I've been riding motorcycles for 50 years and have owned seven 2-wheelers. Then I made a trip to Iraq, had a spinal cord injury and 22 surgeries later, my left leg is numb and I can't hold a bike up any more. I'm now on my 2nd Can-Am RT and I'm loving being able to enjoy the freedom again. I don't get too many opportunities to experience joy these days and my Spyder brought that back. I always have pain and I decided that if I'm going to have pain no matter what, at least I can have it while doing something I love...
I had to sell my beloved Harley Ultra Limited 3 years ago because of physical limitations and no longer able to ride on two wheels. Last November I bought a 2022 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited. I really love the ride and took it on an 1100 mile trip earlier this month. I am thrilled to be riding again!
Considering the poorly designed engine that is used in all Harley’s and the trikes that look like 50’s era ice cream sales wagons, I wouldn’t be caught riding a Harley if it were free!
My dad's friends aged out of their bikes and picked up CamAm's and they LOVE them. Cycling is about you being you; I hate it that folks flip people crap for driving Cam Am's. I knew they weren't for me when I saw the sticker price but hey... if you loved riding and this gets you back on the road? I think that's awesome. Makes me happy that you're digging your new ride. Good on ya.
Ride what you want to ride. Not everyone rides for the same reason or experience. The two rules for riding motorcycles, trikes and can-ams are the same, 1) Be safe. And 2) Have fun.
Rode For 45yrs. Had To Stop Due To Arthritis In My Legs. Am Considering One Of These Machines! And To Hell With The Motorcycle 'Community' , I'm A Lone'Wolf' Don't Care For Group Rides, Events Where Alcohol Is Served. Ride What You like Where You Like! Thanks For Sharing You Thoughts On The CanAm Very Helpful!
Why can't you do both depending on how you feel that day, or depending upon who you are riding with? Pick the 2 wheeler you ride the least and trade it for a Spyder you think you may like. Giving yourself a choice now may help you later skip the feeling that you are settling. Just a thought.
I like your take on the Can-am. I came from riding street bikes for years. I had to stop riding street bikes because of back issues. Now being retired military with 100% disability and 1 back surgery under my belt with more possibly in the future, I still wanted to ride motorcycles. I'm short so larger motorcycles are not something I can handle along with my physical limitations now. I finally decided on a Can-am. I first bought a Ryker last year and this year stepped up to a Spyder RT. I'm loving being back on the road and although it isnt on 2 wheels, it still gives me that freedom and feeling I used to have riding on 2. Riding Can-ams for a year and half now they do seem to get a bad rap from the 2 wheel community. The older I get though, I really dont care. Nobody knows my background and condition. Sure I'd love to be on 2 wheels but physically I like how comfortable the Spyder is. Keep the shiny side up and be safe out there!
@edswope28 not really. I miss the cheaper payment! LOL I enjoy the comfort of the RT more. Adjustable windshield, heated grips are amazing on the cold mornings. The storage is also great. If I don't want to carry the jacket or helmet there is plenty of room in the front storage of the RT.
I ride both a motorcycle & a Spyder. I love them both. I rode my Spyder from my home in SC to South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, & back last September. It was like riding a sofa across the country!
We just bought Spyder Rt Limited and drove it from Maryland to Myrtle Beach for 5 days vacation. My husband did really enjoyed it and I was so comfortable at the back. It has more space for your clothes, shoes, rain gears in the front and both sides and helmets at the back.
I've been riding motorcyces since 1964 and my wife and I have rode over 300,000 miles in 20 years. But my wife has battled cancer eight times and between the treatments and the surgeries she is now crippled on her left side. So, we wne to a trike a few years ago. I tried the Gold Wing trike, but didn't like it. I test drove a couple Spyders and didn't care for them either. So we ended up with a HD tri-Glide and we are on our second one now. Our son is also crippled on the left side due to a stroke he suffered five years ago. He sold his motorcycle because he could no longer shift it or clutch it. But last Christmas we bought him a Can Am Ryker and I drove it home. My ride home was at night, in the rain and 52 gegree (F). Believe it or not, I had a blast. The Ryker was pure fun to ride. I am thinkin gabout getting one for myself now, but I'm 70 years old and might look stupid sense I'm so old. The biggest differenceI see between ANY two whelled motorcycle and ANY three wheeled motorcycle is the lack of leaning in curves like you said. But out on the open road, like a devided highway I see very little difference. It is only in the twistys of a two lane road where I miss the leaning. ANd I do feel the Can Ams are even safer than the HD or Gold WIng trikes. Rain doesn't bother them, grooved pavement doesn't bother them, even tar strips in th road has little effect on a Can Am. Thank you for your video and your homnest opinion.
I have an F3-S and love it. I’ve always had two wheeled bikes but as I’ve gotten older my hands can’t handle the brake and clutch. The very first time I rode my Spyder I thought I made a huge mistake. However, as you ride more you get used to cornering and the differences. I don’t care what the motorcycle community thinks because I enjoy my Spyder so much more than I ever did my 2 wheel bikes!
Being a Harley guy it was a bit difficult going to a Can Am. However do to several physical impairments if I wanted to ride this was the only answer. Even over a Harley trike. As you said the curves are the biggest difference. However I was very used to a snowmobile , a quad as well as a wave runner so it wasn’t hard to adapt. The F3 sits different with a lower center of gravity than the RS. I ended up with a 2021 limited and let me tell you. Last year on our Sturgis trip I put on 4500 miles. Not one single hick up. I could have never done that on my Harley. My ONLY problem is the sound. You simply can’t beat the sound of a Harley period. I put $1700 worth of exhaust on this thing and it still sounds like a sewing machine. But if you need something to keep you in the wind , this IS the answer for sure. Great video , thanx .
I am 73. In seven months I put 22,250 km on my, was new, 2021, Kawasaki Versys 650. I love riding motorcycles. However, I have to face the fact that by the time I am 83 I may have to consider riding a three wheeler. I guess we'll see, if we are still around by then. Judging from how the world is turning due to the machinations of the infernal enemy of all life on Earth, we may all be blown to smithereens if we don't put an end to the parasite trying to F us over.
My mother just recently bought a can am. She grew up riding, but medical complications have limited her balance. She went out on her first ride today and it's the happiest I've seen her in years. She's still getting used to the cornering, but she is so excited to be able to be back on a bike! Even if it has 3 wheels... 😅
The key to understanding the Can Am is, it's not a three wheeled bike. It's not related to a bike at all. What it is, is a snowmobile with wheels. It's a totally different beast all together.
I really like how you can tell from the camera angle that your body is instinctively leaning into the curves whereas the other riders ahead are still upright. Thanks for posting.
you have to put all the weight on your legs in turns... it helps a LOT and can take turns fast. I mean like a hard turn to the right, you'll push hard on your left leg, and lean to the right... it lets you do some crazy fast twisties. Also when going straight, don't death grip the handlebar... just touch enough for minor corrections like a steering wheel... if you press too much you'll oversteer and feel like its gong back and forth and you'll keep fighting it instead of letting it go on its own. These things are miles better than Harley trikes for sure.
Once you get the hang of it, you can push Spyders pretty hard on mountain roads... way harder than any other trike could ever dream of. We usually end up pushing even the 2 wheelers to let us pass.
I took one for a test ride years ago at a motorcycle show in Australia. I wished they'd told us those little tips before we did the ride, because I hated the cornering due all the forces on my arms. And the steering wandering around the lane. Still not my cup of tea riding a 3 wheeler, but good to know.
I grew up riding 2 wheels, but my wife who is 4' 10" got a ryker sport. I ride it to work regularly and to be honest i dig it. I can zip up the interstate in downpours while everyone on 2 wheels are sitting under overpasses, and i can drive in the snow since im emergency personnel and have to be at work regardless of weather. May end up getting one for myself.
The F3-S is the one. The sportiest and lightest. I love mine. After over 260,000 miles on conventional bikes, I don't care what narrow-minded people think of my Spyder. Cornering is fun when you get used to it.
We bought a 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT, and I got so spoiled by it that I ended up selling my Suzuki Boulevard M109R. Once I got over the initial ‘shock’ of how different the ride was I was quite happy and comfortable. My wife has been learning to ride it, and since she didn’t have any biases from riding a motorcycle, she took to it very quickly. Took me a second to realize you were in my hometown and riding on some roads I took for 20 years on my way to work!
20+ yrs on a two-wheeler and forced to move to a Goldwing Trike as my first 3-wheeler due to mobility issues. I moved to a Spyder SE5. As for the twisties and curves, once you get a feel for the bike, and trust the bike, you soon learn how far you can lean into the twisties safely. You still need to lean hard into the curve as you swoop around, and you can accelerate as you come out of the curve like you normally would on a two-wheeler. Same as approaching a curve, downshifting if you need to, lean into the curve hard etc.... Just takes time to trust your bike's limits. It does take a little pull and shove on the steering, but you can do it !!!! The hardest thing for me is deciding which path to take when the road is full of potholes - do I let my front wheels go over the holes to avoid the rear missing them, or vice versa LOL...
