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Vanity - Opinion on Can-Am Spyder (3-wheeler)
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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.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Outdoors; Travel
KEYWORDS: 3wheeler; canam; motorcycle; nerd; tryke
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To: Salamander
Is that a VW motor?

Yup

http://www.the-motorworks.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?veh=53125&CatDesc=Trikes

81 posted on 07/31/2012 6:10:34 AM PDT by HangnJudge
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To: Kickass Conservative

It was published later that it was a Spyder.

My only real point was it is really nothing like a motorcycle.


82 posted on 07/31/2012 6:20:52 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: Salamander

>My first Sportster trike had a stock neck/triple tree and front end...for a whole week<

Don’t ask me why, but that is funny.

Be safe out there.


83 posted on 07/31/2012 8:06:22 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The only good Commie is an Impeached Commie.)
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