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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:08:00 PM EDT
[#1]
Don't you have to ride those things side saddle so your skirt doesn't blow up and your panties show?
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:08:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:08:55 PM EDT
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Should have known the first response would be a gay comment.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:09:58 PM EDT
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I have a family member that has one. It's an RS-S. He bought it new a year or two ago. I helped him remove/install the rear wheel when he got a new tire.
It seems very nice as far as build quality, but it feels like I'm riding a 4-wheeler at speed. I much prefer a traditional motorcycle. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:10:31 PM EDT
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Don't do it. Yes they are well-made and comfortable but just don't. Pick a motorcycle or a car. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:11:53 PM EDT
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Only people I have seen riding them are middle-aged, overweight women.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:17:44 PM EDT
[#7]
People who think those things are "safer" than motorcycles
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:18:11 PM EDT
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Only people I have seen riding them are middle-aged, overweight women. Thats who im buying it for. I get to be a chauffeur. Ive never owned a bike and im not really into them. But the wife wants a mobile throne. Its either the CanAm or a Harley Trike. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:18:57 PM EDT
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I test rode one about 6-7 years ago. It was before the "refinements", it had a two bros exhaust. It was loud and pretty quick, very odd to low corner steer. Was neat, but not 15k neat.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:19:06 PM EDT
[#10]
Get yourself a slingshot or something fun and retain your man card.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:19:08 PM EDT
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Don't you have to ride those things side saddle so your skirt doesn't blow up and your panties show? Is that an option? |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:20:14 PM EDT
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Somebody here get neutered?
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:20:51 PM EDT
[#13]
Just no
Just no |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:21:03 PM EDT
[#14]
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Thats who im buying it for. I get to be a chauffeur. Ive never owned a bike and im not really into them. But the wife wants a mobile throne. Its either the CanAm or a Harley Trike. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Only people I have seen riding them are middle-aged, overweight women. Thats who im buying it for. I get to be a chauffeur. Ive never owned a bike and im not really into them. But the wife wants a mobile throne. Its either the CanAm or a Harley Trike. 
C) A new female that doesn't demand stupid shit. 
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:21:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thats who im buying it for. I get to be a chauffeur. Ive never owned a bike and im not really into them. But the wife wants a mobile throne. Its either the CanAm or a Harley Trike. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Only people I have seen riding them are middle-aged, overweight women. Thats who im buying it for. I get to be a chauffeur. Ive never owned a bike and im not really into them. But the wife wants a mobile throne. Its either the CanAm or a Harley Trike. Goldwing Trike FTW |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:22:10 PM EDT
[#16]
I hear the are pretty good but it feels weird to drive one because they don't lean.
I have an issue with the price. I could buy 3 to 4 Really nice used bikes for the $$$. You could have a dirt bike a street bike and an ADV bike for that kind of cash. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:22:34 PM EDT
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Middle aged, overweight lady in my office has one. She hasn't had any real issue that I know of. She is in this spyder "gang" that goes on rides/meets and by the sounds of it, they all refer to their backwards three-wheelers as "bikes" and it makes me grit my teeth.
Every Monday morning she asks me if I got "any riding in"(MX&XC), then proceeds to tell me about an epic adventure she and her gang went on with all "the bikes". |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:23:58 PM EDT
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I've never ridden one, I prefer two wheels when it comes to motorcycles.
I have a friend that owns one of the first generation CanAms, he likes it. It appears to be well built and high tech but it just looks silly to me. If I had no choice but to have three wheels, I'd go for the trike (which looks less silly). |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:27:23 PM EDT
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Have you or her had a motorcycle safety course?
Do that first, it may alleviate her concerns and give her some confidence. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:29:08 PM EDT
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It's good in snowmobile form.
Wouldn't want the version with tires. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:30:16 PM EDT
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Any kind of trike is pointless. They don't turn for shit (tippy) and look ridiculous, especially the Goldwings and Harleys. If you can't ride a two-wheeler properly (i.e. lean it), then get a convertible and be done with it.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:30:16 PM EDT
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But the wife wants a mobile throne. 
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:30:29 PM EDT
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For the kind of money they want for them, I'd just buy a KTM X-Bow, Polaris Slingshot, or similar.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:30:34 PM EDT
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Lulz... The guys I see riding those tend to be the biggest wankers.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:31:50 PM EDT
[#25]
Kenny Powers approves.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:32:15 PM EDT
[#26]
I would get a Miata and call it a day if those are the options .
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:36:30 PM EDT
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Any kind of trike is pointless. They don't turn for shit (tippy) and look ridiculous, especially the Goldwings and Harleys. If you can't ride a two-wheeler properly (i.e. lean it), then get a convertible and be done with it. Actually they do turn for shit, and they aren't tippy. A spyder makes a lot more sense than a motorcycle "trike". The reason is that you have more stability for braking and cornering with 2 wheels in the front, as opposed to having 2 wheels in the rear. Cornering and braking forces are much greater than acceleration. Just because it is "different" doesn't mean it is bad. It is funny how Harley riders get their panties in a twist over them though. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:38:51 PM EDT
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Just because SCOTUS made this gay stuff legal doesn't mean we need 100 threads on it. They are gay. Super gay. If you are on one you will be laughed at constantly behind your back.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:40:43 PM EDT
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Trikes are stupid death machines. the spyder is not. I would personally get a sidecar rig before either one.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:40:43 PM EDT
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You might get better info at these places:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/forum.php http://www.canamspyderforums.com/forums/ |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:41:54 PM EDT
[#31]
I prefer two wheels.
