Can Am, anyone have one yet?

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Posted: 5/29/2011 10:16:23 AM EDT

And before anyone says I'm a pussy, I rode my HD for years and now I have a bad disc in my back so I still want to ride and don't want to get crippled.
http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/home.aspx

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:21:19 AM EDT

[#1]

The general consensus here in GD is that they are gay and anyone who rides one is gay and if you even like them you are gay.

I told my daughter I was going to buy one, she laughed, hesitated and said they were kind of dorky.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:23:19 AM EDT

[#2]

They are cool I think, butt he gas mileage is abysmal....to the tune of 25mpg. If you want one for fun, go for it....if you want one in leu of a motorcycle to save gas...look elsewhere. The can am spyder forum would be a better place to start your search for information

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:25:30 AM EDT

[#3]

I'm not gonna say that every guy that I've seen riding one looks gay, but they all look like they mighta seen one up close.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:29:57 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

I'm not gonna say that every guy that I've seen riding one looks gay, but they all look like they mighta seen one up close.

So no one makes fun of the guys who can no longer ride their Harley every day so they get a 3 wheeler but the single wheel is in the front.

If you ride a 3 wheeler with the single wheel in the back it makes you gay huh?

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:33:32 AM EDT

[#5]

I know a guy who has one, and he really likes it. He is, as mentioned by another poster, disappointed in hte mileage. His previous ride was a BMW R1150RT (or maybe GS) which would regularly deliver 35-40. He rides the shit out of his Spyder.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:34:26 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:

I'm not gonna say that every guy that I've seen riding one looks gay, but they all look like they mighta seen one up close.

So no one makes fun of the guys who can no longer ride their Harley every day so they get a 3 wheeler but the single wheel is in the front.

If you ride a 3 wheeler with the single wheel in the back it makes you gay huh?

I can appreciate your desire to ride still.

It doesn't change the fact that these are the dorkiest things on the road short of a moped.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:34:42 AM EDT

[#7]

How is this going to be better for your back? I ride BMW's and Harleys with a fusion of my L4 and L5, what am I missing on the CanAm that would make it better? FWIW I see more and more of these things running around, I think they're pretty cool myself.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:35:01 AM EDT

[#8]

Buy a t-rex instead.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:36:00 AM EDT

[#9]

Road ?

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:37:15 AM EDT

[#10]

Pay no attention to the haters, Jrzy.

I have a friend that has one because of leg problems and he enjoys being able to keep riding. He let me take it for a spin, and I was kind of disappointed at the lack of power compared to my Suziki Intruder 1500, but other than that, it wasn't bad.

If it keeps the wind in your face, then go for it.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:40:42 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Road ?

Yeah yeah I know, spell check did that, I know it's rode LOL

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:40:46 AM EDT

[#12]

Why not just get a pink Miata?

Sorry could not help myself. These things just inspire rage.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:42:29 AM EDT

[#13]

I wanted one, but they are slow and the gas mileage sucks.
Would be fun to stick a turbo or a 75 shot on one.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:42:57 AM EDT

[#14]

See them all of the time around here.

Sat on one at a boat show and it was comfortable.

As long as your ridin', I'm not hatin'.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:44:06 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

How is this going to be better for your back? I ride BMW's and Harleys with a fusion of my L4 and L5, what am I missing on the CanAm that would make it better? FWIW I see more and more of these things running around, I think they're pretty cool myself.

The suspension for one thing, the movement of my foot tilting up & down aggravates my back, the Can Am is auto i believe.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:44:48 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Why not just get a pink Miata?

Sorry could not help myself. These things just inspire rage.

I think you need to come to terms with your sexuality.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:45:01 AM EDT

[#17]

The old guys around here seem to like them...

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:45:41 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Pay no attention to the haters, Jrzy.

I have a friend that has one because of leg problems and he enjoys being able to keep riding. He let me take it for a spin, and I was kind of disappointed at the lack of power compared to my Suziki Intruder 1500, but other than that, it wasn't bad.

If it keeps the wind in your face, then go for it.

Thanks OP, what was the top end on the one you tried out?

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:46:44 AM EDT

[#19]

So basically it's a snowmobile for the street?

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:46:55 AM EDT

[#20]

I would love to have one with scabbards for my rifle and shotgun and dump my Glock and ammo in the storage compartment. PERFECT for 3-gun, forget about hauling an ATV or wagon around for moving gear between stages. It's not gay because I'm a girl

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:49:06 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why not just get a pink Miata?

