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Posted: 5/29/2011 1:25:21 PM EDT

[#1]

This is what comes to mind when I think of Can-Am. Old dirt/enduro bikes.

Posted: 5/29/2011 1:40:05 PM EDT

[#2]

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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.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/1Bigdogphotos/9363a3dc.jpg

I was looking at the SxS too.

What did that run, if I can ask?

Posted: 5/29/2011 1:45:16 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

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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.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/1Bigdogphotos/9363a3dc.jpg

I was looking at the SxS too.

What did that run, if I can ask?

With the full roof and hard windshield it was about 16

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:08:21 PM EDT

[#4]

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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.

Yep, basically a car with no cabin and no cargo or passenger capacity. A convertible 2 seater would provide the same effect with better mileage and resale value and utility. I don't understand what the big improvement for your back would be. It is still the same riding position.

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:10:55 PM EDT

[#5]

I think they are cool but think that it is lame for people to refer to them as a motorcycle.

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:16:04 PM EDT

[#6]

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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

I'd be more apt to think you were gay due to the HD than the can-am

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:17:34 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

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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.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/1Bigdogphotos/9363a3dc.jpg

I was looking at the SxS too.
What did that run, if I can ask?

the polaris ones go up to around 14K I think. I wish they could be street legal.

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:31:07 PM EDT

[#8]

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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?

Nothing wrong with a 3 wheeler. That just looks like a morphodite abortion IMHO.

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:38:51 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

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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

I'd be more apt to think you were gay due to the HD than the can-am

I know quite a few bars in jersey & NYC where you'd never say that and walk out in one piece.

pagans, breed, hells angels.

But now you can regale us with your tales of sheer badassdom.

Tell us how you'd say Harley riders look fucking gay on their HD's to a bunch of hells angels?

I'm dying to hear this.

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:42:18 PM EDT

[#10]

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I don't understand what the big improvement for your back would be. It is still the same riding position.

The difference is that you don't have to balance. It's difficult for me to balance myself enough to stand up, using a crutch, and there's no way I could balance a vehicle of any type. I can ride four wheelers though, if they're automatic, and I have a Polaris Razr that I can drive just fine.

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:47:54 PM EDT

[#11]

Test drive it.

Let us know what YOU think ;)

I personally think their cool looking. My issue is price. Their expensive.

But if it brings you joy & happiness.... PRICELESS!

Posted: 5/29/2011 2:54:19 PM EDT

[#12]

When they first came out I thought it was pretty cool and did some research and found out it's computer controlled,get into a turn to fast and it shuts down the engine,lean to hard into a turn it shuts down.If I have a bike I want it to move like a mother fucker not shutdown when it starts to get fun.

I'll stick with my Yamaha FZ1 thank you very much !!!

Posted: 5/29/2011 3:02:15 PM EDT

[#13]

JRZY in a nutshell

Understeers a lot. You really dont have the manuverbility like a 2 wheel bike.

You cant really avoid obstacles because of the third wheel and above.

Poor gas mileage considering the lack of power. Its a heavy mofo and it doesnt have the sprint that even a cruiser has.

But otherwise its still fun and safe and keeps you out on the road.

I had a 1100 bike that scared the shit out of me. Not because of the bike but the dumbfucks around me. I feel safer on the Can-am.

Posted: 5/29/2011 3:11:29 PM EDT

[#14]

tricycle for grown ups.

who'd a thunk it?

don't forget your pleather vest and captain hat.

Posted: 5/29/2011 3:16:07 PM EDT

[#15]

The only thing gay would be not to get one because folks here think it's gay.

Seriously, if you want one, get it. And have the sack to tell every one else to fuck off unless they want to put THEIR money down on your next ride.

You only get so many trips around the sun. Enjoy every one in Your own way

Txl.

Posted: 5/29/2011 3:22:05 PM EDT

[#16]

I saw this MC Hammer-looking dude riding one with flowing robes. He was putting that machine through the paces through the curves.

If I had a flowing robe MC Hammer outfit, I would buy one.

Do they have CVT drive with no clutch? I may be able to make my wife get one.

Posted: 5/29/2011 3:23:53 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

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

I'd be more apt to think you were gay due to the HD than the can-am

I know quite a few bars in jersey & NYC where you'd never say that and walk out in one piece.
pagans, breed, hells angels.

But now you can regale us with your tales of sheer badassdom.
Tell us how you'd say Harley riders look fucking gay on their HD's to a bunch of hells angels?

I'm dying to hear this.

I said more apt to think that. Don't see many can am riders with out helmets with braided hair and frilly leather vests with no shirts but I have seen harley riders who look that way.

Posted: 5/29/2011 3:48:40 PM EDT

[#18]

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I saw this MC Hammer-looking dude riding one with flowing robes. He was putting that machine through the paces through the curves.

