What is the real deal on the reliability of Spyder's?

Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. Glad you decided to join us.

You will get lots of different opinions on reliability. Most riders don’t have issues because they are diligent with the maintenance which seems to be a critical factor.

Would suggest test driving the different models to determine which one suits your riding needs. Also if buying used, get the newest and lowest mileage example the budget will allow. Buy from 2015 model year and up so you get the 3 cylinder engine.

It seems some dealers won’t work on any that are 10 years old and there is parts availability issues with the older trikes.

As a final note, the Can am dealer network is not even close to the Harley dealers. It is hard to find one that will allow test drives, do timely repairs, and have knowledgeable staff. Basically they all suck. Upon reading posts from riders who have dealt directly with the manufacturer, they don’t seem any better.

To facilitate a test drive search the dealers, search for used ones at independent dealers, or locate some place that rents them.

Here is a link to a website that explains all the model years, specifications, and equipment.
Good Luck.

I agree with Tourer... "As a final note, the Can am dealer network is not even close to the Harley dealers. It is hard to find one that will allow test drives, do timely repairs, and have knowledgeable staff. Basically they all suck. Upon reading posts from riders who have dealt directly with the manufacturer, they don’t seem any better."

There are some dealers who do a good job...(not Great but Good)... Most folks only review the bad... Unfortunately the good doesn't get covered as often.

My F3T has been flawless so far... I only have 15K miles on it though. Maintenance is expensive if you don't do it yourself. But dealer Harley Maintenance is expensive also. I found that there are more independent Harley shops just because they have been around for a very long time and have more of them in the on the road..

All that being said... Can Am's format is keeping me riding, so I'm happy with them.... I save where I can with easy Maintenance like oil changes, Cat Delete, etc... and save up for the things where I'm going to need help... I'm also not afraid of riding to another state to have someone, I meet on a forum, teach me to do things that I don't know... I make a new friend, learn the maintenance and I get a good weekend ride.. WIN, WIN, WIN...

I'm only 61yo, so I've hopefully got quite a bit of riding left to do.. However if this Spyder screws me over then I may just be done with my 40+year riding career.. (unless another company can deliver what I need).