Commuting on A Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited: First Impressions & Tips
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- čas přidán 4. 04. 2021
- There once was a time when we all had to physically arrive at a workplace to get our jobs done. While many of us have had some time off from the daily commute, for many others the time to return to the office is either here or approaching. In this video, I talk about my experiences commuting to work on a Can-Am Spyder F3. No matter Can-Am you ride, commuting on a Ryker or commuting on a Spyder requires different preperation than riding in a car. I explore that topic in depth while commuting from beautiful Las Vegas to Boulder City, Nevada.
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Im from Australia and one of the best things about these videos is seeing other parts of the world , and of course spyder bikes ..
What incredible roads and great views you all have ...
Same here, I’ve watched so many hours of people off-roading and camping in Australia. It’s pretty neat getting to see other parts of the world directly from real people.
I ride a F3 limited. And I ride it to work and I tour with it. I love my F3 because I feel it is very versitale. Its comfortable and for me the riding style is perfect.
I agree that it is definitely a versatile machine. It's got comfort and power that you can feel. Doubt I'd get rid of my Ryker but an F3T may be something I add to the fleet eventually.
Spyder or F3? Which one is better for weekend ride within 150-200 km ?
@@ghaus7302 F3 more power and more fun.
Thanks I was all ryker being my first but I had to think about long rides if I want to see family. My daughter also wants to ride with me and in fear of the "bottom out" I knew I had to do extra work for a smooth ride. Now I'm considering a f3 to just fix all my worries and concerns. This was very helpful in my decision making. Safe travels.
It all depends, I think a lot of people would be fine 2UP on a Ryker, but me as a bigger guy, I've always been hesitant. The F3 Limited definitely felt like a whole other animal when it comes to the weight and capacity. Little less nimble feeling than a Ryker, but also very confidence inspiring at speed. Choices, choices.
Great vid. My primary vehicle since 2015 has been my 2015 Spyder F3S with Blue Ridge windshield and passenger backrest. Got most of my 31k miles commuting 45 minutes between Cobb county and downtown Atlanta for what used to be 5 days a week at first, then 3 days a week, then twice in last 15 months. I’ve commuted in temps as low as 26 degrees (32 degrees is minimum now) with no heated grips or gear, and have not experienced a riding temp too hot. For the cold, multiple layers of everything, and since fingers are the first to fail, ski gloves over rubber gloves, and have tried WindBusters? Have my work backpack, with waterproof cover when needed, that straps to passenger seat (I never leave backpack alone on bike) and helmet I leave on bike and rarely lock (knock on wood). I leave overpants/boot covers/gloves/balaclava in frunk so only have to shed torso layers and extra socks at desk. Often pick up dinner for family on way home by putting what’s in frunk in backpack, or I carry the backpack and strap food to passenger seat. I used to even pick up my son from high school on way home, took extra helmet to work, and we both had to wear our backpacks for those 10 minutes home, but it worked. To me, commuting is about gear, preparation, and options. Be safe out there.
I love it man. Having just moved back to Atlanta, this inspires me. Hoping to add an F3T to the family soon. Preparedness is key, couldn’t agree more.
Jeff I agree with you man, I just moved down to Central Fl from Cobb Co(Kennesaw) Go Braves! Sold my Suzuki Boulevard 2wks ago. Will be purchasing a F3 or RT limited this December. Will definitely post on here to hopefully set up a ride with folks sooner then later
Thanks for the ride along. Very cool.
I commute every nice day on my spyder. All I need is a backpack for my stuff on most days. Thats what great about 3 wheels, they are great commuting machines.
That's awesome, how long is your commute?
Every Friday I always take out my Ryker for my lunch break since it is the only day I eat out for lunch. I look forward to it all week.
@@3WheelKhalil Short commute, 10 miles each way. Short enough where even if it rains it's really not that bad.
Sup bro. Love ur video's man. Keep em coming. Seriously, but i commute to work graveyard shift in Los Angeles, Ca 10min ride and I have a total blast. Ryker 900 rally is fully visible with Slingmods front grill LED lights and LED headlights. Love my Ryker bro. Waiting a couple more days to receive my BLR Tune on my Dynojet I sent him. So many good reviews on the power difference with that Dynojet. Stay safe bro and continue to Bless Us with ur good quality video's🙏🏾👊🏾💯
Shout out from Petersburg Virginia. When I get my Can Am Ryker or F3s,I want it to be my everyday ride unless it snows.
Definitely can be, I try to find any excuse to take my Ryker out.