If I had a flowing robe MC Hammer outfit, I would buy one.

Do they have CVT drive with no clutch? I may be able to make my wife get one.

I believe the "automatic" option is a computer controlled clutch with push button gear selection.

Posted: 5/29/2011 4:02:10 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

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.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/1Bigdogphotos/9363a3dc.jpg

I was playing around on a Polaris Side by Side eariler today, they're sooooo much fun.

Posted: 5/29/2011 4:05:11 PM EDT

[#20]

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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?

nope, those guys are gay too.

Posted: 5/29/2011 4:07:41 PM EDT

[#21]

I say if you want it, get it. Sleeping with dudes makes you gay. You might look gay on a Spyder, but if you don't do the deed you're a-ok.

Seriously, it's like anything else. I like ATV's and when the auto transmissions came out my buddy's made fun of me bad for getting one. Now they are the norm. Some new things in the powersports world take time to catch on.

If injury is keeping you from riding and this will let you ride, to hell with everyone else.

Posted: 5/30/2011 5:44:44 PM EDT

[#22]

I'm just glad they have an actual mechanical reverse . . . . I may not own a whole Can-Am Spyder , but I will own the Rotax 990/gearbox to build my own 3 wheeler off of .

Posted: 5/30/2011 5:53:48 PM EDT

[#23]

I had an MX 400, nice engine, didn't handle too well.

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:08:37 PM EDT

[#24]

How about a jeep w/o doors, roof, and windshield, only talking 5 MPG difference, feels pretty close, dogs love it (always check w/the dogs

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:11:04 PM EDT

[#25]

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And before anyone says I'm a puddy, 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

I own a Can-Am but not the Spyder.

I have an Outlander 800HO.

BigDozer66

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:12:49 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

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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 thought most of the Harley riders were the gay ones or do they just dress like the Village People because it is cool?

BigDozer66

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:29:54 PM EDT

[#27]

I read about a guy who hit a deer riding a Can-Am Spyder. He rode off the road after impact, but never rolled or ejected. Cowling got broke, but rider was ok.

The Spyder seems way safer than a 2 wheeler, but the price is too high.

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:36:33 PM EDT

[#28]

On a serious note for the OP...............

My Uncle was in the same boat. He just hit 86 years old, and has started having trouble keeping heavy Harleys upright. He has ridden Harleys exclusively for as long as he has been riding.

He looked at the Can-am, and while he liked the concept, the footpegs are too far to the rear for his liking. Felt more like a sport bike than a Harley as far as foot/leg positioning went. He decided to buy a new Harley Trike, as Harley is now making factory 3 wheelers.

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:50:06 PM EDT

[#29]

The spyder looks a hell of a lot better than a trike.

Posted: 5/30/2011 6:59:52 PM EDT

[#30]

Does it make YOU happy?

Then who the fugg cares about what other people are thinking.

Not everyone can ride an ARFCOM standard issue twin-turbo Hayya-bussa at 260 mph while trying to operate the door gun too.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:09:44 PM EDT

[#31]

Check out a Boss Hoss trike. They are like owning a motorcycle,streetrod,and musclecar all rolled into one and attract attention like crazy. If you ride one,you will want one. Easy to maintain with Chevy V8 ,Chevy TH350 auto trans,and Ford rear end.
Check out their cool video at www.bosshoss.com

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:11:00 PM EDT

[#32]

I have a Spyder, but it's not for introverts or people that give a fuck what others think. You will be stopped everywhere you go by people wanting to talk to you about it. And like some gun owners, people will want to give you shit for what you have.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:11:00 PM EDT

[#33]

Milk in a bag,and now this ?

Looking at the commercials,it looks like you have to contort your body in a lot of weird and unnatural positions to make turns.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:11:53 PM EDT

[#34]

I'm amazed at the number being sold. A shop on I-44 near Sullivan, Mo. had a rally this spring and there were dozens.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:16:27 PM EDT

[#35]

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I'm amazed at the number being sold. A shop on I-44 near Sullivan, Mo. had a rally this spring and there were dozens.

If you mean Cowtown USA in Cuba, MO, there were 300 of us there.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:17:07 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
On a serious note for the OP...............

My Uncle was in the same boat. He just hit 86 years old, and has started having trouble keeping heavy Harleys upright. He has ridden Harleys exclusively for as long as he has been riding.

He looked at the Can-am, and while he liked the concept, the footpegs are too far to the rear for his liking. Felt more like a sport bike than a Harley as far as foot/leg positioning went. He decided to buy a new Harley Trike, as Harley is now making factory 3 wheelers.

86?!?!?

Hope that's a typo.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:18:03 PM EDT

[#37]

I got one

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:20:31 PM EDT

[#38]

I mean if you're paralyzed or have some sort of disability where you can't ride on two wheels then they are cool. Otherwise no thanks...

