Can Am Spyder - Page 2

rockNroll · April 28th, 2010, 01:39 PM

I think gettin a handfull of those can-am's on the track would be a blast

JeffM · April 28th, 2010, 02:25 PM

I demo'd one when they first came out.

Powerful and fun. However there were two things that stuck in my mind after the demo - Seemed to take a lot of muscle to hustle around and there is no brake lever on the bars. I'd come up to an intersection and start moving my hand to the front lever and "Hey, where is it? Oh, I need to press on the foot pedal."

Also, there is an active traction control system that keeps the inside wheel down and the rear wheel in line in an aggressive turn. I'm not sure but I think they also have ABS.

I think they would actually be pretty good for long rides or for riding two up. Katlyn would know best.

I'd own one.

Snake · April 28th, 2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cab305

The Ducati looks alot like photoshop.

That's why they call it a concept.

ninja250 · April 28th, 2010, 05:21 PM

No offense meant Spydergirl.
You're is actually one of the cooler one's I've seen. The red wheels were sweet. I'd sport that ride f'sho.

I just was wondering what they're all about I guess. Nobody would let me near one.

Sailariel · April 28th, 2010, 05:49 PM

The Spyder is an incredible machine. I was fortunate enough to be able to test ride one and my response was---ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! Pricey? Hell No---compared to a Hardley- Ableson? They had to pry me off the thing. Reminds me of my old Lotus Super 7----but a hell of a lot faster. Bombardier did a super job. Spyder Girl: I am so jealous.

M-Oorb · April 29th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Was reading a couple of the spyder forums, one dude said his 12,000 mile service was quoted at 2g's!! WHAT?! now everyone else said he was getting ripped off but they all said it would cost about 1,100. Thats still a lot of cash. I wonder how difficult it is to work on these by yourself?

Depending on where you live, I'd take one of these over a small 2 seat convertible any day, especially with the optional trailer for longer trips

tjkamper · April 29th, 2010, 08:43 AM

Just a guess... But...

I'm sure that it isn't rocket science. But It probably is labor intensive, because you have to remove all kinds of wierd stuff to reach what you're working on. I bet if you someone is patient and mechanically minded, it's no problem, just time consuming.

What is the maintanance schedule on those things? Katlyn?

April 28th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#41
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I think gettin a handfull of those can-am's on the track would be a blast __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

April 28th, 2010, 05:21 PM	#44
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	No offense meant Spydergirl. You're is actually one of the cooler one's I've seen. The red wheels were sweet. I'd sport that ride f'sho. I just was wondering what they're all about I guess. Nobody would let me near one. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

April 29th, 2010, 08:36 AM	#46
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Was reading a couple of the spyder forums, one dude said his 12,000 mile service was quoted at 2g's!! WHAT?! now everyone else said he was getting ripped off but they all said it would cost about 1,100. Thats still a lot of cash. I wonder how difficult it is to work on these by yourself? Depending on where you live, I'd take one of these over a small 2 seat convertible any day, especially with the optional trailer for longer trips __________________________________________________ Pictures of my ninjette plus...

April 29th, 2010, 08:43 AM	#47
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Just a guess... But... I'm sure that it isn't rocket science. But It probably is labor intensive, because you have to remove all kinds of wierd stuff to reach what you're working on. I bet if you someone is patient and mechanically minded, it's no problem, just time consuming. What is the maintanance schedule on those things? Katlyn? __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

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April 28th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#45
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	The Spyder is an incredible machine. I was fortunate enough to be able to test ride one and my response was---ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! Pricey? Hell No---compared to a Hardley- Ableson? They had to pry me off the thing. Reminds me of my old Lotus Super 7----but a hell of a lot faster. Bombardier did a super job. Spyder Girl: I am so jealous.