Posted on 07/30/2012 5:45:00 AM PDT by Jonah Hex
All,
I'm now north of 50, married, with kids finally moving out of the house. The family van is ready for retirement, so I'm thinking of a fun vehicle for commuting to work (about 10 miles daily) and the occasional "fun" ride down the Colonial Parkway with my wife. I used to ride a Kawasaki 305 back in my 20's, but gave it up when I got married (yeah, I know, whipped).
Anyway, the Can-Am caught my attention as an "alternative" bike. I like quite a few of the features as well as the "quirkiness". I believe I could talk my wife into riding it with me. "If Momma's happy..."
Thinking of arranging a test ride before I seriously start pursuing the idea. Looking for comments/opinions, especially technical/maintainence/safety. I know, a Can-Am is not a real motorcycle, it's a crutch for those who can't or won't ride a real bike. Nevertheless, looking for input, especially from Can-Am riders.
Gone, but not forgotten........
Also you can get a used silverwing or Burgmans for $6000 or so with 500 to 10000 miles in excellent shape. New they are 10000 to $16000
It's a modified snowmobile.
If you're going to go trike, go hard or go home.
They seem far safer than regular motorcycles. I have seen some tricked out ones that look incredible.
I have a Seadoo RXT (Same Company) and they make good products.
You only pinged me to start trouble...LOL
Moi?!?!?!?!?!
Nice pic in #25. Is that a reaper on the gas tank? What's the church in the background? That rough-dressed grey stone just screams "Maryland" (to me, anyway).
I’d love a Can-Am, but make mine a McLaren. Or a 917/30. ;)
“Moi?!?!?!?!?!”
Oui...*vous*...LOL
Yes, those are Reapers on the tank.
There’s others on the back of the sissy bar, the air cleaner and points cover.
Good eye for stone...it’s the big cemetery in Frederick MD that has the Confederate section.
Wouldn't it be cheaper just to paint flames or racing stripes on your Hover-Round?
We bought a Ural earlier this year. Hubby has had 3 hip replacements and was worried he would drop his big bike (Victory Kingpin). We like it so much we are going to get a sidecar for the Kingpin. Great for around town and shopping.
Are you serious?
I have not seen those commercials.
I do ‘2 finger’ them when I pass them but I do it to *every* bike I pass, out of courtesy.
[no Harley rider *I* know is secretly lusting in his/her heart for one, though]
What we ‘flash’ at each other is more of a ‘good luck’ symbol.
Two fingers flashed low means “keep both wheels down”.
It’s got nothing to do with “cool”.
Somebody once remarked that they always saw bikers doing that and figured we all knew each other, personally.
I just said “Yeah. Every biker on earth knows every other biker.”.
:::rolls eyes:::
Well, in fairness, I have caught a lot of bikers (including myself) staring at people riding Can-Ams.
But it’s not so much “nodding in approval” as it is pure wonderment at how totally geeky they look.
I always look twice to see if there isn’t a mower deck attached to the bottom.
After 25+ years of riding, I recently sold my V-max.
Can’t justify the cost to use ratio living in Minnesota.
That and too many tards texting and the growing size of potholes here.
Next time you are at a red light, take a look around you at all the other drivers.
In the olden days, everybody was picking their nose, now they are texting/talking on their cell phones.
Some are doing both........
Are there any publicly traded body shop franchises?
I gotta believe the crash repair biz is on an uptick.
“I always look twice to see if there isn’t a mower deck attached to the bottom.”
Bwahahahahaaa.
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