My wife and i both got windshield deflectors for our f3's. It made all the difference in the world. Just did a 2500 mile trip and it made all the difference in the world.
My wife has the 2015 SE6 can am spyder F3. I just changed the oil at 3100 miles. The problems I faced was having to use different tools for each part. For instance it has two oil plugs. One requires an allen wrench while the other requires a Torx T45 tool. The panel bolts hiding the oil filter needed a different star bit other then what came in the tool kit. I want to say I didn't find any metal bits when I changed my oil but it was noted in other videos that it is common. My wife probally doesn't drive hers the same way you do. Another bad thing is the can am accessories are expensive. Windshields can be replaced. We added sponge grips to go over the handle grips. The front storage was cut in half compared to my 2013 can am spyder rs. Overall she is impressed and very happy with her bike. It is the same color as yours. Thanks for the video.
+david barrera thank you for watching. It's amazing the number of different tools to remove the drain plugs. I'm hoping on the next oil change to metal will be gone. I love the spyder and I have a great time on it!
i currently ride an 07 r1 and im thinking of a new experience as shes getting old. this video was very helpful thankyou. ill test an f3 quite soon, you made it seem very appealing. and im from canada so hopefully parts wont be such an issue
I love my F3 ... Good luck I hope you enjoy the test ride! Just remember the spyder is not an R1 and takes a little time to get the feel of how a spyder handles. Thank you for watching and stay safe!
Thanks for the vid. Great review. 100% agree with the dealer being the key. Picked up my 2014 Can Am Spyder RSS yesterday. I don't do motovlogs but will do a pic video probably. Happy 4th and be safe.
I really appreciate this video. My YAMAHA FJR1300es is getting a little heavy for me and I’m not ready to give up riding. I considered a Slingshot, but it’s more car like than I care for. The Can-Am seems to be the next best option. Thank you for detailing the issues you had. It’ll give me a better informed idea on what to look for on what should be addressed before purchasing one for myself. I’ll also be getting a previously loved one. I look forward to watching your other videos. I like the way you explain things. It’s like listening to a friend. Ride safe.
Good luck in or hunt for or next machine. FJR is a very nice bike sorry to hear you may have to give it up! If you have any questions feel free to drop a comment and I will do my best to answer them for you. Stay save and good luck!
Your comments about finding a dealer are right on. Only one Can Am dealer in the Birmingham, AL area far as I know, and if you want to get in for service it is a week out, unless you get there early, like 8 AM on a Saturday where they have a 'first come, first served' policy. Since I was trying to get my daughter in laws Can Am in for service, I just left it, where it will sit for a week or so. Sit a week for what? An oil and filter change. Taught me a lesson. I will not be getting a Can Am for my wife. Too bad, great vehicle.
Its very sad that it will sit for that long just for an oil change! I try to do as much as I can to keep it out of the shop so I dont lose so much ride time. Thank you for watching stay safe!
After watching the video again I paused it and saw that you are riding on an Ohio highway. Used to live there, my first 18 years. Lived many places, now in Alabama, but those roads you are running on in the summer that look so good? I have those in the winters as well. Down here, riding is pretty much a year round enjoy. There are a lot of good roads in Ohio to ride. One of my favorites is Ohio 39 from Wellsville on the Ohio River (my home town) all the way west toward Columbus. Great riding road if you ever get into that area.
I wish it was easier to ride all year long here in Ohio...I do my best! I have been on 39 but I was heading west not est toward the river. Great road!!
Thanks for taking time to share what you have experienced! Beautiful ride! What would be the best Spyder configuration in you option to get with the least amount of issues?
I feel the best would be a 1330 with the sm6. I put 30k miles on my RS SE5 with no issues. My 2014 STS SE5 spent 8 months in 2 different shops! The F3 is very solid I feel. I will change that any 1330 SE6 or SM6 RT or F3 is very solid!
I see that 2015 windshield still has the DISTORTION just like my daughter-in-law's 2013. That distortion can be confusing at times, and when you have it going over rolling hills, dips, etc, it can really mess up your vision, also at times on certain corners. You replied that you look OVER the top of the windshield, but there are certain times when going over the top of a hill and into a dip, that you almost have to look through the windshield, unless you are keeping the shield way down. I have had a Slingshot for over two years and my current main ride is a 2017 Victory Octane which is really quick. The Can Am I have been getting to ride for a few days is SWEET, really like it, except for that windshield.
The windscreen does not bother me too bad...well the distortion anyway. I look over the windscreen so I never see it. The camera really highlights it because its mounted so low. I like both of you other rides you dont see to many victories around here!
Beautiful ride and countryside! I live in Northwest Arkansas and we have some beautiful hills and rides too. My wife and I are considering a CanAm Spyder. I do have some concerns about reliability and dependability with these bikes. Thank you for your vlog and your comments and opinions.
shouldn't the order of blame be on the can am rather than the dealer? basically if you have a dependable or reliable trike or motorcycle, other than the standard maintenance oil changes and brakes, shouldn't the product be able to speak for itself, if it was built and engineered correctly, coz he stated about transmission and engine issues, thats the power train.. other than that all else is just details for comfort and handling. hope the newer models 2020 and up are alot reliable other than consumers better just wait a bit, till this thing will work out its issues.
I did like this video. you did explain everything you went through and it is very helpful knowing all the stuff you had to go through. I'm sorry if I sounded like I was being a d#ck. I didn't mean it that way. I looked at this a couple days later and realized how my comment sounded.
Mate, thank you for such an honest review. I really appreciated what you had to say. Due to health issues I no longer ride a two wheel bike and so am looking to a spyder. Will now be wary and ensure I am comfortable with the dealer before I buy. Scares me over the issues you had and waiting on pats from Canada considering I am in Australia. Can I ask what mounts are you using for your phone and your GPS ??
+Nathan Somerville thank you for watching. The Spyder is running great after the grant replacement and after it went back for all the issues the dealer caused. The Spyder is a wonderful machine but do your homework on the dealer for sure. I use the ram mount X grips for the GPS and phone and love them! I have had them for 4 years with no issues at all!
John, i took a test ride and felt the steering was a bit too sensitive. I noticed that in your video it seemed to " twich" from side to side . My test ride was like that and it bothered me because after 60 years on two wheels I am quite used to the Gyroscope effect of the two motorcycle wheels. Do you agree or can the sensitivity be reduced with steerin dampers ? Thanks for your share,,,, I enjoyed it very much
The first time on a spyder is always a learning curve. Sorry for the late response. It takes time to get used to how much bar pressure a Can-Am Spyder really needs. What you learn is you're putting too much pressure on the bars and you kind of do weave from side to side. After you get used to very little bar pressure a Can-Am Spyder handles quite well. It takes about five good rides to not be so Twitchy and to figure out how much bar pressure you really need. Give it another try and forget everything you learned from two wheels. Good luck
Just purchased a previously owned 2014 Limited with just under 13K on it. Love the bike. Rides like a dream. Watched your vid on brake pad replacement. About how many miles do you get out of a set of pads??? Will be changing these shortly but am just curious.
