# Can am Spyder, thinking about gettting one.
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [October 20, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754 "2008-10-20T09:07:55Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/1 "2008-10-20T09:07:55Z")
I think I am going to purchase one, for a grad gift for myself (MBA). I stopped out to Ken’s the other day and took one for a ride. I must say it is a nice riding machine. Anyone else have any intrests on these machines?
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### Author:  [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/2 "2008-10-20T09:11:55Z")
are they quick or what?
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### Author:  [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/3 "2008-10-20T09:16:10Z")
i heard they get squirly at speed
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/4 "2008-10-20T09:46:56Z")
not a fan, but to each their own.
The only 3 wheeled vehicle I would ever consider would be the t-rex.
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### Author:  [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/5 "2008-10-20T10:32:07Z")
test rode one at pioneer motorsports…its kinda weird, you wanna ride it like a bike, but it handles like a snowmobile
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### Author:  [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/6 "2008-10-20T10:33:52Z")
ehh, both are gay but thats just my opinion.
go for it
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### Author:  [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/7 "2008-10-20T10:35:31Z")
just man up and get a t-rex
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/8 "2008-10-20T12:25:23Z")
I don’t like them. I wouldn’t want to push that thing too far. It would just keep me wanting more all the time and be frustrating.
Just get a bike.
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### Author:  [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/9 "2008-10-20T14:28:32Z")
how does it corner? I would imagine you"d have to ride it like a newer snomobile-as mentioned above.
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### Author:  [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/10 "2008-10-20T17:54:35Z")
> [@Twizted](#):
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> are they quick or what?
yes, it was pretty peppy
> [@zwarbyt](#):
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> i heard they get squirly at speed
i had it up to 90, didnt feel bad. but i wouldnt push it more then that anyways.
> [@Bsp TC](#):
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> just man up and get a t-rex
rode in one. wasnt what i need.
> [@Paulo](#):
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> I don’t like them. I wouldn’t want to push that thing too far. It would just keep me wanting more all the time and be frustrating.
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> Just get a bike.
yes, i could see how a “true” sport bike rider would feel the need to push it and wouldnt get the feed back they wanted. I want something i can take out when the roads are “salty/ dirty”
> [@98SS10](#):
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> how does it corner? I would imagine you"d have to ride it like a newer snomobile-as mentioned above.
yes, it did feel like sled, w/out a front break it felt “different”.
the reason why i looked into them was:
1. didnt want sport bike ( had them )
2. didnt want a cruiser ( had them )
3. wanted a dualsport ( havent had one )
4. wanted the new BMW dualsport ( yes, the spyder is almost the same price point )
5. wanted something “different” then the bikes mentioned above
6. needed something the wife “could” drive ( with out her having the feeling that if she tipped it over, i wouldnt allow her to leave the house )
so i looked into them, still havent made a purchase yet. some of the downsides that i have thought about ( and i havent had a bunch of time lately to think about it… ie hospital tread ) is the PRICE, and the MPG’s the price is 17k and the mpg’s are mid 30’s.
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/11 "2008-10-20T18:02:42Z")
so gay
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### Author:  [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/12 "2008-10-20T18:03:06Z")
I took one for a ride at Bucks and its fun and all just not very practical. It was a little scary going around turns at speeds of 30+ wasn’t the fastest thing but it was fun.
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### Author:  [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/13 "2008-10-20T18:35:47Z")
Come see me at bucks!
EDIT:
Stock they limiter is set at 110 MPG
They only call for 15 PSI in the front tires so that is what every dealer has to set them at.
They do handle better with more air.
If you get one, stick with an actual TUNED exhaust. Not only the Can-Am Hindle but two brothers makes a few also.
Other than that They cause problems.
So far I have broke 1
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### Author:  [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/14 "2008-10-21T05:29:59Z")
no lean, no care ☹
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/15 "2008-10-21T05:32:28Z")
they’re silly.
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### Author:  [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/16 "2008-10-21T05:37:33Z")
dumb. besides… salty roads normally = freezing cold temps… buy a car if you want fun on salty roads.
Its a lot of money for something designed for 70 yr old bikers or guys who ride harleys’ wives.
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### Author:  [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/17 "2008-10-21T05:41:47Z")
> [@newman](#):
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> they’re silly.
i miss you, CTN, i will buy one and pick ur sexy ass up. :naughty:
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### Author:  [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/18 "2008-10-21T05:51:39Z")
> [@Willybeen](#):
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> dumb. besides… salty roads normally = freezing cold temps… buy a car if you want fun on salty roads.
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> Its a lot of money for something designed for 70 yr old bikers or guys who ride harleys’ wives.
understood. if the ktm x-bow or yamaha’s new “four wheeler”
o, btw willy, that was me with josh @dibellas the other day.
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### Author:  [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/19 "2008-10-21T06:51:24Z")
LAME!
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### Author:  [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2008, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/20 "2008-10-21T07:01:24Z")
haha… good times… next time introduce yourself…
In all seriousness, if you’re considering something to have fun in the winter with, i recommend AWD and heated seats. Bikes are no fun in the salt and cold. Even with heated grips, the slightest amount of crap on the road makes tires spin up. Which is unnerving when your out trying to have fun. On that note, a wider rear tire with 2 tires up front for stability might be fun, but for the 18k price tag, I’d look elsewhere. Not to mention, these things arent really that fast from what I hear.
BTw, nice to meet you…
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