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What are peoples reaction when they see a Spyder?
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Oldmanzues
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Coment have slowed some since more Spyders are around. Still get a lot, most fun a few twit, but ignore them.
One scene I did not/could ignore right after I got my 08 GS (later similar models called RS). Just getting a little dark out and my mirrors are full of flashing red and blue lights. As I was stopping I am trying to figure out what I did. I hit the kill swith with my thumb and waited. A local sheriff came up and informed I had bugs on my license plate. Then he started asking nice questions about the Spyder. I was nice and answered them. He said, thank you and left. I was thinking other things, but said nothing.
Have fun and ride safe
Oldmanzues
One scene I did not/could ignore right after I got my 08 GS (later similar models called RS). Just getting a little dark out and my mirrors are full of flashing red and blue lights. As I was stopping I am trying to figure out what I did. I hit the kill swith with my thumb and waited. A local sheriff came up and informed I had bugs on my license plate. Then he started asking nice questions about the Spyder. I was nice and answered them. He said, thank you and left. I was thinking other things, but said nothing.
Have fun and ride safe
Oldmanzues
spacetiger
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+1, the most 3 asked questions I get asked too.
Here in Oz where there aren't really too many of them around, stopping anywhere can add 20 minutes to my trip - EVERY time I stop!! Even at the traffic lights!! :yikes:
Take the little dog as well (he's white, fluffy, and smaller than Teddy, with almost as much character!
) and I can easily make that 20 mins per stop into 40 minutes per stop!!
Altho sometimes I don't even hafta stop - got a Police Motorcycle escort up the freeway the other day, with both blokes taking it in turns to ride alongside and ask questions - somehow I think the local Cops might be looking into getting Spyder RT's sometime soon! :2thumbs:
Take the little dog as well (he's white, fluffy, and smaller than Teddy, with almost as much character!
) and I can easily make that 20 mins per stop into 40 minutes per stop!! Altho sometimes I don't even hafta stop - got a Police Motorcycle escort up the freeway the other day, with both blokes taking it in turns to ride alongside and ask questions - somehow I think the local Cops might be looking into getting Spyder RT's sometime soon! :2thumbs:
Oldmanzues
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95% positive at Quacker steak bike nights in Beavercreek (Dayton) Ohio. A couple bad, mostly the ones smelling of beer. Not allowed to walk around with it. Same questions as most on here
Oldmanzues
Harvey
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6 Blocks away
I answered, $30K, I better like it, and the light changed to green.
You will have so many questions, they want to know everything. I have made a placard with the questions and answers which I place on the seat when I am parked. You will also have the opportunity to share, make new friends, and bring smiles to faces of men, women, young, old, M/C riders and non M/C riders.
ENJOY YOUR NEW ADVENTURE...
Here is a copy of my placard which answers MOST of the questions I have been asked. I you want it in the proper format, PM me with your email address and I will send it to you.
THIS IS A 2013 CAN-AM Spyder RT-Limited
TRIKE MOTORCYCLE & TRAILER
Please look and take pictures - Please do not touch or sit on
Introduction Year 2011
Manufactured by BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products)
A Canadian Company with manufacturing facilities in the United States.
Also the maker of Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Lynx Snowmobiles,
Evinrude Outboard Motors, and Rotax Engines
Base MSRP (Motorcycle only) $29,899.00 Color Black Currant
Engine Brand Name Rotax® Engine Type V Twin
Cylinders 2 Engine Stroke 4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp) 100 Horsepower RPM 7500
Torque (Ft Lbs) 80 Torque RPM 5000
Cooling Liquid Valves 8
Starter Electric # of Speeds 5
Fuel Requirements Mid-Grade Gas Carburetion Fuel Injected
Transmission Type – Semi-Automatic / Automatic Clutch – with Reverse
Front & Rear Hydraulic Disc - Anti-Lock Brakes - Front to Rear Linked Brake System
Length (ft) 8.75 Width (in) 61.9
Height (in) 59.4 Wheelbase (in) 67.3
Ground Clearance (in) 4.5 Dry Weight (lbs) 955
Fuel Capacity (gal) 6.6 Storage (cuft) 5.5
Trailer Capacity (cuft) 22 Trailer Weight (lbs) 250
Digital Instrumentation - Clock – Tachometer - Trip Odometer – Speedometer
Temperature Warning Gauge - Fuel Level Warning Gauge
Multi-Lingual Instrumentation - Garmin® GPS – Cell Phone compatible
Tinted Windshield Raises & Lowers Halogen Headlights & Fog Lights
Front Cargo, Rear Cargo, and Saddle Bags Cargo - All have molded suitcases for travel.