I’m looking at a 2015 F3 with the semi-auto, versus the new Ryker Rally edition for about the same price. Disappointed that the 900cc Ryker gets the same mileage as the 1330cc F3. Any suggestions/thoughts that might help me make my decision easier? Thanks.
It all depends on how you ride. The spyder is bigger so it will be more comfortable on longer trips. If you will just be doing short rides the Ryker would be great but if you want to do any longer trips get the F3!
I have a 2010 Spyder RT, with an electrically adjustable windshield. The windshield is tall. No wind buffeting. Mine rides like a Cadillac. Just started having problems with the parking brake, though. Going to the shop tomorrow.
Great honest information. Thanks. Thinking of getting one but between Consumers Reporsts showing them at the very bottom of cycles on reliability and information like this. I don’t know if its the right thing for me. But what else fits the bill? Other wise it really is a great product. Nothing else that I know of takes its place. Ive ridden hardly and Goldwing tricycles and they just don’t do it for me. But again thanks for all the good information.
I have had 3 different spyders and I can say this the first one was perfect with very miner issues ...2 I think. The second one had a small oil leak and one electrical issue. The shop was not a good one so it took then 3 attempts to fix it. Then we come to this spyder. I put 50k miles on it in 2 years with one issue. I feel if you get a spyder with the 1330 and the 6 speed trany which is the only way they come you will be very very happy with it! Good luck in your hunt for a new toy if you have any questions drop a comment someone will have an answer for you.
Oh another comment about what was said when you got your bike back from the dealer with stuff being broken on it . Middletown cycle took pictures of my bike before they took it in for service. I said what's up with that , and they said it was for their protection against the customer saying they broke or scratched something on it while in for repairs. OK , granted I guess that's a good idea. And yea, my bike has some scratches and normal wear -n- tear on it from being a 2008 model. I just never had that happen before. However from now on as a suggestion to all when getting service done on whatever you have. Be sure to take pictures of your bike with the service writer of the shop present just to make sure , so there is no issues later. Oh on a side note...... I really like the bike itself. Its a blast to ride. I got a good deal on it when I bought it , but that's another story. Lol. I got approx 14000 miles on it now......most by me. It only had about 2000 on it when I got it back in 2014 I think. No joke.
I would go out tomorrow and buy another Can-am they are truly amazing. It was a one off issue and I have not heard of any other spyders with this issue. The spyder is very amazing and very reliable.
Thank you for the comment. 2014 and newer with the 1330 is very reliable and a little cheaper to operate. The older V-twin is fun but you have more maintenance.
Very good long term review . I’m thinking of buying a 18 spyder limited . I heard something about a power increase . Do u no if that was a previous year or a new er model or a 19 ? Idk if any . I think my local in Ocala is ok . I bring my V Strom in for service & tires . They seem reasonable . The only thing that seems to add time on service is ordering parts or tires but usually with in a 5 day span at most . Thanks for review I’m going to checkout some of your old videos. O by the way do u watch Smoak he’s a mechanic for a dealer on west coast does some nice videos on what that dealer sells.
Thank ypu for watching! I have not heard of any power bump on any of the big spyder. I think the only power difference is on the base F3 to the F3s. Yep I watch both of his channels. He is very informative and his motorcycles are beautiful! Good luck on the spyder search and ride safe!
Wow. Its late now and just watched your video, but when you said Middletown cycle sucks I thought , oh my god - I am not the only one that has had some bad dealings with them when it comes to service. I bought a used 2008 GS spyder a few years back from a person and took it to them for service. I know they can be somewhat pricey to maintain. However for what they charged and what I got in return didn't set well with me. I have road bikes for over 35 years varying from Harleys to Hondas and so on. That being said I can work on them to a certain extent as long as the specialized tools don't become to big of a issue, along with some of the newer computer stuff. If the woman u mentioned in your video still runs it , I have met her at the shop. Never really talked to her much other than hi in passing. Had my bike in there I think 3 times over last several years. It always amazed me how long it would take them to service it , even with a appointment. Last time they had it a little over a month if I remember correctly to do a tire change , oil change, antifreeze flush, fix a exhaust leak and a few other misc things. No major overhaul. I could have probably done some of it myself , but had the extra money and was going on a trip soon and didn't want to fool with it. Anyways after dealing with them on the phone trying to get a time to pick it up , I finally got a date. Showed up to get it and I made a small comment at service dept asking why it took so long. I am not making this next statement up. A employee there said -- "Did you buy it from us?". I was a a loss of words at first. I said no, what difference should that make? But I had the extra money and just want it fixed and was again wondering why every time I took it there it seemed to take a lot longer than it should. Never really did get a good answer.....if at all. That was one strike of several that turned me away from going back. Another was the exhaust gaskets that I paid them to replace.....but when I got it home it still sounded loud. I looked at it and it was obvious they never touched the bolts on the clamps on the pipe.....the rust was never disturbed. I went back and asked about it...... I showed them the repair bill. They told me that I could bring it back and they would take care of it.....or they would give me the parts now and I could do it myself. Really.....I paid them to do it to start with, and didn't want it back in the shop again for who knows how long. As far as getting parts myself from them , it was kinda hit or miss and you never really knew for shure when you would get them if they didn't have them in stock and had to order them. I have found other places online to get what I have needed so far since then. (And sometimes cheaper.). I asked about a few things in the factory service manual for clarification that I bought from them (it wasn't cheap either) and they really did not want to say anything one way or the other as far as help. I was on my own so to speak. I don't mind spending the money when needed at a dealer , but I feel they dropped the ball on their end one to many times with me. This is just a few comments that I can think of off the top of my head now about this , but I probably come up with more later on. Thanks for the video , I guessing that you live near Middletown like me and for sharing this info. Its kinda sucks that there isn't a lot of other dealers around here close. I heard there is one in Springfield and Columbus , but have not checked them out . a guy I work with said he bought is spyder new from a dealer on the east side of indyapolois Indiana.... Sorry on spelling. He says there great so , even though its sorta drive for me --- it maybe worth it. Please keep us all posted on any more info .
What a story...I'm goung to read all of your comments and then I will try to answer them. That being said I'm 120 miles away from Middletown and the dealers in Columbus are worse!!!
So I try to take pictures of my spyder before it every goes into a shop for the same reason they do it. So the first thing I noticed was the front drive belt cover was missing and they apologized as they looked for it. They found it before I left and bolted ot on as I geared up for the very long ride home. I picked it up at closing after work so I did not spend alot of time going over it and that was a very bad mistake. By the time I got to the gas station 2 min down the road I noticed the upper plastics where not fitting right so I took some pictures . I stopped up the road on 71 at a rest area where I noticed oil was all over tje side of the motor and the exhaust. I was a little upset by then. Long story short a gasket was leaking they left a bolt out of the motor they left one cover off broke the upper plastics and the windscreen. Yes the lady still owns the place and is very nice to talk to but if you have issues it is never ever at all there fault!!!! They blamed me on Breaking the upper Plastics and the windscreen. BRP stepped up and covered the plastics but I still have a broken windscreen! I will end up taking it back to them this spring for a couple small issues we will see if the service is any better!
