Look at the new Can Am(s) in my driveway.

**schoeney** · 04-23-2014, 04:35 PM

My brother and his wife pulled into my driveway Monday night with these 2 new Can Ams.

2014 RTS (hers) and a 2014 RTS Limited (his).

This is her first bike/trike ever. She did the MSF course and got her special 3 wheel Washington endorsement. She has been spending a lot of time practicing on his 2012 RTS Limited....he decided to trade it in when they bought hers to get the new engine and other improvements. Of course I gave him a hard time about having matching trikes and colors.

They have been real active with their local Spyder group for over a year. They have made several good friends, put on a ton of miles, and they have really enjoyed the transition from 2 wheels to 3.

**glwilson** · 04-23-2014, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoeney

My brother and his wife pulled into my driveway Monday night with these 2 new Can Ams.

2014 RTS (hers) and a 2014 RTS Limited (his).

This is her first bike/trike ever. She did the MSF course and got her special 3 wheel Washington endorsement. She has been spending a lot of time practicing on his 2012 RTS Limited....he decided to trade it in when they bought hers to get the new engine and other improvements. Of course I gave him a hard time about having matching trikes and colors.

They have been real active with their local Spyder group for over a year. They have made several good friends, put on a ton of miles, and they have really enjoyed the transition from 2 wheels to 3.

That's fun

They really laid out the cash to get two RTSs. Did either get the Can Am trailer also? It is great for hauling more stuff on the longer trips. Heck, you can just about sleep in it.

**schoeney** · 04-23-2014, 05:15 PM

No they did not get the trailer. They have plenty of storage on board now that they have 2 bikes instead of 1.

**Rasta** · 04-23-2014, 05:23 PM

dshelly · 04-23-2014, 05:38 PM

That's a great ride for a woman, But I wouldn't be caught riding one of those.

I do like the color however.

**Rasta** · 04-23-2014, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dshelly

That's a great ride for a woman, But I wouldn't be caught riding one of those.

I do like the color however.

Oh boy! Time to take cover!!

**glwilson** · 04-23-2014, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dshelly

That's a great ride for a woman, But I wouldn't be caught riding one of those.

I do like the color however.

You wouldn't be able to handle one Dave... woman or a Spyder...

dshelly · 04-23-2014, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

You wouldn't be able to handle one Dave... woman or a Spyder...

You know what they say, "If it has Ti*s or tires your're going to have trouble with it " .

Your right on the woman thing though. I totally agree.

**ringadingh** · 04-23-2014, 06:24 PM

Very nice! Were seeing more of them up here as well nowadays.

**schoeney** · 04-23-2014, 06:34 PM

I give my brother a hard time about riding a tricycle as well. But he has put more miles than 90 percent of the motorcyclist out there. He has owned and ridden bikes consistently since he returned from Vietnam.

He was a motorcycle cop for a few years and his map has 49 or 50 states colored in on 2 wheels. I can hardly give him a hard time about the 3 wheel thing.

cactusjack · 04-23-2014, 06:45 PM

I hope you parked them in the garage so your neighbors wouldn't think they are yours.

petenomad · 04-23-2014, 10:17 PM

Same color as Ann's new RTS. It is really sharp!

**trip** · 04-23-2014, 10:21 PM

Schoeney... Is that your white, 4Runner sitting in your garage? I have one just like it. Mine is a 2003, white with over 158,000 miles on it.

Nice Can Am's BTW. Your brother and sister-in-law should be proud.

Yellow Jacket · 04-23-2014, 10:28 PM

If it comes to a choice of not riding anymore or going to 3 wheels, I will choose the Can Am in a heartbeat over a conventional trike.

If I had the money, I would get one now.

**schoeney** · 04-23-2014, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trip

Schoeney... Is that your white, 4Runner sitting in your garage? I have one just like it. Mine is a 2003, white with over 158,000 miles on it.

Nice Can Am's BTW. Your brother and sister-in-law should be proud.

Yeah. It is a 2005 with 132,000 miles. Bought it new. No problems....knocking on wood. I also have a 2000 that I bought new w/ 198,000 miles with no problems....good rigs.

I did see yours in a picture a couple years ago. Virtually identical.

04-23-2014, 05:15 PM	#3
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	No they did not get the trailer. They have plenty of storage on board now that they have 2 bikes instead of 1. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
	0

04-23-2014, 05:23 PM	#4
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	__________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
	0

04-23-2014, 05:38 PM	#5
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	That's a great ride for a woman, But I wouldn't be caught riding one of those. I do like the color however. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

04-23-2014, 06:24 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Very nice! Were seeing more of them up here as well nowadays. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

04-23-2014, 06:34 PM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	I give my brother a hard time about riding a tricycle as well. But he has put more miles than 90 percent of the motorcyclist out there. He has owned and ridden bikes consistently since he returned from Vietnam. He was a motorcycle cop for a few years and his map has 49 or 50 states colored in on 2 wheels. I can hardly give him a hard time about the 3 wheel thing. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Last edited by schoeney; 04-23-2014 at 06:48 PM.
	0

04-23-2014, 06:45 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I hope you parked them in the garage so your neighbors wouldn't think they are yours. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
	0

04-23-2014, 10:17 PM	#12
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Same color as Ann's new RTS. It is really sharp! __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
	0

04-23-2014, 10:21 PM	#13
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Schoeney... Is that your white, 4Runner sitting in your garage? I have one just like it. Mine is a 2003, white with over 158,000 miles on it. Nice Can Am's BTW. Your brother and sister-in-law should be proud. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
	0

04-23-2014, 10:28 PM	#14
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	If it comes to a choice of not riding anymore or going to 3 wheels, I will choose the Can Am in a heartbeat over a conventional trike. If I had the money, I would get one now. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
	0