The time I spent on the Spider was very limited but here's what I immediately noticed compared to my conventional trike:So, this question is for those who have ridden BOTH a Gold Wing trike AND a Can-Am Spyder:
What are the handling differences between the two? Both on the straightaways and in the twisties?
Different strokes for different folks.... I’m 6’2” and hate cars.... getting in and out of them suck. Then once your in them they still suck.I'm not trying to start a fight... I'm genuinely curious... Why buy either of these?
If I ever have to stop riding on two wheels, I think I'd just get a Mazda Miata, BMW Z4, or Chevy Corvette. You still get the wind and open air, but you don't have to wear a helmet or jacket. You arrive at your destination in a presentable fashion (instead of sweaty and smelly), you can take a passenger -- even if they won't ride on a motorcycle, and you have decent luggage capacity.
My wife and I qualified and obtained our 3-wheel endorsement through an MSF course. We rode all of the 3-wheelers - Sypders, trikes, sidecars too.The Spyder reports are very interesting, the three cylinder Spyder’s are greatly improved compared to the original two cylinder model, even the mpg is a lot better on the new and more powerful model.
Myself and a few friends took a test ride on a brand new Spyder out in Nebraska a couple weeks ago, everyone liked it, it ain’t as powerful as a wing but I figured it had all the power I would ever need. Yes the steering seemed a little twitchy but I’m sure I would adapt to that pretty quick. The seat was very comfortable and the storage space is very nice. If I was switching to a trike it very likely would be a Spyder. As far as resale value the early twin cylinder models are available dirt cheap the three cylinder models are a little harder to come by.
Driving a car does not match the experience of the wind on your face or riding.I'm not trying to start a fight... I'm genuinely curious... Why buy either of these?
If I ever have to stop riding on two wheels, I think I'd just get a Mazda Miata, BMW Z4, or Chevy Corvette. You still get the wind and open air, but you don't have to wear a helmet or jacket. You arrive at your destination in a presentable fashion (instead of sweaty and smelly), you can take a passenger -- even if they won't ride on a motorcycle, and you have decent luggage capacity.
Well, with your statement it is also valid just to say why ride a motorcycle at all? A car is always better...I'm not trying to start a fight... I'm genuinely curious... Why buy either of these?
If I ever have to stop riding on two wheels, I think I'd just get a Mazda Miata, BMW Z4, or Chevy Corvette. You still get the wind and open air, but you don't have to wear a helmet or jacket. You arrive at your destination in a presentable fashion (instead of sweaty and smelly), you can take a passenger -- even if they won't ride on a motorcycle, and you have decent luggage capacity.
We're here already! :laugh:Good thread here, hope there are some Spyders that come to this forum occasionally to participate.
You did well for her. 26-28psi by the book so it was pretty much bang on. Rear tyre will be gone by 8k if you gun it I bit. Some of us use an alternative, I might manage 10k on the present car tyre. Pretty much like the Goldwing really.So got my gauge out and checked it had 27 pounds and the center of the tire was worn out with only 10,000 miles on it.
The Spyder RT Limited rated towing capacity is 400 lbs.My reason for considering a trike will be when I become uncomfortable on 2 wheels. Another reason would be for very long touring trips (that would require an additional vehicle, if I can still ride on 2). On very long trips, I would want to haul a camper trailer, so I do not have to pay for lodging unless something really strikes my fancy.
I do not think the Spyder is equipped to pull a 400-500 pound fully-loaded trailer, but I may be wrong. Also, when pulling a trailer, I do not think I will be attacking the twisties.
While I do think that a Corvette (or other convertible) is a compromise, but I own a Corvette and there is no comparison to the open air feeling. I would not feel the same in the car when traveling the Going to the Sun Road or the numerous other scenic byways all go out of our way to ride.
I do not think I would even allow my Corvette on the Alaskan Highway, but I am just counting the days until I can take my Goldwing there - 2 or 3 wheels.