You said it all. I too always wonder which path to take on pot holes lol. As for the twisties your correct. Once you trust it you’ll find yourself enjoying them. Yes you can lean some and be interactive. I rode snowmobiles and this is quite similar. I have an RS limited and you do sit higher than an F3 but I decided for overall riding it was the better choice. I’d love to have both to be honest. This comes from a custom Harley builder and rider for 40 years or so. Due to physical impairments if I wanted the wind in my face there were no other options. Other than the sound I’m totally in love with it!!
Enjoyed your video about the Can Am. However, I wish everyone would not refer to the RT, Spyder, or Ryker as "Motorcycles " they are TRIKES. and they are not just for people with a handicap or age related. They just provide a more fun and relaxing ride without the the worry of sliding on rocks, gravel, and wet rodes. You turn with your upper body instead of leaning into the turn and the idea on not having to think about clutching is a plus. Focusing and being aware of what the traffic is doing is enough to worry about when riding outside of a car door. Believe me Can-Am and H-D can and do co-exist. My husband and myself live it everyday and I love it. When we ride together I tell him that his Harley pipes makes me sound great on the rode😀 so I ride close.😀 so glad you gave the Can Am a try. 🏍👍🏾💯
I kept calling them bikes more so out of habit lol. I did really enjoy my can am experience. I’d consider getting one down the road. Thanks for stopping by the channel
In the UK they are classed as motorcycles, and therefore free through some of the tunnels when car drivers have to pay. A 'motorbike' is a motorcycle, therefore a reverse trike is also a 'motorcycle', just different number of wheels.
Great review/video! I've never been a 2 wheel guy beyond a 50 that I had when I was 15 but back in 2019, I bought a Ryker (900). What a blast it was to rip around town - responsive, really get the feeling of speed being so low and felt quite safe. However, on longer rides, it really beats you up...anything 2 hours or above and I was feeling it. Last year, I traded the Ryker on an F3t. Wow. Your comment at the end of it being like on a couch is bang on...what a different experience! I'm really loving it..long rides are a breeze, it's nice to shift gears again (Ryker is CVT) and I like having extra storage. 20 year old me would have kept the Ryker. Nearly 50 year old me is loving the F3t.
Just traded in my ‘22 Ryker Rally for a ‘22 F3. I’ll be 63 soon, and trips over 3 hrs round trip were brutal on my back and messed up shoulders. I’m hoping the F3 will help me.
I don't plan on trading my Ryker sport in, but I will most likely end up with a Spyder of some sort more suited for 2 person touring, when I ride alone on the Ryker I just wish my wife was with me. Working the armrests now. Need a custom bracket is all
Now this is a "factual" unbiased truthful approach to riding a Spyder instead of a "personal opinion" of likes and dislikes. You kept it real - finally a real evaluation ! Thank you. I always describe the Ryker and Spyder as an "open air" sports car with handlebars. It is not a motorcycle and does not pretend to be. The main difference is no vehicle leaning factor and no front brake lever. No, you will not get thrown off if ridden properly by using body English toward the inside of the curve and using your legs to transfer body weight if you really want to rip it. There are some tight winding roads here in the Catskill Mts. that I can ride just as fast and even faster on my F3T or the Ryker. It is only a matter of familiarity and confidence in the machine. I always say that just one demo ride is not representative for ANY vehicle for full effect and capabilities. Some quality time spent in the saddle will give best results. A motorcycle operates through balance, gravity, and centrifugal force ( common physics ) so it stays upright or follows a line in relation to those factors and not the contour of the road. Having three wheels reacts to ALL the contours of the road, as does a four wheeled vehicle where it is less noticeable due to seating and ergonomics. Comfort is a huge feature of the Spyders, although I like to ride my wife's Ryker occasionally as it is more of a hooligan machine. I am 76 yo and have been riding MC's since ten yrs. old ( yep, 66 years and still going strong ). I have had 55 motorcycles and three Can-Am three wheelers ( counting my 70 yo wife's 2021 Ryker 900 ACE ). My last motorcycle, of 55 total, was a 2008 Kawi ZX14 Ninja, that I sold about 3 years ago to get my second Spyder ( current 2016 F3T ), so I do know how to ride two wheels and am still highly capable, but prefer my current Spyder ( 2016 F3T ) for comfort, safety, fun factor, power, handling, ride quality ( suspension ), and convenience of storage space at this point in my life. My wife had no interest in riding on motorcycles anymore due to back issues and lack of comfort. I still love motorcycles but no longer need the lean factor to be in the wind and get wind therapy in a slightly different manner. Spyders and Rykers are no slugs once you "get the joke".
Genuinely, once you are used to the steering, you’ll be leaning into the corners an finding just how much speed you can carry. The stability control will catch you too. I’d recommend watching Coach Bob3 . He does a great video about cornering. I’ve never ridden a two wheel bike as I’m disabled so I bought my first Can Am three years ago. It has changed my life.
I have an F3S SM6, and a couple of sport bikes. They’re all fun, it’s just different fun. The Spyder is less fatiguing on highway, the bikes are less fatiguing to rip through twisties. The key to moving the Spyder through corners for me is to pull myself to the inside bar instead of pushing the outside bar. The faster you turn, the more body English you need. I can, at will, slide the outside front tire, lift the inside front tire, or break the back end loose and slide it around corners (Yay Sport mode). For me it boils down to practicality. Even when I don’t have the bags or trunk on the Spyder, I still have the frunk so I can still carry stuff/gear/a bag of groceries. It’s fun and (relatively) practical, but the bikes are -just- fun. Plus my F3 is black so like you said it looks like the Batmobile. 😊 Forgot to mention, my wife has a Ryker but after a year on that she wants an F3. Made the mistake of letting her drive mine.
I've been riding since 1971. My wife suggested we get one (we had test rode one years ago) after I had a major surgery, she didn't think I could hold up my Indian Roadmaster. I jumped on that idea and we bought a used RT the next week. Now, that is her bike and I'm still on my Roadmaster. It is fun to ride and easy for her. Fun ride and she is safer on that than riding with me.
I think that if you are not able to ride a motorcycle these are a great alternative and don't let anyone get you down for it. If you are capable of riding on two wheels and you on one of these you are missing a lot of the fun of riding.
The Ryker ACE 900 is a screaming fun machine, I test rode one near Lake George a couple of years ago, I am test riding a Spyder this week, they are stable, comfortable and can go about 250 miles before you need to fuel up. Time to trade my two wheels in.
Thank You for sharing your Spyder experience, informative but still an entertaining 12 minutes that has given me more to look out for when my F3 arrives, fingers crossed we are now only weeks & not months away because every bright & sunny day I know I'd be out there enjoying it more. Like yourself, many years experience (good bad & ugly) on two wheels but due to the ugly two wheels is unfortunately out of the question.. Trying now to convince myself that when it comes to braking I wont be lunging for it on the handle bars.. Had a really good steer from a guy in similar situation who recommended having floor boards fitted to make the feet feel like braking while driving a car.. So, everything on ordered, new lid & gear has landed all ready & waiting for her to arrive, cant wait, didnt even test ride, but after 5 years of can I, should I & what if, decision made while my children left home. Who I'm absolutely sure there will be a lot WTF dad & have you gone mad but to answer that with my God of music " Get Over It " Thanks again for the super review, wishing you health & happiness.
I have been riding for over 50 years on just about every make and model well over 200,000 miles and I have never stopped learning now onto the spyder and it’s like learning something completely different although lots of good advice I truly believe it’s time in the saddle just relax and learn the first 500 miles was what a mistake I thought I made 500-2000 learned a lot 2000 to present unbelievable including a 1150 mile road trip WHAT A MACHINE!!!!! 1200 miles this last week and a 5000 mile trip booked in July
I just stumbled upon your video and then when you pulled out of the dealership - I went - that's my dealer. I was going to come down to that even, but did not with the rain. I have run in the rain before and the ABS is great.
My wife and I rode a Yamaha Roadstar and Stratoliner (100,000 miles) and due to medical issues with my knees and broken back and with her MS getting worse, we went to Spyders. She got RT Limited the beginning of July 2022 and has 23,000 miles already while I got the Manta Green F3S and have 9,000. Yes, she loves her Spyder more than two wheels for trips, but as you mentioned, nothing like leaning into the turns on two wheels.
I have the F3s and I love it…I do a love of mountain rides and no more worry about pine needles, pine cones or sand in the corners. This just eats up the corners. You spend less time trying to remember to down shift and more time just enjoying the ride. Also no more road crowns and what foot to put down at stops.
I ride my 2019 Spyder RTL 100-150 miles average per day. With over 50 years on two it was a real chore making the conversion. Yes, easy to get down a street on an impotent, unrewarding cruise. But to really ride one of these, it takes a hell of a lot of practice. It took me around 6000 miles to get comfortable and another 3-5000 miles to become one with the machine. I hated it for months and I was riding for hours each day trying to get dialed in. My wife won’t ride on two and when everyone retires you have to take that into consideration or possibly stop riding or go back to work so you can afford the divorce. Now there are very few bikes that can keep up with me through the curves, turns, and twisties. I regularly take 30 MPH curves at 60+MPH, I can accelerate when others are braking, I make it a goal to never use the same technique/method on any turns/curves/twisty on each ride. I’ve been two up with her and ran into a squall on the mountain outside of Jackson Hole and alone on another mountain I dealt with the leading edge of a derecho. I doubt I be here if I’d been on two rather than three. A hint for riders who have an urge to take one of these to task. Consider you’re riding a three wheeled Go Kart with Motorcycle Controls. So, 2/3 Go Kart and 1/3 Motorcycle.
As a current Ryker owner looking to get back on 2 wheels with a Scout Bobber I was highly interested in your video on this! I personally have gotten caught in the rain a few times. The ride is still fun but rain sucks & hurts at 65mph + Also there is a massive difference in the feel of the Ryker vs the Spyder. The Ryker you sit a lot lower on the bike so your more engaged, Where as the Spyder you sit more on top of the bike so it feels more like a Jet ski.
I got a chance to test out the ryker and it was a very different feel yeah. It’s more of a visceral feeling and a more spirited ride. The only challenge with the ryker for me was the non powered steering
I agree , I started with the Ryker and graduated to a 2021 F3T Spyder .totally different and better ride. My lest 2 wheeler was a KTM 1290 super duke , had to get rid of it before it killed me. Rode all my brothers and friends Harley’s , they’re cool but Just not for me
I brought a RSS spyder last October it does take a bit of getting use to with the corners but the more I ride my spyder the more I enjoy it, hopefully in the future I’ll would love to get a RT, my husband rides two wheelers and doesn’t really enjoy the movement of the can am so it was good to hear you enjoyed the ride
I rode bikes since I was 16. Dirt bikes,, street bikes, Hondas, Harleys, Yamahas and even an old Indian. A back injury prevents my riding these days, but I was looking at trying a Can Am. Then I remembered seeing a 3 wheeler while stationed in England. 2 front wheels, 1 rear and a body that looked like it came off an old WWI fighter. You drove it like a car. It was called a Morgan and are still made today. But they‘re priced pretty high and their normal roadsters look nice…..maybe I should stick with 4 wheels…but I sure do miss riding a bike….Cheers
I took the Can Am learning course and it was pouring down rain the whole time. I felt safe and comfortable compared to riding on 2 wheels. I did get a slight fishtail, but just layed off the throttle and it corrected.
On turns,Push the handlebar, dont pull with the other hand,tight your legs around the gas tank,lean your body so it doesn't push you out,also no dead grip ,i just put my hand over the grips.
I've had an RT Spyder for 2 years now. It took me more than one ride to get used to the steering. Once you get used to it, you learn to lean into the curve so your body is not getting thrown away from it. Just like motorcycling, your brain will get the hang of it but will take a few rides. :-)
I love my bike but I'd like try one of these too. Grew up riding snowmobiles made by same company as the Can Am, so familiar with the quality and power, as well as the riding characteristics of 2 up front and one in back.
What intrigues me about the Spyders is the three wheels but unlike a trike, this has two in the front. While i haven't ridden one yet, the Spyder seems like a safe alternative to someone who doesn't want to ride a motorcycle due to the 2 wheels.
I bought a 2017 rt ltd last spring after selling my honda st 1100..and im LOVING the Spyder..Metallica Pearl white with Chrome wheels. I put over 4000 km on it last season, hoping to beat that this year. It's soooo comfortable ( Im 6 feet 6), and ive tonnes of leg room..and the pick up on this thing!! OOOO EEE. This baby can keep up with the big harleys no problems, and dint worry about riding in the rain..alot more stable on 3 wheels compared to 2. If you have a chance of riding one go for it, you'll be sold!!
Harley Rider (RGS) I took my first Can Am ride today and I agree with a lot of what you said and had a similar experience. How weird was shifting and not releasing the throttle?! Super comfortable, fun but not bike fun. Heated seat, grips, music and a cup holder might turn into something special. But that’s the thing, about it, it’s hard to classify. I can’t see taking it on the freeway, and I don’t want to maintain three wheels plus whatever three wheels requires. I see it as good for non riders or a great beach rental. I’m glad I had the experience and I won’t forget it. The slingshot was probably more fun for me and that just felt like a car, or go kart maybe. The same dealer had Hyabusa for like 16k, I think that would make a better companion for my Harley.
Even though the Can-Am does not lean on the curves, you, the rider will need to lean into the curve in order to stay on the motorcycle, especially if you are doing sharp curves at a pretty fast speed. At age 85, this is now the only motorcycle I will ride. But ride, we do. Leaving on a 7 day trip next Sunday!
On the steering I set the cruise control and just rest my arms on the bars. As to the leaning in the turns, I put a Baja Ron sway bar and links on it and made all the difference in the world. I've got a 2021 sea to sky it's now got over 15 thousand on it without any problems, I did have my seat turned into a daylong and now all I stop for is gas.
When you get old with white hair and you have been riding for 60 plus years like me, and your knees are shot, like a lot of us, you will be on a trike of some kind. And still love the ride.
I have the smaller lighter cousin the ryker rally. I use to to have fun on, not so much for trips but just local fun, dirt roads etc. If you lean into the corner you will beel better about it. Also don't try to hold on with the handle bars it may cause some oscilations. If you keel a lighter grip and hold on with your legs like riding a horse it will smooth out. I like motorcycles and this thing has its own quirks and benefits. I like that its effortless and stable, not worried about laying it down.
I saw my first Ryker sport today while I started riding as a beginner. Went to look at some dual sports and Indian Scouts.The Ryker felt very comfortable .Now the Ryker got rethinking of getting a regular motorcycle. Lol
I got a 2021 F-3S last year. Just starting my 2nd season. Got a couple rides so far. Loving it! Have been ridding my whole life, had a major stroke a few years back and I no longer have good balance. Thought my biking days were over. Then I saw the Spyder! 😳 Thought, hey bet I could ride that! It has every feature I could want. Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS, Cruse Control. 1330cc 3 Cylinder 115 Hp and 96 ft.lbs of torque! This thing is a blast. The F-3S is the sporty model. It’s like ridding a Formula 1 race car on the street. It has a sport setting (The others models don’t.) it will allow you to tame down the computer nanny’s a bit! I can spin the rear tire on a turn just by hitting the throttle! This thing is a gas! I’m back in the wind baby! Glad you enjoyed your demo, even though it was raining. 😉 Subbing.
That’s amazing! Love hearing that the can am got you back out on the road. I really did enjoy my first (won’t be my last) can am experience. I bet touring would be a blast on one of these
@@IronBornRider yea brother you bet. It’s supposed to rain here today. So I probably won’t get to ride. Where are you from? I’m in the far west burbs of Chicago.
One of our local celebrities, Glen Turple of Turple Bros. Honda is 95 and he rides his Can Am unit daily even in winter. I call him Mister Turple and he tells me that was his dad. 'I'm Glen,' he tells me. He averages about 250 km every day and has done so for many, many years. Ride Safe, Glen. You are a legend.
One of most difficult maneuvers for motorcycle drivers is low speed handling such as in parking lots and rush-hour traffic. No problem with the Can Am at all. Emergency braking is better on three wheels than two wheels, especially with ABS, and the Can Am shines at that much better then two wheels. Confidence is essential in motorcycle driving and it takes much longer to gain that on a two wheel bike than a Can Am. My experience has shown me Can Am bikes are a great choice for anyone. A bit pricey, but worth it.
At 73 and almost 60 years of riding,, my wife pushed into a Can-Am. Truthfully I do miss the lean into the curves and I like shifting as well. My wife has been pushing me to get a Can-Am and I finally did. The comfort and ride are great. I've been riding a 2003 Honda Valkyrie for almost 19 years and have enjoyed "chroming" her out and I do all my own work, but the time has come to sell her. At only 42,000 miles, and in perfect condition with all the extras, someone is going to get a great bike.
I still have my Harley's and maybe it's because I've worked on them pretty much all my life but I find it easier to work on Harley's. Now I have owned both a Spyder and still currently own my Ryker which I use to go and get all of monthly supplies. I can tell you the Spyder is a nightmare to work on with the Ryker coming in a close second but much easier. The one thing Can Am has going for it is the ease of riding and needing to do mods. The one thing I have found and not due any fault to Can Am but unlike a motorcycle it's more responsive to dodging pot holes however, with the Can Am you are going to hit the hole you just have to decide which wheel is going to take the hit and generally I choose to take the hit on the back tire because if you hit with one of the front tires it's going to jar you. It would pretty much the same with a Harley Trike.
Liked the vid!! I spend equal time on my RT Limited and my Street Glide. The curves are difficult at first, but you get use to it, as for the bobbing or swaying, try loosening your grip a bit.
One of the things many Spyder riders have to do is lighten up on the grip of the handlebars. The "grip of death" makes the bike like to dart right or left. I am still on two wheels but my wife rides a2020 RT. When I get a chance to ride hers, it is a blast through the curves once you get used to the feeling.
I ride a Can Am for ONE simple fact...I had a stroke which affected my balance...I still wanted to ride...so I tried a Can Am at a dealership...it was HEAVEN !!! People ask me about the bike all the time...I give them the answers they really look for...I have had several stroke recovery folks ask about the ability to ride a bike after stroke...Now I ride with an CAN Am club made up of nearly %90 stroke survivors...the rest are leg amputees in some form or fashion...We do charity runs, community awareness , anti-bully rides, give rides to older folks in nursing homes !! They get checked out first, of course !! Bless everyone !!
I literally traded my Harley for Can two weeks ago and honestly love it. I do miss lane filtering and leaning into curves, but you can actually get same feeling on can am taking curves at high rate of speed if you are not scared of doing it. You lean on a bike where on can am, you tuck in inside elbow during a turn to really hug the curve. The main difference though is knowing that you have 3 points of contact on the road and not slightly worried about any obstacles (such as gravel) taking you out in a corner. Almost a false sense of security. I think the most dangerous thing about taking high speed turn in can am is not taking it tight enough and drifting to far outside. I know my main downfall is I have been riding motorcycles for 27 years now and am over confident on the Can Am. Got some scars from the motorcycle throughout the years, but I do know I am not going to "drop" my Can Am in any high speed corners. So thats a plus.
Two long bearded men walked into my local dealership and told the rep these are great our wives rode with us hundreds of miles and it was extremely comfortable full dresser spyder models that is. This f3 downshifts great. F3S has sport mode I should of however bought the T model
Learned to ride at 45 yrs old. Rode a Sportster for 2 yrs, then a Heritage. Got hit. Got back on 2 wheels for a couple of yrs. Didn't ride for a few yrs. Got a 900 Ryker Rally. Hated it. Am now 67 and not riding. I miss 2 wheels soooo much. Spyders are too much $$$
I ride an 03 dyna, but I have a lot of affection for the can-am's since my mom, who's in her 70's rides one. Since she can still be in the wind at her age, plus she's a petite old lady, make these a great ride in my opinion. And they are fun, but different
Right on! Yeah I love that can ams provide a bridge for those that can’t ride on two wheels but still want to experience a similar feeling of being outside and getting wind therapy. Your mom sounds very cool
The F3 model is very "jerky" and it can be exhausting on long trips. Sway bars are strongly recommended. However, the Spyder RT is much more stable because the handle bars are more directly over the front axle, providing a more stable and enjoyable ride.
3 of us rode New 2023 Can Am Spyders when their Can Am Spyder Tour stopped at our local dealership. We made appointments to ride these beautiful trikes. Went on a guided ride of over 1 hour. We all got the same results. On roads that were worn a bit, they seemed to have a mind of their own and twitched left and right. Never could seem to get them to track straight down the road. We all agreed with that result. Never felt that comfortable with the steering. Could all 3 have had alignment problems or something?
It's interesting. I love doing long drives, 300-600 mile days (driving. I have ridden bikes since before I could drive ,and would ride from inland out to the coast and back about 200 miles just to unwind. What I find now is the 400 mile trips driving I grab a drink and some snacks, play the music and just role, also turn everything off and just drive thinking and being aware of surroundings. This is a type of trike that could be between those things. Could have a cup holder instead of a warm bag on my back, and possibly some kind of snack I could slip under the helmet or lift up the face mask at a long light. Riding two to a few hundred miles and then waiting or preparing food to eat has become less appealing. It probably sounds weird what I am saying about food. I notice when I am a few hours into riding I have not drank anything or eaton anything. This seems kind of strange especially now that I live in the desert. It is probably why I do not enjoy my dual sport as much as I should but love my VW westfalia. Thought I would do both dragging one with the other then switching out but I have realized this peculiar thing about how I relax.. Sorry for the strange rant? Just something that triggered me and I realized this......
I have a Harley Davidson Fat Boy that I can't ride for long sessions due to back surgery i had recieved in my lower back. I have been looking at these since I just paid off the Harley. The more I see, the more I am intrigued. Is the 1300cc in every model, or does the 600, 900, numbers matter?
I have a Ultra Classic that I just converted into a Trike with California Sidecar.. So riding a Trike whether it is a Can-Am or one like I have takes a bit.. Steering is different, but the ride is much smoother, you can now see the road in a way you cannot on 2 wheels.. What I *do* miss is getting into the turns like you can on 2 wheels.. Yet if you are going to put some serious miles down, it is much easier on 3 wheels.. Funny thing, I thought about getting a Can-Am, I really like the looks on some of them, not all of them.. some look too much like a Snowmobile with front tires, others do have more of a cool styling to them.. But the person I was with when I was considering 3 wheels.. She refused to have anything to do with anything but a Harley.. so I converted my bike and even though she helped me pick out everything, the kit, wheels and all that.. now she hates that as well and won't get on it.. Pffft.. her loss.. I will still buy another bike just to have a regular 2 wheels when that feeling gets into me to ride (I do live in the Mountain State) .. But the majority of my miles will be on 3 wheels.. In the end I don't care what anyone else thinks as long as I am comfortable with the ride.. And those looking at the Can-Am should feel the same.. You have to love and be comfortable on any machine you buy.. So buy with your butt, get the feel for it before you plop down the bucks.
Its all about the body position when taking the curves. Lean in , use your knees to hang on to the trike, push with one hand and pull with the other one. It takes some practice.
If one can get over the stigma of moving to a three-wheeler all is good. Per my comments in the below threads. I will add I get so many approaches from strangers asking about my Spyder it's crazy. I have the pointy nose front end, and not the Crysler 300 blunt grill look, so that helps make my bike look more sporty and aggressive.
A trike or 3 wheeler motorbike in California , where it never rains and there are no huge traffic jams , and no narrow streets with no car parking spot problems, you are just fine. However , in the UK, you will be stuck behind traffic, getting wet and cold, it's too wide to filter through traffic, and you will need to find a normal car parking space to park it. So in the UK, it's not fun at all!
They say they unreliable..me included but when I saw how many miles they got on it's insane..I never saw a motorbike Japanese or not that has over 150.000 miles with no 2 rebuilds at least..change my mind and I hope next winter I jump the train..prefer spider f3s or ryker rally..f3s is expensive but preferable
I find if you use your feet and pull your elbow in you will have a much smoother feeling on the counters. That’s my experience and I’ve been riding for about 5 years now.
Test drove one,> Terror in corners. Like riding a scrambler carnival ride where you get shoved sideways in your seat at ever turn of the machine. My arms were sore after 120 k's .
Imagine how much more of the world people would see if they ride with an open mind! Glad to see you enjoyed your first Can-Am experience!
Thank you for allowing these demo rides. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience (in spite of the rain lol).
Ok
@IronBornRider Where were you riding with so much rain?!
@@flyinhawaiian9174 It was in virginia, there was a rain storm that passed through but it wasn't supposed to roll through until later that day.
I will never accept can-am as motorcycles, nor will I ever wave to one.
I've been riding motorcycles for 50 years and have owned seven 2-wheelers. Then I made a trip to Iraq, had a spinal cord injury and 22 surgeries later, my left leg is numb and I can't hold a bike up any more. I'm now on my 2nd Can-Am RT and I'm loving being able to enjoy the freedom again. I don't get too many opportunities to experience joy these days and my Spyder brought that back. I always have pain and I decided that if I'm going to have pain no matter what, at least I can have it while doing something I love...
I had to sell my beloved Harley Ultra Limited 3 years ago because of physical limitations and no longer able to ride on two wheels. Last November I bought a 2022 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited. I really love the ride and took it on an 1100 mile trip earlier this month. I am thrilled to be riding again!
That’s awesome! Keep on riding!
Considering the poorly designed engine that is used in all Harley’s and the trikes that look like 50’s era ice cream sales wagons, I wouldn’t be caught riding a Harley if it were free!
My dad's friends aged out of their bikes and picked up CamAm's and they LOVE them. Cycling is about you being you; I hate it that folks flip people crap for driving Cam Am's. I knew they weren't for me when I saw the sticker price but hey... if you loved riding and this gets you back on the road? I think that's awesome. Makes me happy that you're digging your new ride. Good on ya.
@@tedk2166 Sure you wouldn't skippy. Stick to mopeds and kidddy trikes.
Excellent point sir
Ride what you want to ride. Not everyone rides for the same reason or experience. The two rules for riding motorcycles, trikes and can-ams are the same, 1) Be safe. And 2) Have fun.
Rode For 45yrs. Had To Stop Due To Arthritis In My Legs. Am Considering One Of These Machines! And To Hell With The Motorcycle 'Community' , I'm A Lone'Wolf' Don't Care For Group Rides, Events Where Alcohol Is Served. Ride What You like Where You Like! Thanks For Sharing You Thoughts On The CanAm Very Helpful!
Enjoy the ride Charles!
The moment I can’t ride two wheels on my Harley or my GoldWing, I’m selling both and buying a Can-Am. I wouldn’t even hesitate for a second.
I’ve never ridden a motorcycle in my life and my wife is petrified of them. I’m in my mid 50’s and I think this or a trike is an option for us.
@@aeromedical6776 ... Definitely take your wife on a test ride before deciding. Bet she will love it!
Why can't you do both depending on how you feel that day, or depending upon who you are riding with? Pick the 2 wheeler you ride the least and trade it for a Spyder you think you may like. Giving yourself a choice now may help you later skip the feeling that you are settling. Just a thought.
I like your take on the Can-am. I came from riding street bikes for years. I had to stop riding street bikes because of back issues. Now being retired military with 100% disability and 1 back surgery under my belt with more possibly in the future, I still wanted to ride motorcycles. I'm short so larger motorcycles are not something I can handle along with my physical limitations now. I finally decided on a Can-am. I first bought a Ryker last year and this year stepped up to a Spyder RT. I'm loving being back on the road and although it isnt on 2 wheels, it still gives me that freedom and feeling I used to have riding on 2. Riding Can-ams for a year and half now they do seem to get a bad rap from the 2 wheel community. The older I get though, I really dont care. Nobody knows my background and condition. Sure I'd love to be on 2 wheels but physically I like how comfortable the Spyder is. Keep the shiny side up and be safe out there!
I have the mindset now, my bike cost more than your bike ..... my bike cost more than your bike LOL
Same Back Issues. One Surgery & Maybe Another One To Go? That's Why I'm Looking Into These.
if i saw you, i'd hold out my hand with three fingers down. ride on!
Do you ever miss your Ryker? I am trying to decide which one I want.
@edswope28 not really. I miss the cheaper payment! LOL I enjoy the comfort of the RT more. Adjustable windshield, heated grips are amazing on the cold mornings. The storage is also great. If I don't want to carry the jacket or helmet there is plenty of room in the front storage of the RT.
The more you ride the Spyder, the more comfortable the corning becomes. I LOVE the twisties on my F3!
I made the switch from a Tri-Glide to a Spyder RT Limited and I am loving it. Miss the v-twin rumble but that's really all I miss!
There you go! Ride safe!
I ride both a motorcycle & a Spyder. I love them both. I rode my Spyder from my home in SC to South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, & back last September. It was like riding a sofa across the country!
We just bought Spyder Rt Limited and drove it from Maryland to Myrtle Beach for 5 days vacation. My husband did really enjoyed it and I was so comfortable at the back. It has more space for your clothes, shoes, rain gears in the front and both sides and helmets at the back.
I've been riding motorcyces since 1964 and my wife and I have rode over 300,000 miles in 20 years. But my wife has battled cancer eight times and between the treatments and the surgeries she is now crippled on her left side. So, we wne to a trike a few years ago. I tried the Gold Wing trike, but didn't like it. I test drove a couple Spyders and didn't care for them either. So we ended up with a HD tri-Glide and we are on our second one now.
Our son is also crippled on the left side due to a stroke he suffered five years ago. He sold his motorcycle because he could no longer shift it or clutch it. But last Christmas we bought him a Can Am Ryker and I drove it home. My ride home was at night, in the rain and 52 gegree (F). Believe it or not, I had a blast. The Ryker was pure fun to ride. I am thinkin gabout getting one for myself now, but I'm 70 years old and might look stupid sense I'm so old.
The biggest differenceI see between ANY two whelled motorcycle and ANY three wheeled motorcycle is the lack of leaning in curves like you said. But out on the open road, like a devided highway I see very little difference. It is only in the twistys of a two lane road where I miss the leaning. ANd I do feel the Can Ams are even safer than the HD or Gold WIng trikes. Rain doesn't bother them, grooved pavement doesn't bother them, even tar strips in th road has little effect on a Can Am.
Thank you for your video and your homnest opinion.
Get the Ryker if you want it. You will simply look like a person enjoying their life. Aint nothing wrong with that!
I have an F3-S and love it. I’ve always had two wheeled bikes but as I’ve gotten older my hands can’t handle the brake and clutch. The very first time I rode my Spyder I thought I made a huge mistake. However, as you ride more you get used to cornering and the differences. I don’t care what the motorcycle community thinks because I enjoy my Spyder so much more than I ever did my 2 wheel bikes!
They're so freaking expensive tho. You might as well be buying a brand new sedan, lol. I just can't at the prices they're asking.
@@robmen1402 Harleys are expensive, too.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o why is this always a comparison with Harleys? You people understand there are other motorcycle brands out there, right?
@@jimmac1185 Harleys are overpriced. That was my point.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o ok, what does that have to do with these things in the video being overpriced?
Being a Harley guy it was a bit difficult going to a Can Am. However do to several physical impairments if I wanted to ride this was the only answer. Even over a Harley trike. As you said the curves are the biggest difference. However I was very used to a snowmobile , a quad as well as a wave runner so it wasn’t hard to adapt. The F3 sits different with a lower center of gravity than the RS. I ended up with a 2021 limited and let me tell you. Last year on our Sturgis trip I put on 4500 miles. Not one single hick up. I could have never done that on my Harley. My ONLY problem is the sound. You simply can’t beat the sound of a Harley period. I put $1700 worth of exhaust on this thing and it still sounds like a sewing machine. But if you need something to keep you in the wind , this IS the answer for sure. Great video , thanx .
I am 73. In seven months I put 22,250 km on my, was new, 2021, Kawasaki Versys 650. I love riding motorcycles. However, I have to face the fact that by the time I am 83 I may have to consider riding a three wheeler. I guess we'll see, if we are still around by then. Judging from how the world is turning due to the machinations of the infernal enemy of all life on Earth, we may all be blown to smithereens if we don't put an end to the parasite trying to F us over.
My mother just recently bought a can am. She grew up riding, but medical complications have limited her balance. She went out on her first ride today and it's the happiest I've seen her in years. She's still getting used to the cornering, but she is so excited to be able to be back on a bike! Even if it has 3 wheels... 😅
Love to hear it! 🤘🤘
God bless her great news...
The key to understanding the Can Am is, it's not a three wheeled bike. It's not related to a bike at all. What it is, is a snowmobile with wheels. It's a totally different beast all together.
Yeah the snowmobile analogy does make sense
F9 did a great video (duh) on Can-Am and where they came from.
I really like how you can tell from the camera angle that your body is instinctively leaning into the curves whereas the other riders ahead are still upright. Thanks for posting.
Thanks! Appreciate it!
you have to put all the weight on your legs in turns... it helps a LOT and can take turns fast. I mean like a hard turn to the right, you'll push hard on your left leg, and lean to the right... it lets you do some crazy fast twisties. Also when going straight, don't death grip the handlebar... just touch enough for minor corrections like a steering wheel... if you press too much you'll oversteer and feel like its gong back and forth and you'll keep fighting it instead of letting it go on its own. These things are miles better than Harley trikes for sure.
I’ll have to give it another go. I knew there were some tricks/tips that could help with cornering. Thanks!
Once you get the hang of it, you can push Spyders pretty hard on mountain roads... way harder than any other trike could ever dream of. We usually end up pushing even the 2 wheelers to let us pass.
I took one for a test ride years ago at a motorcycle show in Australia. I wished they'd told us those little tips before we did the ride, because I hated the cornering due all the forces on my arms. And the steering wandering around the lane. Still not my cup of tea riding a 3 wheeler, but good to know.
@@jackc3205 yep... its learning to ride a new vehicle, if you try to ride it like a bike, you'll have a pretty poor time.
I grew up riding 2 wheels, but my wife who is 4' 10" got a ryker sport. I ride it to work regularly and to be honest i dig it. I can zip up the interstate in downpours while everyone on 2 wheels are sitting under overpasses, and i can drive in the snow since im emergency personnel and have to be at work regardless of weather. May end up getting one for myself.
The F3-S is the one. The sportiest and lightest. I love mine. After over 260,000 miles on conventional bikes, I don't care what narrow-minded people think of my Spyder. Cornering is fun when you get used to it.
We bought a 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT, and I got so spoiled by it that I ended up selling my Suzuki Boulevard M109R. Once I got over the initial ‘shock’ of how different the ride was I was quite happy and comfortable. My wife has been learning to ride it, and since she didn’t have any biases from riding a motorcycle, she took to it very quickly. Took me a second to realize you were in my hometown and riding on some roads I took for 20 years on my way to work!
I can see the lure of convenience and comfort on the can ams for sure. You got some really nice roads in the area. I’ll be back for sure
20+ yrs on a two-wheeler and forced to move to a Goldwing Trike as my first 3-wheeler due to mobility issues. I moved to a Spyder SE5. As for the twisties and curves, once you get a feel for the bike, and trust the bike, you soon learn how far you can lean into the twisties safely. You still need to lean hard into the curve as you swoop around, and you can accelerate as you come out of the curve like you normally would on a two-wheeler. Same as approaching a curve, downshifting if you need to, lean into the curve hard etc.... Just takes time to trust your bike's limits. It does take a little pull and shove on the steering, but you can do it !!!! The hardest thing for me is deciding which path to take when the road is full of potholes - do I let my front wheels go over the holes to avoid the rear missing them, or vice versa LOL...
You said it all. I too always wonder which path to take on pot holes lol. As for the twisties your correct. Once you trust it you’ll find yourself enjoying them. Yes you can lean some and be interactive. I rode snowmobiles and this is quite similar. I have an RS limited and you do sit higher than an F3 but I decided for overall riding it was the better choice. I’d love to have both to be honest. This comes from a custom Harley builder and rider for 40 years or so. Due to physical impairments if I wanted the wind in my face there were no other options. Other than the sound I’m totally in love with it!!
Enjoyed your video about the Can Am. However, I wish everyone would not refer to the RT, Spyder, or Ryker as "Motorcycles " they are TRIKES. and they are not just for people with a handicap or age related. They just provide a more fun and relaxing ride without the the worry of sliding on rocks, gravel, and wet rodes. You turn with your upper body instead of leaning into the turn and the idea on not having to think about clutching is a plus. Focusing and being aware of what the traffic is doing is enough to worry about when riding outside of a car door. Believe me Can-Am and H-D can and do co-exist. My husband and myself live it everyday and I love it. When we ride together I tell him that his Harley pipes makes me sound great on the rode😀 so I ride close.😀 so glad you gave the Can Am a try. 🏍👍🏾💯
I kept calling them bikes more so out of habit lol. I did really enjoy my can am experience. I’d consider getting one down the road. Thanks for stopping by the channel
In the UK they are classed as motorcycles, and therefore free through some of the tunnels when car drivers have to pay. A 'motorbike' is a motorcycle, therefore a reverse trike is also a 'motorcycle', just different number of wheels.
Great review/video! I've never been a 2 wheel guy beyond a 50 that I had when I was 15 but back in 2019, I bought a Ryker (900). What a blast it was to rip around town - responsive, really get the feeling of speed being so low and felt quite safe. However, on longer rides, it really beats you up...anything 2 hours or above and I was feeling it. Last year, I traded the Ryker on an F3t. Wow. Your comment at the end of it being like on a couch is bang on...what a different experience! I'm really loving it..long rides are a breeze, it's nice to shift gears again (Ryker is CVT) and I like having extra storage. 20 year old me would have kept the Ryker. Nearly 50 year old me is loving the F3t.
Just traded in my ‘22 Ryker Rally for a ‘22 F3. I’ll be 63 soon, and trips over 3 hrs round trip were brutal on my back and messed up shoulders. I’m hoping the F3 will help me.
I don't plan on trading my Ryker sport in, but I will most likely end up with a Spyder of some sort more suited for 2 person touring, when I ride alone on the Ryker I just wish my wife was with me. Working the armrests now. Need a custom bracket is all
Now this is a "factual" unbiased truthful approach to riding a Spyder instead of a "personal opinion" of likes and dislikes. You kept it real - finally a real evaluation ! Thank you. I always describe the Ryker and Spyder as an "open air" sports car with handlebars. It is not a motorcycle and does not pretend to be. The main difference is no vehicle leaning factor and no front brake lever. No, you will not get thrown off if ridden properly by using body English toward the inside of the curve and using your legs to transfer body weight if you really want to rip it. There are some tight winding roads here in the Catskill Mts. that I can ride just as fast and even faster on my F3T or the Ryker. It is only a matter of familiarity and confidence in the machine. I always say that just one demo ride is not representative for ANY vehicle for full effect and capabilities. Some quality time spent in the saddle will give best results. A motorcycle operates through balance, gravity, and centrifugal force ( common physics ) so it stays upright or follows a line in relation to those factors and not the contour of the road. Having three wheels reacts to ALL the contours of the road, as does a four wheeled vehicle where it is less noticeable due to seating and ergonomics. Comfort is a huge feature of the Spyders, although I like to ride my wife's Ryker occasionally as it is more of a hooligan machine. I am 76 yo and have been riding MC's since ten yrs. old ( yep, 66 years and still going strong ). I have had 55 motorcycles and three Can-Am three wheelers ( counting my 70 yo wife's 2021 Ryker 900 ACE ). My last motorcycle, of 55 total, was a 2008 Kawi ZX14 Ninja, that I sold about 3 years ago to get my second Spyder ( current 2016 F3T ), so I do know how to ride two wheels and am still highly capable, but prefer my current Spyder ( 2016 F3T ) for comfort, safety, fun factor, power, handling, ride quality ( suspension ), and convenience of storage space at this point in my life. My wife had no interest in riding on motorcycles anymore due to back issues and lack of comfort. I still love motorcycles but no longer need the lean factor to be in the wind and get wind therapy in a slightly different manner. Spyders and Rykers are no slugs once you "get the joke".
Genuinely, once you are used to the steering, you’ll be leaning into the corners an finding just how much speed you can carry. The stability control will catch you too. I’d recommend watching Coach Bob3 . He does a great video about cornering. I’ve never ridden a two wheel bike as I’m disabled so I bought my first Can Am three years ago. It has changed my life.
I have an F3S SM6, and a couple of sport bikes. They’re all fun, it’s just different fun. The Spyder is less fatiguing on highway, the bikes are less fatiguing to rip through twisties. The key to moving the Spyder through corners for me is to pull myself to the inside bar instead of pushing the outside bar. The faster you turn, the more body English you need. I can, at will, slide the outside front tire, lift the inside front tire, or break the back end loose and slide it around corners (Yay Sport mode). For me it boils down to practicality. Even when I don’t have the bags or trunk on the Spyder, I still have the frunk so I can still carry stuff/gear/a bag of groceries. It’s fun and (relatively) practical, but the bikes are -just- fun. Plus my F3 is black so like you said it looks like the Batmobile. 😊
Forgot to mention, my wife has a Ryker but after a year on that she wants an F3. Made the mistake of letting her drive mine.
I've been riding since 1971. My wife suggested we get one (we had test rode one years ago) after I had a major surgery, she didn't think I could hold up my Indian Roadmaster. I jumped on that idea and we bought a used RT the next week. Now, that is her bike and I'm still on my Roadmaster. It is fun to ride and easy for her. Fun ride and she is safer on that than riding with me.
I think that if you are not able to ride a motorcycle these are a great alternative and don't let anyone get you down for it. If you are capable of riding on two wheels and you on one of these you are missing a lot of the fun of riding.
The Ryker ACE 900 is a screaming fun machine, I test rode one near Lake George a couple of years ago, I am test riding a Spyder this week, they are stable, comfortable and can go about 250 miles before you need to fuel up. Time to trade my two wheels in.
I tested out the Ryker as well and it’s definitely a fun ride
Love lake George
Thank You for sharing your Spyder experience, informative but still an entertaining 12 minutes that has given me more to look out for when my F3 arrives, fingers crossed we are now only weeks & not months away because every bright & sunny day I know I'd be out there enjoying it more. Like yourself, many years experience (good bad & ugly) on two wheels but due to the ugly two wheels is unfortunately out of the question.. Trying now to convince myself that when it comes to braking I wont be lunging for it on the handle bars.. Had a really good steer from a guy in similar situation who recommended having floor boards fitted to make the feet feel like braking while driving a car.. So, everything on ordered, new lid & gear has landed all ready & waiting for her to arrive, cant wait, didnt even test ride, but after 5 years of can I, should I & what if, decision made while my children left home. Who I'm absolutely sure there will be a lot WTF dad & have you gone mad but to answer that with my God of music " Get Over It " Thanks again for the super review, wishing you health & happiness.
I have been riding for over 50 years on just about every make and model well over 200,000 miles and I have never stopped learning now onto the spyder and it’s like learning something completely different although lots of good advice I truly believe it’s time in the saddle just relax and learn the first 500 miles was what a mistake I thought I made 500-2000 learned a lot 2000 to present unbelievable including a 1150 mile road trip WHAT A MACHINE!!!!! 1200 miles this last week and a 5000 mile trip booked in July
I just stumbled upon your video and then when you pulled out of the dealership - I went - that's my dealer. I was going to come down to that even, but did not with the rain. I have run in the rain before and the ABS is great.
I like the dealership a lot. The last time I was there, the owners son was serving up some dogs and burgers for the riders
My wife and I rode a Yamaha Roadstar and Stratoliner (100,000 miles) and due to medical issues with my knees and broken back and with her MS getting worse, we went to Spyders. She got RT Limited the beginning of July 2022 and has 23,000 miles already while I got the Manta Green F3S and have 9,000. Yes, she loves her Spyder more than two wheels for trips, but as you mentioned, nothing like leaning into the turns on two wheels.
Yeah I love how spyders keep people on the road who used to ride 2 wheels. Ride safe Hugh and thanks for checking out the video.
I have the F3s and I love it…I do a love of mountain rides and no more worry about pine needles, pine cones or sand in the corners. This just eats up the corners. You spend less time trying to remember to down shift and more time just enjoying the ride. Also no more road crowns and what foot to put down at stops.
Leaning into turn by bending forward toward mirror allows you to corner harder, at higher speeds
I ride my 2019 Spyder RTL 100-150 miles average per day. With over 50 years on two it was a real chore making the conversion. Yes, easy to get down a street on an impotent, unrewarding cruise. But to really ride one of these, it takes a hell of a lot of practice. It took me around 6000 miles to get comfortable and another 3-5000 miles to become one with the machine. I hated it for months and I was riding for hours each day trying to get dialed in. My wife won’t ride on two and when everyone retires you have to take that into consideration or possibly stop riding or go back to work so you can afford the divorce.
Now there are very few bikes that can keep up with me through the curves, turns, and twisties. I regularly take 30 MPH curves at 60+MPH, I can accelerate when others are braking, I make it a goal to never use the same technique/method on any turns/curves/twisty on each ride.
I’ve been two up with her and ran into a squall on the mountain outside of Jackson Hole and alone on another mountain I dealt with the leading edge of a derecho. I doubt I be here if I’d been on two rather than three.
A hint for riders who have an urge to take one of these to task. Consider you’re riding a three wheeled Go Kart with Motorcycle Controls. So, 2/3 Go Kart and 1/3 Motorcycle.
Would love to see you now test drive a Harley trike (Tri-Glide/RG3) to see how you think they compare to the Can Am experience.
As a current Ryker owner looking to get back on 2 wheels with a Scout Bobber I was highly interested in your video on this! I personally have gotten caught in the rain a few times. The ride is still fun but rain sucks & hurts at 65mph + Also there is a massive difference in the feel of the Ryker vs the Spyder. The Ryker you sit a lot lower on the bike so your more engaged, Where as the Spyder you sit more on top of the bike so it feels more like a Jet ski.
I got a chance to test out the ryker and it was a very different feel yeah. It’s more of a visceral feeling and a more spirited ride. The only challenge with the ryker for me was the non powered steering
I agree , I started with the Ryker and graduated to a 2021 F3T Spyder .totally different and better ride. My lest 2 wheeler was a KTM 1290 super duke , had to get rid of it before it killed me. Rode all my brothers and friends Harley’s , they’re cool but Just not for me
I brought a RSS spyder last October it does take a bit of getting use to with the corners but the more I ride my spyder the more I enjoy it, hopefully in the future I’ll would love to get a RT, my husband rides two wheelers and doesn’t really enjoy the movement of the can am so it was good to hear you enjoyed the ride
I rode bikes since I was 16. Dirt bikes,, street bikes, Hondas, Harleys, Yamahas and even an old Indian. A back injury prevents my riding these days, but I was looking at trying a Can Am. Then I remembered seeing a 3 wheeler while stationed in England. 2 front wheels, 1 rear and a body that looked like it came off an old WWI fighter. You drove it like a car. It was called a Morgan and are still made today. But they‘re priced pretty high and their normal roadsters look nice…..maybe I should stick with 4 wheels…but I sure do miss riding a bike….Cheers
I took the Can Am learning course and it was pouring down rain the whole time. I felt safe and comfortable compared to riding on 2 wheels. I did get a slight fishtail, but just layed off the throttle and it corrected.
On turns,Push the handlebar, dont pull with the other hand,tight your legs around the gas tank,lean your body so it doesn't push you out,also no dead grip ,i just put my hand over the grips.
I've had an RT Spyder for 2 years now. It took me more than one ride to get used to the steering. Once you get used to it, you learn to lean into the curve so your body is not getting thrown away from it. Just like motorcycling, your brain will get the hang of it but will take a few rides. :-)
I've always been curious about the differences. Thanks, this was very informative.
I love my bike but I'd like try one of these too. Grew up riding snowmobiles made by same company as the Can Am, so familiar with the quality and power, as well as the riding characteristics of 2 up front and one in back.
Very informative video for a first timer ! I ve been thinking of buying one you have help put me at ease a bit more ! Ty great video ride safe 🇺🇸
Thanks! Ride safe!
What intrigues me about the Spyders is the three wheels but unlike a trike, this has two in the front. While i haven't ridden one yet, the Spyder seems like a safe alternative to someone who doesn't want to ride a motorcycle due to the 2 wheels.
Thank you for sharing this video on first ride on Can-Am I am thinking getting a Spyder because of work injuries from bad fall on my knees! 🙃
Thanks for watching and enjoy the ride!
I bought a 2017 rt ltd last spring after selling my honda st 1100..and im LOVING the Spyder..Metallica Pearl white with Chrome wheels. I put over 4000 km on it last season, hoping to beat that this year. It's soooo comfortable ( Im 6 feet 6), and ive tonnes of leg room..and the pick up on this thing!! OOOO EEE. This baby can keep up with the big harleys no problems, and dint worry about riding in the rain..alot more stable on 3 wheels compared to 2. If you have a chance of riding one go for it, you'll be sold!!
Harley Rider (RGS) I took my first Can Am ride today and I agree with a lot of what you said and had a similar experience. How weird was shifting and not releasing the throttle?! Super comfortable, fun but not bike fun. Heated seat, grips, music and a cup holder might turn into something special. But that’s the thing, about it, it’s hard to classify. I can’t see taking it on the freeway, and I don’t want to maintain three wheels plus whatever three wheels requires. I see it as good for non riders or a great beach rental. I’m glad I had the experience and I won’t forget it. The slingshot was probably more fun for me and that just felt like a car, or go kart maybe. The same dealer had Hyabusa for like 16k, I think that would make a better companion for my Harley.
Yeah it was a nice ride, but I can’t say it made me want to keep riding. Maybe I need to learn it more but the needle hasn’t gone in yet for me
@@IronBornRider I will say it was more comfortable than my HD. I’m looking to make some changes to my ride!
Even though the Can-Am does not lean on the curves, you, the rider will need to lean into the curve in order to stay on the motorcycle, especially if you are doing sharp curves at a pretty fast speed. At age 85, this is now the only motorcycle I will ride. But ride, we do. Leaving on a 7 day trip next Sunday!
On the steering I set the cruise control and just rest my arms on the bars. As to the leaning in the turns, I put a Baja Ron sway bar and links on it and made all the difference in the world. I've got a 2021 sea to sky it's now got over 15 thousand on it without any problems, I did have my seat turned into a daylong and now all I stop for is gas.
When you get old with white hair and you have been riding for 60 plus years like me, and your knees are shot, like a lot of us, you will be on a trike of some kind. And still love the ride.
I have the smaller lighter cousin the ryker rally. I use to to have fun on, not so much for trips but just local fun, dirt roads etc. If you lean into the corner you will beel better about it. Also don't try to hold on with the handle bars it may cause some oscilations. If you keel a lighter grip and hold on with your legs like riding a horse it will smooth out. I like motorcycles and this thing has its own quirks and benefits. I like that its effortless and stable, not worried about laying it down.
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I saw my first Ryker sport today while I started riding as a beginner. Went to look at some dual sports and Indian Scouts.The Ryker felt very comfortable .Now the Ryker got rethinking of getting a regular motorcycle. Lol
I got a 2021 F-3S last year. Just starting my 2nd season. Got a couple rides so far. Loving it! Have been ridding my whole life, had a major stroke a few years back and I no longer have good balance. Thought my biking days were over. Then I saw the Spyder! 😳 Thought, hey bet I could ride that! It has every feature I could want. Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS, Cruse Control. 1330cc 3 Cylinder 115 Hp and 96 ft.lbs of torque! This thing is a blast. The F-3S is the sporty model. It’s like ridding a Formula 1 race car on the street. It has a sport setting (The others models don’t.) it will allow you to tame down the computer nanny’s a bit! I can spin the rear tire on a turn just by hitting the throttle! This thing is a gas! I’m back in the wind baby! Glad you enjoyed your demo, even though it was raining. 😉 Subbing.
That’s amazing! Love hearing that the can am got you back out on the road. I really did enjoy my first (won’t be my last) can am experience. I bet touring would be a blast on one of these
@@IronBornRider yea brother you bet. It’s supposed to rain here today. So I probably won’t get to ride. Where are you from? I’m in the far west burbs of Chicago.
@@troy9er I’m in the Maryland area 🤘
@@IronBornRider got ya, thanks for the fast reply.
these neighborhood or area you're enjoying yourself in looks extremely peaceful
It was a really nice demo route
One of our local celebrities, Glen Turple of Turple Bros. Honda is 95 and he rides his Can Am unit daily even in winter. I call him Mister Turple and he tells me that was his dad. 'I'm Glen,' he tells me. He averages about 250 km every day and has done so for many, many years. Ride Safe, Glen. You are a legend.
Kudos to you for trying that thing out in Woodbridge traffic lol
I know right? But there were some nice backroads once we got to it
One of most difficult maneuvers for motorcycle drivers is low speed handling such as in parking lots and rush-hour traffic. No problem with the Can Am at all. Emergency braking is better on three wheels than two wheels, especially with ABS, and the Can Am shines at that much better then two wheels. Confidence is essential in motorcycle driving and it takes much longer to gain that on a two wheel bike than a Can Am. My experience has shown me Can Am bikes are a great choice for anyone. A bit pricey, but worth it.
great video.. I owned one of the earlier models that I had bought for my wife.. they look way cool now..
At 73 and almost 60 years of riding,, my wife pushed into a Can-Am. Truthfully I do miss the lean into the curves and I like shifting as well. My wife has been pushing me to get a Can-Am and I finally did. The comfort and ride are great. I've been riding a 2003 Honda Valkyrie for almost 19 years and have enjoyed "chroming" her out and I do all my own work, but the time has come to sell her. At only 42,000 miles, and in perfect condition with all the extras, someone is going to get a great bike.
I still have my Harley's and maybe it's because I've worked on them pretty much all my life but I find it easier to work on Harley's. Now I have owned both a Spyder and still currently own my Ryker which I use to go and get all of monthly supplies. I can tell you the Spyder is a nightmare to work on with the Ryker coming in a close second but much easier. The one thing Can Am has going for it is the ease of riding and needing to do mods. The one thing I have found and not due any fault to Can Am but unlike a motorcycle it's more responsive to dodging pot holes however, with the Can Am you are going to hit the hole you just have to decide which wheel is going to take the hit and generally I choose to take the hit on the back tire because if you hit with one of the front tires it's going to jar you. It would pretty much the same with a Harley Trike.
Nice review keep up the good work fella
Appreciate it
Liked the vid!! I spend equal time on my RT Limited and my Street Glide. The curves are difficult at first, but you get use to it, as for the bobbing or swaying, try loosening your grip a bit.
Thanks Hugh. I’m gonna try to get more seat time on the spyder if I can and see if I can improve 👍
Traded my touring HD for a can am RT. First 600 miles I thought I made a mistake. After that, I fell in love. Never going back to two wheels.
One of the things many Spyder riders have to do is lighten up on the grip of the handlebars. The "grip of death" makes the bike like to dart right or left. I am still on two wheels but my wife rides a2020 RT. When I get a chance to ride hers, it is a blast through the curves once you get used to the feeling.
I own a Spyder, a Ryker and 4 motorcycles. I love them all !!
I ride a Can Am for ONE simple fact...I had a stroke which affected my balance...I still wanted to ride...so I tried a Can Am at a dealership...it was HEAVEN !!! People ask me about the bike all the time...I give them the answers they really look for...I have had several stroke recovery folks ask about the ability to ride a bike after stroke...Now I ride with an CAN Am club made up of nearly %90 stroke survivors...the rest are leg amputees in some form or fashion...We do charity runs, community awareness , anti-bully rides, give rides to older folks in nursing homes !! They get checked out first, of course !!
Bless everyone !!
I literally traded my Harley for Can two weeks ago and honestly love it. I do miss lane filtering and leaning into curves, but you can actually get same feeling on can am taking curves at high rate of speed if you are not scared of doing it. You lean on a bike where on can am, you tuck in inside elbow during a turn to really hug the curve. The main difference though is knowing that you have 3 points of contact on the road and not slightly worried about any obstacles (such as gravel) taking you out in a corner. Almost a false sense of security. I think the most dangerous thing about taking high speed turn in can am is not taking it tight enough and drifting to far outside. I know my main downfall is I have been riding motorcycles for 27 years now and am over confident on the Can Am. Got some scars from the motorcycle throughout the years, but I do know I am not going to "drop" my Can Am in any high speed corners. So thats a plus.
When its wet, or dry for that matter, remember that your rear tire is in the middle of your lane aka the grease lane.
It was super fun demo day!
It was an experience!
Two long bearded men walked into my local dealership and told the rep these are great our wives rode with us hundreds of miles and it was extremely comfortable full dresser spyder models that is. This f3 downshifts great. F3S has sport mode I should of however bought the T model
Learned to ride at 45 yrs old. Rode a Sportster for 2 yrs, then a Heritage. Got hit. Got back on 2 wheels for a couple of yrs. Didn't ride for a few yrs. Got a 900 Ryker Rally. Hated it. Am now 67 and not riding. I miss 2 wheels soooo much. Spyders are too much $$$
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I'm disabled and my Street Glide is getting a little hard to hold... been thinking about getting a CanAm. 👍👍👍
Appreciate the sub! You should test ride a can am. I think you’ll enjoy it
A really light grip on the bars helps with the twitchyness.
The display appears to blink, as well as the LED tail lights. That is how the camera views it, but the display doesn't blink when riding.
It is an LED display. They always show up like this on camera. The naked eye can't see it.
Hi,
6:02 you mentioned people get into a lot of accidents on these things. Where are you getting this data from? Thanks
I ride an 03 dyna, but I have a lot of affection for the can-am's since my mom, who's in her 70's rides one. Since she can still be in the wind at her age, plus she's a petite old lady, make these a great ride in my opinion. And they are fun, but different
Right on! Yeah I love that can ams provide a bridge for those that can’t ride on two wheels but still want to experience a similar feeling of being outside and getting wind therapy. Your mom sounds very cool
I think they are great, keeps down on lane splitters
Was this recorded last year? Looks like there is an upcoming demo this coming weekend (Apr 27 - 29) in Falls Church, VA - are you going again?
It was actually this past weekend in Woodbridge. I probably won’t be going again although it would be fun
Great video!!!
I recognize Prince William Pkwy when I see it. Great review!
Thanks! Loved the route
The F3 model is very "jerky" and it can be exhausting on long trips. Sway bars are strongly recommended. However, the Spyder RT is much more stable because the handle bars are more directly over the front axle, providing a more stable and enjoyable ride.
I don't find my F3-S to be jerky or exhausting.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o me either! 🤗🤗💜💜
Great review bud!
Appreciate it!
You have to counteract the corners using the body weight when you get accustomed to it it becomes easy
3 of us rode New 2023 Can Am Spyders when their Can Am Spyder Tour stopped at our local dealership. We made appointments to ride these beautiful trikes. Went on a guided ride of over 1 hour. We all got the same results. On roads that were worn a bit, they seemed to have a mind of their own and twitched left and right. Never could seem to get them to track straight down the road. We all agreed with that result. Never felt that comfortable with the steering. Could all 3 have had alignment problems or something?
4:03 matrix broke for second😎
Happens often in my videos 😅
It's interesting. I love doing long drives, 300-600 mile days (driving. I have ridden bikes since before I could drive ,and would ride from inland out to the coast and back about 200 miles just to unwind. What I find now is the 400 mile trips driving I grab a drink and some snacks, play the music and just role, also turn everything off and just drive thinking and being aware of surroundings. This is a type of trike that could be between those things. Could have a cup holder instead of a warm bag on my back, and possibly some kind of snack I could slip under the helmet or lift up the face mask at a long light. Riding two to a few hundred miles and then waiting or preparing food to eat has become less appealing. It probably sounds weird what I am saying about food. I notice when I am a few hours into riding I have not drank anything or eaton anything. This seems kind of strange especially now that I live in the desert. It is probably why I do not enjoy my dual sport as much as I should but love my VW westfalia. Thought I would do both dragging one with the other then switching out but I have realized this peculiar thing about how I relax.. Sorry for the strange rant? Just something that triggered me and I realized this......
If you love to ride, then it doesn't matter if its 2 wheels or 3 wheels. Enjoy the ride, the freedom and the life, JUST RIDE!
I have a Harley Davidson Fat Boy that I can't ride for long sessions due to back surgery i had recieved in my lower back. I have been looking at these since I just paid off the Harley. The more I see, the more I am intrigued. Is the 1300cc in every model, or does the 600, 900, numbers matter?
I have a Ultra Classic that I just converted into a Trike with California Sidecar.. So riding a Trike whether it is a Can-Am or one like I have takes a bit.. Steering is different, but the ride is much smoother, you can now see the road in a way you cannot on 2 wheels.. What I *do* miss is getting into the turns like you can on 2 wheels.. Yet if you are going to put some serious miles down, it is much easier on 3 wheels..
Funny thing, I thought about getting a Can-Am, I really like the looks on some of them, not all of them.. some look too much like a Snowmobile with front tires, others do have more of a cool styling to them.. But the person I was with when I was considering 3 wheels.. She refused to have anything to do with anything but a Harley.. so I converted my bike and even though she helped me pick out everything, the kit, wheels and all that.. now she hates that as well and won't get on it.. Pffft.. her loss..
I will still buy another bike just to have a regular 2 wheels when that feeling gets into me to ride (I do live in the Mountain State) .. But the majority of my miles will be on 3 wheels.. In the end I don't care what anyone else thinks as long as I am comfortable with the ride..
And those looking at the Can-Am should feel the same.. You have to love and be comfortable on any machine you buy.. So buy with your butt, get the feel for it before you plop down the bucks.
Its all about the body position when taking the curves. Lean in , use your knees to hang on to the trike, push with one hand and pull with the other one. It takes some practice.
If one can get over the stigma of moving to a three-wheeler all is good. Per my comments in the below threads. I will add I get so many approaches from strangers asking about my Spyder it's crazy. I have the pointy nose front end, and not the Crysler 300 blunt grill look, so that helps make my bike look more sporty and aggressive.
A trike or 3 wheeler motorbike in California , where it never rains and there are no huge traffic jams , and no narrow streets with no car parking spot problems, you are just fine. However , in the UK, you will be stuck behind traffic, getting wet and cold, it's too wide to filter through traffic, and you will need to find a normal car parking space to park it. So in the UK, it's not fun at all!
They say they unreliable..me included but when I saw how many miles they got on it's insane..I never saw a motorbike Japanese or not that has over 150.000 miles with no 2 rebuilds at least..change my mind and I hope next winter I jump the train..prefer spider f3s or ryker rally..f3s is expensive but preferable
Yeah I hear that as well but I have very little experience with it. I test rode the Ryker and much prefer the f3s smoothness
I find if you use your feet and pull your elbow in you will have a much smoother feeling on the counters. That’s my experience and I’ve been riding for about 5 years now.
You got my wallet out, I really like the look of the handle bars.
Test drove one,> Terror in corners. Like riding a scrambler carnival ride where you get shoved sideways in your seat at ever turn of the machine. My arms were sore after 120 k's .