Sorry could not help myself. These things just inspire rage.

I think you need to come to terms with your sexuality.

Oh I'm there but to me and most others it looks like a motorcycle with training wheels. I can understand somebody with a disability riding one. Otherwise go the extra mile and add streamers to the handle bars and a Hello Kitty basket up front.

I forget a lot of guys here wear Crocs too so carry on.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:50:57 AM EDT

[#22]

If it keeps you out on the road riding, I'm all for it.

I only disparage the poseurs who ride for appearance. RIDE for the RIDE. RIDE for the FUN. Don't ride to impress anyone else.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:51:18 AM EDT

[#23]

Make of it what you will... around here, they're really popular with black riders.

In fact, I don't think that I've ever seen one on the road that wasn't driven by a black guy.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:52:28 AM EDT

[#24]

Can-am= PUSSY

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:54:41 AM EDT

[#25]

I've heard bad things about their handling around corners, but that's it.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:56:51 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Pay no attention to the haters, Jrzy.

I have a friend that has one because of leg problems and he enjoys being able to keep riding. He let me take it for a spin, and I was kind of disappointed at the lack of power compared to my Suziki Intruder 1500, but other than that, it wasn't bad.

If it keeps the wind in your face, then go for it.

Thanks OP, what was the top end on the one you tried out?

Didn't run it that hard, but it was very sluggish compared to my 1500.

Posted: 5/29/2011 10:59:04 AM EDT

[#27]

I think they're sorta cool but when I found out they're not as fast as I thought they'd be, I was disappointed.

I don't believe people should be able to take the riding portion of the motorcycle license test on one though.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:02:15 AM EDT

[#28]

We have a dealer in my town, we also have a nice large Honda motorcycle dealership that keeps getting almost new very low mileage Can Am trade ins. I don't know the story for sure, but it looks like there has been a lot of buyers remorse in the few months after people buy one.

They look interesting, and I like the concept of the 2 wheels in front for better stability compared to the other trike conversions than have the 2 wheels in the back, this may be a concept (2 in front) that has a future, time will tell.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:03:25 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

The old guys around here seem to like them...

You know last year a guy flipped me off, it was his fault and he was being a dick.

I stopped my truck, got out and started walking toward his drivers door, he said:

"Pops , you better check your birth certificate"

I could hear my wife laughing her ass off in the truck.

I told the guy "it would be a shame to get your ass kicked by a guy you called pops"

JHC , you turn 50 and have some gray on your temples and some guys think your over the hill.

Guys that think like that should have a talk with Ed Sr, he's over 50 and I'd think twice before fucking with him.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:08:06 AM EDT

[#30]

That commercial looked like it was made by the Cialis people.

I was imaging the other trike, I believe a t-rex when you said you had back problems. Get a Harley with a sidecar? Traditional trike? It does look gay. Sorry, just my opinion.

Something like this instead?

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:10:26 AM EDT

[#31]

Can Am Spyder: terrible MPGs, terrible handling, rediculously expensive, everyone thinks your either gay or 75 yrs old when you ride one. Whats not to like?

Do you really want to be this guy with his shaven legs?

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:13:46 AM EDT

[#32]

I'd ride one. I just can't understand why many have the opinion that they look gay, IMO they don't and why does it even matter. The snowmobiles they make are very comfortable and it appears the Spyder has the same ergonomics. Loud HD's sound great but they are annoying to ride. Sometimes the only thing a person needs to be worried about is what they enjoy and not how it appears to others.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:14:30 AM EDT

[#33]

I like the commercial........the announcer says something like, "You've ridden a lot of things......" And the women sheepishly smiles. Like she has been ridden plenty.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:18:33 AM EDT

[#34]

$20,000 +

No thanks.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:22:03 AM EDT

[#35]

I'd like to use one for components to build a 3 wheeler you sit down in . I'd configure it like the Sub G1 and lose the traction control .

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:25:24 AM EDT

[#36]

I won't tell you you're a pussy.

I really won't.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:26:01 AM EDT

[#37]

One thing to consider, Jrzy.

A friend pointed out to me that on a two-wheeler, if you see a big rock in the road, you just swerve around it. On a four wheeler, you can just straddle it.

