Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... - Page 2

Dave · 07-05-2011, 09:58 PM

I was at a dealer this weekend that had a few. They are unique.

Greg, how did you like the paddle shifting? How was it to back up? Looks like that would be hard to do.

ponch · 07-05-2011, 09:59 PM

It also doesn't have a lot of storage. Online it said something about 44L. That isn't much. Everything else was ok.

jandreu · 07-05-2011, 10:34 PM

Check these guys out;

http://www.mysterydesigns.com/tiltster.php

Have an independent rear axle that allows the trike to tilt. I also like their Cobra body kit.

Netnorske · 07-05-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

After seeing a million of these things in Maggie Valley at the national rally, I decided I had to ride one... at least once. So I did today....

Ohhh....dayyummmm. My wife says (after seeing a guy riding one)...."I can see chicks riding those things, but guys...?? Isn't that how they get gay...??"......

. Just sayin'.....

blowndodge · 07-05-2011, 11:52 PM

Kris so your saying Greg is gay right?

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-06-2011, 03:44 AM

Glad you got to try one out Greg. I wouldn't mind giving one a try. No dealers within an hour of me though.

rflnomad · 07-06-2011, 04:42 AM

I have seen lots of them down here as well. I think they are unique. Haven't tried one out but I do want to.
I see them as a great option to a trike.
I wonder how they are with fuel mileage and touring comfort?

**glwilson** · 07-06-2011, 06:39 AM

Dave... paddle-shifting was great. No hassles at all. You could either shift with or without backing-off the throttle. Backing up was not a hassle at all. In fact, it was very easy to do. So no hassles with that.

Ponch... storage is 41 U.S. Gals... not sure my Ultra has 41 gals of storage. They have a small trunk, two saddle-bags, and a storage area in the nose... so from what I can see, it is close to an Ultra's capacity, if not more.

Gas mileage is terrible on these things. From what I read; they get somewhere around 30 MPH... give or take a few miles. Some claim 36, while others claim less.

The price is steep on the touring models. I drove a RT-SE5 which lists for $26,995.

**glwilson** · 07-06-2011, 06:39 AM

I am paying no attention to Kris or BD... ::)

ponch · 07-06-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Kris so your saying Greg is gay right?

Nah, just metro.

ponch · 07-06-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

Dave... paddle-shifting was great. No hassles at all. You could either shift with or without backing-off the throttle. Backing up was not a hassle at all. In fact, it was very easy to do. So no hassles with that.

Ponch... storage is 41 U.S. Gals... not sure my Ultra has 41 gals of storage. They have a small trunk, two saddle-bags, and a storage area in the nose... so from what I can see, it is close to an Ultra's capacity, if not more.

Gas mileage is terrible on these things. From what I read; they get somewhere around 30 MPH... give or take a few miles. Some claim 36, while others claim less.

The price is steep on the touring models. I drove a RT-SE5 which lists for $26,995.

I thought the website said 44 litres.

Update:

Total storage capacity11.6 US gal. (44 l)

Netnorske · 07-06-2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

I am paying no attention to Kris or BD... ::)

;)

Dave · 07-06-2011, 12:36 PM

Fred Rau writes good things about it.

**coacha** · 07-06-2011, 12:37 PM

About 4 or 5 Can-Ams where in the campground with us while in Maggie Valley. Davidjones, Kawhead and I had a long conversation with one of the owners about the good and bad of the bikes. This guy has extensive motorcycle experience (raced AMA according to him) and was an engineer by trade. He really likes the bike but pointed out some of the things that have been changed and needed to be changed on future bikes.

He has altered the front tire size, gone bigger to get the difference in diameter between front and rear to less than 1%, changed the shocks on the front, altered the exhaust, changed the seat...many of the things that we do with our bikes. He had an 08, one of the first to be made. One thing that he said was that Bombardier listens to their owners when they say what needs to be improved. He talked to us for 45 minutes and I can't remember all the things but he was very pleased with the bike.

anchornomad · 07-06-2011, 12:42 PM

Folks have a look at this site under Carver Motorcycle - if the link does not come up, Google it. They call it a Carver Motorcycle / Car Hybrid. Looks like fun machine. Not a motorcycle though!! Ride safe.

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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... It also doesn't have a lot of storage. Online it said something about 44L. That isn't much. Everything else was ok. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Check these guys out; http://www.mysterydesigns.com/tiltster.php Have an independent rear axle that allows the trike to tilt. I also like their Cobra body kit. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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07-06-2011, 03:44 AM	#21
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Glad you got to try one out Greg. I wouldn't mind giving one a try. No dealers within an hour of me though. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-06-2011, 04:42 AM	#22
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... I have seen lots of them down here as well. I think they are unique. Haven't tried one out but I do want to. I see them as a great option to a trike. I wonder how they are with fuel mileage and touring comfort? __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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07-06-2011, 06:39 AM	#23
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Dave... paddle-shifting was great. No hassles at all. You could either shift with or without backing-off the throttle. Backing up was not a hassle at all. In fact, it was very easy to do. So no hassles with that. Ponch... storage is 41 U.S. Gals... not sure my Ultra has 41 gals of storage. They have a small trunk, two saddle-bags, and a storage area in the nose... so from what I can see, it is close to an Ultra's capacity, if not more. Gas mileage is terrible on these things. From what I read; they get somewhere around 30 MPH... give or take a few miles. Some claim 36, while others claim less. The price is steep on the touring models. I drove a RT-SE5 which lists for $26,995. __________________ "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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07-06-2011, 12:36 PM	#28
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Fred Rau writes good things about it.
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07-06-2011, 12:37 PM	#29
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... About 4 or 5 Can-Ams where in the campground with us while in Maggie Valley. Davidjones, Kawhead and I had a long conversation with one of the owners about the good and bad of the bikes. This guy has extensive motorcycle experience (raced AMA according to him) and was an engineer by trade. He really likes the bike but pointed out some of the things that have been changed and needed to be changed on future bikes. He has altered the front tire size, gone bigger to get the difference in diameter between front and rear to less than 1%, changed the shocks on the front, altered the exhaust, changed the seat...many of the things that we do with our bikes. He had an 08, one of the first to be made. One thing that he said was that Bombardier listens to their owners when they say what needs to be improved. He talked to us for 45 minutes and I can't remember all the things but he was very pleased with the bike. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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07-06-2011, 12:42 PM	#30
anchornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evansburg, Alberta Canada Posts: 293	Test drove a Can Am Spyder RT-SE5 today... Folks have a look at this site under Carver Motorcycle - if the link does not come up, Google it. They call it a Carver Motorcycle / Car Hybrid. Looks like fun machine. Not a motorcycle though!! Ride safe. __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE *2007 Nomad Black & Titanium - Dennis -Evansburg, Alberta Canada KawaNOW #01721
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