Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... - Page 8

Loafer · 07-09-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Does it come with cruise and a loud stereo?

It even comes with an oil leak emulator.

I didn't say anything!

blowndodge · 07-09-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I thinking my leather vest with patches and do-rag will look great on me when taking that thing out!!!

BD... I am getting it lowered... like my Ultra is.

Steve... thanks... I hadn't thought of that! I only thought of the orange flag. A sticker will look a lot better.

CJ... I'll look at that. That's kind-of like getting the 103 or 110... should definitely make my ride better.

I found a picture of Greg speeding down the street. Look ma, no helmet!

Naw.......... that's his younger brother!!

;)

**glwilson** · 07-09-2011, 07:07 PM

Gerry... bite your tongue!!!

Ponch...

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By the way... what was that thing anyway ???

blowndodge · 07-09-2011, 07:07 PM

I'm guessin' a Harley???

**glwilson** · 07-09-2011, 07:23 PM

Hey!!! You said you were done on this thread!!!

blowndodge · 07-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Liar Liar pants on fire!!!

ponch · 07-09-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Hey!!! You said you were done on this thread!!!

It's not over until the Fatboy sings!

ponch · 07-09-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by loafer

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Originally Posted by ponch

It even comes with an oil leak emulator.

I didn't say anything!

Yeah, but for the California models, it has to be biodegradable, so they use Olive Oil. ;)

**glwilson** · 07-09-2011, 07:40 PM

I'm taking all this grief, and Gerry has a picture of his scooter in sig-pics!!

Loafer · 07-09-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I'm taking all this grief, and Gerry has a picture of his scooter in sig-pics!!

The scooter only has two wheels...

**glwilson** · 07-09-2011, 08:10 PM

Oh... I forgot about that detail causing the harassment...

blowndodge · 07-09-2011, 09:20 PM

good one Gerry!

**glwilson** · 07-09-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

good one Gerry!

SHUT UP!!! ;)

moloprintz · 07-10-2011, 08:08 AM

While waiting for my GW ride at the WngDing in K-ville Saturday, I tested some other rides.(all 2 up)
Among them 3 different trikes and the CanAm.
My 1st time on any of them.
The trikes were cumfortable and handleing on 2 lanes was OK. Fun!
On 4 lanes I could really feel the crown off the pavement.
Had to keep a lot of pressure on the right handlebar to compensate.
The CanAm was so impressive we rode it 3 times!
Like the owners say the open air port on the lower right blowes hot air onto the drivers leg. The owners block the port off and say it cures the problem without affecting motor cooling.
It comes with a gel seat which is a bad mistake in 92 degree TN.
It felt like I had left a heated seat on.
Handled fine on 2 and 4 lane. I didn’t feel the crown.
The only noticeable problem was small inputs on the handlebar had a large impact on the passenger. One wheel on the back makes the rear seat like the tail of the dog.
By the 3rd thime out she said she hardly felt it at all. So either she became use to it or I was learning how to dive.
Seemed like much more storage in the CanAm. Bothe the trike and the CanAm have trailers. The CanAm’s is bigger.

**glwilson** · 07-10-2011, 09:04 AM

Sounds like your impressions were similar to mine. The "tail-of-the-dog" problem was resolved once I realized I was over-steering by holding the bars too tight. Once I loosen the grip it mellowed-out.

The difference between a traditional-trike and these is that on the trad-trike... the back-end seems to wag the front-end; where the opposite occurs on the Spyders.

I didn't notice the heat like you said; although I have heard of that being a problem. Having a HD... I am kind-of used to the heat-issue. I have a heat-shield on my pants!!!

I find it interesting that I am noticing a fair number of those owning these things are former and current BMW owners. There are, of course, people that owned other bikes also, but largest number appear to be those who own or owned BMW's. One guy even owned a BMW dealership. Sorry Ponch!

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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Gerry... bite your tongue!!! Ponch... :(" title="" border="0"/> By the way... what was that thing anyway ??? __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-09-2011, 07:25 PM	#111
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Liar Liar pants on fire!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#114
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... I'm taking all this grief, and Gerry has a picture of his scooter in sig-pics!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-09-2011, 08:10 PM	#116
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Oh... I forgot about that detail causing the harassment... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-09-2011, 09:20 PM	#117
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... good one Gerry! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-10-2011, 08:08 AM	#119
moloprintz Advanced Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 548	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... While waiting for my GW ride at the WngDing in K-ville Saturday, I tested some other rides.(all 2 up) Among them 3 different trikes and the CanAm. My 1st time on any of them. The trikes were cumfortable and handleing on 2 lanes was OK. Fun! On 4 lanes I could really feel the crown off the pavement. Had to keep a lot of pressure on the right handlebar to compensate. The CanAm was so impressive we rode it 3 times! Like the owners say the open air port on the lower right blowes hot air onto the drivers leg. The owners block the port off and say it cures the problem without affecting motor cooling. It comes with a gel seat which is a bad mistake in 92 degree TN. It felt like I had left a heated seat on. Handled fine on 2 and 4 lane. I didn’t feel the crown. The only noticeable problem was small inputs on the handlebar had a large impact on the passenger. One wheel on the back makes the rear seat like the tail of the dog. By the 3rd thime out she said she hardly felt it at all. So either she became use to it or I was learning how to dive. Seemed like much more storage in the CanAm. Bothe the trike and the CanAm have trailers. The CanAm’s is bigger.
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07-10-2011, 09:04 AM	#120
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Sounds like your impressions were similar to mine. The "tail-of-the-dog" problem was resolved once I realized I was over-steering by holding the bars too tight. Once I loosen the grip it mellowed-out. The difference between a traditional-trike and these is that on the trad-trike... the back-end seems to wag the front-end; where the opposite occurs on the Spyders. I didn't notice the heat like you said; although I have heard of that being a problem. Having a HD... I am kind-of used to the heat-issue. I have a heat-shield on my pants!!! I find it interesting that I am noticing a fair number of those owning these things are former and current BMW owners. There are, of course, people that owned other bikes also, but largest number appear to be those who own or owned BMW's. One guy even owned a BMW dealership. Sorry Ponch! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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