+Davyboy Colon it took me about 5000 miles to get used to the how the spider handles. I thought I made the biggest mistake until I got used to the spyder. I do miss two wheels and maybe one day I will get another one.
Greatrydes ok makes sense , I've always liked the look of the rss n if I ever pull the trigger I would probably go for the rss but I would test ride them first
I've been looking at buying a Spyder F3-T but maintenance cost of figured into me not wanting it. Plus the dealer told me he would only give me auction price for my Kawasaki as a trade in.
BRP has worked on bring maintenance cost down on the spider but it's still a premium bike premium price premium maintenance cost Ride what you have and enjoy. One day you may have a spyder with low operating cost. Stay safe
My problem is that the closest dealership to me is 75 miles away. The next closest is 100 miles away. There are a couple of places that can work on them, but they are not BRP dealers. I can't use the dealership for maintenance.
Absolutely exactly the look color, side bags allI want. Im coming off an FJR1300. I had over 40 bikes. You name the style type, has it. The FJR is by far the most comfortable distance bike I have ever owned. Very hard clutch and known right side engine heat made slow and stop and go driving a pain. But, that comfort and grip performance. I hated interstates until my FJR. So, about yours and experience. You say its cruiser like. Im concerned as I feel thats very hard on the lower back, neck and shoulders. Windscreen buffet. Its bad on an FJR with an adjustable electric screen if you let your head get outside the slip screen. Have you found solutions? Your dealer experience is shocking but this tells me Can Am made zero effort to resolve it. You say? I 5'10 170 lbs. My girlfriend who may or may not ride much is 5'2 105. So, rear shock concern per your video comments ? I like your detail and honesty. Have you done a follow up video and maybe on the Smoky Mountain trip twp up ? Where are you on these concerns. I think lots of us are awaiting your follow up vid. Thanks
So I did find a solution to mist of these issues.. I bought a 2020 F3T. That being said I kept my F3 because it's an amazing Spyder. F4 customs makes a windscreen that should help with buffeting. I bought some floor boards from canamspyderaccessories.com these things are amazing. You can have you feet below you or forward which is very nice. I would upgrade the rear shock to at least the BRP 2 up it will support the weight better but it's still under sprung and does not match the front fox shocks. Video to come comparing my F3 to my new f3t and everything you've talked about. Thank you
See you like having your legs forward. That puts all the weight of your upper body onto your lower spine since none of the weight is being absorbed and held up by your legs. Any riders that have lower back problems, I definitely recommend pegs or board that allow your feet to be straight down. Also, with the pegs/boards straight down, you can STAND UP at times if you desire.
I do like my feet forward its very comfortable. That being said it would be nice to be able to stand up on longer rides like I could on my last spyder. Thank you for watching.
Greatrydes when you said the transmission exploded man that really got my attention. The seems like the customer service with BRP is lacking that's the only thing that worries me.
So I had 2 issues that came to play at the same time. First the final drive pulley spun on the outputshaft which then made the spyder dead in the water.( would not drive in any gear) The second thing was the shop did not take the grant all the way apart so every week they would run into a new issue!! The delay was about 45 days!! By this point BRP was in contact with me and the shop. Long story short after having to take the spyder back for post repair issues everything is ok now. So what I tell anyone that is looking to buy a spyder make sure the service side of the dealer is as good or better then the sales side. If you own a spyder you will have an issue more then likely. I feel BRP could do a lot better job stepping up and making the shops do the correct repair the first time but this is what you get from them. We are the manufacturer we don't own the dealer we can not tell them what to do! I love my spyder and will buy another one but I don't know from who!
Greatrydes thanks I rode two wheelers on my life I know if I buy a Honda the chances of any major failures of slim. I do realize even the space shuttle blew up though LOL. I'm trying to avoid purchasing something that will be in the shop too often. thanks for your replies
I had a 2012 that spent little time in the shop, Header pipe crack. I put 35,000 miles almost trouble free. Next spyder spent 7 months in the shop is less then 2 years bad shop once again. This one has had 1 issue that the shop delayed and now owning for less then 2 years and 43,000 miles I feel that the 2014 and up spyders are very sound! Goid luck on what ever you end up with and thank you for watching.
Wind in your helmet is no fun. I had that problem in my FJ-09, got a taller windshield, and BAM issue gone. Maybe you can find a taller windscreen for your Can Am.
Are the 2018 F3's any better than the lemon you bought? I am thinking of buying a new F3 but your video has put a negative taste in my mouth. Should I buy a Can Am or stick with the ever reliable Honda's?
I dont think I have a lemon. I feel the dealer I bought it from is the lemon. I would go out right now and buy another F3 and have no worries. The 1330 is a very amazing reliable machine and sometime the people that work on them have no clue what they are doing! Pick a good dealer that Will stained behind you and buy that F3!
OK thanks, my wife and I really like the F3, we just don't want the headaches. It seems that most people are happy with their machines so I think we will be making our purchase soon.
I love my F3 and you have to think in the 2 years I have owned it I have put over 50,000 miles on it. Most people ride around 8,000 a year. Thats a lot of miles in a Very short time! That always gets over looked. I hope you can get your F3 and enjoy every minute of it. The one thing I don't like is the windscreen so if you get one check out F4 custom screens out of Ohio cost a little more but a better screen and I hear has no buffeting!
$7000.00! And you just know that they're not just giving it away and making nothing on it...In other words, they will still be making some kind of profit on it. So it just goes to show how much dealerships mark things up. They always tell you they make very little on the bikes, ATV's, snowmobiles or whatever they are selling. What a pile of crap! Reminds me of those artificial Christmas trees you can purchase in department stores and other retail stores before Christmas for 200 to 1000 dollars, but can walk out with one for twenty bucks after Christmas. Anyway, I got side tracked there when you said how much it was marked down. You have a gorgeous bike there. I have a sport standard motorcycle at the moment, but if I were to ever get into another serious relationship and she had know interest in owning her own bike, but still wanted to travel with me, I would definitely consider a Spyder for any kind of long distance travel. Anywho, have fun and stay safe out there buddy!
Greatrydes it was a little early. the kids and I had a service project this morning. I just watched a spyder ad on ur video! They should sponsor you! Have fun on ur upcoming trip and happy independence day!
