What is a Spider, Where are they all?

[Commander]

I am surprised that no one mentioned that Can Am does not call the Spyder a Motorcycle, It calls the Spyder a Roadster

 

[frenchbz]

Spyder Motorcycle

I am surprised that no one mentioned that Can Am does not call the Spyder a Motorcycle, It calls the Spyder a Roadster

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[frenchbz]

It's Spider not Spyder

Not to be too picky...

But it's Spyder... :thumbup:

It’s Spider not Spyder
I have been schooled to “trust the electronics”. When the pilot flies into a cloud he is taught to “trust the electronics”. When the sailor encounters fog, “trust the electronics”. When this scribe pens a document I “trust the electronics”. I would not want to call Microsoft Spell Checker incorrect when it rejects “spyder” and inserts “spider”. When I view decorated CanAm Spiders and see webs with insects on them, I searched for “insects with small bodies and many legs that spin webs” Yup, spiders is the answer. For further proof, Alexa, what insect has many legs, small body and spins webs? Answer: a spider
Alexa, How do you spell spider? Answer: spider.
Now I suspect that BRP uses the VP of quality control as their spell checker. It may be that the Canadian version of spider is spyder and there is an international collusion in the works trying to influence how we spell in the US. We may need an investigation.

 

[frenchbz]

You may hae to change your ride

Don't get me wrong: I liked what was posted...

But I've got this entire arachnophobia thing going on... :yikes:

You should never be caught in a group with decorated Spiders!!

 

[frenchbz]

Oh no another arachnophobia victim!

Well, if Massachusetts has spiders that are big enough to ride, I will certainly be taking it of my “visit” list !

Pete

Oh no another arachnophobia victim!

 

[Zip]

Not to be too picky...

But it's Spyder... :thumbup:

How about Ryde a Spyder :clap:

 

[Zip]

So whY didn't they call it a Scorpion?

I have said this before, it looks more like a scorpion than a spyder. especially the RT

 

[frenchbz]

A cult is not a bad name

In the vast majority of states, the SPYDER is classified as a motorcycle (including MA), and requires the proper endorsement to operate it. I don't deny the "rockstar" treatment while out on the Spyder, I've gotten used to it over the past 8 years. Now for the parts of your commentary I have issues with. Who are you to describe Harley owners (and HOG) as a cult? The men and women of my local HOG Chapter are some of the friendliest and most caring individuals I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Full disclosure, I've been a life member of both National and local HOG Chapters for 9 years. We share a common passion and love for the freedom of the open road, regardless of the machine we ride. I ride my Spyder proudly, with my head held high at each Chapter event, even to carry the Chapter's flag during our annual bike blessing. Here's a little story that happened a few years ago.
At our annual bike blessing, my Spyder developed a mechanical issue and went into limp mode. Within a matter of seconds, there were many offers of help, from offering a trailer, to help with a jumpstart, additional fluids, etc. . The code cleared after the infamous key reset, but they insisted I take it to a nearby Can Am dealer. I was safely surrounded by fellow motorcyclists until I arrived at the dealer. They did not leave my side until they were sure I was safe, and had a ride home. If they were truly a "cult" as you call them, they would've left me alone, without giving me a second thought. I have eaten at many a fine restaurant with my HD family. Together, we have ridden countless miles for charity, and will continue to do so.
An interesting bit of trivia for you. BRP was not the first to come up with the "reverse trike" design. HD had a prototype bike, called the "Penstar" sometime in the mid-late 90's. Unfortunately, they never went beyond the research and development phase, definitely a poor decision, in hindsight. There is an example in the museum in Milwaukee.
A Can Am Spyder is a fun bike to operate, regardless of the rider's gender. Also, the relatively low number of Spyders in our area is due to several factors, including costs, lack of good local shops and mechanics, and the simple fact that our riding season is relatively short.
Lastly, you ask how we can get the word out. We get more word out every single time we're out on our Spyders. I even had contact cards made up with my contact info in case someone expressed interest, and wanted to know more. We also try to find other owners, and form a riding group (such as US Spyder Ryders, SRA, GOS, etc.). We work with local Can Am dealers at their events, and reach even more potential owners.
Ryde Safe!

Dear fellow Cult member. A “cult” is not a derogatory description, although in the past few years the media has given the word a slanted meaning. A cult is a group of people attracted to a common interest. We just happen to be in a Spider/Spyder cult. To help spread the word (after you get through digging out from 27in of snow) please consider joining the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the US Spyder Riders. Our first meeting of this year will be held on March 31. Please visit our Facebook Page to get the details.
If I don’t get shoveled out soon I’ll never be able to visit this Forum again.

 

[SilverFox1]

All jokes, kidding, spell-check or whatever else might cross your mind, aside, it is “Spyder” and it has nothing to do with insects or whatever. A lot of car companies have a “Spyder” model. It’s in relation with being without a top and sporty. I love my Spyder!

Now here comes the swarm!!!

SilverFox

 

[missouriboy]

A lot of car companies have a “Spyder” model.

And I think the maker of these Spyder Roadsters that we ride may have a one-up on their claim to that name. Recall the "Y Factor" in their 3-wheel design that gives the vehicle its Roadability! Compared to that "other" form of trike.

The 'car' Spyders don't have that connection.

 

[missouriboy]

I never use the “M” word. You can ride a Spider without greasy jeans and boots. As a Spider rider you can dine at fine restaurants, enjoy a refreshing drink from a glass not a bottle and wear sneakers while riding without attracting a sneer.

The men and women of my local HOG Chapter are some of the friendliest and most caring individuals I have ever had the privilege of knowing. ... I have eaten at many a fine restaurant with my HD family. Together, we have ridden countless miles for charity, and will continue to do so.

It's a bottomless abyss to use machine names to describe different groups of people. My education on the subject leaves me with this: there are two main groups of people involved with these open-air machines.

A) Motorcyclists.
B) Bikers.
(In either order...)

Members of either group will ride various machines; you can't necessarily correlate them. I don't consider myself a Biker, but I have good friends in both groups, and I don't care what they ride. Most of my open-air friends happen to ride Harley-Davidson machines, and we have all dined in fine restaurants together.

Point: when you stop trying to compare apples to oranges, it takes a lot less verbiage.