# Can am Spyder, thinking about gettting one. **URL:** \ **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\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/21 "2008-10-21T07:25:30Z")
I saw a young guy driving one of these down Sheridan the other day, and I couldn’t help but laugh at how absolutely gay he looked. I saw one at America’s Fair, and thought it was “cool looking” but after actually seeing it moving with a person on it, I only thought “what a waste of money” But, if that’s really really what you want… I’ll be sure to laugh at you too. ---
**Author:** ![PureXTC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/purextc/32/5223_2.png) [@PureXTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureXTC)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/22 "2008-10-21T10:55:11Z")
This thing looks like an upkeep nightmare. Any more info on it? > [@Anonymity](#): > Also, don’t get the spyder ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/23 "2008-10-22T09:16:35Z")
Can am are for pussys. Don’t do it… BIG :tup for Beemer dualsport though. ---
**Author:** ![blewbyu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blewbyu/32/5055_2.png) [@blewbyu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blewbyu)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/24 "2008-10-22T09:45:29Z")
This gives me an idea. I think I am going to cruise out to pioneer motorsports and give one a ride. I think they look goofy… and it seems like riding one would be awkward even though i own a brand new snowmobile. The thing looks like it will flip over if u take a turn at a normal speed?? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/25 "2008-10-22T10:33:50Z")
go with a car if you want fun in the cold like william stated. btw, when did everyone come into dibella’s and why wasn’t i working?? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/26 "2008-10-22T11:07:52Z")
cuz it was a different dibellas. fool. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/27 "2008-10-22T11:10:02Z")
ouch. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/28 "2008-10-22T11:33:32Z")
spyder = t-rex = gay ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/29 "2008-10-22T11:35:09Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > spyder = t-rex = gay I’m actualyl kind of curious as to why Hutch doesn’t just pick up your trex… you’ve stated that you’re unloading it at the end of the season, amirite? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/30 "2008-10-22T11:38:19Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > I’m actualyl kind of curious as to why Hutch doesn’t just pick up your trex… you’ve stated that you’re unloading it at the end of the season, amirite? $500/month insurance doesn’t make it very appealing to most people. Besides, he already stated it that doesn’t fill that void in his heart. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/31 "2008-10-22T11:48:48Z")
I guess he’s just not a true elitest yet. :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/32 "2008-10-22T12:15:52Z")
> [@Anonymity](#): > > 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. 1. OK, cool. 2. OK, cool. 3 & 4. You better mean an R1200GS or you’re gay. Although I’m already wondering. Don’t you remember when you were a kid and a 2 wheeler was so much cooler than a tricycle? Nothing’s changed… 3. Have you ridden BMW’s? Telelever/Paralever, Boxer (R\>K), driveshaft… They’re different. 4. Really? SRSLY? If she won’t ride a bike will she/should she ride a trike? Good luck with whatever you decide. My vote is a BMW GS, not one of these screwy things. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/33 "2008-10-22T17:55:45Z")
we are picking up aprilia soon if you want different ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/34 "2008-10-22T18:45:15Z")
I can understand the woman thing, Id feel far more comfy with my g/f on a spyder than a goldwing trike. OR ANY 2 wheeled bike, and to be honest, It would most like cure almost any females desire to be on a “motorcycle” I personally wouldnt even question it, for reasons stated above though. ---
**Author:** ![blewbyu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blewbyu/32/5055_2.png) [@blewbyu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blewbyu)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/35 "2008-10-22T18:56:01Z")
> [@blewbyu](#): > > This gives me an idea. I think I am going to cruise out to pioneer motorsports and give one a ride. I think they look goofy… and it seems like riding one would be awkward even though i own a brand new snowmobile. The thing looks like it will flip over if u take a turn at a normal speed?? friggen pioneer was closed today… I should have known that ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/36 "2008-10-22T18:58:15Z")
yeah buddy, closed on wednesdays. you actually wanted to to ride today anyway? ot: do not get one. they are ghey. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/37 "2008-10-22T18:59:07Z")
> [@blewbyu](#): > > friggen pioneer was closed today… I should have known that It takes some getting used to. Honestly I think it for fat people. But We have a demo at bucks I beat on all the time ---
**Author:** ![blewbyu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blewbyu/32/5055_2.png) [@blewbyu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blewbyu)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/38 "2008-10-22T19:13:54Z")
> [@92slowcivic](#): > > yeah buddy, closed on wednesdays. you actually wanted to to ride today anyway? > > ot: do not get one. they are ghey. eh… i got a snowmobile jacket. lol. And since i need a blower motor does not work in my car i drive with it on anyways. haha. With my luck you would have seen me and i would have got made fun of bad. ---
**Author:** ![MacK5270](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@MacK5270](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MacK5270)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/39 "2008-10-23T07:19:21Z")
i looked up the Yamaha’s Tesseract cuz i always wanted to be able to drive my quad on the street, but i found this [http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept\_cars/yamaha\_tesseract.html](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/yamaha_tesseract.html) [http://thefutureofthings.com/pod/1034/yamaha-tesseract-quad-bike.html](http://thefutureofthings.com/pod/1034/yamaha-tesseract-quad-bike.html) i would buy one ---
**Author:** ![MacK5270](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@MacK5270](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MacK5270)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754/40 "2008-10-23T07:22:56Z")
i found a sweet video on the new yahama thing [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-am-spyder-thinking-about-gettting-one/56754.md?page=3)