On "The Bad" I have a 2016 RTS adjustable windshield. I have reached low Triple Digits W/No problem. Change it for a Larger one maybe 4-5 inches, that problem will be Gone & you Will enjoy what The Spyder is capable of.... hyway
You have the SM6 transmission....remarkable. That's what I have on my bare-bones F3 and I was surprised to see it on an other than basic model. Perhaps that's why it was left over since many buyers would want the SE6 version? To me, and perhaps to you also, it's just one less thing to learn when transitioning from a single track bike. Nice video bro. Check me out on CZcams. Thanks. Duces!
I'm in the research phase of learning about Spyder's. Your ugly is what concerns me about diving into ownership. I've had several BRP sled's so I know how they are.......and honestly I am not a fan of their dealerships or customer service. I love their products, but not the customer service. To me for what you paid you should not have had the headaches that you had - it's just totally unacceptable. From what I've learned overall they do seem to go for high miles given no major internal issues, but they do seem to be a complex machine (and not being mechanically inclined means having others fixing it). If I do eventually get one it will be a '14 STS.
Yep the gear box is almost the o my issue. I have had a fender light i had to replace and the front trunk latch issue and a gear box issue. I feel the spyder has been very reliable.
@@spyderryder The bits of metal in the oil must have been to do with the gearbox. This is not discouraging me in my purchase. In fact, this review has encouraged me. Incidentally, why did you get the manual? Cheaper deal? I am going for the semi-automatic as I fancy shifting gear with the handlebar paddle and not having to use a clutch.
After riding bike for years and took a Can Am spyder for a demo ride nearly killed my self every thing you know about riding a bike forget it and r/e learn how to ride one of these Grubs my self but the motor is to loud and the gear going down so weird to ride compared to a motor bike
+goldwingman1500 it takes sometime to get used to how they handle!! It took me a good 5000 miles to get used to it after adjusting the preload in the shocks! After you learn they handle very good. Thank you for the comment.
I'm sorry if you are 5'11 and 275 it is time to go on a diet son. Why do they call it a motorcycle, when it is not? No kickstand and it won't fall over if you get off of it. It might roll away on you but a motorcycle will fall down and stop if you get off of it without the kickstand down, duh.
WOW did a search , on your location as from indicators , you had your cycle hauled to cincy , for repair ? man what a crazy deal for you guy ! ( I am wondering , as you mentioned , they had the cycle torn down , they found other problems ! now I wonder if those other problems were from the technician , doing the repair ? ) and on the metal in the oil , that should have been a sign for the dealer , that something was not right , ( a little in the oil is --- mmmm o.k. too a point , little flakes from the clutches break in period ---- but after 2nd oil change and the filter is getting metal , the cycle should not have left the shop ! ------> unless the dealer knew you would be coming back soon with a broken cycle ...)
Round trip to get tje spyder to that shop and back home was 4hrs! I was not in the shop when they took the spider apart but I'm assuming that they never disassemble everything so as they continue to work on it they found other issues. After they would find something esle then its the wait for parts and it was never ending. The metal in the oil the oil filter and drain plug blow my mind was a sure sign something was wrong! Good news the spyder is doing good and I have found a new shop only 66 miles away! Thank you for watching!
Had to stop watching. The video, which I thought was going to be a review on Can-Am, was a biased bashing because you had a bad service department. I'm debating on getting a can-am but, just to be honest, I can't trust your video at all on value because most of it is complaining about the service department you had.
I have 60,000 miles on that spyder now. I have paid about 2200.00 in maintenance. I love everything about the spyder except the bad dealer support. I have had the transmission replaced 2 times. The first time was a defective transmission out of the box. The second time was because that dealer I bashed installed it wrong. Total down time 7 months plus. I do believe that BRP makes a great product and i love my spyder and I will own another one. If you can take anything from this video please do your homework on the dealer and service department. Thank you for the comment and I hope you end up with a spyder they are amazing machines.
@@spyderryder lucky you, Can-Am Spyder's, regularly go through the auctions around Atlanta. A 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT, is listed to run at upstateautoauction Thursday 3/21/2019. It only has 13k miles. If it goes really cheap I may buy it for re-sale.
My wife and i both got windshield deflectors for our f3's. It made all the difference in the world. Just did a 2500 mile trip and it made all the difference in the world.
+tim roseberry thank you for watching. I picked one up but I don't like it. What king did you get?
My wife has the 2015 SE6 can am spyder F3. I just changed the oil at 3100 miles. The problems I faced was having to use different tools for each part. For instance it has two oil plugs. One requires an allen wrench while the other requires a Torx T45 tool. The panel bolts hiding the oil filter needed a different star bit other then what came in the tool kit. I want to say I didn't find any metal bits when I changed my oil but it was noted in other videos that it is common. My wife probally doesn't drive hers the same way you do. Another bad thing is the can am accessories are expensive. Windshields can be replaced. We added sponge grips to go over the handle grips. The front storage was cut in half compared to my 2013 can am spyder rs. Overall she is impressed and very happy with her bike. It is the same color as yours. Thanks for the video.
+david barrera thank you for watching. It's amazing the number of different tools to remove the drain plugs. I'm hoping on the next oil change to metal will be gone. I love the spyder and I have a great time on it!
i currently ride an 07 r1 and im thinking of a new experience as shes getting old. this video was very helpful thankyou. ill test an f3 quite soon, you made it seem very appealing. and im from canada so hopefully parts wont be such an issue
I love my F3 ... Good luck I hope you enjoy the test ride! Just remember the spyder is not an R1 and takes a little time to get the feel of how a spyder handles. Thank you for watching and stay safe!
Thanks for the vid. Great review. 100% agree with the dealer being the key. Picked up my 2014 Can Am Spyder RSS yesterday. I don't do motovlogs but will do a pic video probably. Happy 4th and be safe.
+cmb scx10 I had a 2012 rs se5 and loved it! Enjoy the ride the handling on an RSS is insane. Stay safe and happy 4th!
I really appreciate this video. My YAMAHA FJR1300es is getting a little heavy for me and I’m not ready to give up riding. I considered a Slingshot, but it’s more car like than I care for. The Can-Am seems to be the next best option. Thank you for detailing the issues you had. It’ll give me a better informed idea on what to look for on what should be addressed before purchasing one for myself. I’ll also be getting a previously loved one. I look forward to watching your other videos. I like the way you explain things. It’s like listening to a friend. Ride safe.
Good luck in or hunt for or next machine. FJR is a very nice bike sorry to hear you may have to give it up! If you have any questions feel free to drop a comment and I will do my best to answer them for you. Stay save and good luck!
I have a 2015 F3 S and I agree about the windshield and the rear shock. good video.
+spydercookie thank you for watching. I hope to replace the rear shock soon.
Your comments about finding a dealer are right on. Only one Can Am dealer in the Birmingham, AL area far as I know, and if you want to get in for service it is a week out, unless you get there early, like 8 AM on a Saturday where they have a 'first come, first served' policy. Since I was trying to get my daughter in laws Can Am in for service, I just left it, where it will sit for a week or so. Sit a week for what? An oil and filter change. Taught me a lesson. I will not be getting a Can Am for my wife. Too bad, great vehicle.