@@3WheelKhalil I just can't make up my mind, the choice I make will depend on how I want to ride. My heart is on the Ryker,but my gut is telling me F3s, because I will eventually ride to Colorado and Washington state from Virginia which is why it's a coin flip
@@iluvbiggirlz420 while the Ryker can do those long journeys and many people have done them, I think I’d be more inclined to go F3 knowing that would be my use case.
@@3WheelKhalil Your right, those were my exact thoughts.
Think I’ve made my mind up on the ultimate touring machine. My choices were, victory vision (no longer around), Yamaha star venture/eluder, Kawasaki voyager, Honda Goldwing, Indian dark horse, Can-am spyder. Spyder wins! Biggest fuel tank out the group, unique and pretty stylish. Had a blast on a test ride also.
Great machines man, my goal is travel across the country on a Spyder one day.
Loving the F3. Never rode a traditional motorcycle because it was a little outside of my comfort zone but the Spyder is perfect for me… I would go so far as to call it addictive
Great video. Thank you for sharing this.
I ride my F3T to work and I have the night shift, so that in it self is an adventure on, but my commute is only 10 minutes the most,but when get off work in the morning the road is my mine I absolutely! Love it! I would say my next one will be an RT
That sounds pretty damn cool man. Night rides on the F3? Quiet roads and a ton of power? Sounds like the perfect combo.
Great video, Khalil!
I want the spyder f3 for trips, exploring new places etc..... Can't wait to get one
Dude, I'm so jealous of you right now! LOL! Loaner Can Am Spyder, in Vegas?!?!?! Talking about best life! It's funny looking how light the Strip traffic is...Thanks for sharing the experience - like the perfect video for me driving an F3 in Las Vegas. And nice commentary on the differences of the Can Am lineup.
Definitely man, it was a great experience. I have some more footage of a night time ride on the Vegas Strip on the Spyder that I'm looking forward to sharing. Thanks for watching!
@@3WheelKhalil I can't wait to see that! I've done helicopter flights down the Strip at dusk, so I can imagine the Spyder view will be spectacular with the lights! We'll have to chat one day on your line of work as I've been in IT for years as well. Enjoy sir!
@@kdub607 For sure man!
That’s bangin bruh!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gorgeous bike!
I have a 2015 Spyder RSS which suits me well for a 20 mile ride to work, however, lately I've become more interested in long trips(10-12 hours). I think the F3 touring might be what I need. Being a tech, I too can appreciate the ability to ride in to the office with minimal gear, get my job done, and get back on the bike.
Doesn’t matter if you fall off a Spyder or a Hyabusa at60mph the effect is still the same - you need to wear all the gear all the time…
I currently ride a Ryker and never want to part with it but now I'm looking at a Spyder for longer trips. These things are addictive.
Same here, don’t think I ever want to let go of my first one, but there’s always room in the family for one more!
Lots of great comments and perspectives. Thanks for this one.
Thanks for watching!
at least they finally came out with the 3 piece luggage set for the ryker. makes it somewhat better for traveling. get the ultimate seat and you're good to go.
Yeah man, if you want to turn the Ryker into a little tourer it is more than possible. I just love the modular accessories too much. I want to be able to swap things out depending on what I'm doing, one of my favorite things about owning a Ryker.
Super Thanx for Posting Bruh!!
Thanks for watching bruh!
Bruh!! Me and my wife have 2 F3t and a RT !!! Enjoy your ride!!!!
Nice, this will be my upgrade, right now I commute in a Ryker 900 but looking into this one
Definitely a nice upgrade!
I guess I have a commuting bike and a touring bike because they are one and the same 😊. I have an F3 Limited and work in a very small business. Everyone knows what everyone drives... It's that small, lol. I wear ATGATT, but my riding over pants zip off easily. Love my heated grips for 30 or 40 degree mornings. Enjoyed your video ... Just found your channel and will be watching more! Thank you and stay safe! 👍😊🏍️💜
Nothing wrong with that, especially when you know you have a sweet ride! Thanks for watching and you stay safe out there too!
I'm thinking the F3 T for my new ride. And I work in IT. So, I'm glad to know that it should be good enough to at least carry my laptop case and any other equipment I may need to bring.
Nice review well spoken covered all of the scenarios.I teach the three wheels class. Being a rider coach having the pleasure of experiencing the Riker to the RT limited, at 63 my choice is the RT so your correct in saying it’s your Choice and enjoy the ride.
Awesome to hear from an instructor on here! Might need to get you to weigh in on some new rider tips! But, I'm growing to like the F3s and RTs more and more. All these machines have a purpose.
I coach for Riders Ed Of New Jersey and hold national certification always listening and learning myself anytime you would like some input just reach out, there’s a movement happening within the three wheel community and I love it.
