Let's see your Can-Am Spyder

TheRackman · 04-23-2012, 07:17 AM

How many are out there?

Let's see your pictures........

Here is my 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT-SM5

vicster · 04-23-2012, 07:33 AM

I have to admit I'm impressed with the inroads CanAm has made with these unique vehicles in a relatively short period of time. I see a lot these on the road here in Washington.

ramon · 04-23-2012, 05:07 PM

Here is a thread that I will be watching! I love the Spyder, but just cannot justify a roadster right now. People seem to think of it as a car or a trike and it is neither nor have they ever pretended to be either one. If I had the extra space and the time to ride it, there would be one in the garage right now!

sargev55 · 04-23-2012, 08:12 PM

has it become possible to disable the traction control yet?

has major fun potential if so

Mr. Canoehead · 04-23-2012, 08:20 PM

Doesn't this belong in Hacks? - "Sidecars & other cooleo 2+ wheeled moto-contraptions"

sargev55 · 04-23-2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Canoehead

Doesn't this belong in Hacks? - "Sidecars & other cooleo 2+ wheeled moto-contraptions"

if a gold wing can be in this section, why not.

southwade · 04-23-2012, 08:42 PM

Do dealers allow test rides/drives on these things?

I'd like to give one a whirl just for shitsandgiggles.

Grizzler · 04-23-2012, 08:44 PM

Could you pull a dirt-bike on that trailer?

==Grizzler

Phlemdog · 04-23-2012, 09:52 PM

I test rode the touring model on a whim (and a dare), I gotta say, it turned out better then I expected. Get into some turns and they are like a snowmobile almost.

andruboz · 04-24-2012, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southwade

Do dealers allow test rides/drives on these things?

I'd like to give one a whirl just for shitsandgiggles.

they've had 3 test ride days at my local dealer so far. the last time i showed up i couldn't go because they require long pants.

kpt4321 · 04-24-2012, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phlemdog

Get into some turns and they are like a snowmobile almost.

My (limited) experience with snowmobiles says that this is not a good attribute.

TheRackman · 04-24-2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sargev55

has it become possible to disable the traction control yet?

has major fun potential if so

NO, there is no way to turn it off, wished it did..........

TheRackman · 04-24-2012, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southwade

Do dealers allow test rides/drives on these things?

I'd like to give one a whirl just for shitsandgiggles.

Yes they do.........check it out.

http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/try-a-roadster.aspx

TheRackman · 04-24-2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizzler

Could you pull a dirt-bike on that trailer?

==Grizzler

Not with my trailer, but with a small motorcycle trailer you could.

goliatsp · 04-24-2012, 05:21 AM

04-23-2012, 07:17 AM	#1
TheRackman ^OP RideTodayItMayBeYourLast! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 368	Let's see your Can-Am Spyder How many are out there? Let's see your pictures........ Here is my 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT-SM5 __________________ Mike_R STOC 2902 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT-SM5

04-23-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
ramon weezin' the juice! Joined: Sep 2002 Location: California Oddometer: 1,022	Here is a thread that I will be watching! I love the Spyder, but just cannot justify a roadster right now. People seem to think of it as a car or a trike and it is neither nor have they ever pretended to be either one. If I had the extra space and the time to ride it, there would be one in the garage right now! __________________ "...if you don't like the price then move on because I don't give a shit...it's my bike and I will sell it for whatever I want." Craigslist SF posting

04-23-2012, 08:12 PM	#4
sargev55 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: charlotte, nc, usa Oddometer: 495	has it become possible to disable the traction control yet? has major fun potential if so __________________ 2005 Harley 1200 Roadster. 72whp/76tq 1995 eclipse gs-t. 342whp/310tq 1999 ford exploder...who cares. Bladez Moby-S goped thingy. 35cc of whoop ass!

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Mr. Canoehead Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,092	Doesn't this belong in Hacks? - "Sidecars & other cooleo 2+ wheeled moto-contraptions" __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

04-23-2012, 08:42 PM	#7
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04-23-2012, 07:33 AM	#2
vicster Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 550	I have to admit I'm impressed with the inroads CanAm has made with these unique vehicles in a relatively short period of time. I see a lot these on the road here in Washington.

04-23-2012, 08:44 PM	#8
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04-23-2012, 09:52 PM	#9
Phlemdog The Nuclear Option Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Oddometer: 789	I test rode the touring model on a whim (and a dare), I gotta say, it turned out better then I expected. Get into some turns and they are like a snowmobile almost.

04-24-2012, 05:21 AM	#15
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