Its very sad that it will sit for that long just for an oil change! I try to do as much as I can to keep it out of the shop so I dont lose so much ride time. Thank you for watching stay safe!
After watching the video again I paused it and saw that you are riding on an Ohio highway. Used to live there, my first 18 years. Lived many places, now in Alabama, but those roads you are running on in the summer that look so good? I have those in the winters as well. Down here, riding is pretty much a year round enjoy.
There are a lot of good roads in Ohio to ride. One of my favorites is Ohio 39 from Wellsville on the Ohio River (my home town) all the way west toward Columbus. Great riding road if you ever get into that area.
I wish it was easier to ride all year long here in Ohio...I do my best! I have been on 39 but I was heading west not est toward the river. Great road!!
Great video. So far no major issues on my spyder same year as yours just semiauto.
+G. ExtraMoney what ever you are doing keep doing it. I never had an issue with my 2012 rs BRP makes a good product.
Thanks for taking time to share what you have experienced! Beautiful ride! What would be the best Spyder configuration in you option to get with the least amount of issues?
I feel the best would be a 1330 with the sm6. I put 30k miles on my RS SE5 with no issues. My 2014 STS SE5 spent 8 months in 2 different shops! The F3 is very solid I feel. I will change that any 1330 SE6 or SM6 RT or F3 is very solid!
I see that 2015 windshield still has the DISTORTION just like my daughter-in-law's 2013. That distortion can be confusing at times, and when you have it going over rolling hills, dips, etc, it can really mess up your vision, also at times on certain corners.
You replied that you look OVER the top of the windshield, but there are certain times when going over the top of a hill and into a dip, that you almost have to look through the windshield, unless you are keeping the shield way down.
I have had a Slingshot for over two years and my current main ride is a 2017 Victory Octane which is really quick. The Can Am I have been getting to ride for a few days is SWEET, really like it, except for that windshield.
The windscreen does not bother me too bad...well the distortion anyway. I look over the windscreen so I never see it. The camera really highlights it because its mounted so low.
I like both of you other rides you dont see to many victories around here!
Beautiful ride and countryside! I live in Northwest Arkansas and we have some beautiful hills and rides too. My wife and I are considering a CanAm Spyder. I do have some concerns about reliability and dependability with these bikes. Thank you for your vlog and your comments and opinions.
+hogfan949701 thank you for watching. The key is the find a very good dealer. I love the spyder and you can get one that will never give you an issue.
Look forward to your follow up video. You do an amazing job
Thank you!
shouldn't the order of blame be on the can am rather than the dealer? basically if you have a dependable or reliable trike or motorcycle, other than the standard maintenance oil changes and brakes, shouldn't the product be able to speak for itself, if it was built and engineered correctly, coz he stated about transmission and engine issues, thats the power train.. other than that all else is just details for comfort and handling.
hope the newer models 2020 and up are alot reliable other than consumers better just wait a bit, till this thing will work out its issues.
I did like this video. you did explain everything you went through and it is very helpful knowing all the stuff you had to go through. I'm sorry if I sounded like I was being a d#ck. I didn't mean it that way. I looked at this a couple days later and realized how my comment sounded.
+cripnipp all good!
I agree about the soft rearspring... but how and were can I bye a better aftermarket rear springs.
If you are just looking for a spring I would try eibach. Fox sales a nice shock and spring as well as elka
Mate, thank you for such an honest review. I really appreciated what you had to say. Due to health issues I no longer ride a two wheel bike and so am looking to a spyder. Will now be wary and ensure I am comfortable with the dealer before I buy. Scares me over the issues you had and waiting on pats from Canada considering I am in Australia. Can I ask what mounts are you using for your phone and your GPS ??
+Nathan Somerville thank you for watching. The Spyder is running great after the grant replacement and after it went back for all the issues the dealer caused. The Spyder is a wonderful machine but do your homework on the dealer for sure. I use the ram mount X grips for the GPS and phone and love them! I have had them for 4 years with no issues at all!
John, i took a test ride and felt the steering was a bit too sensitive. I noticed that in your video it seemed to " twich" from side to side . My test ride was like that and it bothered me because after 60 years on two wheels I am quite used to the Gyroscope effect of the two motorcycle wheels.
Do you agree or can the sensitivity be reduced with steerin dampers ?
Thanks for your share,,,, I enjoyed it very much
The first time on a spyder is always a learning curve. Sorry for the late response. It takes time to get used to how much bar pressure a Can-Am Spyder really needs. What you learn is you're putting too much pressure on the bars and you kind of do weave from side to side. After you get used to very little bar pressure a Can-Am Spyder handles quite well. It takes about five good rides to not be so Twitchy and to figure out how much bar pressure you really need. Give it another try and forget everything you learned from two wheels. Good luck
Just purchased a previously owned 2014 Limited with just under 13K on it. Love the bike. Rides like a dream. Watched your vid on brake pad replacement. About how many miles do you get out of a set of pads??? Will be changing these shortly but am just curious.
+Mickey Authement thank you for watching. I think it was around 24,000 miles.
Did you have to get the 2015 recall done on this spyder? Do you recommend the 2015?
Love the Smokies. Our home away from home. Will look for the video.👍
+Michael O'Hara i can wait to get back down there!! Thank you for watching!!
I’m looking at a 2015 F3 with the semi-auto, versus the new Ryker Rally edition for about the same price. Disappointed that the 900cc Ryker gets the same mileage as the 1330cc F3. Any suggestions/thoughts that might help me make my decision easier? Thanks.
It all depends on how you ride. The spyder is bigger so it will be more comfortable on longer trips. If you will just be doing short rides the Ryker would be great but if you want to do any longer trips get the F3!
Hey, what position break and shifter rods are you using?
Great vid !!!
I use the number 4 position. Thank you for watching!
Would a tall boy windscreen help? I'm 6' 350lb so definitely appreciate the heads up on the shock.
+Dave Scheffer I think the tall boy is for the F3T which is different from a F3. I'm 5 11 270 on the F3 with the blue ridge and it is very bad!
I have a 2010 Spyder RT, with an electrically adjustable windshield. The windshield is tall. No wind buffeting. Mine rides like a Cadillac. Just started having problems with the parking brake, though. Going to the shop tomorrow.
Good luck I hope its an easy fix!
Great honest information. Thanks. Thinking of getting one but between Consumers Reporsts showing them at the very bottom of cycles on reliability and information like this. I don’t know if its the right thing for me. But what else fits the bill? Other wise it really is a great product. Nothing else that I know of takes its place. Ive ridden hardly and Goldwing tricycles and they just don’t do it for me. But again thanks for all the good information.