Heated Hand Grips for both Driver and Passenger - Power Outlet in trunk
Electronic Cruise Control - AM-FM-CB Radio – Weather Band Alert System
All sound equipment is Bluetooth operational with iPod Aux input for sound system
Front & Rear Stereo Speakers with individual controls
Yes – It is fun to ride - Yes – It is safer than a traditional trike
No – In South Carolina – you do not need a M/C license
Please look and take pictures - Please do not touch or sit on
Thank You for taking time to enjoy viewing our new machine and learning about it.
We are proud members of Rolling Thunder® and Patriot Guard Riders
I had just taken delivery of my 2013 RT Ltd. last June and was 6 blocks away from the dealer at a stop light, a truck stopped beside me and asked what it was and if I liked it. I answered that it was a CAN AM Spyder and I just picked it up from the dealer and had not even been a mile on it. He said, "But do you like it?"
I answered, $30K, I better like it, and the light changed to green.
You will have so many questions, they want to know everything. I have made a placard with the questions and answers which I place on the seat when I am parked. You will also have the opportunity to share, make new friends, and bring smiles to faces of men, women, young, old, M/C riders and non M/C riders.
ENJOY YOUR NEW ADVENTURE...
Here is a copy of my placard which answers MOST of the questions I have been asked. I you want it in the proper format, PM me with your email address and I will send it to you.
THIS IS A 2013 CAN-AM Spyder RT-Limited
TRIKE MOTORCYCLE & TRAILER
Please look and take pictures - Please do not touch or sit on
Introduction Year 2011
Manufactured by BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products)
A Canadian Company with manufacturing facilities in the United States.
Also the maker of Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Lynx Snowmobiles,
Evinrude Outboard Motors, and Rotax Engines
Base MSRP (Motorcycle only) $29,899.00 Color Black Currant
Engine Brand Name Rotax® Engine Type V Twin
Cylinders 2 Engine Stroke 4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp) 100 Horsepower RPM 7500
Torque (Ft Lbs) 80 Torque RPM 5000
Cooling Liquid Valves 8
Starter Electric # of Speeds 5
Fuel Requirements Mid-Grade Gas Carburetion Fuel Injected
Transmission Type – Semi-Automatic / Automatic Clutch – with Reverse
Front & Rear Hydraulic Disc - Anti-Lock Brakes - Front to Rear Linked Brake System
Length (ft) 8.75 Width (in) 61.9
Height (in) 59.4 Wheelbase (in) 67.3
Ground Clearance (in) 4.5 Dry Weight (lbs) 955
Fuel Capacity (gal) 6.6 Storage (cuft) 5.5
Trailer Capacity (cuft) 22 Trailer Weight (lbs) 250
Digital Instrumentation - Clock – Tachometer - Trip Odometer – Speedometer
Temperature Warning Gauge - Fuel Level Warning Gauge
Multi-Lingual Instrumentation - Garmin® GPS – Cell Phone compatible
Tinted Windshield Raises & Lowers Halogen Headlights & Fog Lights
Front Cargo, Rear Cargo, and Saddle Bags Cargo - All have molded suitcases for travel.
Heated Hand Grips for both Driver and Passenger - Power Outlet in trunk
Electronic Cruise Control - AM-FM-CB Radio – Weather Band Alert System
All sound equipment is Bluetooth operational with iPod Aux input for sound system
Front & Rear Stereo Speakers with individual controls
Yes – It is fun to ride - Yes – It is safer than a traditional trike
No – In South Carolina – you do not need a M/C license
Please look and take pictures - Please do not touch or sit on
Thank You for taking time to enjoy viewing our new machine and learning about it.
We are proud members of Rolling Thunder® and Patriot Guard Riders
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