I am 63 years old and live in Shelby County AL. I have been an avid motorcycle rider since I was 14 and now I am considering a trike. After sitting on a Can Am Spyder Limited I think I have found what my wife and I are looking for. We enjoy going on long trips and this looks like the perfect answer. I would like to hear from owners about their experience with there Can Am's. Any problems with the local dealer in Birmingham and any advice you might want to offer. Really interested in experience with trailer towing. Also any groups in the area.
One trip we plan to make next year is the Memorial Day rolling thunder. I am a Viet Nam vet and have visited The Wall several times and now want to do it for Memorial Day. Any groups planning to make that trip I would love to hear from.
Welcome to the party! Since you've been on 2-wheels for so long you need to know that it'll take you a little while to adapt to the feel of how the Spyders handle. A couple of hundred miles usually does it... Those Limiteds are about the nicest-looking of all of the Spyders!
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
My wife would not get on a 2 wheeled vehicle for anything. We even tried a Goldwing. At the first lean into the turn she would tense up and want to go straight home. We did a demo ride on a Spyder RT and she wanted the white one!
So we ended up with the RT LTD. We did a couple of short rides then did 235 miles in a single day. Except for the ride home in the 102 degree weather (we live in Phoenix, AZ) she loved the ride and was wondering when the next one would be.
I'm a big guy and used to ride a sport bike. The steering was a little touchy at first. After taking the front preload all the way up and airing the front tires to 20PSI, the ride is much better. I have no problem keeping up with cruisers and no desire to try and keep up with the sport bikes (the RT LTD is a luxury vehicle after all).
I'm planning on doing a Saddle Sore 1000 this weekend weather and fires permitting.
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Dave
'11 RT Ltd.
Working on some custom LED lighting with an intelligent controller...
My wife would not get on a 2 wheeled vehicle for anything. We even tried a Goldwing. At the first lean into the turn she would tense up and want to go straight home. We did a demo ride on a Spyder RT and she wanted the white one!
So we ended up with the RT LTD. We did a couple of short rides then did 235 miles in a single day. Except for the ride home in the 102 degree weather (we live in Phoenix, AZ) she loved the ride and was wondering when the next one would be.
I'm a big guy and used to ride a sport bike. The steering was a little touchy at first. After taking the front preload all the way up and airing the front tires to 20PSI, the ride is much better. I have no problem keeping up with cruisers and no desire to try and keep up with the sport bikes (the RT LTD is a luxury vehicle after all).
I'm planning on doing a Saddle Sore 1000 this weekend weather and fires permitting.
I bought one of the last 2099 Limited in the dealerships, this last march 2011.. I know of one other still for sale. I love riding this bike! Everyone I give a ride to, especially, the ladies, feel so secure but yet it so much fun. I have not had any problems with the bike. I was just at the dealership and they were demonstrating the new tourning model. I noticed that they are much quieter, and a bit smoother at idle..no dought a little de-tuned for a smoother expereince. Enjoy your new ride!
Welcome, Gcain!! Its nice that you and your wife found something you can both relax and enjoy. Big difference, being comfortable enough to enjoy the view!!
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CONSUMER WARNING: Use of this Spyder may cause smiling, happiness, urge to ride, excessive wind in the face, desire to call in sick to work, or even extended vacations. Some riders have experienced double-takes, pointing, sudden camera flash, kids waving, and conversations with total strangers. Several instances of unplanned roadside visits with police officers have been reported, though are not common. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your Spyder forum to discuss.
I'm from Trussville, Al. and recently purchased a 2011 Spyder RT SE5 for my
wife who did not have any riding experience at all, but thanks to the three wheels and semi-automatic transmission and 700 miles of riding you would
think she had been riding for years. I have a 09 Goldwing and we throughly enjoy riding together. She also preferred driving over riding, even in the car.
We bought our Spyder in Hamilton, nothing wrong with B'ham dealer, just got a better deal in Hamilton.
Welcome, Spydeeman! wonderful that your wife took to it so quickly!! Sure is more fun when both enjoy riding!
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CONSUMER WARNING: Use of this Spyder may cause smiling, happiness, urge to ride, excessive wind in the face, desire to call in sick to work, or even extended vacations. Some riders have experienced double-takes, pointing, sudden camera flash, kids waving, and conversations with total strangers. Several instances of unplanned roadside visits with police officers have been reported, though are not common. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your Spyder forum to discuss.
The "bestest" motorcyle accessory that you can have is a spouse that likes to ride also...
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
The "bestest" motorcyle accessory that you can have is a spouse that likes to ride also...
I agree wholeheartedly!
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CONSUMER WARNING: Use of this Spyder may cause smiling, happiness, urge to ride, excessive wind in the face, desire to call in sick to work, or even extended vacations. Some riders have experienced double-takes, pointing, sudden camera flash, kids waving, and conversations with total strangers. Several instances of unplanned roadside visits with police officers have been reported, though are not common. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your Spyder forum to discuss.
Considering buying a Limited
Since you've been on 2-wheels for so long you need to know that it'll take you a little while to adapt to the feel of how the Spyders handle. A couple of hundred miles usually does it... Those Limiteds are about the nicest-looking of all of the Spyders! 
David
Linear Mode