I have had 3 different spyders and I can say this the first one was perfect with very miner issues ...2 I think. The second one had a small oil leak and one electrical issue. The shop was not a good one so it took then 3 attempts to fix it. Then we come to this spyder. I put 50k miles on it in 2 years with one issue. I feel if you get a spyder with the 1330 and the 6 speed trany which is the only way they come you will be very very happy with it! Good luck in your hunt for a new toy if you have any questions drop a comment someone will have an answer for you.
Oh another comment about what was said when you got your bike back from the dealer with stuff being broken on it . Middletown cycle took pictures of my bike before they took it in for service. I said what's up with that , and they said it was for their protection against the customer saying they broke or scratched something on it while in for repairs. OK , granted I guess that's a good idea. And yea, my bike has some scratches and normal wear -n- tear on it from being a 2008 model. I just never had that happen before. However from now on as a suggestion to all when getting service done on whatever you have. Be sure to take pictures of your bike with the service writer of the shop present just to make sure , so there is no issues later.
Oh on a side note...... I really like the bike itself. Its a blast to ride. I got a good deal on it when I bought it , but that's another story. Lol. I got approx 14000 miles on it now......most by me. It only had about 2000 on it when I got it back in 2014 I think. No joke.
What is your camera set up? Is it controlled through your phone? R you using a mic?
The one on my helmet has a wired Mic. I do use my phone at times and of course I just use the built in Mic.
Nice Vid... Thanks for posting... Gordon in Maryland
Thank you for watching... Gordon!
Listened your transmission blew up on the highway scaring me from purchase of CanAm. What caused that or is it a defect of CanAms? Thank you
I would go out tomorrow and buy another Can-am they are truly amazing. It was a one off issue and I have not heard of any other spyders with this issue. The spyder is very amazing and very reliable.
I'm looking at getting a can am. I've been told 2014 or newer because of the 1330 engine. Good video
Thank you for the comment. 2014 and newer with the 1330 is very reliable and a little cheaper to operate. The older V-twin is fun but you have more maintenance.
Very good long term review . I’m thinking of buying a 18 spyder limited . I heard something about a power increase . Do u no if that was a previous year or a new er model or a 19 ? Idk if any . I think my local in Ocala is ok . I bring my V Strom in for service & tires . They seem reasonable . The only thing that seems to add time on service is ordering parts or tires but usually with in a 5 day span at most . Thanks for review I’m going to checkout some of your old videos. O by the way do u watch Smoak he’s a mechanic for a dealer on west coast does some nice videos on what that dealer sells.
Thank ypu for watching! I have not heard of any power bump on any of the big spyder. I think the only power difference is on the base F3 to the F3s.
Yep I watch both of his channels. He is very informative and his motorcycles are beautiful!
Good luck on the spyder search and ride safe!
Wow. Its late now and just watched your video, but when you said Middletown cycle sucks I thought , oh my god - I am not the only one that has had some bad dealings with them when it comes to service. I bought a used 2008 GS spyder a few years back from a person and took it to them for service. I know they can be somewhat pricey to maintain. However for what they charged and what I got in return didn't set well with me. I have road bikes for over 35 years varying from Harleys to Hondas and so on. That being said I can work on them to a certain extent as long as the specialized tools don't become to big of a issue, along with some of the newer computer stuff. If the woman u mentioned in your video still runs it , I have met her at the shop. Never really talked to her much other than hi in passing. Had my bike in there I think 3 times over last several years. It always amazed me how long it would take them to service it , even with a appointment. Last time they had it a little over a month if I remember correctly to do a tire change , oil change, antifreeze flush, fix a exhaust leak and a few other misc things. No major overhaul. I could have probably done some of it myself , but had the extra money and was going on a trip soon and didn't want to fool with it. Anyways after dealing with them on the phone trying to get a time to pick it up , I finally got a date. Showed up to get it and I made a small comment at service dept asking why it took so long. I am not making this next statement up. A employee there said -- "Did you buy it from us?". I was a a loss of words at first. I said no, what difference should that make? But I had the extra money and just want it fixed and was again wondering why every time I took it there it seemed to take a lot longer than it should. Never really did get a good answer.....if at all. That was one strike of several that turned me away from going back. Another was the exhaust gaskets that I paid them to replace.....but when I got it home it still sounded loud. I looked at it and it was obvious they never touched the bolts on the clamps on the pipe.....the rust was never disturbed. I went back and asked about it...... I showed them the repair bill. They told me that I could bring it back and they would take care of it.....or they would give me the parts now and I could do it myself. Really.....I paid them to do it to start with, and didn't want it back in the shop again for who knows how long. As far as getting parts myself from them , it was kinda hit or miss and you never really knew for shure when you would get them if they didn't have them in stock and had to order them. I have found other places online to get what I have needed so far since then. (And sometimes cheaper.). I asked about a few things in the factory service manual for clarification that I bought from them (it wasn't cheap either) and they really did not want to say anything one way or the other as far as help. I was on my own so to speak. I don't mind spending the money when needed at a dealer , but I feel they dropped the ball on their end one to many times with me. This is just a few comments that I can think of off the top of my head now about this , but I probably come up with more later on. Thanks for the video , I guessing that you live near Middletown like me and for sharing this info. Its kinda sucks that there isn't a lot of other dealers around here close. I heard there is one in Springfield and Columbus , but have not checked them out . a guy I work with said he bought is spyder new from a dealer on the east side of indyapolois Indiana.... Sorry on spelling. He says there great so , even though its sorta drive for me --- it maybe worth it. Please keep us all posted on any more info .
What a story...I'm goung to read all of your comments and then I will try to answer them. That being said I'm 120 miles away from Middletown and the dealers in Columbus are worse!!!
So I try to take pictures of my spyder before it every goes into a shop for the same reason they do it. So the first thing I noticed was the front drive belt cover was missing and they apologized as they looked for it. They found it before I left and bolted ot on as I geared up for the very long ride home. I picked it up at closing after work so I did not spend alot of time going over it and that was a very bad mistake. By the time I got to the gas station 2 min down the road I noticed the upper plastics where not fitting right so I took some pictures . I stopped up the road on 71 at a rest area where I noticed oil was all over tje side of the motor and the exhaust. I was a little upset by then. Long story short a gasket was leaking they left a bolt out of the motor they left one cover off broke the upper plastics and the windscreen. Yes the lady still owns the place and is very nice to talk to but if you have issues it is never ever at all there fault!!!! They blamed me on Breaking the upper Plastics and the windscreen. BRP stepped up and covered the plastics but I still have a broken windscreen!
I will end up taking it back to them this spring for a couple small issues we will see if the service is any better!
So how was the transition from 2 wheels to 3 ? I really like them but do u miss the 2 wheeled experience ..
+Davyboy Colon it took me about 5000 miles to get used to the how the spider handles. I thought I made the biggest mistake until I got used to the spyder. I do miss two wheels and maybe one day I will get another one.