I have a 2017 F3 LTD I cant ride it to work (I wish I could ). But I am riding from New Jersey to the Blue Ridge Parkway in June. Spending 10 days of the the parkway , the tail of the dragon , the rattler, and any other ride there is. This bike is fun on the curves!!!
Hit the Hellbender 28 while you're down, you'll love it, the view riding along the river and by the bottom of Fontana dam is beautiful. You can also make loop from the tail of the dragon around through Maryville, Townsend, Gatlinburg and back through Cherokee.
You hit all the areas I was thinking about. The Spyder F3 Limited sounds like the choice.
Yeah one day I’m gonna need that F3-T!
I only have about a 20 min commute. Just switched to a 2021 RTL Marsala Dark from a 2015 RTS SM6. Put 34k on the 2015.
Most Definitely brotha, Most Definitely.
Well!! Thanks. Just Thanks. 🙄🙄
After watching this a few (several) times, my friend Edward decided that I should meet him at a dealer in a close by city.
Long story short, next Wednesday the dealership is coming to get my two Triumph bikes as down payment towards the Sea and Sky (?) model. Just too good of a deal to pass up.
Never have ridden a bike without a clutch. I am going to miss those Triumphs.
😆👍
Hope you enjoy that Sea to Sky, that thing is absolutely gorgeous and I think you will taking some long journeys on it.
That bike is absolutely beautiful
I know right?
Thank you I just made my mind on spider rt
Glad this could help!
I ride two wheels but love riding my 2017 daytona F3 also, especially on iffy days that might have some rain.
Its great to have both options!
I am test driving the Ryker and Spyder on Monday. Great video. I like the Ryker but I also want to drive comfortably on the highway. I do like the storage on the Spyder....I could add the bags on the Ryker. I want a smoother ride....so I am swinging towards the Spyder F3. I guess my test drive will help me pick! LOL. Hi from Nova Scotia, Canada.
If I'm ever in Nova Scotia (and I'd love to be because it's beautiful up there) I expect to see you riding! What did you end up choosing?
You are riding the exact Can Am I want, a red Spyder F3 Limited with the chorme accents. We currently own our second HD Tri-Glide and they have kept us ouit there riding, but they are boring. The HD is like riding a 1937 mototcycle. Sure mechanically they've been updated, but they had the trike platform way back then.
The Can Am is where it's at, new styling updated mechainics, all the newer electronis equipment. I'm SOLD and Iwll be looking for a Spyder just like the one you were riding this Spring.
One thing never mentioned about is when you ride a HD or Gold Wing trike you have to be mindful where those rear wheels are. It is very easy to hits curbs, gas pumps, cars in parking lots, grocercy cart holders, ect. ect. ect. Whereas on a Can AM you're wide stance is up front and you know every second where they are and automaccily steer clear of such objects.
Bye bye Harley.... Hell-o Spyder. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
The ride looks so smooth … acceleration effortless, I am tempted to go out and try one of those beauties. But in the end, sanity prevails. The wife isn't having it. As usual, great commentary Khalil, Stay safe,
No lie, at first it felt a little too big and not as nimble, but getting that thing up to speed on the highway is where it shines! Thanks for watching!
So I’m glad I’m single and can make my own decisions like a man. Not ready to lose my nuts yet to a woman who makes my decisions for me. Actually, 🤔🤔. i will NEVER be ready for that.
@@a.d.c7941 shiiit I’m married and just told my wife shit life to short specially now days I’m about to start living so you can give your nuts away and still win!
@@got2getit204 LOL I like that bro.
@@a.d.c7941 I told my wife if she wanted me (marriage) she was going to have to take both of us. Me and my Bike. She loves to ride with me so it works out just fine. Looking at a F-3 later today.
Man, I just traded my Ryker for this exact same bike,color and all. I Love my new Spyder F3
I have a F3L which I do ride to work, about 18 miles.
Very good! I think my mind is made up. I’m switching from 2 wheels to 3 👍🏻
Good choice!
Needs a “Shaft Drive” like the Ryker!
I have a ryker, thinking of getting a F3. Did you feel a lot more heat on your legs, than the ryker ?It was a f3T I test drove.
To be honest, I did notice much heat there at all. It was a lot cooler weather out there, so that could be a factor.
I’m thinking of getting a Ryker 900 for an hour commute over some really twisty roads. I’m a novice rider and I’ve seen that it can be very tiring on the arms to muscle the Ryker through a lot of tight turns. Would the power steering on the f3 make a big difference? I was hoping to keep it to a lower cost model but maybe that’s wishful thinking. Thanks for the awesome videos and guidance! Would love to see vids on Ryker accessories and also riding twisties.
