Comments on: Can Am Spyder 3 Wheeler http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Thu, 24 May 2012 21:52:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Cary http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-232597 Cary Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:21:13 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-232597 I am planning to join the Patriot Guard. My wife will not let me buy a motorcycle, but is willing to acquiesce to the SPYDER. I am planning to join the Patriot Guard. My wife will not let me buy a motorcycle, but is willing to acquiesce to the SPYDER.

]]> By: Brian Schreech http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-170991 Brian Schreech Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:37:33 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-170991 Gas consumption is closer to 30-32MPG. I've been commuting to work for 2months on it. Averaging 65mph, and not much hot dogging. Gas consumption is closer to 30-32MPG. I’ve been commuting to work for 2months on it. Averaging 65mph, and not much hot dogging.

]]> By: Stoneman http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-161990 Stoneman Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:21:33 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-161990 I took a short test drive yesterday on a mid-city, relatively straight road with moderate traffic. I can only imagine how much fun this think would be out on the open road. Loads of acceleration and torque. Totally unlike a motorcycle in driving characteristics but offers the same feeling of being "in touch" with your surroundings rather than isolated from them. I am seriously considering buying one to share with my kids and grand-kids. The biggest obstacle right now...where do I garage it? We are all maxed out and I can't stand the thought of leaving this baby outside. Someone is gonna have to part with some junk if this is gonna happen. Having done such a short ride, I am hesitant to criticize the machine at all, but here are a few somewhat negative first impressions. The positive ones are too numerous to mention: The power steering seemed overly sensitive at low speed, at least when I first took off. Quite a bit of forward lean is required for a short-armed driver like me. Even after less than 10 minutes, I was aware of the pressure of my hands on the handgrips. I understand that the mfgr. offers risers that will move the bars back a couple of inches. That might be enough, and if not, I'm sure some of the aftermarket guys will offer something more. The brake pedal position just ahead of the right footpeg seemed to me to be too close. With my shoe heel behind the footpeg, and with my forward leaning position, the front part of my foot was resting on the brake pad. I don't think there was enough pedal travel to actuate the brake light or brake but I was not comfortable with the the idea of putting ANY pressure there. Because I have become accustomed to having a very functional windshield on my Burgman scooter, I will definitely want to order the taller one for the Spyder. Great job, BRP. Thanks for your contribution to the world of outdoor fun. I took a short test drive yesterday on a mid-city, relatively straight road with moderate traffic. I can only imagine how much fun this think would be out on the open road. Loads of acceleration and torque. Totally unlike a motorcycle in driving characteristics but offers the same feeling of being “in touch” with your surroundings rather than isolated from them.

I am seriously considering buying one to share with my kids and grand-kids. The biggest obstacle right now…where do I garage it? We are all maxed out and I can’t stand the thought of leaving this baby outside. Someone is gonna have to part with some junk if this is gonna happen.

Having done such a short ride, I am hesitant to criticize the machine at all, but here are a few somewhat negative first impressions. The positive ones are too numerous to mention:

The power steering seemed overly sensitive at low speed, at least when I first took off.

Quite a bit of forward lean is required for a short-armed driver like me. Even after less than 10 minutes, I was aware of the pressure of my hands on the handgrips. I understand that the mfgr. offers risers that will move the bars back a couple of inches. That might be enough, and if not, I’m sure some of the aftermarket guys will offer something more.

The brake pedal position just ahead of the right footpeg seemed to me to be too close. With my shoe heel behind the footpeg, and with my forward leaning position, the front part of my foot was resting on the brake pad. I don’t think there was enough pedal travel to actuate the brake light or brake but I was not comfortable with the the idea of putting ANY pressure there.

Because I have become accustomed to having a very functional windshield on my Burgman scooter, I will definitely want to order the taller one for the Spyder.

Great job, BRP. Thanks for your contribution to the world of outdoor fun.

]]> By: Chief http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-131694 Chief Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:07:57 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-131694 The Can Am is great, but isn't it a little pricey for such a small bike? After tages, and taxes the price can be as high as $20,000.00. Hopefull the price will come down as more are built. The Can Am is great, but isn’t it a little pricey for such a small bike? After tages, and taxes the price can be as high as $20,000.00.

Hopefull the price will come down as more are built.

]]> By: E.aronld http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-127162 E.aronld Fri, 16 May 2008 16:29:36 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/02/05/can-am-spyder-3-wheeler/#comment-127162 the spyder 2008 is the best thing out there when you still want 2 look sporty & not have your back hurting from the croutch rocket.. I love mine.... the spyder 2008 is the best thing out there when you still want 2 look sporty & not have your back hurting from the croutch rocket.. I love mine….

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