Greatrydes ok makes sense , I've always liked the look of the rss n if I ever pull the trigger I would probably go for the rss but I would test ride them first
+Davyboy Colon my first spyder was a 2012rs se5 and loved it. It was not nice on long runs two up but it was issue free and was toms of fun!!
Do they come with steering stabilizers?
+thybigballs no they don't.
I've been looking at buying a Spyder F3-T but maintenance cost of figured into me not wanting it. Plus the dealer told me he would only give me auction price for my Kawasaki as a trade in.
BRP has worked on bring maintenance cost down on the spider but it's still a premium bike premium price premium maintenance cost
Ride what you have and enjoy. One day you may have a spyder with low operating cost. Stay safe
Which style of Spyder is it? You said you had a sts Spyder, so what is this one?
This one is an F3 SM6 with shad sadle bags and a factory blueridge windscreen.
My problem is that the closest dealership to me is 75 miles away. The next closest is 100 miles away. There are a couple of places that can work on them, but they are not BRP dealers. I can't use the dealership for maintenance.
Ride one is 70 miles away but I like them over the 3 near me. I able to do my own maintenance witch helps. Sorry to hear you need to travel so far!
Absolutely exactly the look color, side bags allI want. Im coming off an FJR1300. I had over 40 bikes. You name the style type, has it. The FJR is by far the most comfortable distance bike I have ever owned. Very hard clutch and known right side engine heat made slow and stop and go driving a pain. But, that comfort and grip performance. I hated interstates until my FJR.
So, about yours and experience. You say its cruiser like. Im concerned as I feel thats very hard on the lower back, neck and shoulders. Windscreen buffet. Its bad on an FJR with an adjustable electric screen if you let your head get outside the slip screen. Have you found solutions?
Your dealer experience is shocking but this tells me Can Am made zero effort to resolve it. You say?
I 5'10 170 lbs. My girlfriend who may or may not ride much is 5'2 105. So, rear shock concern per your video comments ?
I like your detail and honesty. Have you done a follow up video and maybe on the Smoky Mountain trip twp up ? Where are you on these concerns. I think lots of us are awaiting your follow up vid. Thanks
So I did find a solution to mist of these issues.. I bought a 2020 F3T. That being said I kept my F3 because it's an amazing Spyder.
F4 customs makes a windscreen that should help with buffeting.
I bought some floor boards from canamspyderaccessories.com these things are amazing. You can have you feet below you or forward which is very nice.
I would upgrade the rear shock to at least the BRP 2 up it will support the weight better but it's still under sprung and does not match the front fox shocks.
Video to come comparing my F3 to my new f3t and everything you've talked about. Thank you
Would you recommend buying new or used ?
I have never bought a used Spyder but if they had service records and the money was right I would!
I guess that's the advantage of buying used. All of the issues have already been fixed 🙂🙂
They say that about RV's too
See you like having your legs forward. That puts all the weight of your upper body onto your lower spine since none of the weight is being absorbed and held up by your legs. Any riders that have lower back problems, I definitely recommend pegs or board that allow your feet to be straight down. Also, with the pegs/boards straight down, you can STAND UP at times if you desire.
I do like my feet forward its very comfortable. That being said it would be nice to be able to stand up on longer rides like I could on my last spyder. Thank you for watching.
She sure is quiet. Looks like fun.
Its tons of fun!
Great video. Very informative. A lot of miles in 1 year!! Any new issues? Thanks Fred
No new issues spyder is doing very well! Thank you for watching!
Greatrydes when you said the transmission exploded man that really got my attention. The seems like the customer service with BRP is lacking that's the only thing that worries me.
So I had 2 issues that came to play at the same time. First the final drive pulley spun on the outputshaft which then made the spyder dead in the water.( would not drive in any gear) The second thing was the shop did not take the grant all the way apart so every week they would run into a new issue!! The delay was about 45 days!! By this point BRP was in contact with me and the shop. Long story short after having to take the spyder back for post repair issues everything is ok now.
So what I tell anyone that is looking to buy a spyder make sure the service side of the dealer is as good or better then the sales side. If you own a spyder you will have an issue more then likely. I feel BRP could do a lot better job stepping up and making the shops do the correct repair the first time but this is what you get from them. We are the manufacturer we don't own the dealer we can not tell them what to do!
I love my spyder and will buy another one but I don't know from who!
Greatrydes thanks I rode two wheelers on my life I know if I buy a Honda the chances of any major failures of slim. I do realize even the space shuttle blew up though LOL. I'm trying to avoid purchasing something that will be in the shop too often. thanks for your replies
I had a 2012 that spent little time in the shop, Header pipe crack. I put 35,000 miles almost trouble free. Next spyder spent 7 months in the shop is less then 2 years bad shop once again. This one has had 1 issue that the shop delayed and now owning for less then 2 years and 43,000 miles I feel that the 2014 and up spyders are very sound! Goid luck on what ever you end up with and thank you for watching.
Wind in your helmet is no fun. I had that problem in my FJ-09, got a taller windshield, and BAM issue gone. Maybe you can find a taller windscreen for your Can Am.
I think that is the only fix!
I dream about roads like that☹️
Roads are amazing
Are the 2018 F3's any better than the lemon you bought? I am thinking of buying a new F3 but your video has put a negative taste in my mouth. Should I buy a Can Am or stick with the ever reliable Honda's?
I dont think I have a lemon. I feel the dealer I bought it from is the lemon. I would go out right now and buy another F3 and have no worries. The 1330 is a very amazing reliable machine and sometime the people that work on them have no clue what they are doing! Pick a good dealer that Will stained behind you and buy that F3!
OK thanks, my wife and I really like the F3, we just don't want the headaches. It seems that most people are happy with their machines so I think we will be making our purchase soon.
I love my F3 and you have to think in the 2 years I have owned it I have put over 50,000 miles on it. Most people ride around 8,000 a year. Thats a lot of miles in a Very short time! That always gets over looked. I hope you can get your F3 and enjoy every minute of it. The one thing I don't like is the windscreen so if you get one check out F4 custom screens out of Ohio cost a little more but a better screen and I hear has no buffeting!
$7000.00! And you just know that they're not just giving it away and making nothing on it...In other words, they will still be making some kind of profit on it. So it just goes to show how much dealerships mark things up. They always tell you they make very little on the bikes, ATV's, snowmobiles or whatever they are selling. What a pile of crap! Reminds me of those artificial Christmas trees you can purchase in department stores and other retail stores before Christmas for 200 to 1000 dollars, but can walk out with one for twenty bucks after Christmas. Anyway, I got side tracked there when you said how much it was marked down. You have a gorgeous bike there. I have a sport standard motorcycle at the moment, but if I were to ever get into another serious relationship and she had know interest in owning her own bike, but still wanted to travel with me, I would definitely consider a Spyder for any kind of long distance travel. Anywho, have fun and stay safe out there buddy!
Thank you for watching. The markup on stuff is absolutely insane! I love to spyder for how I ride its perfect. Stay safe!