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:40:18 PM EDT

[#39]

Eh, I am not a fan of trike is general but for those that truly can't ride something else I say good for you. I don't like them, but then again it shouldn't matter what I like. Go ride one and if it rides alright and you can afford it buy one. I might not give you the two finger wave, but then again I might if you drop it first... whatever makes you happy man

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:45:29 PM EDT

[#40]

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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.

Colorado has a *separate* endorsement for "motorcycle" -and- "three-wheel"... If you take the *test* on a motorcycle, you get the "M" endorsement... And you can drive three-wheel. If you take the test on three wheel, you can only drive three-wheel...

So, yeah, you can take the "driving" portion of the Colorado licence on a three-wheel... That part of the advert is true... And they can probably do that in their parking lot of their dealership in five minutes... But it won't be a full "M" endorsement... At least, here in Colorado it won't...

From the official Colorado Motorcycle Handbook: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application/pdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251631443545&ssbinary=true

To add a general or 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement
to your existing Colorado driver’s license you must
be at least 16 years of age and pass all required
examinations:
• Driving record review.
• Physical aptitude review.
• Vision test.
• Pass a motorcycle written test (pass the basic written
test requirements if you do not have a valid driver’s
license).
• Pass the motorcycle operator’s driving skill test at
a State Driver’s License Office or with a certified
third-party tester. State Driver’s License Offices are
equipped to test 2-wheel motorcycles only. If you pass
a skills test on a three-wheel motorcycle, the endorsement
“3” will appear on your license.
• Pay the required fees.

Posted: 5/30/2011 7:52:29 PM EDT

[#41]

I test rode them. That drivetrain is sweet. I would never own a trike(one wheel front, two in the rear) but if I had to go more than two wheels on the saddle, I'd only go with a Spyder.

Posted: 5/30/2011 9:44:20 PM EDT

[#42]

Screams fudge packer only slightly quieter than a Goldwing.

DP

Posted: 5/30/2011 9:50:09 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

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

I'd be more apt to think you were gay due to the HD than the can-am

I know quite a few bars in jersey & NYC where you'd never say that and walk out in one piece.
pagans, breed, hells angels.

But now you can regale us with your tales of sheer badassdom.
Tell us how you'd say Harley riders look fucking gay on their HD's to a bunch of hells angels?

I'm dying to hear this.

Beating on someone with 15 of your friends does not make you tough, even if you're wearing chaps.

Posted: 5/30/2011 9:52:25 PM EDT

[#44]

They're snowmobiles for street riders.

Posted: 5/30/2011 9:58:04 PM EDT

[#45]

have not owned one but did sell them and had some riding experience on them
my main complaints
1 No brake lever ,

doesn't seem like a big deal but putting a experienced motorcycle rider on one , it can make for hilarious and possibly deadly confusion for a second when ya need to stop RFN
2 road debris ,

You cannot straddle it like a car and ya cannot swerve around it while staying in your own lane like a bike
3 slow

but on par with most cruisers so a non issue for many people

and to answer a couple of the OPs questions

top speed is elec. limited to 110

and the cornering speed is also elec limited to keep it from flipping over

they are available manual or auto

Posted: 5/30/2011 10:14:56 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:

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

I'd be more apt to think you were gay due to the HD than the can-am

I know quite a few bars in jersey & NYC where you'd never say that and walk out in one piece.

pagans, breed, hells angels.

But now you can regale us with your tales of sheer badassdom.

Tell us how you'd say Harley riders look fucking gay on their HD's to a bunch of hells angels?

I'm dying to hear this.

Someone who can beat you up can look just as gay as someone who cannot. You think this proves what?

Posted: 5/30/2011 10:21:37 PM EDT

[#47]

Buy a bike and convert it

Posted: 5/30/2011 10:33:45 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

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

I'd be more apt to think you were gay due to the HD than the can-am

I know quite a few bars in jersey & NYC where you'd never say that and walk out in one piece.
pagans, breed, hells angels.

But now you can regale us with your tales of sheer badassdom.
Tell us how you'd say Harley riders look fucking gay on their HD's to a bunch of hells angels?

I'm dying to hear this.

Someone who can beat you up can look just as gay as someone who cannot. You think this proves what?

apparently you dated one in your past.

Posted: 5/30/2011 10:47:08 PM EDT

[#49]

This thing has 3 wheels. I saw one at a McDonalds once. I don't think I would ever call it a motorcycle; not really sure what I would call it. It does get good mileage but seems way over priced.
http://thoroughbred-motorsports.com/tm2default.aspx

Posted: 5/30/2011 11:21:13 PM EDT

[#50]

Can Am is for girls.....Dont want.

Do want.........

Bourgets Shredder.......

Corvette motor and FOUR wheels........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxHCXh5bj6c

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