Test ride on a Can Am Spyder

[lmo1131]

It may be great fun to drive but will have a very hard time coming across as a motorcycle. I don't notice Morgan making headway establishing motorcycle status for their 3 wheeler, which is essentially the same concept.

Here in the Great State of California, if it has no more than three wheels it is, by definition, a "motorcycle".

 

[grafikfeat]

Here in the Great State of California, if it has no more than three wheels it is, by definition, a "motorcycle".

As defined by a car driving bureaucrat.

 

[TonyaVS]

When I get to the point two wheels aren't possible, I'll just pass up the 3 wheel alternatives and get a BMW Z4.

I am not to the point where two wheels aren't possible, but I did just get a 2005 Z4!! LOVE!!! Just adding to the stable!!!

 

[grafikfeat]

BMW makes automobiles?

 

[grafikfeat]

Not sure I understand the GM connection ? Can you explain ?

A friend had a spider and sold it to his son. It was for is daughter in law. She was killed and her daughter is now in a wheelchair because it was unable to make a simple curve. The last thing the mother said to her daughter was, "I can't turn this thing".

My friend had ridden the trike for years with no problems. She was a new rider. I am not saying there was definitely a mechanical problem with the Spyder, these are just facts and I there will probably be litigation.

Lots of people have been killed in cars, motorcycles, airplanes, parachutes, etc........because of mechanical failures. But I would do a lot of research before I rode one.

"My friend had ridden the trike for years with no problems. She was a new rider."
Folks usually blame their equipment... In GM's case? I would too.

The GM Connection. I see GM as = Grand Malfeasance.

 

[SeabeckS]

I am not to the point where two wheels aren't possible, but I did just get a 2005 Z4!! LOVE!!! Just adding to the stable!!!

And if we weren't sinking every dime into building a new house, I'd be shopping for a Z4 (or perhaps a Boxster...shhhh...don't tell). Just have other priorities right now. My S will be on the market at beginning of the next riding season....

Congrats on the Z, bet it's a blast!

Cheers!

 

[osbornk]

And if we weren't sinking every dime into building a new house, I'd be shopping for a Z4 (or perhaps a Boxster...shhhh...don't tell). Just have other priorities right now. My S will be on the market at beginning of the next riding season....

Congrats on the Z, bet it's a blast!

Cheers!

I've gotten to the age where getting in and out of a small convertible is difficult. Getting on a Maxi-Scooter is easier.

 

[SeabeckS]

I've gotten to the age where getting in and out of a small convertible is difficult. Getting on a Maxi-Scooter is easier.

I hear you!

Sort of older and less flexible, but I've tried on a Z4, a Boxster, and a 914 project car. Our new house will have a garage space just perfectly sized for a 4 wheel vehicle of that genre. A small convertible will "encourage" me to work more diligently on my flexibility exercises...lol

Cheers!

 

[Lee200]

I hear you!
I've tried on a Z4, a Boxster, and a 914 project car. Our new house will have a garage space just perfectly sized for a 4 wheel vehicle of that genre. A small convertible will "encourage" me to work more diligently on my flexibility exercises...lol

I've had a Boxster for 15 years and an RT for 4. I've put more miles on the RT in the last 4 years than I have on the Boxster in 15.

But the Boxster is there patiently waiting for me when I get too old to ride the bike.

Best of both worlds.

 

[SeabeckS]

I've had a Boxster for 15 years and an RT for 4. I've put more miles on the RT in the last 4 years than I have on the Boxster in 15.

But the Boxster is there patiently waiting for me when I get too old to ride the bike.

Best of both worlds.

Okay, color me officially envious!

No Boxster or similar in the garage.

I've had some 15k annual miles on bikes, but this year put less than 500 mies on my S. Fifty plus seasons on bikes...and about time to hang up my spurs...lol.

Cheers!

PS. I'll put some miles on your Boxster at no charge to you. Bring it over!

 

[pradinc]

I hear you!

Sort of older and less flexible, but I've tried on a Z4, a Boxster, and a 914 project car. Our new house will have a garage space just perfectly sized for a 4 wheel vehicle of that genre. A small convertible will "encourage" me to work more diligently on my flexibility exercises...lol

Cheers!

We did a test ride on a Can Am and didn't like it. Did test drive a Miata, liked it, bought one and found that the stretching and straining of getting in and out actually helped alleviate my off/on (over the last 30 years) back pain. The wife thought having the Miata might cure my motorcycle habit. It didn't but she's happy with it anyway since she can't ride pillion any more.

 

[SeabeckS]

We did a test ride on a Can Am and didn't like it. Did test drive a Miata, liked it, bought one and found that the stretching and straining of getting in and out actually helped alleviate my off/on (over the last 30 years) back pain. The wife thought having the Miata might cure my motorcycle habit. It didn't but she's happy with it anyway since she can't ride pillion any more.

And...another vote in favor of a sports car.

My wife quit riding pillion years ago. The only risk with a sports car is that I won't be able to get her out of the driver's seat!

And that back pain thing? Been there, done that!

Cheers!

 

[BC1100S]

And...another vote in favor of a sports car.

If you're going to get a sports car make sure it has 2 doors, at least 8 cylinders or an unnaturally aspirated V6, and a 6-speed manual or dual clutch auto. Anything less could leave you monumentally unimpressed when it comes to corner exits. Hard top or convertible - your choice.

 

[SeabeckS]

If you're going to get a sports car make sure it has 2 doors, at least 8 cylinders or an unnaturally aspirated V6, and a 6-speed manual or dual clutch auto. Anything less could leave you monumentally unimpressed when it comes to corner exits. Hard top or convertible - your choice.

Oh, if I could only afford a Z8!

And...much prefer a roadster. Every once in awhile we have a dry sunny day!

OTOH, the house project is going okay....finally. Framed up, trusses going on.

 

[dennisdarrow]

My daily ride/drive....mainly ride.......God bless.....Dennis

 

[SeabeckS]

My daily ride/drive....mainly ride.......God bless.....Dennis

Nice one!

Mit Kompressor?

 

[dennisdarrow]

Nice one!

Mit Kompressor?

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!

SLK 320 with 6 speed and the clutch to go with it..........Definately takes the place of 2 wheels for this ol boy but warm in the winter and cool in the summer......lolol...even with the hard top folded up all by itself in the trunk and the draft blowing around the roll bars and deflector........God bless.......Dennis

 

[classicvw]

Awwww.... You guys need heat and A/C... Turn in your man cards. - now!

 

[SeabeckS]

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!

SLK 320 with 6 speed and the clutch to go with it..........Definately takes the place of 2 wheels for this ol boy but warm in the winter and cool in the summer......lolol...even with the hard top folded up all by itself in the trunk and the draft blowing around the roll bars and deflector........God bless.......Dennis

Just asking since my Canadian advisor seems to think I'll be disappointed in a naturally aspirated car!

I've honestly never looked at a Merc, assumed they were out my price range. If this house construction keeps getting more spendy I may need to look for Turbo Yugo Sport Coupe!

Cheers!!!

 

[pradinc]

If you're going to get a sports car make sure it has 2 doors, at least 8 cylinders or an unnaturally aspirated V6, and a 6-speed manual or dual clutch auto. Anything less could leave you monumentally unimpressed when it comes to corner exits. Hard top or convertible - your choice.

Been there, tried that. We are more impressed with the Miata (cost/value, handling, reliability) but it's not for folks who're somewhat large and/or in need of eyeball-flattening acceleration (got that with the bike) or cushy rides.