They gross 25% FACT ! but they DO have a lot of overhead with a slow moving product line like recreation type vehicles !
that's coming from a man who loves Spyders!
+Bri Hal thank you for watching! It early out there isn't it?
Greatrydes it was a little early. the kids and I had a service project this morning.
I just watched a spyder ad on ur video! They should sponsor you!
Have fun on ur upcoming trip and happy independence day!
+Bri Hal that would be very cool!!
On "The Bad" I have a 2016 RTS adjustable windshield. I have reached low Triple Digits W/No problem. Change it for a Larger one maybe 4-5 inches, that problem will be Gone & you Will enjoy what The Spyder is capable of....
hyway
I need to look into that it would be nice to get clean air up and over me!
You have the SM6 transmission....remarkable. That's what I have on my bare-bones F3 and I was surprised to see it on an other than basic model. Perhaps that's why it was left over since many buyers would want the SE6 version? To me, and perhaps to you also, it's just one less thing to learn when transitioning from a single track bike. Nice video bro. Check me out on CZcams. Thanks. Duces!
+Speedsterjohnny thanks for watching. I did not think I was going to like the sm6 at first but now I love it!
I hear you man. Glad to see you are headed for "God's country" which is the part I live in. Have a great trip and enjoy the Smoky Mountains.
+Speedsterjohnny looking forward to the trip!
What is the price off motorcycle and waar can you by this motorcycle pliece anser my off this motorcycle
Mine was 15k before I added the saddle bags windscreen and backrest.
I'm in the research phase of learning about Spyder's. Your ugly is what concerns me about diving into ownership. I've had several BRP sled's so I know how they are.......and honestly I am not a fan of their dealerships or customer service. I love their products, but not the customer service. To me for what you paid you should not have had the headaches that you had - it's just totally unacceptable. From what I've learned overall they do seem to go for high miles given no major internal issues, but they do seem to be a complex machine (and not being mechanically inclined means having others fixing it). If I do eventually get one it will be a '14 STS.
Informative video. But all the problems you talk about stemmed from your gearbox problem. Without the gearbox problem ... no problem.
Yep the gear box is almost the o my issue. I have had a fender light i had to replace and the front trunk latch issue and a gear box issue. I feel the spyder has been very reliable.
@@spyderryder The bits of metal in the oil must have been to do with the gearbox. This is not discouraging me in my purchase. In fact, this review has encouraged me. Incidentally, why did you get the manual? Cheaper deal? I am going for the semi-automatic as I fancy shifting gear with the handlebar paddle and not having to use a clutch.
After riding bike for years and took a Can Am spyder for a demo ride nearly killed my self every thing you know about riding a bike forget it and r/e learn how to ride one of these Grubs my self but the motor is to loud and the gear going down so weird to ride compared to a motor bike
+goldwingman1500 it takes sometime to get used to how they handle!! It took me a good 5000 miles to get used to it after adjusting the preload in the shocks! After you learn they handle very good. Thank you for the comment.
I have a 2011 Canam Spyder RTS. Finding someone to work on this is not good .
Like watching paint dry. 😂
Ooops 4-5 Inches Larger than the one you have. Mine is approx. 11"'s....
hyway
I think mine is around 17in tall and I found an aftermarket 28in tall that i need to look into!
speak ….you're killing me...say something.....lol
So did I say to much or not enough!?
Scenic video; just wish he’d spit it out!😂
I'm sorry if you are 5'11 and 275 it is time to go on a diet son. Why do they call it a motorcycle, when it is not? No kickstand and it won't fall over if you get off of it. It might roll away on you but a motorcycle will fall down and stop if you get off of it without the kickstand down, duh.
I will not buy a Spyder until the supply chain issue is completely resolved. They got issues!
I have never had an issue with parts or getting parts. First time I have heard about that!
WOW did a search , on your location as from indicators , you had your cycle hauled to cincy , for repair ? man what a crazy deal for you guy ! ( I am wondering , as you mentioned , they had the cycle torn down , they found other problems ! now I wonder if those other problems were from the technician , doing the repair ? ) and on the metal in the oil , that should have been a sign for the dealer , that something was not right , ( a little in the oil is --- mmmm o.k. too a point , little flakes from the clutches break in period ---- but after 2nd oil change and the filter is getting metal , the cycle should not have left the shop ! ------> unless the dealer knew you would be coming back soon with a broken cycle ...)
Round trip to get tje spyder to that shop and back home was 4hrs! I was not in the shop when they took the spider apart but I'm assuming that they never disassemble everything so as they continue to work on it they found other issues. After they would find something esle then its the wait for parts and it was never ending. The metal in the oil the oil filter and drain plug blow my mind was a sure sign something was wrong! Good news the spyder is doing good and I have found a new shop only 66 miles away! Thank you for watching!
Those side bags are just butt ugly. Useful, I suppose. But so very ugly. If I needed the luggage room, I think I'd just pull a trailer.
Lockhart odyssey is the best for ontario. Stay away from Hullygully . And canada has the same wait time on parts.
long ass talk talk talk
+cripnipp thank you for watching had a lot to say.
cripnipp I love these vids. I actually notice that he spends many moments just showing the Spyder.
Sooo... what else do you think people do on motovlogs??
Talk talk talk! And ride motorcycles!!
Had to stop watching. The video, which I thought was going to be a review on Can-Am, was a biased bashing because you had a bad service department. I'm debating on getting a can-am but, just to be honest, I can't trust your video at all on value because most of it is complaining about the service department you had.
I have 60,000 miles on that spyder now. I have paid about 2200.00 in maintenance. I love everything about the spyder except the bad dealer support. I have had the transmission replaced 2 times. The first time was a defective transmission out of the box. The second time was because that dealer I bashed installed it wrong. Total down time 7 months plus.
I do believe that BRP makes a great product and i love my spyder and I will own another one. If you can take anything from this video please do your homework on the dealer and service department.
Thank you for the comment and I hope you end up with a spyder they are amazing machines.
Can-Am Spyder and Sea-Doo they both use those horrid Rotax motors. If it ain't a Yamaha, I don't want it.
Almost 60k on mine still runs strong. I do get brand loyalty thank you for the comment.
@@spyderryder lucky you, Can-Am Spyder's, regularly go through the auctions around Atlanta. A 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT, is listed to run at upstateautoauction Thursday 3/21/2019. It only has 13k miles. If it goes really cheap I may buy it for re-sale.
2013 should have the old V-Twin. Could pick it up real cheap! Good luck.
That's typical bullshit from a motorcycle shop.
Wow get to the point man
Maybe u need a better helmet and lose some weight? Don’t take it offensive
Yes and yes!
junk, tried one, was always in shop, got rid of it for a Goldwing trike way better trike
+why not cnc i love the GL1800. Old spyder is going good now!
absolute worst ride I ever had
Sad to say it custumer service sucks ... just plain horrible service