If for some reason (injury or whatever) I am unable to ride on two wheels, a Spyder is a viable option. As for people who choose to buy one and enjoy riding it, I'm not so insecure that I need to ridicule them to feel good about myself. If they paid for it with their money and not mine, it's nothing for me to get cranked up about. Get out there and have fun. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:45:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Actually they do turn for shit, and they aren't tippy. A spyder makes a lot more sense than a motorcycle "trike". The reason is that you have more stability for braking and cornering with 2 wheels in the front, as opposed to having 2 wheels in the rear. Cornering and braking forces are much greater than acceleration. Just because it is "different" doesn't mean it is bad. It is funny how Harley riders get their panties in a twist over them though. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any kind of trike is pointless. They don't turn for shit (tippy) and look ridiculous, especially the Goldwings and Harleys. If you can't ride a two-wheeler properly (i.e. lean it), then get a convertible and be done with it. Actually they do turn for shit, and they aren't tippy. A spyder makes a lot more sense than a motorcycle "trike". The reason is that you have more stability for braking and cornering with 2 wheels in the front, as opposed to having 2 wheels in the rear. Cornering and braking forces are much greater than acceleration. Just because it is "different" doesn't mean it is bad. It is funny how Harley riders get their panties in a twist over them though. For three wheels, they most certainly are far better than "trikes". But I just can't get over the looks of them, even though trikes look silly too I'd rather have a trike even though the CanAm is superior. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:47:11 PM EDT
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It's good in snowmobile form. Wouldn't want the version with tires. Exactly..... |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:47:19 PM EDT
[#34]
Get a Polaris Slingshot: 
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:53:58 PM EDT
[#35]
My cousin has one although I haven't seen it.I did see a guy ride one up and down my street and that thing was fast. I heard they were working to make them so you could lean with them.
I've never been a bike rider but I would get one of those Spyders. I'm at the age I don't care what people think. If they weren't priced so high. I'd probably get one |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:55:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLocal shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:12:21 PM EDT
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Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Like a snow mobile? Or an ATV? 
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:12:42 PM EDT
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I prefer two wheels. If for some reason (injury or whatever) I am unable to ride on two wheels, a Spyder is a viable option. As for people who choose to buy one and enjoy riding it, I'm not so insecure that I need to ridicule them to feel good about myself. If they paid for it with their money and not mine, it's nothing for me to get cranked up about. Get out there and have fun. You sound like a reasonable person. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:20:58 PM EDT
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Wasn't CanAm supposed to be working on a version that had some "lean" like a traditional bike?
That might be a pretty fun ride... |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:22:27 PM EDT
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Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:26:43 PM EDT
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For the kind of money they want for them, I'd just buy a KTM X-Bow, Polaris Slingshot, or similar. KTM X-Bow starts at 78K if you can find one, I don't think they are legal in the states The slingshot starts at 20K and I want one bad |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:27:28 PM EDT
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Even if someone on arfcom did, i highly doubt they would fess up to it. They are roundly hated on.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:29:04 PM EDT
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Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. I saw 3 of them on my Sunday ride yesterday. They do look cool... 
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:30:42 PM EDT
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Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. 
Make sure to emphasize that you'll be sitting next to her, and she'll have a clear view of the road, etc. etc. http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:39:08 PM EDT
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Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. My neighbor has one. I thought it was superfast, but then looked up the performance and saw that the 0-60 time was about 6 seconds which really surprised me. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:53:28 PM EDT
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My neighbor has one. I thought it was superfast, but then looked up the performance and saw that the 0-60 time was about 6 seconds which really surprised me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. My neighbor has one. I thought it was superfast, but then looked up the performance and saw that the 0-60 time was about 6 seconds which really surprised me. Butt-Dyno is the most important metric for me. I don't race or anything, nor compete. Just want something that feels fun and fast. The wife wants something safe and fun. Seems like a good compromise. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:56:09 PM EDT
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Butt-Dyno is the most important metric for me. I don't race or anything, nor compete. Just want something that feels fun and fast. The wife wants something safe and fun. Seems like a good compromise. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Local shop has one, I looked at it. Looks very cheaply made. Wow.. didn't know about these. 175hp at 1,600lbs curb weight.. that will be a rocket. Wonder if I can talk her into that instead. My neighbor has one. I thought it was superfast, but then looked up the performance and saw that the 0-60 time was about 6 seconds which really surprised me. Butt-Dyno is the most important metric for me. I don't race or anything, nor compete. Just want something that feels fun and fast. The wife wants something safe and fun. Seems like a good compromise. See if you can test drive it. Seems pretty lethargic to me. Now my other neighbor has an M4 coupe that he took to Dinan Motors. They upped the horsepower to 530 HP (from 420) and the torque by a proportionate amount. That thing is off the charts on the Butt-Dyno. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 3:58:58 PM EDT
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Butt-Dyno is the most important metric for me. I don't race or anything, nor compete. Just want something that feels fun and fast. The wife wants something safe and fun. Seems like a good compromise. 0-60 times seem to run around 5 seconds. One wheel, even a big one, just isn't going to be able to get power down well enough to get 1600 pounds quick off the line. That same reduced rear grip, however, probably makes it insanely fun in the tight corners. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 4:01:03 PM EDT
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Somebody owns one.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 4:08:32 PM EDT
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0-60 times seem to run around 5 seconds. One wheel, even a big one, just isn't going to be able to get power down well enough to get 1600 pounds quick off the line. That same reduced rear grip, however, probably makes it insanely fun in the tight corners. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Butt-Dyno is the most important metric for me. I don't race or anything, nor compete. Just want something that feels fun and fast. The wife wants something safe and fun. Seems like a good compromise. 0-60 times seem to run around 5 seconds. One wheel, even a big one, just isn't going to be able to get power down well enough to get 1600 pounds quick off the line. That same reduced rear grip, however, probably makes it insanely fun in the tight corners. Interesting vid about it: 
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