Motorcycles... you gots one of these too?
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: ny
SRT6
. Anyway it is very different from a regular motorcyle. 1) no counter steering. You actually use the handle bars like a snow mobile or jet ski. 2) you never put your feet down. 3) There is only one foot brake pedal, no hand brake. Plus all units have reverse. After a few minutes of adjusting to the steering and the fact that it leans the same as the roadway surface if it isn't flat, the thing is a blast. You can ride two up without a care in the world. Think about the wind in your face freedom but no motorcycle negatives. It has a standard features antilock brake, STS stability control and Traction control. It has out side temp display, fuel display, engine temp display, and two trip odometers plus a clock. The front end is storage. If you have a wife, kids, or significant other who likes to ride with you it is about as safe as you can get without being in a car. My wife had her motorcycle license for two years but never really felt comfortable on the bike. She is 5'4" and 115lbs and never felt strong enough or secure that she would be able to keep a bike up if she ran into any problems. With the Can-am, it eliminates these issues or problems and she is out riding around feeling confident and having a great time. I still love my bikes but I find myself taking that anytime she wants to go anywhere together. If you can get past the weird look of it, I give it 5 out of 5.
Last edited by Bulldogger; Sep 3, 2009 at 11:46 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: utah
02 c32 99 superduty
Yea I just got a 2008 yellow left over. It had one mile on it before I put the hindle race exhaust Two brothers Juice box and Evoluzione cold air race system on it. I actually bought it for my wife, very easy to teach someone who to ride and shift when you can just sit on the back as a passenger. Anyway it is very different from a regular motorcyle. 1st no counter steering you actually use the handle bars like a snow mobile or jet ski. 2 you never put your feet down. 3. There is only one foot brake pedal, no hand brake. Plus all units have reverse. After a few minutes of adjusting to the steering and the fact that it leans the same as the roadway surface if it isn't flat, the thing is a blast. You can ride to up with out a care in the world. Think about the wind in your face freedom but no motorcycle negatives. It has a standard features antilock brake, STS stability control and Traction control. It has out side temp display, fuel display, engine temp display, and two trip odometers plus a clock. The front end is storage. If you have a wife, kids, or significant other who likes to ride with you it is about as safe as you can get without being in a car. My wife had her motorcycle license for two years but never really felt comfortable on the bike. She is 5'4" and 115lbs and never felt strong enough or secure that she would be able to keep a bike up if she ran into any problems. with the Can-am it illiminates these issues or problems and she is out riding around feeling confident and having a great time. I still love my bikes but I find myself taking that anytime she wants to go anywhere together. If you can get past the weird look of it, I give it 5 out of 5
. Anyway it is very different from a regular motorcyle. 1st no counter steering you actually use the handle bars like a snow mobile or jet ski. 2 you never put your feet down. 3. There is only one foot brake pedal, no hand brake. Plus all units have reverse. After a few minutes of adjusting to the steering and the fact that it leans the same as the roadway surface if it isn't flat, the thing is a blast. You can ride to up with out a care in the world. Think about the wind in your face freedom but no motorcycle negatives. It has a standard features antilock brake, STS stability control and Traction control. It has out side temp display, fuel display, engine temp display, and two trip odometers plus a clock. The front end is storage. If you have a wife, kids, or significant other who likes to ride with you it is about as safe as you can get without being in a car. My wife had her motorcycle license for two years but never really felt comfortable on the bike. She is 5'4" and 115lbs and never felt strong enough or secure that she would be able to keep a bike up if she ran into any problems. with the Can-am it illiminates these issues or problems and she is out riding around feeling confident and having a great time. I still love my bikes but I find myself taking that anytime she wants to go anywhere together. If you can get past the weird look of it, I give it 5 out of 5
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From: Keesler AFB, Gulfport, MS
C32 AMG
For now, most states don't require a motorcycle endorsement to operate the Spyder.
Bulldogger, thanks for the feedback on how you enjoy yours. I am a northern boy at heart stuck in the south and I really miss snowmobiles and blasting through the ditches. I'm sure the Spyder isn't quite the same but seems to have fun aspects of everything from sleds/skis/atv/bikes.....
The wife however, wants a hot tub and a nursery built.
Bulldogger, thanks for the feedback on how you enjoy yours. I am a northern boy at heart stuck in the south and I really miss snowmobiles and blasting through the ditches. I'm sure the Spyder isn't quite the same but seems to have fun aspects of everything from sleds/skis/atv/bikes.....
The wife however, wants a hot tub and a nursery built.
