjoy the ride. The one BIG down side is the dealership network and the maintenance. If you are near a "good" dealer that knows what they are doing, you have struck gold! In many cases, Can-Am dealers and mechs can be MILES apart. H/Ds can be fixed/serviced in about any town with a population over 200! (OK, that is a slight exaggeration, but you get my point!) I think you will be very happy with a trike! Good luck on your search! :thumbup:
 
BigTone9684 said:
Have been riding a Harley for a few years and have been thinking about making the switch to a Spyder. Has anyone else done the switch and what was the difference.
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I've never owned a Harley (never found any reason to buy one), but I did switch over to the Spyder from my latest 2 wheeler, the Victory Vision. The Vision is nearly 900 lbs. and my left side and back were giving me problems. The biggest difference for me is not having to put my feet down at stoplights, and not having to stand it up everytime I got on. Comfortwise, it's fairly similar. The 1330 CC engine is not as powerful as the 103 CI engine on the Vision, but it's adequate.

To accurately answer your question, we would need to know which Harley you have been riding.

Pam
 
I switched about 9 months ago. Owned 7 different Harley's over the last 30 years. Bad knees. I just didn't fill safe on two wheels.
It has taking me about 3 months to get use to the Can-Am. I now fill safe ridding and enjoying it more after each ride.
Their is a lot for help on this web-site for new riders.

Start slow and enjoy the ride.

Benny
Justacruisin
 
I had a TRIGLIdE and switched to the Spyder.. Much better ride..like a Cadillac versus a truck.

The heat on the spyder is minimal compared to the Harley. The spyder is smooth riding compared to the TRIGLIDE. Etc..

Anyway Test ride both and make your own decision..:thumbup:
 
zapps186 said:
I switched June 10 from a 2012 RoadGlide Ultra to a RT Limited. I love the Spyder! It is a blast to ride and takes your mind off the Harley image thing. I do what I want, and the Spyder is the best decision I have made. I have been riding for 45 years with the last 7 on Harley's. I put about 85,000 miles on the two I had so I do ride lots. Go for it, you won't regret it.
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We could be twins!

I went from a 2011 Road Glide Ultra to a 2014 RT Limited

46 years riding

Last 11 years on Harleys before the RT and 181,000 combined miles on the two.

To the OP,

No regrets on switching. As others have stated there is a learning curve as they are completely different, but once you have it down a blast to ride and far more comfortable.
 
When I had my Harley Davidson Ultra.. I thought I would never see the day when I would find someone charging more for their parts/service
U-N-T-I-L ------ I bought a Spyder... :yikes:

osm
 
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