RE: Can Am Spyder ! Is it ok for beginner?

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#31 | RE: Can Am Spyder ! Is it ok for beginner? datum

Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:03 pm

Zitat von Long Island im Beitrag #30

I have tried it and it is comfortable and easy, but it leans the wrong way (like a car), and doesn't counter-steer. My wife loves it but I don't think I would ever feel it is an adequate substitute to riding a two wheeled bike. But that's just me. Many people seem to love riding them.

Agree, I wouldnt go to a 3-wheeler unless I couldnt stand on my two legs. My wife had never ridden standard bikes before and learn very quickly how to handle the Spyder. After only 7 months of ownership we have toured on more than 5,000 miles in the Adirondack (twice) the Green Montains, and the Catskils. She loves it. She cant realy keep pace with me but that's just my faults. She doesnt mind though. She eventually catches up, .. especially in Bear country she tends to stay closer.

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#32 | RE: Can Am Spyder ! Is it ok for beginner? datum

Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:07 am

The Spyder is fun, but it is not a motorcycle.

Ridden easily it is unintimidating.

Ridden with verve, it requires planning, confidence and "touch".

It puts more strain on your upper body.

Riding the RS is like signing your name with a pen. Riding a Spyder is like carving your initials with a shovel.

I have had the Spyder for 9 years

I would like to apologize to anyone I have NOT offended. Please be patient. I will get to you shortly.

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