But on a three wheeler, it is not easy to swerve and if you straddle it, the rear wheel will hit it.

He said that is why Japanese companies do not like to build them.

Just offered for consideration.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:28:16 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:

The old guys around here seem to like them...

You know last year a guy flipped me off, it was his fault and he was being a dick.

I stopped my truck, got out and started walking toward his drivers door, he said:

"Pops , you better check your birth certificate"

I could hear my wife laughing her ass off in the truck.

I told the guy "it would be a shame to get your ass kicked by a guy you called pops"

JHC , you turn 50 and have some gray on your temples and some guys think your over the hill.

Guys that think like that should have a talk with Ed Sr, he's over 50 and I'd think twice before fucking with him.

But does he ride a Can-am?

Also, you shouldn't start altercations with strangers on the roadways. It's a good way to get shot.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:28:21 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
I would love to have one with scabbards for my rifle and shotgun and dump my Glock and ammo in the storage compartment. PERFECT for 3-gun, forget about hauling an ATV or wagon around for moving gear between stages. It's not gay because I'm a girl

UH OH!!!!! Now you've in for it

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:31:19 AM EDT

[#40]

I used to have a Can Am, but somewhat different than the new ones.

I've looked at the Spyders, and wish I could get one.

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:41:35 AM EDT

[#41]

You can always buy a HD or goldwing (plus a few others) and then convert it to a trike.. Check out California Side Cars, they sell the conversions.. I have seen them up close and they are very cool looking..

Brian

Posted: 5/29/2011 11:50:35 AM EDT

[#42]

Prong Motors has an interesting alternative styled after the VW GX3. They also have a video of Jay Leno giving it a review and test drive .

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:12:16 PM EDT

[#43]

WOW......how do you make it get that bad of MPG! It looks like a handling nightmare. I think their angle is to appeal to guys that are intimidated by 2 wheels, reminds me of the 80's and atvs.

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:16:37 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:

The old guys around here seem to like them...

You know last year a guy flipped me off, it was his fault and he was being a dick.

I stopped my truck, got out and started walking toward his drivers door, he said:

"Pops , you better check your birth certificate"

I could hear my wife laughing her ass off in the truck.

I told the guy "it would be a shame to get your ass kicked by a guy you called pops"

JHC , you turn 50 and have some gray on your temples and some guys think your over the hill.

Guys that think like that should have a talk with Ed Sr, he's over 50 and I'd think twice before fucking with him.

But does he ride a Can-am?

Also, you shouldn't start altercations with strangers on the roadways. It's a good way to get shot.

I didn't start it, the guy rolled up his window and called 911 , the fucking pussy.

By the way , just cause some guy walks up to your car window with empty hands does not allow you to use deadly force here in Pa.

Sure I could get shot but if he escalates the force in that manner he better make sure I am dead.

I have my own range on our property and I use it every day to stay sharp, even in the winter we shoot.

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:20:54 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:

The old guys around here seem to like them...

You know last year a guy flipped me off, it was his fault and he was being a dick.

I stopped my truck, got out and started walking toward his drivers door, he said:

"Pops , you better check your birth certificate"

I could hear my wife laughing her ass off in the truck.

I told the guy "it would be a shame to get your ass kicked by a guy you called pops"

JHC , you turn 50 and have some gray on your temples and some guys think your over the hill.

Guys that think like that should have a talk with Ed Sr, he's over 50 and I'd think twice before fucking with him.

But does he ride a Can-am?

Also, you shouldn't start altercations with strangers on the roadways. It's a good way to get shot.

I didn't start it, the guy rolled up his window and called 911 , the fucking pussy.

By the way , just cause some guy walks up to your car window with empty hands does not allow you to use deadly force here in Pa.

Sure I could get shot but if he escalates the force in that manner he better make sure I am dead.

I have my own range on our property and I use it every day to stay sharp, even in the winter we shoot.

If some old guy came up to my window in traffic talking about kicking my ass, I would call the police too. Especially over something minor like a hand gesture. Walking up to a car with empty hands here in Texas would not warrant deadly force either, but the threat of violence would I believe.

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:22:52 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'm not gonna say that every guy that I've seen riding one looks gay, but they all look like they mighta seen one up close.

So no one makes fun of the guys who can no longer ride their Harley every day so they get a 3 wheeler but the single wheel is in the front.
If you ride a 3 wheeler with the single wheel in the back it makes you gay huh?