If I were to want to keep it lower cost I would choose a used F3 before a new ryker as the savings can be huge and I would have that extra comfort and power I wanted.
The difference isn't as much in the arms as it is in the core. Because you are shifting your weight to the inside off of the center line of the seat, you can get a bit weary of ultra-winding roads. However, I rode the F3 on the Skyline Drive and Blueridge Parkway last year which has a tremendous amount of curves. I was moving my body around a lot but it was never truly taxing to do so.. The power assist steering is minimal at medium to high speeds. It's mostly helpful in the parking lot.
I'm about to bite the bullet and buy an F3 Limited, black, chrome edition!
Very anxious.
SEND IT!
@@3WheelKhalil - I bought it!
Very interested in taking a more-fam-focused experience to my olde ZX7 days and this vid tends to help me add to the QV portfolio... but seeing you build a vid from the left lane (without passing at all, as in zero attempt) is puke-worthy lol. "Never let the law in get the way of a true story," I got it. But still.... maybe we just wanna come into work appropriately idk. All good & good vid.
Smart words..
I live in Ohio and I’m seriously debating getting one of these as a daily driver for when the weather isn’t COMPLETE trash. I don’t drive a car, but I’ve been really drawn to one of these and then using public transportation for worse days.
All depends on your commute, but I can guarantee that you will enjoy those nice days riding the Spyder around town. Take a class and get a feel for if it is for you.
Nice bike
How about the performance
What are your thoughts on the new Can Am Sea-To-Sky? I am thinking about buying one as a retirement gift to myself.
I’m a big fan, it definitely is something you could buy with confidence knowing that it’s going to treat you well for years to come. Looks great and has all the creature comforts. Just depends on how you will use it. If the goal is to take long trips comfortably (possibly with a passenger), then I would go for it. If going short to medium trips, I’d look down the line a little bit at an F3-T.
@@3WheelKhalil I am looking at doing both actually. Well eventually.
@@thealexkirschproject8036 I’d say the Sea-To-Sky would be the one then. Try out one of the new RTs when you have a chance, that should tell you everything you need to know.
@@3WheelKhalil when I did my Class, that's what I rode on. Loved it. I knew I wanted a Can-Am, but when I actually took the class last year, I LOVED IT!!! It's comfortable, has good get up and was turns on a dime.
How is the riding position?
I prefer the ryker , because I sit down in it , not on top of it , how does this compare?
ride position is cruiser style.
Definitely more on top of it vs a Ryker but more a little more down in it than an RT. More relaxed ride especially with the floorboards on this limited. Not a fan of the floorboards for sure. Takes you too far out of an aggressive riding position IMO. F3-T would be perfect for me as far as a longer trip Spyder goes.
The ryker is a smaller bike and less easily seen by traffic vs the spyder. That is a big factor.
To be honest, I'm not sure how much of a factor that really is. They are both fairly wide and draw a lot of attention. I feel pretty easily seen on a Ryker, where I do not feel the same way on a 2-wheeled motorcycle. Spyder is definitely more visible, but not sure if it makes an appreciable difference.
Rt limited. But I want a new f3s.
If Ryker has heated grips and cruise control, I’d buy it. I don’t give a crap about blue tooth and all that. I ride to free up from that junk.
I sure wish folks would adopt a chest mounted camera and ditch the helmet cam. It's just so much side to side movement. It's completely unnatural to watch. But, it is what it is, I guess. Cheers.
I have done both styles on this channel. My upcoming video was filmed via chest. The part that I miss from the helmet cam is viewers can only see straight ahead while chest mounted, I like to be able to show my surroundings sometimes.
Or a raptor 700 srs
You could probably wear dress clothes on a spyder. Cool bike.
For sure!
seating position looks cramped
I have an F3-S currently and it’s pretty comfy. Similar ergonomics overall, just the stock floorboards on the F3 limited encourage me to keep my legs at almost a 90 degree knee bend, instead of a bit out in front like I do with the foot pegs on the F3-S.
Riding is fun but screw going to an office and being around gross people! Virtual is the new age!
Haha you're not wrong! My goal is work completely remotely at some point and just travel and work from interesting locations. All in due time!
I waz l👀king at the F3 limited so the
Wife & I could do some traveling she shoot me down faster than Trump at BLM convention, but she agree on F3T that waz my first choice ✌🏽🤴🏾
That F3T is real slick, should be great on long trips and still turn heads just around town doing errands. Safe travels!
show the bike stop talking please
I’ve got a solution, go watch another channel.