Test ride...

[First Timer]

The wife and I test rode a 2016 RT Limited yesterday. The ride was excellent compared to our HD Freewheeler. Debating on to trade or not to trade. I've had HD's for years, and we are also looking at the new HD Tri-glide.
Any one ever switch from their Tri to a Can Am ? If so any remarks as to likes or dis-likes between the two. The Can Am does seem to have a better ride comfort,

Thanks for any input or information.

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: Or at least a potential SpyderLover!
While I haven't made the switch: I've got a friend with the Tri-Glide. This allows me the opportunity to "jump the fence" o couple of times each year, and compare the two rides.
Harley really has the seating and the amenities well sorted-out. Even though the controls take much more forceful inputs; everything is in the right place, and they fall easily into hand. :thumbup:
The Spyders have the handling that the Harleys can only dream about. nojoke His T-G really understeers like a dump truck with soft front tires, while my RT-L carves turns as if it were on rails.
The Harley has real TORQUE... The 1330 is very good, but it's not THAT good. pps:
But the Spyder is much faster...
The SE-6 transmission is the icing on top of what is a very large and tasty cake! :clap:

He'd switch: if he could afford to!

 

[Chupaca]

Bummer...

Hate to be another that has not switched but has riden trikes, sidecars and reverse trikes. Not talking brands, image and loyalty the spyder does out handle them all. I am not the bells and whistle type just plain old kick and go. You should also test the F3 though short on storage it is a cruiser for the most part...good luck those that have switched will come along....:thumbup:

 

[Suziespyder]

Traded in HD Trike yesterday

I also had my first test drive yesterday. We have HD Trike for 3 years and my husband rides a FatboyS he got this year......I loved and purchased a RT Limited SE , Very very easy to handle, love all the storage. No more dealing with clutch! Ended up trading in Trike towards purchase. The Trike was awesome.....enjoyed it, but them after test riding the Spider I knew it was time for a change.

Go go for the Spider, don't think you will regret it.

 

[Pampurrs]

I demoed the tri-glide while I was in transition from two wheels to three. I really didn't care for the way it handled, and the price was ridiculous for what you get. The Spyder RT, by comparison, handles like a dream, and much less expensive.

You can't go wrong with the Spyder.

Pam

 

[rcturner]

I built a Harley trike for a friend a few years ago. When I rode it, it scared me to death. It was a good kit and a good bike I started with. I just could not trust the handling of the unit. I got my first Spyder and have never felt the discomfort of the trike. Now on second Spyder RT. Love them.

 

[ARtraveler]

It really is an apples to oranges comparison. Add in a GW trike and then you have to add in cherries.

IMO--it boils down to personal feelings and how the ride, amenities, and prices fall into the picture.

Personally, I tried the HD product and it lost hands down to the :spyder2:. Think of it though, you are on a Spyderlovers site. Our opinions may be just a tad biased. :yes:

 

[First Timer]

True, on a Spyder forum your going to get some one sided opinions. So far, they seem to be pretty fair and not so one sided. I've also posted up on the Trike Talk Forum. Getting some of the same type of results. Have got a couple of answers from gentlemen that have switched from HD to Can Am, and they are positive posts about their switch.

 

[Deanna777]

I had a HD ( 2 wheeled) back in 2012 traded it for a 2012RTS-SE5, the spyder is stable, and it had a lot of the safety features ( ABS, traction control, VSS, reverse, etc. 998 engine etc.) then I upgraded to my current spyder ( 2014RTS-SE6).


You will like the new 1330 triple in-line engine, low maintance, more power even if you are riding 2 up, 6 speed transmission, ABS, Traction Control, Stability control, Semi automatic, Power steering, reverse, cruise control, higher torque, smoother ride, less fill-ups, etc.

Deanna

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

My brother has a Tri-Glide. He mentioned just the other day that on wet roads particularly, in turns the solid rear axle likes to push the trike straight ahead and the front tire "hops" making steering difficult. He's a short guy and the stock handlebars were too far forward for him. He had to lean forward and twist his body going around corners. There is, as I understand, only one other handlebar option which he said helped a lot. On the Spyder you can get the Tri-axis adjustable handlebar that you can adjust forward and back, and up and down, through quite a range.

So far he has declined to take my Spyder for a ride! I think he may be afraid he'd have to swallow his pride about his H-D and admit something else is better! :roflblack: He's a stubborn Finn! He considered a used 2010 RT 3 years ago but got scared off by what he read about reliability and gas mileage. Had the 1330s been out it might have been a different story!

 

[Clement3]

The wife and I test rode a 2016 RT Limited yesterday. The ride was excellent compared to our HD Freewheeler. Debating on to trade or not to trade. I've had HD's for years, and we are also looking at the new HD Tri-glide.
Any one ever switch from their Tri to a Can Am ? If so any remarks as to likes or dis-likes between the two. The Can Am does seem to have a better ride comfort,

Thanks for any input or information.

Hi: Victor Clement from Mich. I just made the switch from 2015 Harley Freewheeler to A 2015 Spyder RT special edition. No regret here the Spyder is much more comfortable. I upgraded to the fox shocks and had lazer alignment done.
i did not like the heat and getting beaten up by the wind on the Freewheeler.

 

[First Timer]

Well I guess I'm going to join the Spyder ranks. Just sold my Free over the weekend. I've located a 2016 RT Limited demo with 700 miles on it, plus the dealer is discounting $4800 off his price. Seemed to be the best deal I could find right now on a Spyder, so I'm a happy camper. Going to pick it up on either Wed or Thur this week.

Thanks to everyone's input,
Emil.

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :congrats:
Now: the fun can REALLY get started!!

 

[bodymanpainter]

Well I guess I'm going to join the Spyder ranks. Just sold my Free over the weekend. I've located a 2016 RT Limited demo with 700 miles on it, plus the dealer is discounting $4800 off his price. Seemed to be the best deal I could find right now on a Spyder, so I'm a happy camper. Going to pick it up on either Wed or Thur this week.

Thanks to everyone's input,
Emil.

Those test rides will do it every time! :yes:
Congrats and enjoy your new Spyder!

Toby

 

[First Timer]

Here she is, in her new home!!

 

[geoshmo]

Beautiful. My favorite color. Now the fun starts.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: I LOVE that color!! :firstplace: :2thumbs:

 

[trikermutha]

Well So far how do you like it compared to the free wheeler??

Welcome :clap::clap::clap::clap:

I been reading and hearing more and more Harley Riders jumping to the SPYDER

 

[First Timer]

The wife and I took a short ride last night. I won't go back to a Harley. There is no comparison to the ride difference from the Harley to the Spyder. Spyder has it hands down !! I have 3 HD trike friends and 2 GW friends that have made the switch before me. I think now that the Spyder has the 1330 engine and 6 speed transmission that you may see more and more people switch from their more traditional rides in the future. Just my thoughts.

Planning on a longer ride this weekend if the weather holds out, possibility of rain coming.

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that the "Smiles have drowned out any regrets." :2thumbs:
Do you have some really decent raingear? :dontknow:
Take the bike for a ride in the rain: you might be surprised at how well it shovels the wetness out of your way! :thumbup: