Get the Baja Ron sway bar. Big difference you will not regret it! When I told my orthopedic surgeon I was going to go look at the Harly Trikes he just smirked. Later at the Checkout desk he called me over and said, "Well it looks like you're going to buy something, I want you to get the CanAm. Said it's a much better bike and is built for safety and better handling." Spelled out the traction control, ABS, independent suspension, just to name a few of the reasons. Went down to the CanAm dealer on crutches and looked at what was on the lot. Lucked out on a new leftover 2016 Spyder RT Limited that was still there in 2017. Got $5,000 knocked off and another $6,500 trade in for my 2004 Harley Ultra Classic. Had the bike delivered and they picked up my trade in, the next day. Took the first ride with my ankle boot on and have never looked back! I too have been riding my whole life, with my first bike being a Honda 50 Mini-Trail at 11 years old. Welcome to the Spyder Web!🕷
I'm so glad to hear that the Can-Am rides better than a Trike. I had a botched back surgery 23 years ago. I live in a lot of pain, but I can be out for a few hours now. And after a lot of research I've found that the Can-Am Spyders are going to be what I'm going to purchase. Any advice would be great. Any add-ons to make the ride better, pls let me know. I've been riding since I was 11 years old. Places to buy helmets and other riding gear, suggestions would be very welcomed too. I'm saving for a good downpayment. I'm on disability, but that will not hold be back from finding a used Can-Am Spyder. It's nice knowing that there are others out there with back issues who are able to ride again.
BajaRon Sway bar, BumpSkid for the front. Upgrade on the seat, I went with Ultimate seat, passenger backrest, and Driver Backrest. As far as Gear goes, Cycle Gear, RevZillaare great choices, Quick service, free returns. You sound like me, we just want to keep our knees in the breeze!@@michaelsevens
Your don't likes, don't mean squat.... You are now so far ahead with the Spyder, there is no need to look back. Now enjoy , set back and relax..... There is at least a 500 mile transition period, after that you won't be able to not want to just go for a ride. There is a mirror kit that stops the vibration., but I made up some 1/8" thick x 5/8" wide rubber strips , cut to the length of the top opening between the mirror and the mounting. Its a snug fit, but this works great, the mirrors are solid now and saved a lot of money for other add ons. :) I just got back from a Spyder ride getting fuel and thought about you being new to the Spyder. My thoughts. First if you have been riding a manual shifting bike, stop right there. Paddle shifting the Spyder, hold the throttle steady and do NOT let up on it to shift. If you do you will an abrupt jerk(very disappointing). In 1st gear, accelerate up to about 3,000rpm hold that throttle position and tap the paddle shifter to go to 2nd gear. Do the same with the remaining shifts and the transmission will shift smoothly. This is almost power shifting where you don't let up on the gas between shifts.... :) More tid bits to come ....
Congratulations on your purchase. Welcome to the Spyder family. Fun side note. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR NOTICE TO POP UP ON THE SCREEN TO PRESS THE MODE BUTTON. Key on, press mode, push start. NO WAITING. Continued Blessing My Brother.
Welcome to the CanAm family! Just found your channel. My hubby rides a HD Ultra Limited but he says when he's ready for a trike, it will be a Spyder, probably an F3. He is actually trying to talk me into a newer one so he can have mine I think lol. Mine is a 2018 F3 Limited...almost 72,000 miles in the past 4 years. No one is interested in it for a trade so I think I'm going to ride it until the wheels fall off. So sorry to hear about your back problems you've had. No, we haven't all had to talk our spouses into it lol...I grew up riding with my dad on the back of his Honda's but he would never let me get my mc endorsement. I wasn't married a year yet and my hubby encouraged me to take the MSF class and get my license back in 1987.. We love to ride but each of us gave it up for 20 years to raise the kids and now we are back enjoying fun times and adventures on 2 and 3 wheels. Yes, 3 wheels isn't the same as 2 but the wind therapy sure is.
Great to hear you all are able to get out there and ride again. We both know he will love a Spyder! I can say I've ridden both and it's sure a great fit for me right now. Have fun and - ride safe!
He was my pillion again today...can you believe he wants me to get him som arm rests lol? Was a beautiful day here! Our 2nd ride of the year...working on some audio issues today. Anyway take care and stay safe out there but have FUN!!@@RideBlessed
On my second Spyder RT Ltd. Had 2 neck surgeries and thought my riding days were over. Will be going cross-country for the third time this spring. Love to ride. Stay safe and God bless.
OMG! I'm definitely share this with my husband who rides a HOG. He always says when he can't handle his HOG anymore, he's definitely getting a Spyder. Love your channel wind brother.
So I'm watching your video again and noticed the shadow of I guess your GoPro on your helmet??? What chin Mount are you using??? And how has it been working for you?
Got my RTL in 2022 and I love it. Got my wife a 2023 S2S. Traded her Ryker in for the Spyder. I ride more than she does. We both have fun with the Spyders. Ride safe.
I know the feeling of loving to ride motorcycles. I've been riding for 50 years and I don't ever want to stop. I had hip pain that made me sell my Royal Star Venture and buy a Spyder F3 Limited. It was a fun bike, but my wife hated it. I got both hips replaced and we're back on an Electra glide Ultra Limited. I will go back to a Spyder when I can't safely ride a 2-wheeler. Great video. God bless.
I switched from a 2021 Tri Glide to a 2022 Spyder RT Limited. Overall, I love the Spyder. Really the only thing I miss from the Harley Tri Glide is the rumble 😃. The suspension on the Spyder is much better. I don’t regret the change at all. Thanks for the video!!!
Is the passenger seat wide enough for comfort? Wife has back issues that requires total comfort! Heated seat helps-maybe give me a closer look at rear-another thing I had on my triglide was adjuster foot pegs for her. Is that possible on Spyder? Thx, George (I’m 77 and it’s all about safety and comfort for wife and I👍
My wife says that she thinks the Spyder seat is more comfortable and the hand grips are easier to hold on to. She liked how the TriGlide passenger backrest wrapped around a little further, making her feel “held in” better. But she likes the ride on the Spyder much more.
I have a friend who has a 2020 RT Limited and he loves it. I have a 2023 F3 Limited, hubby has a 2019 F3 Limited and friend has a 2022 F3 Limited Special Series. We all love our Spyders. Hubby still rides a 2022 HD Road Glide Special.
I bought a 2021 , these chassis work awesome ! Yes my mirrors vibrated too, I bought the mirror locks from lamonster and that was a cheap simple fix ! Also found a website called wrap my spyder and bought some stripes , easy to install and look great ! Enjoy your ride sir! This is what life is about ! 👍
Went down the same path as you .Got new 2023 RTL will never look back .Rode a 1000 kilometres Thursday Friday Saturday before Super Bowl and I from Windsor Canada across from Detroit USA .Ride safe hope for early spring .👨🏻🦳👩🦳🇨🇦
I transitioned from 2 to 3 wheels in 2020. I still have an 06 Road King that gets no use since my Spyder arrived in June of 2020. Yours is a 2020 or newer. The body style changed in 2020 and that sold me. I added Baja Ron Sway bar kit and it made a world of difference to me and my riding. I also added sequential turn signals and the mirror stabilizing kit, trailer hitch and a freedom trailer. I’ll be 69 this year and I know this Spyder will extend my riding years. It took some getting used to but once I started steering it like a snowmobile, I was off and running. We absolutely love it and it’s perfect for us….Enjoy!
@@RideBlessed We love the Freedom Trailer and all the room it offers. I loved the way the trailer looks so I didn’t consider too many others. I wish I had a stand so I could store it vertically in the garage to reclaim some floor space. It tows beautifully and I don’t really notice it there. I just wish I was better at backing it! Because of its low height, I wish I had some type of flag mount for a flag that would make it easier to see while parked. I always worry a bit about someone in a big/lifted pickup truck not seeing it until it’s too late and hitting it. Bottom line, I love it and the extra room it provides for my wife and I while traveling. Glad I found one!
Your experience is very similar to mine. I got to a point with my beautiful Harley Freewheeler where it was just super uncomfortable to ride, between the stiff clutch, terrible rear suspension over bumps, and the strength needed to haul it around corners and do slow speed moves. The last straw was when I started to get nerve pain in my hands after riding. Moving over to a Can-Am has been absolutely amazing. I do miss the Harley rumble, the Spyder will never give me that, but I can ride this thing all day long, and that's what it's all about.
I added a Pedal Box which is a do it yourself plug and play install. It vastly increased the low end speed when taking off from a stop sign/light. Highly recommended!
Thank you for the informative video. I'm currently on two wheels but that won't last forever. Hate the HD trikes I've test rode. Looking and gathering info on Cam Am. I know many senior ladies with issues ride them so hopefully it's a good fit for me. We all know HD isn't the best value out there if people just have the nerve to switch. Thx again.
I added a handlebar extension, which is a square block that fits under the block that the two handle bars connect to. You sit up straighter instead of hunching over. Very comfortable.
I too had several two wheel bikes and suffer from back problems. The last one was a Vulcan Nomad and it was just too heavy to move around. I moved to a Spyder RTL and my wife and I love it. So does my back!
I think I know where you are! A friend has a small farm just north of pheasant hill, Mo. I’ll be looking for your videos from now on. I may consider going 3 wheels.
I have a video coming out later this week (Wednesday) where I hit a bunch of local town from Rich Hill south on up to Peculiar. Watch for it and maybe you will recognize more!
Thank you for sharing this video on switching to Can-Am I am thinking to getting a Spyder trike too! Because of my injuries to my knees I already riding a Piaggio mp3 250 but it front heavy and easy fall down if you forgot lock tilting two wheels in front! 😀
Welcome to the Spyder community . We have a 2022 RTL & absolutely love it , having not ridden any bikes before. But decided after Covid to enjoy life while you have it, plus my wife has balance issues so two wheels was out ! She now has done more kms than I have! Have changed out a few things like the sway bar to Baja Ron which did improve the handling big time. Plus replaced most of the reflectors to lights to make it more visible on the road. Added a throttle commander which overrides the bike’s ECM & gives you some more pep, just be warned if you put it to sport + you’ll rip up your back tire. Get lots of good feedback from non bike riders when on the road especially when there’s a group of spyders. Stay safe & enjoy. Regards Stephen Alberta Canada.
I keep hearing good things about the Baja Ron sway bar so will have to look into that. I rode an F3 with a throttle commander and oh wow that is cool. Ride safe!
Congratulations 🎊! You've had lots of ruff times with your back . Just found your channel. My current Spyder is a 21' RTL Marsala Dark 16k so far. I had a 15' RTS SM6 I put 33k on. I rode 2 wheels for 30 years before the Spyder.
@@RideBlessedI've been researching so much to find something I can ride, and finally found quite a bit of ppl with back issues that are doing well riding the Can-Am Spyders. It will be at least 6 to 10 months before I get one. I'm hoping sooner. It will be a used one. So that could draw out how much longer that I'll get one. I'm asking for any advice that can be given. Like, adding something to the Can-Am Spyder that would help with the ride. I read they can take some time getting use to riding. I have ridden motorcycles since I was 12 years old, and I'm now 55 years old. I have not ridden in over 30 years though. Botched back surgery. I believe I can ride for several hours now. So I will be doing several test drives. Also, where are others buying their helmets and other riding gear. I do not make the money I once made. So finding top notch helmet and gear at good prices would help immensely. God indeed is great!!! He has healed me to a point to where I can get out again. And so much now,that I'll be able to ride again. I'm hoping to eventually be able to find a job and work part time, and eventually work full time and get off disability. www.peacewithgod.net
The Baja Rons sway bar is a big improvement. Go with the Ultra. You don’t have to jack it up. You can use some ramps. It’s a pretty easy install and worth every penny. Enjoy the ride.
I’m a part time spyderista, using two wheels when I’m not spydering. I think the can am is probably the best value three wheeler out there, they are an amazing bit of engineering. Good choice, sir.
Still riding 2 wheels Busa, concours zx14, wife has 2018 Spyder rt. Limited chrome, pearl white all led majick mirrors sway bar sport dhocks handles much better thsn stock. Good way to see country safe
We installed the the mirror stabilizers from Lamonster and they work great. The downside is the effort it will take to remove them. That really is not much of a consideration as they do not have to be removed for any maintenance as with the earlier generation RT. Happy Motoring!
Besides my Spyder, I have 3 other bikes, A Diavel, An FZ, and an Enduro. The twos are fun but it's the Spyder I hooligan on. The more you ride it, pushing yourself to learn, the more amazed you'll be by what it will accomplish. It has literally saved my life 3 times if I'd been on 2 rather than the Spyder. I have found, normally speaking, if the Spyder won't/can't do something, it's me, not the machine. Have a great time, brother.
Well said. I need to push myself on the Spyder more and get more comfortable in those certain situations. Like curves. I know it can do a LOT more than I am letting it. So much fun! Ride blessed.
@@RideBlessed use foot pressure more, trail brake, (yes it works like a charm) , do a series of lateral turn within the curve with the throttle, do the same with brake taps, etc I use to take mine to a large parking lot and do everything I could to get it to lift a tire and the same trying to flip it. You’ll start getting dialed in more confidently and more quickly. These machines are mind blowing
Thank you for doing a video and talking about your back problems. I'm a woman who has back problems and can no longer ride a 2 wheeler. I had been thinking about going and trying a Spyder. You have convinced me to go and look into one
Ah you know what it's like then. Amazing the difference. Again, love the Harleys I've had I just needed something more comfortable on the back. Now I have a neurostimulator in my back and I have to charge every night LOL
Hallo aus Texas. Ich schreibe ein wenig auf Deutsch. Mein Großvater war amerikanisch-deutscher Abstammung. Ich habe einen Freund in der Schweiz. So kann ich weiterhin auf Deutsch schreiben und vergesse nicht. Die Tatsache, dass ich Deutsch spreche, ist nicht so gut wie mein Schreiben.😮😬😁🙂
Congratulations!!! I came to the 2020 Can- Am RT limited from a 2004 GL1800 goldwing... big two wheeler was getting to be to much to hold up. Looking forward to more videos from the show me state...
We did the same thing last year. Had 5 Harleys over the last 20 years, my dad had a Harley back in the day… The TriGlide was just too much work, rode rough, but I loved the Harley sound with Vance and Hines pipes. But the 2022 RTL rides and drives like a dream. It’s still “wind therapy” for this 60-something grandpa (also a back surgery survivor)
I also had a 2014 harley trike, It cost me a ton of money to keep it running. When the rear end went out of it with less then 10,000 miles on it was the first strike, it cost 6000.00 to fix. Last time was front tire problem , it was a old stock tire they sold me and wouldnt back it up to be replaced under warrenty. So goodby harley hello spider.
Congratulations! I love my ‘22 S2S. I’ve added BR sway bars, suspension shocks and extra lights. The 2 things I don’t like are the beep-beep clown-sounding horn (which I’m replacing) and, like you, the sound system. Perhaps we will see you at the May ‘24 Spyder Rally in Hot Springs, Arkansas or at Spyders in the Ozarks at Lamonster garage. Wishing you safe riding!
Congratulation, I purchased a 2023 F3L lats summer and love the thing! I still have a BMW R9T that is for shorter rides and the Can Am is for longer trips. Stay safe!!
I have a spyder and Ryker you should look into adding aftermarket exhaust loud pipes saves lives it will be a head turner and have everyone wondering what that sound is god bless and ride safe!
At 67 I’ve had a second sciatica event, this one included nerve damage and loss of strength in one leg. Spyder just might be in my future as well. Ride safe!
I agree with you on the tri-glide. I have a 2017 road glide I'm going with the tilting motor works front end on my Harley or if you've ever seen those but you'll be able to check it out on my channel in the spring
No need to apologise about a dirty bike, this shows that it is being ridden regularly and not just kept for posing. Have been riding a Spyder RTL now since 2020 after coming from a BMW K1600 GTS which was getting a bit too heavy for my legs. Done more long distance trips with the Spyder than I did on a 2 wheeler. If you find the Spyder is too responsive on steering then you need to relax your grip on the bars, gripping tightly means that the slightest movement of your arms is transferred to the steering. I normally am just resting my hands on the grip. I have added a twin camera dash cam setup to mine , front camera below the screen and the rear below the top box, recorder is fitted on top of the airbox under the fairing. Have a Garmin GPS mounted on the top of the instrument consule behind the screen using a Ram mount.
November 2023, I ordered a 2024 Sea to Sky. I’m picking it up the first week of April 2024. It is my first bike since I totaled my last bike in 2015. 2 bouts of cancer later, it’s time to return to the road. Hope to see each of you soon. GBY all.
Choosing a bike that's right for you is a very personal decision-don't let anyone make it for you! I like Piaggio more than Adli, I could only go used on Vespa. Like Honda's minimoto line. CF Condor 125. For insurance costs-I don't want to go above a 125cc.
Congrats on the new machine! Looks like you’re really going to enjoy it. We have a 2015 F3 the wife and I ride and love it. We live just west of Kansas City. Happy riding be safe!
Just west of KC... you aren't too far from me! I'm southeast of Lee's Summit. Hope to find you and ride once the weather is warm :) Interested to hear about your F3 experience and the things you like about it.
When you learn to glide it out on the highway verse steer/drive it handles perfect. Man handle, and it will be all over the road. I have 2 2018 RTLs, both have Vredestein Quatrac175/55R15 on the front and Bajaron sway bars. Both handle fantastic. Have a General Altimax tire out back on one and the other will get a general also when it comes out of storage in the fall as my Az snowbird ride.
Yes, common theme definitely seems to be don't manhandle when steering the Sypder. Rather, let it do its thing! And I definitely want to put that sway bar on. Thanks @snoking1127, ride safe.
Greetings, we used to have a 2014 HD Tri-Glide Ultra Classic. You can't beat the Harley look and sound, but the ride quality, for what you pay, imo is very poor. My Wife has back problems, we now have a pre-owned 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited. My Wife loves being a pillion on it, as she has not felt one bump, while on the Spyder. The Spyder's ride is so much superior to the HD Trike, and that is with the Spyder's stock suspension! No more stiff clutch feathering in stop and go traffic, and no more excessive heat and noise. Plus so much more storage capacity. Safe Travels.🙂🏍🇨🇦
Like many, I grew up around Harley’s. For whatever reason, never pulled the trigger. In 2022 we bought a brand new Spyder RT and I have to say I’m addicted. Please be safe.
Welcome to the fun world of Spydering !!! Yeah, I am ovbiously a big Spyder fan myself, but I like all kinds of bikes. It doesn't matter what bike you ride, as long as your able to ride a bike you love. The loose mirrors are a very common problem on all the 2020 & later Spyders. And you probably already know that the kit to fix the loose mirrors, is cheap, and easy to install. You are going to have a ton of fun on your Spyder, and you'll probably a bunch of wonderful Spyder ryders 😁👍👍 Just subscribed, looking forward to your future Spyder adventures 👊😎👍
Thanks for the comments! Yep going to grab that mirror kit from LaMonster. I've had 8 or so bikes over the years. Each seemed to match some stage of life I was going through. Now- loving the Spyder. Oh, and thanks for the subscribe too. Ride safe!
To each his own. I just picked up a 2011 Tri Glide with 2040 actual miles 2 weeks ago (17 grand and $20,500.00 after my mods). Added to my 2017 Ultra Limited, my 2003 Dyna Lowrider, and my 2001 full custom Softail. As my channel indicates I am a Harley Man. Wife wanted to see this video and her exact words were: "Oh hell no!". But glad you're happy with your Spyder. Just not my taste. Forgot: I can feel the rumble in my chest from any of my Harley's. Love it. Suggestion: get a gel butt pad for the seat. One's I use are $158.00 but makes a long day in the saddle seem shorter.
Yep to each his own. I've had a few Harleys, including an 2005 Ultra Classic and a 2014 Tri-Glide. Loved them both. Just had to make a switch to a Spyder. As long as we are riding, having fun, and being safe, it's all good! Thanks for posting.
@@mikebailey5127 Wife and I did 330 miles and 9 hours on my Tri Glide yesterday in high heat (100+ road temps). I'm 63 and coming up on 2 years after open heart surgery. I'm tired today but could ride more.
Congrats on your choice of the Spyder. I am looking at acquiring one as well as I, like yourself, am looking to future-proof my ongoing passion for riding - especially as one enters the preliminary stages of the silver-lined years. ;)
I had $10K saved for a bike but I quit working in restos-was sick for 7 yrs due to smoking colleagues. Starting first day as an HVAC apprentice today. If I can last. I will get a mo. of paid vacation every summer. Thinking of going scooter or minimoto. Look forward to my smoke free future.
great review and comparison between the Tri Glide and Spyder. I'm 72 and have some herniated discs in my lower back. have had them for some time. I have a 2013 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited i love but its getting too heavy. i cant pick it up any more and is getting harder to maneuver. I thought about getting a Tri Glide but at my "stealer" they are $39999 and thats not a CVO. its crazy. I'm going to have to visit our local (40 miles away) dealer where i bought a Yamaha Road Star in 2006 and see what they have on the floor. Youve got me thinking now that the Harley might not be the way to go.
Check them both out for sure. Do what is fun for you, but I have had both and sure love the Spyder and the price! Good luck with your decision let us know what you do!
I have a Spyder F3 Limited SS and wanted to make the switch for a Harley Trike, but after trying the Trike, won't do it. As far as comfort, smoothness and stability in the twisties, the F3L is on another level.
@@RideBlessed on the RT's yes, less of a difference on the F3's but still an improvement. I personally don't see a need at all for the swaybar but everyone is different.
I am a pretty heavy guy and with the wife on too it definitely leans sometimes. Last week I actually took a sharp turn and got the inside tire off the ground. Amazing how quickly the spyder auto adjusts
Never been a biker but want to get a Spyder when I retire so I can catch up with all that I have missed over the years. Here In the UK it is a classified as a three wheeled car so I don’t need to get a bike licence.
I agree with you that it's a great bike I had to buy one because I have a bad ankle injury cannot hold a bike up or shift cuz my foot is turned out after two surgeries and now I have five motorcycles I can't ride the only thing I disagree with you on it needs more power I come from a Gold Wing it's not even close so it needs more power other than that it's an awesome bike and I really like it
I retired my 08 wing for an RTL 22. Something about not being able to get the wing off the side stand.. I see you have the convex mirror skins.. a bit of flutter. I just did the mirror stablizers on mine. the stock mirrors are on a ball/socket type mount that tends to get weak.
I agree with you on the spyder.i have the RT limited.but with the Harley or goldwing trikes its very expensive because of the name.I also brought mine in OKC.tulsa was my first choice but they didn't have and in my home town of Chickasha they had one but it was newer and above my budget.i dont have any health problems to keep me from riding a two wheeler.but i dont like the Harley sound i prefer the quite and my stereo or the wife talking while we are riding.and the good wing is fine but price and safety with the wheel on the front its a big safety issue with me and the wife.everthing has its pros and cons.but not one bike will fit every need.
yep agree, I found that switching from the Tri-Glide which I really loved, to the RT Limited, fit more of my needs for sure. Sometimes I miss the rumble of the Harley though! I still have some video footage on the Tri-Glide and may post them at some point, but looking forward to lots of memories and footage on the Spyder
In 2020 I crashed my Honda Fury, looking for a replacement I took a Can-Am Spyder for a test ride, with a broken leg and crutches. I bought a well kept 2012 and have been enjoying every second on it. So much easier and safer.
Thank you for the review. I've been on the fence for a while about converting from my road glide to a three-wheeler. My left knee can't take long rides anymore. I was looking at the tri-glide but hesitated after reading the reviews. I'm going to start searching soon. I may go with a used one as well. I'm trying to watch pennies here and there. I love to ride and don't want to give up riding long distances. Does the can-am still have good power when you are riding with your wife? Thanks, James
It sure does everything I need even with the wife on. It's a 1330 CC Rotax engine. Doesn't make the v-twin sound we like in the Harley but it sure does get up and go! Good luck on your test rides and final decision.
Hey❗️ I much appreciated your honest & forthright views on the Spyder & your transition from an HD…sounds like it’s been the right “upgrade” for you👍…I have been riding all sorts of 2-wheelers for about 60 years(primarily HD’s the last 50 years) and are seriously considering a change to a Spyder…my question to you is; how’s the maintenance side of it-from month to month and year to year? Frequency & costs associated with it? Thanks in advance🤠
Boy that's a good question. I haven't really tracked what I did on the Trike vs the Spyder regarding maintenance. In general on the Spyder, I am assuming the following general maintenance: oil change every 10k miles or a little less, using synthetic; rear tire every 10k or so; front tires every 25-30k or so; brakes maybe every 20-25k or so. I've had the Spyder not even a full year yet. No major issues or maintenance. I'll put a rear tire on it soon that may run $400 or so I think. I had the Trike around 2-3 years. No major issues. I put a new front tire on it and did a pretty significant 20k maintenance if I remember correctly. I haven't compared the hourly labor rates on the Harley work versus the Spyder work, but my guess is that the Harley labor is a bit more. Just a guess though. Month to month I spend very little- just gas! Year to year I'm just watching my oil changes, looking at the maintenance schedule for more major work I need to be sure and schedule/do, and trying to avoid spending money on things I want but don't really need. So in general, I haven't experienced any significant difference between the two. I wouldn't anticipate major differences UNLESS some major unexpected breakage occurs. Harleys have a reputation for that, but I did not have any experiences like that with the '05 Ultra Classic nor the '14 Tri-Glide. If you find more concrete yearly cost information, please share!' Ride safe.
@@RideBlessed Thanks for another thorough response…I am going to visit the local Spyder dealer & gather additional information…as well as request a dose of discernment from my Messiah✝️
What I did was the small things where You can get a taller windshield tinted. Floor boards for the passenger. that can go up or forward or back. Or down Driver's Floor. Bored. you can raise up. Two inch brake pedal. 4 inches wide.Highway pegs. Car play. Trailer hitch and wiring, backrest. Sheep skin seats, passenger and driver And Passenger and driver sheets.You don't get bed sours very comfortable good in the Summer keep your cool and long distance. Double flashing brake lights. Trunk Rack pedal commander. 3 ball. Handlebar Both sides. Radiator Cover RT. Lower light. Fome. handle grips.rack for truck A camera front and back.
Nice purchase! Suggest that you speed up your speaking or delivery. You took a long time to get into your details. Also you really never discussed what you liked and disliked about your Tri Glide. You have a clear voice.
My dealership in the Tucson area didn't even know that it has electronic power steering! Their focus seemed to be on side by side units and they have a couple of spiders. They don't allow test rides without signing a purchase agreement that i imagine was conditional to where if you damaged it, you buy it. They didn't explain. I really like the idea of having a spyder but most dealerships have not made the spyder Their flagship machine and their ratings are very poor on service. I sincerely hope this improves! I want one!
That is interesting. I went to 3 different dealerships one wasn't even a primarily can am dealer, and all offered me to test ride and I did at 2 of them. Yes hopefully this improves in your area! Hope it works out!
Update! We bought a used one and they treated us like gold! Same dealership, different day with new models coming in. My wife made a deal and she's been driving the crap out of it! She's been riding motorcycle for 40+ years and she says, "never again!" I won't get to try it for a few weeks but, I just know I will love it! Tri Glide is difficult to ride. Just sayin.
Tha k you for a nice video. I am about yo have my half centennial birthday in a few days and guess I have a bit of an age issue. Starting looking at motorcycles bit these trike really appeal to me. Especially that you also have pretty good storage. Now, void you make a video explaining the difference between the different models? Liked and subscribed
Thanks much. If you have never ridden a motorcycle, I think you'll find a spyder quite easy to ride and in fact won't have certain habits you have to break if you have ridden in the past. HOWEVER, I highly recommend some motorcycle riding training because it will help you become a better and more defensive rider out there. The biggest challenge isn't knowing your equipment, it's knowing how to watch everything around you and avoid as best you can the situations that put you at risk on 2 and 3 wheels. Thanks for idea on the video regarding the different models!
first thanks for the video. i have a 2002 ultra and im 77 so i was wondering if u or anyone reading this post has ever ridden an ultra with the roadsmith trike conversion. it is an independent rear suspension where as the harley is a straight axle . any help is appreciated.
I noticed you are a Army Vet as I am T.Y.F.Y.S., you may want to check out customization of Can Am Spyder that owners have done or if you want a better Stereo quad sound system installed or bigger wheels, lights etc. you know what i mean and being a Veteran being the vehicle is black try and have large Soldier for life decal stickers put on each of your saddle bags. I also have back issues " Stenosis of the Spine " and wanting a bike is a wishful thought but i have been checking out the Can Am RT series like their shape and style it's like having Luxury vehicle. Peace.
I personally am not a veteran - thank you for your service @juans3728. I ride with a lot of vets, some of whom are very involved in the vet community, VFW, volunteering, pastoring, and more. Good luck with your search for an RT and I hope it works out for you.
Compared to the Tri-Glide? Very little vibration. It almost takes some getting used to - so much quieter and less shaking. I do miss the v-twin rumble sometimes though. I don't get feel any vibration through the handlebars like I did on the Tri-Glide
I just sold my nomad due to it was just too heavy, I’ve got r/a with bad disc in my back and now I’m waiting to see if I’ve gotta have a shoulder replacement or rotator cuff surgery. I’m just about to turn 41. How easy do these things steer? I was considering something like a softail heritage but these things caught my eye today
The spyder has power assisted steering, so compared to other 3-wheelers it's super easy to steer. You can take curves as fast or faster than on 2 wheels. Ride safe!
Definitely a different look that's for sure. I seem to go through Louisburg quite a bit. Used to live in Olathe, in Spring Hill, used to hunt where Hillsdale Lake is now. Go to the Cider mill a few times a year. I'll wave next time I'm passing through :)
You know it! Last September I went to a Harley event (had a Tri-Glide still) not realizing that I think a Spyder event was happening at the same time. Looking forward to it. Ride safe.
Hopefully your back issues are getting better. Are you on a physiotherapy program? That may improve pain and mobility. Glad you found a bike that lets you keep riding. CanAm has done a great job designing and marketing their trikes. A few comments: - "Sound not as good as a Harley" You might be able to find an aftermarket system that's better and cheaper than what Harley charges for theirs. "It's not a Harley". In many respects that's a good thing... 🙂"Steering takes getting used to" When I rode my neighbor's CanAm I found it was very sensitive to road irregularities, and would tend to pull in the direction of the irregularity. This was quite disconcerting as it's nothing like how a bike reacts. I didn't feel comfortable with this inherent instability, as when it shifted towards the irregularity my weight shifted opposite, causing me to tend to steer even harder into it, and increasing the instability. Hopefully the newer models have better steering geometry that addresses that. "It's one step away from a motorcycle." For many it's one step too far... For those whose options are give up riding or buy a CanAm it works well. On your next video you should consider tightening up your production to shorten it and increase the flow of content better. Stream of consciousness dialogue is rarely better than an outline of discussion points prepared in advance. You could also include more specs and discussion of the specific features of the CanAm that would be more of interest to potential buyers. Your medical issues that justify your purchase, and tales of how you shopped around, both can be edited down significantly. You touched on how it's different than a Tri-Glide, so a more detailed analysis of why the CanAm's features are better would help. (i.e. - Weight, maneuverability, fuel range and economy, power, carrying capacity, insurance costs, maintenance requirements and service costs, purchase prices comparison, value for the money, available options and costs, differences between available models, etc. etc.)
Thanks for the comments and the suggestions @garymaclean6903 - lots of improvement opportunities for sure. More just a guy that loves to ride than a content creator. Best pain improvement I've gotten so far is that my fourth surgery was a neurotransmitter implant that stops (most of) the pain signals from getting to my brain. Helps a lot. Ride safe!
Yes, one in the frunk and one in the rear top cargo. There are also helmet latches under the seat to attach helmets from and they are secure when the seat is down and locked
@@RideBlessedOn the 2020+ RTL you will find that the top box can take 2 full face helmets, the right hand pannier can take one and the frunk will take at least 2 helmets. More importantly you can carry full luggage for a long trip in the panniers and frunk leaving the top box to store helmets whn stopped.
I haven't heard any horror stories. I hit the forums like SpyderLovers.com to research before my purchase. I came away feeling like moving to the Spyder would be a good thing. I switched about 8 months ago and am loving it.
No doubt the spyder is vastly superior to the straight axle backwards trike. Much better ride much better engine and a upgrade from two wheels where the Triglide is a downgrade from a two wheeler and defiantly not sporty. Great choice.
Folks sure seem to love their Spyder. Rode last night to my older daughter's birthday party (she's 28 lol), and it was my first ride at night. The Spyder puts out a lot of good light at night!
Ron Jon sway bar get better sport shocks my wife loves hers much more stable not as fast going from start as Harley, better braking, plenty of storage for comfortable road trips 2 up.
Yes absolutely. You can ride the heck out of these things. There was a recall on the drive sprocket a couple years ago but that was a rare issue and am easy fix.
@rideblessed there was a problem with a few 2018 F3 Limited having transmission issues. I had my main shaft break. Luckily, the warranty fixed it. Other than that not many issues with the Spyders. The sprockets were on specific models and years and were replaced.
What I've heard is that rear tires last anywhere from 8k to even 15k based on tire pressure and usage. Front tires can be up to 20k if I recall correctly. Ride safe.
Not, once set they are good. A laser alignment is best. (My sister did) My 08 needed an alignment, my 20 F3L, does not and I bought that one new! Over 22k smiles and it is glued to the road on original front tires. I’m on my third rear tire because I like acceleration.
Least a Harley will hold their value I know a can am spyder won’t I bought a 2022 and took it back 2023 to trade it in and they only offered me 10000 and I paid 24000
Really? That sounds super low... dang. I know on my Harley I had the same thought. I figured it would hold its value well and I kept it very clean. But on trade-in I did a bunch of research across multiple dealers Harley and non-Harley and the best I could get was a full $7k less than NADA. Just wondering, did you trade your '22 Spyder for another Spyder, or go back to a Harley, or what? Ride safe.
Seems extremely low even for a trade in. Normal pricing for second hand Spyders seems to be take the year and ask for that many thousands. So a 22 should sell privately at 22K. Looks like the dealer just wasn't interested in it.
Get the Baja Ron sway bar. Big difference you will not regret it! When I told my orthopedic surgeon I was going to go look at the Harly Trikes he just smirked. Later at the Checkout desk he called me over and said, "Well it looks like you're going to buy something, I want you to get the CanAm. Said it's a much better bike and is built for safety and better handling." Spelled out the traction control, ABS, independent suspension, just to name a few of the reasons. Went down to the CanAm dealer on crutches and looked at what was on the lot. Lucked out on a new leftover 2016 Spyder RT Limited that was still there in 2017. Got $5,000 knocked off and another $6,500 trade in for my 2004 Harley Ultra Classic. Had the bike delivered and they picked up my trade in, the next day. Took the first ride with my ankle boot on and have never looked back! I too have been riding my whole life, with my first bike being a Honda 50 Mini-Trail at 11 years old. Welcome to the Spyder Web!🕷
Good you, enjoy and ride safe!
I'm so glad to hear that the Can-Am rides better than a Trike. I had a botched back surgery 23 years ago. I live in a lot of pain, but I can be out for a few hours now. And after a lot of research I've found that the Can-Am Spyders are going to be what I'm going to purchase.
Any advice would be great. Any add-ons to make the ride better, pls let me know. I've been riding since I was 11 years old.
Places to buy helmets and other riding gear, suggestions would be very welcomed too.
I'm saving for a good downpayment. I'm on disability, but that will not hold be back from finding a used Can-Am Spyder.
It's nice knowing that there are others out there with back issues who are able to ride again.
BajaRon Sway bar, BumpSkid for the front. Upgrade on the seat, I went with Ultimate seat, passenger backrest, and Driver Backrest. As far as Gear goes, Cycle Gear, RevZillaare great choices, Quick service, free returns. You sound like me, we just want to keep our knees in the breeze!@@michaelsevens
It's still a Snowmobile with wheels!
@@crockett11000 Still have my KNEES IN THE BREEZE! And I have ridden in the snow also! Wouldn't try that on my Ultra Classic.
Your don't likes, don't mean squat.... You are now so far ahead with the Spyder, there is no need to look back. Now enjoy , set back and relax..... There is at least a 500 mile transition period, after that you won't be able to not want to just go for a ride.
There is a mirror kit that stops the vibration., but I made up some 1/8" thick x 5/8" wide rubber strips , cut to the length of the top opening between the mirror and the mounting. Its a snug fit, but this works great, the mirrors are solid now and saved a lot of money for other add ons. :)
I just got back from a Spyder ride getting fuel and thought about you being new to the Spyder.
My thoughts. First if you have been riding a manual shifting bike, stop right there. Paddle shifting the Spyder, hold the throttle steady and do NOT let up on it to shift. If you do you will an abrupt jerk(very disappointing). In 1st gear, accelerate up to about 3,000rpm hold that throttle position and tap the paddle shifter to go to 2nd gear. Do the same with the remaining shifts and the transmission will shift smoothly. This is almost power shifting where you don't let up on the gas between shifts.... :)
More tid bits to come ....
Yep I am loving the spyder and no turning back. Got my eye on the LaMonster mirror kit to fix that shaking too. Ride safe!
Congratulations on your purchase. Welcome to the Spyder family.
Fun side note. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR NOTICE TO POP UP ON THE SCREEN TO PRESS THE MODE BUTTON.
Key on, press mode, push start.
NO WAITING.
Continued Blessing My Brother.
Thanks!
Nice lil piece of intel! Thanks brother 💯💪🏾
plus step on break.
Welcome to the CanAm family! Just found your channel. My hubby rides a HD Ultra Limited but he says when he's ready for a trike, it will be a Spyder, probably an F3. He is actually trying to talk me into a newer one so he can have mine I think lol. Mine is a 2018 F3 Limited...almost 72,000 miles in the past 4 years. No one is interested in it for a trade so I think I'm going to ride it until the wheels fall off. So sorry to hear about your back problems you've had. No, we haven't all had to talk our spouses into it lol...I grew up riding with my dad on the back of his Honda's but he would never let me get my mc endorsement. I wasn't married a year yet and my hubby encouraged me to take the MSF class and get my license back in 1987.. We love to ride but each of us gave it up for 20 years to raise the kids and now we are back enjoying fun times and adventures on 2 and 3 wheels. Yes, 3 wheels isn't the same as 2 but the wind therapy sure is.
Great to hear you all are able to get out there and ride again. We both know he will love a Spyder! I can say I've ridden both and it's sure a great fit for me right now. Have fun and - ride safe!
He was my pillion again today...can you believe he wants me to get him som arm rests lol? Was a beautiful day here! Our 2nd ride of the year...working on some audio issues today. Anyway take care and stay safe out there but have FUN!!@@RideBlessed
On my second Spyder RT Ltd. Had 2 neck surgeries and thought my riding days were over. Will be going cross-country for the third time this spring. Love to ride. Stay safe and God bless.
Go get 'em!
OMG! I'm definitely share this with my husband who rides a HOG. He always says when he can't handle his HOG anymore, he's definitely getting a Spyder. Love your channel wind brother.
Aw thank you! Loving your stories you are telling on your channel. Keep it up!
Yes Sir! And you do the same... Pray for me! And know that I am definitely praying for you🙏🏽
So I'm watching your video again and noticed the shadow of I guess your GoPro on your helmet??? What chin Mount are you using??? And how has it been working for you?
Got my RTL in 2022 and I love it. Got my wife a 2023 S2S. Traded her Ryker in for the Spyder. I ride more than she does. We both have fun with the Spyders. Ride safe.
You too - enjoy the road
I know the feeling of loving to ride motorcycles. I've been riding for 50 years and I don't ever want to stop. I had hip pain that made me sell my Royal Star Venture and buy a Spyder F3 Limited. It was a fun bike, but my wife hated it. I got both hips replaced and we're back on an Electra glide Ultra Limited. I will go back to a Spyder when I can't safely ride a 2-wheeler. Great video. God bless.
Glad you are still riding. Whatever fits you best, keep getting out there! Ride safe.
Loved my RSV. Really wanted to jump into the new Star Ventures but they only made them for 3 yrs. Got a 16 UL and very happy with it.
I just purchased a RTL 2023 and I love it. It’s my first bike. I highly recommend the rear armrests. More comfort and security for passengers.
Ah good idea on the rear armrests - gotta keep the wife comfy!
I switched from a 2021 Tri Glide to a 2022 Spyder RT Limited. Overall, I love the Spyder. Really the only thing I miss from the Harley Tri Glide is the rumble 😃. The suspension on the Spyder is much better. I don’t regret the change at all. Thanks for the video!!!
Totally agree
Is the passenger seat wide enough for comfort? Wife has back issues that requires total comfort! Heated seat helps-maybe give me a closer look at rear-another thing I had on my triglide was adjuster foot pegs for her. Is that possible on Spyder? Thx, George (I’m 77 and it’s all about safety and comfort for wife and I👍
My wife says that she thinks the Spyder seat is more comfortable and the hand grips are easier to hold on to. She liked how the TriGlide passenger backrest wrapped around a little further, making her feel “held in” better. But she likes the ride on the Spyder much more.
I think the seat is cushion is about the same width on both bikes
@georgesmith4184 I have a 2023 RT Limited. The passenger seat is heated and so are the grips.
My shoulders used to ache until I got the short reach handlebars on my F3...game changer! Riders triangle is important for long distance comfort.
Amazing the difference it seems to make
yep!!@@RideBlessed
I have a friend who has a 2020 RT Limited and he loves it. I have a 2023 F3 Limited, hubby has a 2019 F3 Limited and friend has a 2022 F3 Limited Special Series. We all love our Spyders. Hubby still rides a 2022 HD Road Glide Special.
Enjoy! Ride safe.
I bought a 2021 , these chassis work awesome ! Yes my mirrors vibrated too, I bought the mirror locks from lamonster and that was a cheap simple fix ! Also found a website called wrap my spyder and bought some stripes , easy to install and look great ! Enjoy your ride sir! This is what life is about ! 👍
Ooh I will look up that wrap site thanks!
Went down the same path as you .Got new 2023 RTL will never look back .Rode a 1000 kilometres Thursday Friday Saturday before Super Bowl and I from Windsor Canada across from Detroit USA .Ride safe hope for early spring .👨🏻🦳👩🦳🇨🇦
Definitely ready for spring! We keep getting teased with 59 degree days then 39 😁
Awesome, Bill!! Woo hoo!
I transitioned from 2 to 3 wheels in 2020. I still have an 06 Road King that gets no use since my Spyder arrived in June of 2020. Yours is a 2020 or newer. The body style changed in 2020 and that sold me. I added Baja Ron Sway bar kit and it made a world of difference to me and my riding. I also added sequential turn signals and the mirror stabilizing kit, trailer hitch and a freedom trailer. I’ll be 69 this year and I know this Spyder will extend my riding years. It took some getting used to but once I started steering it like a snowmobile, I was off and running. We absolutely love it and it’s perfect for us….Enjoy!
How do you like the freedom trailer? Did you compare against other trailers? I need to get one eventually too
Have a Freedom trailer with the F3 and you can"t even feel it back there.If you max it out you will notice a bit braking .
@@RideBlessed We love the Freedom Trailer and all the room it offers. I loved the way the trailer looks so I didn’t consider too many others. I wish I had a stand so I could store it vertically in the garage to reclaim some floor space. It tows beautifully and I don’t really notice it there. I just wish I was better at backing it! Because of its low height, I wish I had some type of flag mount for a flag that would make it easier to see while parked. I always worry a bit about someone in a big/lifted pickup truck not seeing it until it’s too late and hitting it. Bottom line, I love it and the extra room it provides for my wife and I while traveling. Glad I found one!
Your experience is very similar to mine. I got to a point with my beautiful Harley Freewheeler where it was just super uncomfortable to ride, between the stiff clutch, terrible rear suspension over bumps, and the strength needed to haul it around corners and do slow speed moves. The last straw was when I started to get nerve pain in my hands after riding. Moving over to a Can-Am has been absolutely amazing. I do miss the Harley rumble, the Spyder will never give me that, but I can ride this thing all day long, and that's what it's all about.
Yep sounds very similar! Have fun and ride blessed
I added a Pedal Box which is a do it yourself plug and play install. It vastly increased the low end speed when taking off from a stop sign/light. Highly recommended!
Thank you for the informative video. I'm currently on two wheels but that won't last forever. Hate the HD trikes I've test rode. Looking and gathering info on Cam Am. I know many senior ladies with issues ride them so hopefully it's a good fit for me. We all know HD isn't the best value out there if people just have the nerve to switch. Thx again.
You got it. Good luck! Be sure and test drive one and you will know whether or not it's for you. Have fun and ride safe
I added a handlebar extension, which is a square block that fits under the block that the two handle bars connect to. You sit up straighter instead of hunching over. Very comfortable.
I too had several two wheel bikes and suffer from back problems. The last one was a Vulcan Nomad and it was just too heavy to move around.
I moved to a Spyder RTL and my wife and I love it. So does my back!
I think I know where you are! A friend has a small farm just north of pheasant hill, Mo. I’ll be looking for your videos from now on. I may consider going 3 wheels.
Sounds very close to me! Good luck on your decision to go to 3 wheels.
I have a video coming out later this week (Wednesday) where I hit a bunch of local town from Rich Hill south on up to Peculiar. Watch for it and maybe you will recognize more!
Thank you for sharing this video on switching to Can-Am I am thinking to getting a Spyder trike too! Because of my injuries to my knees I already riding a Piaggio mp3 250 but it front heavy and easy fall down if you forgot lock tilting two wheels in front! 😀
Welcome to the Spyder community . We have a 2022 RTL & absolutely love it , having not ridden any bikes before. But decided after Covid to enjoy life while you have it, plus my wife has balance issues so two wheels was out ! She now has done more kms than I have!
Have changed out a few things like the sway bar to Baja Ron which did improve the handling big time.
Plus replaced most of the reflectors to lights to make it more visible on the road.
Added a throttle commander which overrides the bike’s ECM & gives you some more pep, just be warned if you put it to sport + you’ll rip up your back tire.
Get lots of good feedback from non bike riders when on the road especially when there’s a group of spyders.
Stay safe & enjoy. Regards Stephen Alberta Canada.
I keep hearing good things about the Baja Ron sway bar so will have to look into that. I rode an F3 with a throttle commander and oh wow that is cool. Ride safe!
Congratulations 🎊! You've had lots of ruff times with your back . Just found your channel.
My current Spyder is a 21' RTL Marsala Dark 16k so far. I had a 15' RTS SM6 I put 33k on. I rode 2 wheels for 30 years before the Spyder.
Welcome! Yeah I hated having to go from 2 wheels to 3, but if that's what it takes to keep riding then so be it. Ride safe.
@@RideBlessedI've been researching so much to find something I can ride, and finally found quite a bit of ppl with back issues that are doing well riding the Can-Am Spyders. It will be at least 6 to 10 months before I get one. I'm hoping sooner. It will be a used one. So that could draw out how much longer that I'll get one.
I'm asking for any advice that can be given. Like, adding something to the Can-Am Spyder that would help with the ride. I read they can take some time getting use to riding. I have ridden motorcycles since I was 12 years old, and I'm now 55 years old. I have not ridden in over 30 years though. Botched back surgery. I believe I can ride for several hours now. So I will be doing several test drives.
Also, where are others buying their helmets and other riding gear. I do not make the money I once made. So finding top notch helmet and gear at good prices would help immensely.
God indeed is great!!! He has healed me to a point to where I can get out again. And so much now,that I'll be able to ride again. I'm hoping to eventually be able to find a job and work part time, and eventually work full time and get off disability.
www.peacewithgod.net
The Baja Rons sway bar is a big improvement. Go with the Ultra. You don’t have to jack it up. You can use some ramps. It’s a pretty easy install and worth every penny. Enjoy the ride.
They are getting mentioned a lot !
I’m a part time spyderista, using two wheels when I’m not spydering. I think the can am is probably the best value three wheeler out there, they are an amazing bit of engineering. Good choice, sir.
Agree! Have fun out there and ride safe.
I agree welcome to the family. I have a 2023 RTL. I love it.
Also look at sling mods for extras. I added other lights for saftey.
Thanks! Yes, I spend a lot of time out on LaMonster's site, and the SlngMods site, trying to decide what I simply must have :) Ride safe.
Still riding 2 wheels Busa, concours zx14, wife has 2018 Spyder rt. Limited chrome, pearl white all led majick mirrors sway bar sport dhocks handles much better thsn stock. Good way to see country safe
We installed the the mirror stabilizers from Lamonster and they work great. The downside is the effort it will take to remove them. That really is not much of a consideration as they do not have to be removed for any maintenance as with the earlier generation RT. Happy Motoring!
Yeah I may head down there and have them do a few things, including the stabilizers 😀
Besides my Spyder, I have 3 other bikes, A Diavel, An FZ, and an Enduro. The twos are fun but it's the Spyder I hooligan on. The more you ride it, pushing yourself to learn, the more amazed you'll be by what it will accomplish. It has literally saved my life 3 times if I'd been on 2 rather than the Spyder. I have found, normally speaking, if the Spyder won't/can't do something, it's me, not the machine. Have a great time, brother.
Well said. I need to push myself on the Spyder more and get more comfortable in those certain situations. Like curves. I know it can do a LOT more than I am letting it. So much fun! Ride blessed.
@@RideBlessed use foot pressure more, trail brake, (yes it works like a charm) , do a series of lateral turn within the curve with the throttle, do the same with brake taps, etc
I use to take mine to a large parking lot and do everything I could to get it to lift a tire and the same trying to flip it. You’ll start getting dialed in more confidently and more quickly.
These machines are mind blowing
Thank you for doing a video and talking about your back problems. I'm a woman who has back problems and can no longer ride a 2 wheeler. I had been thinking about going and trying a Spyder. You have convinced me to go and look into one
You are so welcome! I hope you find a great fit. Ride safe.
I’ve the same story with my back as you I’ve had Harleys for fifty years now I’m on a '22 CanAm spyder. Great on my back.
Ah you know what it's like then. Amazing the difference. Again, love the Harleys I've had I just needed something more comfortable on the back. Now I have a neurostimulator in my back and I have to charge every night LOL
They implanted a pain pump in my back and the drug that drips on my spine is Fentalol@@RideBlessed
Welcome to the family. Greetings from Thuringia, Germany.
Thank you! 😃Ride safe.
Hallo aus Texas. Ich schreibe ein wenig auf Deutsch. Mein Großvater war amerikanisch-deutscher Abstammung. Ich habe einen Freund in der Schweiz. So kann ich weiterhin auf Deutsch schreiben und vergesse nicht. Die Tatsache, dass ich Deutsch spreche, ist nicht so gut wie mein Schreiben.😮😬😁🙂
Congratulations!!! I came to the 2020 Can- Am RT limited from a 2004 GL1800 goldwing...
big two wheeler was getting to be to much to hold up. Looking forward to more videos from the show me state...
Thank you I'm excited to get more time in on the RT Limited and do some tweaks to it
Had two Spyder RTs a 2013 and 2017 and now a Ryker. Great bikes although I do miss the feel of two wheels.
Same, miss the leaning and counter steering but hey love being out there in the spyder
We did the same thing last year. Had 5 Harleys over the last 20 years, my dad had a Harley back in the day… The TriGlide was just too much work, rode rough, but I loved the Harley sound with Vance and Hines pipes. But the 2022 RTL rides and drives like a dream. It’s still “wind therapy” for this 60-something grandpa (also a back surgery survivor)
Amen brother. We still need that "wind therapy" :)
I also had a 2014 harley trike, It cost me a ton of money to keep it running. When the rear end went out of it with less then 10,000 miles on it was the first strike, it cost 6000.00 to fix. Last time was front tire problem , it was a old stock tire they sold me and wouldnt back it up to be replaced under warrenty. So goodby harley hello spider.
bummer! I was lucky in that I had no large mechanical issues with the Trike. But boy I am loving the Spyder
Congratulations! I love my ‘22 S2S. I’ve added BR sway bars, suspension shocks and extra lights. The 2 things I don’t like are the beep-beep clown-sounding horn (which I’m replacing) and, like you, the sound system. Perhaps we will see you at the May ‘24 Spyder Rally in Hot Springs, Arkansas or at Spyders in the Ozarks at Lamonster garage. Wishing you safe riding!
Thanks for commenting @debralarive - ride safe! Yes hope to see you at an upcoming Spyder event :)
Congratulation, I purchased a 2023 F3L lats summer and love the thing! I still have a BMW R9T that is for shorter rides and the Can Am is for longer trips. Stay safe!!
Good choices! Have fun out there!
I have a spyder and Ryker you should look into adding aftermarket exhaust loud pipes saves lives it will be a head turner and have everyone wondering what that sound is god bless and ride safe!
At 67 I’ve had a second sciatica event, this one included nerve damage and loss of strength in one leg. Spyder just might be in my future as well. Ride safe!
I hear ya! Surgery 1, then a fusion, then a third surgery to fix scar tissue issues, and a fourth to implant a neurostimulator. Take care of yourself.
One of the first things I did was side mirrors bubble like you do for cars when hauling a trailer. bought some cheap ones no vibration at all.
I agree with you on the tri-glide. I have a 2017 road glide I'm going with the tilting motor works front end on my Harley or if you've ever seen those but you'll be able to check it out on my channel in the spring
will keep an eye on your channel!
Welcome to the Can Am Family!!!!! 2022 Spyder RT rider in Florida.
Thanks!
No need to apologise about a dirty bike, this shows that it is being ridden regularly and not just kept for posing. Have been riding a Spyder RTL now since 2020 after coming from a BMW K1600 GTS which was getting a bit too heavy for my legs. Done more long distance trips with the Spyder than I did on a 2 wheeler. If you find the Spyder is too responsive on steering then you need to relax your grip on the bars, gripping tightly means that the slightest movement of your arms is transferred to the steering. I normally am just resting my hands on the grip. I have added a twin camera dash cam setup to mine , front camera below the screen and the rear below the top box, recorder is fitted on top of the airbox under the fairing. Have a Garmin GPS mounted on the top of the instrument consule behind the screen using a Ram mount.
Good advice on the grip.
What cameras did you go with?
Ride safe.
@@RideBlessedI went with the Innov K2 dashcam, both cameras ar 4K resolution so give a good image although the front does get dirty in bad weather.
November 2023, I ordered a 2024 Sea to Sky. I’m picking it up the first week of April 2024. It is my first bike since I totaled my last bike in 2015. 2 bouts of cancer later, it’s time to return to the road. Hope to see each of you soon. GBY all.
Lord bless you and keep you safe and healthy! Glad you are still able to get out there and ride. Hope you enjoy the Sea to Sky. Ride safe.
Thank you for your honesty and care
You are so welcome
Choosing a bike that's right for you is a very personal decision-don't let anyone make it for you! I like Piaggio more than Adli, I could only go used on Vespa. Like Honda's minimoto line. CF Condor 125. For insurance costs-I don't want to go above a 125cc.
Well said - choose the bike that's right for you
Congrats on the new machine!
Looks like you’re really going to enjoy it.
We have a 2015 F3 the wife and I ride and love it. We live just west of Kansas City. Happy riding be safe!
Just west of KC... you aren't too far from me! I'm southeast of Lee's Summit. Hope to find you and ride once the weather is warm :)
Interested to hear about your F3 experience and the things you like about it.
When you learn to glide it out on the highway verse steer/drive it handles perfect. Man handle, and it will be all over the road. I have 2 2018 RTLs, both have Vredestein Quatrac175/55R15 on the front and Bajaron sway bars. Both handle fantastic. Have a General Altimax tire out back on one and the other will get a general also when it comes out of storage in the fall as my Az snowbird ride.
Yes, common theme definitely seems to be don't manhandle when steering the Sypder. Rather, let it do its thing! And I definitely want to put that sway bar on. Thanks @snoking1127, ride safe.
Greetings, we used to have a 2014 HD Tri-Glide Ultra Classic. You can't beat the Harley look and sound, but the ride quality, for what you pay, imo is very poor.
My Wife has back problems, we now have a pre-owned 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited. My Wife loves being a pillion on it, as she has not felt one bump, while on the Spyder. The Spyder's ride is so much superior to the HD Trike, and that is with the Spyder's stock suspension!
No more stiff clutch feathering in stop and go traffic, and no more excessive heat and noise. Plus so much more storage capacity. Safe Travels.🙂🏍🇨🇦
I hear ya! Enjoy and ride safe
Just got the wife a 2020 Spyder RT Limited, I can't keep her off of it. I get to ride my Stratoliner more now following her.
What color? Loving mine, just did a 750 mile weekend
@@RideBlessed Red metallic, not sure the official name.
Like many, I grew up around Harley’s. For whatever reason, never pulled the trigger. In 2022 we bought a brand new Spyder RT and I have to say I’m addicted. Please be safe.
Congrats @jeffwynings3782 - really enjoying my Spyder too after a number of Harleys. Ride safe.
Welcome to the fun world of Spydering !!! Yeah, I am ovbiously a big Spyder fan myself, but I like all kinds of bikes. It doesn't matter what bike you ride, as long as your able to ride a bike you love. The loose mirrors are a very common problem on all the 2020 & later Spyders. And you probably already know that the kit to fix the loose mirrors, is cheap, and easy to install. You are going to have a ton of fun on your Spyder, and you'll probably a bunch of wonderful Spyder ryders 😁👍👍
Just subscribed, looking forward to your future Spyder adventures 👊😎👍
Thanks for the comments! Yep going to grab that mirror kit from LaMonster. I've had 8 or so bikes over the years. Each seemed to match some stage of life I was going through. Now- loving the Spyder. Oh, and thanks for the subscribe too. Ride safe!
To each his own. I just picked up a 2011 Tri Glide with 2040 actual miles 2 weeks ago (17 grand and $20,500.00 after my mods). Added to my 2017 Ultra Limited, my 2003 Dyna Lowrider, and my 2001 full custom Softail. As my channel indicates I am a Harley Man. Wife wanted to see this video and her exact words were: "Oh hell no!". But glad you're happy with your Spyder. Just not my taste. Forgot: I can feel the rumble in my chest from any of my Harley's. Love it. Suggestion: get a gel butt pad for the seat. One's I use are $158.00 but makes a long day in the saddle seem shorter.
Yep to each his own. I've had a few Harleys, including an 2005 Ultra Classic and a 2014 Tri-Glide. Loved them both. Just had to make a switch to a Spyder. As long as we are riding, having fun, and being safe, it's all good! Thanks for posting.
@@RideBlessed Yup yup.It isn't the "ride". It's the ride. (think a moment to decipher).
Can u ride further on the spider with out getting fatigue
@@mikebailey5127 Wife and I did 330 miles and 9 hours on my Tri Glide yesterday in high heat (100+ road temps). I'm 63 and coming up on 2 years after open heart surgery. I'm tired today but could ride more.
Wow, i love that bike, I'm glad that you're enjoying it😊
A Harley Trike will still be a Harley. You made the “best” choice you could have! You have a “trustworthy” machine now!
I enjoyed my Harley Trike, but the Spyder is a great fit for me and I am enjoying it even more :)
Congrats on your choice of the Spyder. I am looking at acquiring one as well as I, like yourself, am looking to future-proof my ongoing passion for riding - especially as one enters the preliminary stages of the silver-lined years. ;)
Good luck! Loving being out there - just waiting spring time and consistent nice weather :)
I had $10K saved for a bike but I quit working in restos-was sick for 7 yrs due to smoking colleagues. Starting first day as an HVAC apprentice today. If I can last. I will get a mo. of paid vacation every summer. Thinking of going scooter or minimoto. Look forward to my smoke free future.
Hey good luck to you! Ride safe but live safe too!
great review and comparison between the Tri Glide and Spyder. I'm 72 and have some herniated discs in my lower back. have had them for some time. I have a 2013 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited i love but its getting too heavy. i cant pick it up any more and is getting harder to maneuver. I thought about getting a Tri Glide but at my "stealer" they are $39999 and thats not a CVO. its crazy. I'm going to have to visit our local (40 miles away) dealer where i bought a Yamaha Road Star in 2006 and see what they have on the floor. Youve got me thinking now that the Harley might not be the way to go.
Check them both out for sure. Do what is fun for you, but I have had both and sure love the Spyder and the price! Good luck with your decision let us know what you do!
Went the other way kind of. Bought the f3 limited and, after a month I traded for the Harley RG3. Much happier with it.
Enjoy it!
You're going to want the mirror stabilizers from Lamonster
Yep time for a trip down there
I have a Spyder F3 Limited SS and wanted to make the switch for a Harley Trike, but after trying the Trike, won't do it. As far as comfort, smoothness and stability in the twisties, the F3L is on another level.
I STILL need to put the baja ron swaybar on. I hear it makes twisties even more fun 😁
@@RideBlessed on the RT's yes, less of a difference on the F3's but still an improvement. I personally don't see a need at all for the swaybar but everyone is different.
I am a pretty heavy guy and with the wife on too it definitely leans sometimes. Last week I actually took a sharp turn and got the inside tire off the ground. Amazing how quickly the spyder auto adjusts
Never been a biker but want to get a Spyder when I retire so I can catch up with all that I have missed over the years. Here In the UK it is a classified as a three wheeled car so I don’t need to get a bike licence.
Have fun and ride safe!
@@RideBlessed I most certainly will! Thanks.
Lamonster sells some mirror locks that are easy to install and help with the shaking.
Yep on my list
gotcha!@@RideBlessed
Good looking backrest ;)
I agree with you that it's a great bike I had to buy one because I have a bad ankle injury cannot hold a bike up or shift cuz my foot is turned out after two surgeries and now I have five motorcycles I can't ride the only thing I disagree with you on it needs more power I come from a Gold Wing it's not even close so it needs more power other than that it's an awesome bike and I really like it
Yep the wings are awesome for sure. I used to have a valkyrie interstate the brother of the wing and it was awesome and so much power. Have fun!
I retired my 08 wing for an RTL 22. Something about not being able to get the wing off the side stand.. I see you have the convex mirror skins.. a bit of flutter. I just did the mirror stablizers on mine. the stock mirrors are on a ball/socket type mount that tends to get weak.
Wow an '08 Goldwing - you got a lot out of it!
Thank for some great information. Dirty? That means you ride and it is not a "garage queen".
Exactly!!
I agree with you on the spyder.i have the RT limited.but with the Harley or goldwing trikes its very expensive because of the name.I also brought mine in OKC.tulsa was my first choice but they didn't have and in my home town of Chickasha they had one but it was newer and above my budget.i dont have any health problems to keep me from riding a two wheeler.but i dont like the Harley sound i prefer the quite and my stereo or the wife talking while we are riding.and the good wing is fine but price and safety with the wheel on the front its a big safety issue with me and the wife.everthing has its pros and cons.but not one bike will fit every need.
yep agree, I found that switching from the Tri-Glide which I really loved, to the RT Limited, fit more of my needs for sure. Sometimes I miss the rumble of the Harley though!
I still have some video footage on the Tri-Glide and may post them at some point, but looking forward to lots of memories and footage on the Spyder
In 2020 I crashed my Honda Fury, looking for a replacement I took a Can-Am Spyder for a test ride, with a broken leg and crutches. I bought a well kept 2012 and have been enjoying every second on it. So much easier and safer.
Sorry to hear about the crash- hope you are healed up well now and able to ride comfortably. Ride safe!
Thank you for the review. I've been on the fence for a while about converting from my road glide to a three-wheeler. My left knee can't take long rides anymore. I was looking at the tri-glide but hesitated after reading the reviews. I'm going to start searching soon. I may go with a used one as well. I'm trying to watch pennies here and there. I love to ride and don't want to give up riding long distances. Does the can-am still have good power when you are riding with your wife?
Thanks,
James
It sure does everything I need even with the wife on. It's a 1330 CC Rotax engine. Doesn't make the v-twin sound we like in the Harley but it sure does get up and go! Good luck on your test rides and final decision.
Hey❗️ I much appreciated your honest & forthright views on the Spyder & your transition from an HD…sounds like it’s been the right “upgrade” for you👍…I have been riding all sorts of 2-wheelers for about 60 years(primarily HD’s the last 50 years) and are seriously considering a change to a Spyder…my question to you is; how’s the maintenance side of it-from month to month and year to year? Frequency & costs associated with it? Thanks in advance🤠
Boy that's a good question. I haven't really tracked what I did on the Trike vs the Spyder regarding maintenance. In general on the Spyder, I am assuming the following general maintenance: oil change every 10k miles or a little less, using synthetic; rear tire every 10k or so; front tires every 25-30k or so; brakes maybe every 20-25k or so.
I've had the Spyder not even a full year yet. No major issues or maintenance. I'll put a rear tire on it soon that may run $400 or so I think.
I had the Trike around 2-3 years. No major issues. I put a new front tire on it and did a pretty significant 20k maintenance if I remember correctly.
I haven't compared the hourly labor rates on the Harley work versus the Spyder work, but my guess is that the Harley labor is a bit more. Just a guess though.
Month to month I spend very little- just gas!
Year to year I'm just watching my oil changes, looking at the maintenance schedule for more major work I need to be sure and schedule/do, and trying to avoid spending money on things I want but don't really need.
So in general, I haven't experienced any significant difference between the two. I wouldn't anticipate major differences UNLESS some major unexpected breakage occurs. Harleys have a reputation for that, but I did not have any experiences like that with the '05 Ultra Classic nor the '14 Tri-Glide.
If you find more concrete yearly cost information, please share!'
Ride safe.
@@RideBlessed Thanks for another thorough response…I am going to visit the local Spyder dealer & gather additional information…as well as request a dose of discernment from my Messiah✝️
What I did was the small things where You can get a taller windshield tinted.
Floor boards for the passenger. that can go up or forward or back. Or down
Driver's Floor. Bored. you can raise up. Two inch brake pedal. 4 inches wide.Highway pegs. Car play. Trailer hitch and wiring, backrest. Sheep skin seats, passenger and driver And Passenger and driver sheets.You don't get bed sours very comfortable good in the Summer keep your cool and long distance. Double flashing brake lights. Trunk Rack pedal commander. 3 ball. Handlebar Both sides. Radiator Cover RT. Lower light. Fome. handle grips.rack for truck A camera front and back.
Nice! You've done a lot! Have fun and ride safe.
Nice purchase! Suggest that you speed up your speaking or delivery. You took a long time to get into your details. Also you really never discussed what you liked and disliked about your Tri Glide. You have a clear voice.
Appreciate that feedback. Thanks and ride safe!
My dealership in the Tucson area didn't even know that it has electronic power steering! Their focus seemed to be on side by side units and they have a couple of spiders. They don't allow test rides without signing a purchase agreement that i imagine was conditional to where if you damaged it, you buy it. They didn't explain. I really like the idea of having a spyder but most dealerships have not made the spyder Their flagship machine and their ratings are very poor on service. I sincerely hope this improves! I want one!
That is interesting. I went to 3 different dealerships one wasn't even a primarily can am dealer, and all offered me to test ride and I did at 2 of them. Yes hopefully this improves in your area! Hope it works out!
Update! We bought a used one and they treated us like gold! Same dealership, different day with new models coming in. My wife made a deal and she's been driving the crap out of it! She's been riding motorcycle for 40+ years and she says, "never again!" I won't get to try it for a few weeks but, I just know I will love it! Tri Glide is difficult to ride. Just sayin.
Tha k you for a nice video. I am about yo have my half centennial birthday in a few days and guess I have a bit of an age issue. Starting looking at motorcycles bit these trike really appeal to me. Especially that you also have pretty good storage.
Now, void you make a video explaining the difference between the different models?
Liked and subscribed
Thanks much. If you have never ridden a motorcycle, I think you'll find a spyder quite easy to ride and in fact won't have certain habits you have to break if you have ridden in the past. HOWEVER, I highly recommend some motorcycle riding training because it will help you become a better and more defensive rider out there. The biggest challenge isn't knowing your equipment, it's knowing how to watch everything around you and avoid as best you can the situations that put you at risk on 2 and 3 wheels.
Thanks for idea on the video regarding the different models!
first thanks for the video. i have a 2002 ultra and im 77 so i was wondering if u or anyone reading this post has ever ridden an ultra with the roadsmith trike conversion. it is an independent rear suspension where as the harley is a straight axle . any help is appreciated.
I have not but great question. Let's see if anyone else chimes in with some good info for you! Ride safe.
I noticed you are a Army Vet as I am T.Y.F.Y.S., you may want to check out customization of Can Am Spyder that owners have done or if you want a better Stereo quad sound system installed or bigger wheels, lights etc. you know what i mean and being a Veteran being the vehicle is black try and have large Soldier for life decal stickers put on each of your saddle bags. I also have back issues " Stenosis of the Spine " and wanting a bike is a wishful thought but i have been checking out the Can Am RT series like their shape and style it's like having Luxury vehicle. Peace.
I personally am not a veteran - thank you for your service @juans3728. I ride with a lot of vets, some of whom are very involved in the vet community, VFW, volunteering, pastoring, and more. Good luck with your search for an RT and I hope it works out for you.
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
How is the vibration? Any in the handlebars,seat, floorboards?
Compared to the Tri-Glide? Very little vibration. It almost takes some getting used to - so much quieter and less shaking. I do miss the v-twin rumble sometimes though. I don't get feel any vibration through the handlebars like I did on the Tri-Glide
You finally came out?????
I just sold my nomad due to it was just too heavy, I’ve got r/a with bad disc in my back and now I’m waiting to see if I’ve gotta have a shoulder replacement or rotator cuff surgery. I’m just about to turn 41. How easy do these things steer? I was considering something like a softail heritage but these things caught my eye today
The spyder has power assisted steering, so compared to other 3-wheelers it's super easy to steer. You can take curves as fast or faster than on 2 wheels. Ride safe!
I think there’s a recall on the mirrors shaking thing. Not sure look up recalls for spyders
Oh now that would be awesome! Will check that out thanks.
Ride your ride,but I just couldn’t bring myself to like the looks of the Spider. No hate, just not for me. Louisburg resident here…
Definitely a different look that's for sure. I seem to go through Louisburg quite a bit. Used to live in Olathe, in Spring Hill, used to hunt where Hillsdale Lake is now. Go to the Cider mill a few times a year. I'll wave next time I'm passing through :)
You live in Missouri...will you be attending Spyders in the Ozarks in September?
You know it! Last September I went to a Harley event (had a Tri-Glide still) not realizing that I think a Spyder event was happening at the same time. Looking forward to it. Ride safe.
Awesome! It's on our ride calendar...missed it last year too because I ended up in the hospital...hope to meet you in person!@@RideBlessed
Hopefully your back issues are getting better. Are you on a physiotherapy program? That may improve pain and mobility.
Glad you found a bike that lets you keep riding. CanAm has done a great job designing and marketing their trikes. A few comments: - "Sound not as good as a Harley" You might be able to find an aftermarket system that's better and cheaper than what Harley charges for theirs. "It's not a Harley". In many respects that's a good thing... 🙂"Steering takes getting used to" When I rode my neighbor's CanAm I found it was very sensitive to road irregularities, and would tend to pull in the direction of the irregularity. This was quite disconcerting as it's nothing like how a bike reacts. I didn't feel comfortable with this inherent instability, as when it shifted towards the irregularity my weight shifted opposite, causing me to tend to steer even harder into it, and increasing the instability. Hopefully the newer models have better steering geometry that addresses that. "It's one step away from a motorcycle." For many it's one step too far... For those whose options are give up riding or buy a CanAm it works well.
On your next video you should consider tightening up your production to shorten it and increase the flow of content better. Stream of consciousness dialogue is rarely better than an outline of discussion points prepared in advance. You could also include more specs and discussion of the specific features of the CanAm that would be more of interest to potential buyers. Your medical issues that justify your purchase, and tales of how you shopped around, both can be edited down significantly. You touched on how it's different than a Tri-Glide, so a more detailed analysis of why the CanAm's features are better would help. (i.e. - Weight, maneuverability, fuel range and economy, power, carrying capacity, insurance costs, maintenance requirements and service costs, purchase prices comparison, value for the money, available options and costs, differences between available models, etc. etc.)
Thanks for the comments and the suggestions @garymaclean6903 - lots of improvement opportunities for sure. More just a guy that loves to ride than a content creator. Best pain improvement I've gotten so far is that my fourth surgery was a neurotransmitter implant that stops (most of) the pain signals from getting to my brain. Helps a lot. Ride safe!
What phone mount do you have? I have a 2011 spyder RT can’t find a mount that I like
Oh shoot I don't have that phone or mount any more - sorry!
Do you have an iPhone? If you do o have a simple clamp mount with MagSafe. Super great.
@@eranmaron909yes I do have a IPHONE
Can you fit 2 full face helmets into the storage areas?
Yes, one in the frunk and one in the rear top cargo. There are also helmet latches under the seat to attach helmets from and they are secure when the seat is down and locked
@@RideBlessedOn the 2020+ RTL you will find that the top box can take 2 full face helmets, the right hand pannier can take one and the frunk will take at least 2 helmets. More importantly you can carry full luggage for a long trip in the panniers and frunk leaving the top box to store helmets whn stopped.
Are they dependable
I haven't heard any horror stories. I hit the forums like SpyderLovers.com to research before my purchase. I came away feeling like moving to the Spyder would be a good thing. I switched about 8 months ago and am loving it.
No doubt the spyder is vastly superior to the straight axle backwards trike. Much better ride much better engine and a upgrade from two wheels where the Triglide is a downgrade from a two wheeler and defiantly not sporty. Great choice.
Folks sure seem to love their Spyder. Rode last night to my older daughter's birthday party (she's 28 lol), and it was my first ride at night. The Spyder puts out a lot of good light at night!
God bless you as well .
Ron Jon sway bar get better sport shocks my wife loves hers much more stable not as fast going from start as Harley, better braking, plenty of storage for comfortable road trips 2 up.
Good to know about the sway bar and shocks, thanks!
How do they compare to full mileage
You know good question. I didn't do any specific tracking, but I feel like they were very similar in the mid 30's.
Add a trailer to it
Yes I really want to. Friend has one for sale just haven't bought it and put a hitch on yet. I think on the RTL the hitch is just a bolt-on.
is the engine and transmission reliable?
I have had no issues, and seen no postings about significant problems with the rotax engine or the transmission. Anyone else heard of any issues?
Yes absolutely. You can ride the heck out of these things. There was a recall on the drive sprocket a couple years ago but that was a rare issue and am easy fix.
@rideblessed there was a problem with a few 2018 F3 Limited having transmission issues. I had my main shaft break. Luckily, the warranty fixed it. Other than that not many issues with the Spyders. The sprockets were on specific models and years and were replaced.
I've heard the can ams eat tires. Any truth to that?
What I've heard is that rear tires last anywhere from 8k to even 15k based on tire pressure and usage. Front tires can be up to 20k if I recall correctly. Ride safe.
No. Good alignment on the front and they last a long time.
@@jonathanwalker5043 Do they reqiure alignment at every tire change?
Not, once set they are good. A laser alignment is best. (My sister did)
My 08 needed an alignment, my 20 F3L, does not and I bought that one new! Over 22k smiles and it is glued to the road on original front tires. I’m on my third rear tire because I like acceleration.
Cause as the old saying goes, "Harley Davidson's are almost as cool as genital herpes"
Once you start down the back surgery road, seems like you are destined for more.
Yes I think you are right. Long time between my first and second, but it definitely seemed to have a cascading effect :(
Least a Harley will hold their value I know a can am spyder won’t I bought a 2022 and took it back 2023 to trade it in and they only offered me 10000 and I paid 24000
Really? That sounds super low... dang. I know on my Harley I had the same thought. I figured it would hold its value well and I kept it very clean. But on trade-in I did a bunch of research across multiple dealers Harley and non-Harley and the best I could get was a full $7k less than NADA. Just wondering, did you trade your '22 Spyder for another Spyder, or go back to a Harley, or what? Ride safe.
Seems extremely low even for a trade in. Normal pricing for second hand Spyders seems to be take the year and ask for that many thousands. So a 22 should sell privately at 22K. Looks like the dealer just wasn't interested in it.