No, I make fun of the guys with the 3rd wheel in back too.

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:31:03 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

Quoted:

The old guys around here seem to like them...

You know last year a guy flipped me off, it was his fault and he was being a dick.

I stopped my truck, got out and started walking toward his drivers door, he said:

"Pops , you better check your birth certificate"

I could hear my wife laughing her ass off in the truck.

I told the guy "it would be a shame to get your ass kicked by a guy you called pops"

JHC , you turn 50 and have some gray on your temples and some guys think your over the hill.

Guys that think like that should have a talk with Ed Sr, he's over 50 and I'd think twice before fucking with him.

But does he ride a Can-am?

Also, you shouldn't start altercations with strangers on the roadways. It's a good way to get shot.

I didn't start it, the guy rolled up his window and called 911 , the fucking pussy.

By the way , just cause some guy walks up to your car window with empty hands does not allow you to use deadly force here in Pa.

Sure I could get shot but if he escalates the force in that manner he better make sure I am dead.

I have my own range on our property and I use it every day to stay sharp, even in the winter we shoot.

If some old guy came up to my window in traffic talking about kicking my ass, I would call the police too. Especially over something minor like a hand gesture. Walking up to a car with empty hands here in Texas would not warrant deadly force either, but the threat of violence would I believe.

There was way more than the flip off.

I just didn't feel like typing it all out.

You can't shoot a guy for saying he's gonna kick your ass either , if he starts to or comes at you in aggressive manner you can.

You better be able to prove you were under an attack too.

Cops get there and there is a dead guy on the ground unarmed and you don't have a mark on you , you're screwed here.

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:37:56 PM EDT

[#48]

They just seem like the worst of both worlds to me, all the disadvantages of a car and all the disadvantages of a bike in one vehicle.

Posted: 5/29/2011 12:46:21 PM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:

Quoted:

The old guys around here seem to like them...

You know last year a guy flipped me off, it was his fault and he was being a dick.

I stopped my truck, got out and started walking toward his drivers door, he said:

"Pops , you better check your birth certificate"

I could hear my wife laughing her ass off in the truck.

I told the guy "it would be a shame to get your ass kicked by a guy you called pops"

JHC , you turn 50 and have some gray on your temples and some guys think your over the hill.

Guys that think like that should have a talk with Ed Sr, he's over 50 and I'd think twice before fucking with him.

But does he ride a Can-am?

Also, you shouldn't start altercations with strangers on the roadways. It's a good way to get shot.

I didn't start it, the guy rolled up his window and called 911 , the fucking pussy.

By the way , just cause some guy walks up to your car window with empty hands does not allow you to use deadly force here in Pa.

Sure I could get shot but if he escalates the force in that manner he better make sure I am dead.

I have my own range on our property and I use it every day to stay sharp, even in the winter we shoot.

If some old guy came up to my window in traffic talking about kicking my ass, I would call the police too. Especially over something minor like a hand gesture. Walking up to a car with empty hands here in Texas would not warrant deadly force either, but the threat of violence would I believe.

There was way more than the flip off.

I just didn't feel like typing it all out.

You can't shoot a guy for saying he's gonna kick your ass either , if he starts to or comes at you in aggressive manner you can.

You better be able to prove you were under an attack too.

Cops get there and there is a dead guy on the ground unarmed and you don't have a mark on you , you're screwed here.

Agreed. However, some dude that you have been having an altercation with on the road comes up to your window in an aggressive manner while making verbal threats about physical harm seems to be the ingredients for a defensive shooting gone right. Add in a few witnesses saying that the shooter was trying to evade the aggressor (rolling up his window or attempting to leave the area) and a panicked phone call to the police from the shooter about some dude road raging on him and you have the beginnings of a defense case. Then again with the outcomes of defensive shooting being a bit of a crap shoot, I prefer to smile and roll up my window as I drive away from angry people on the roadways. Plus, I think the smile makes them angrier.

Posted: 5/29/2011 1:21:58 PM EDT

[#50]

Quoted:

And before anyone says I'm a pussy, I rode my HD for years and now I have a bad disc in my back so I still want to ride and don't want to get crippled.

http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/home.aspx

Why do you even care what people think here?

Can-am makes great products. If it works for your needs get it.

I got one of their side by sides and love it.

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