July 4th Ride on the Can-Am Spyder. Lots of news to discuss.

We ride through small-town America on the Can-Am Spyder on Independence Day, while discussing a new accessory, radio volume and camera settings.
This channel chronicles my adventures using a 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited as my only conveyance. We’ll go on a great adventures as well as mundane errands. We’ll also discuss accessories and gear for the Can-Am Spyder.
I recently started a Facebook page called Spyder Minimalist, at the following address:
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Gear:
Riding jackets: Tourmaster Transition 4 or AlpineStars Luc V2 Air jacket
Helmet: Scorpion EXO-AT950
Gloves: Klim Baja S4/Joe Rocket Windchill
Camera: GoPro Hero 10 with Media Mod and a Purple Panda mic
Editing on: iPad Pro with Final Cut Pro
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[@ES44AC-2]

I don't understand the complaints about how many videos you produce. This is your channel. Please do as you want. Thank you for producing Spyder touring content.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I appreciate your comment. Thanks!

[@anitaward4406]

This Nana finally got her Spyder Rt 2024. I love it. I've had it for a week now. I've never owned a motor bike of any kind and at 72 I'm living my best life. My husband rides a 23 Road King , however he has been riding on the back of my spyder instead of me riding behind him lol. He is very impressed with the spyders performance and also my skill at handling it. (Thanks to the multiple videos I ve watched from you and Coach Bob3 and Fearless Faith) . I did a lot of research and it has paid off. Thanks again for all that you do to help us newbies. God Bless and safe travels.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I’m so happy for you! Congrats! And remember, I’m a newbie just like you, not to motorcycling, but to the Spyder. We’re learning together.

[@magnusb6311]

Great comment. Love this. Cheers from Sweden

[@jimn3645]

Super

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Thanks!

[@ThomasNappo]

Great job Chris...make as many videos as you wish...😊😊😊

[@markconnolly6484]

Wide over Super for sure.

[@michaelraine6718]

Wide view was good. Like that you say what town you’re in. Always checking them out on the map as possible adventures. For the complainers that think you post too many videos they can always hit the “not interested” option and move on.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Wide view seems to be the consensus.

[@oldbikenewman]

I could see more of your dash with super view. As for the scenery, both views get the job done, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Godspeed

[@SpyderRichard]

A slice of Americana at a uniquely Canadian place (Timmy's as it is affectionately called here) on July 4th; you can't make this up! That was special. Wide is a lot easier to watch. Happy 4th Chris!

[@bsmoove1usable]

Great video and you kept your word and did the audio test with music this was what I was looking for! Thank you.

[@magnusb6311]

Thank you for anothet post Chris. You should not listen to those who say you post to often. What you can do is a strategy of when your posting. If ita going to be 3 times a week, make it rarher happen at 4pm on Mondays and Thursday, 10am on Saturday's, rarher then randomly. Algorithm picks up on that. I really like the superview as it make things look as if we see it through your eyes, however as some people say, it distorts the horizon, maybe just a setting. I use the cameras if Insta360, so cant really say anything about the gp cameras. What I could say is, that the wide is good, and that you can change it for variation. Food for thought. Mr Beast is one of the biggest youtube stars, he changes camera angle on average once every 0.8 seconds.

[@peterclevenger4566]

Hello from Iowa, I liked the super view the best. Thank you for everything you show. I enjoy watching and seeing all the sites.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnDuBose-v5b]

I like the wide view the best. Small town New York was an interesting ride. Thanks

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@practicingretirement7732]

Hey Chris, I use the GoPro also and I agree. There is a learning curve. I had fits with the audio. I used Bluetooth and I used lavalier mike and I didn't like either. Bought the MediaMod and had the best luck with the rear mike setting. Your audio is very good. How are you doing it? The horse and buggy was great. Thanks for you comments on my video earlier. JB

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I use a Purple Panda mic in the Media Mod. I’ve been using that setup from the beginning and I’ve had luck with it.

[@mum-0217]

Personally, I preferred the wide view opposed to super view. That House towards the end of the video looked just like Norman Bates Mothers and I would not want to be around there at night time! Chris, big thanks for the ride out, most enjoyable.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Wide view definitely is the consensus. Thanks for watching!

[@walterpedersen843]

The wide view was good the superview was much better I just got my 23 Spyder about 2 weeks ago and I got 500 miles on it already I picked it up with only half a mile on it

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Enjoy and ride safe.

[@taebert]

Chris, I think I preferred the wide view. The super view provided a wider field of view, but at the expense of horizon distortion. That wide view combined with the distortion was a little disconcerting to watch as you panned from side to side in that little town. BTW, I saw that you you were on US 219. I was on that in PA just a few weeks ago. I only headed as far north as US 6, but I think it goes to Bradford. Anyway, I enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

219 starts just south of Buffalo. I used to live in Johnstown, PA, and 219 went right by Johnstown and ended near Maryland at that time.

[@WallaceHolm]

Wide was definitely easier to watch.

[@DFWMoose]

You’re doing the vlog so now you’re playing with the settings you should select the view type. I use mostly Insta360 cameras because you can get multiple views and 360 coverage. More options then a Go Pro. Go as wide as you prefer as long as stabilizing is in effect and it’s dewarped (insta360 term) so the shot still looks square and not “tilted”. Wide view looks more natural

[@rockymtnbri]

Same here with using an Insta360 now. I gave my GoPro Hero9 to my niece. BTW, Chris, FPS is frames per second, not feet. ;)

[@Motorhomelife_Adventures]

Wide view for me Chris. I think it looks nicer.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

That is the consensus.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Have a great ride. Happy 4th of July & Happy Birthday. I am hoping to go for a ride on Sunday. These Leukemia treatments are rough. They make me tired and feel weak. Stay safe. Post as much as you want. I enjoy going for the ride.✌️✌️

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Best wishes on your treatments.

[@Rocket5386]

Hello from Utica, NY. I like wide view as it seems more natural over super view. Enjoy your rides.😊

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Thanks! Wide view seems to be the consensus.

[@chill62751]

The wide view is better. Even though i like the view from a chin mounted camera, I don't like the way it looks on a helmet. I use the Sena 10C Pro. Maybe not the best camera but does the job. Keep up the good work.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Thanks!

[@rayhjohnson]

I think wide view is best. Super view makes things smaller and you get less detail. Not sure what the audio test proves except louder is louder. Let’s go wide.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

That seems to be the consensus so far, thanks.

[@Motorhomelife_Adventures]

Ive also just bought a throttle assist for my spyder. haven't tested it yet :) hopfully soon.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I’m loving it.

[@walterpedersen843]

The wide view was great what does overview was really nice much better I want to hear better videos as far as camera work

[@michaelmcdonald9247]

I'll go with wide view as better than super view. Superview gave me a little bit of a fish-eye lens effect with things slightly distorted. And though I'm not sure it is the right words, slightly disorienting when you are turning you head to look around. Wide view seems more natural.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

That seems to be the consensus.

[@ruthdoyle9085]

You should consider Fairport, NY. Used to have a cabin community on Oxbow lake on the Erie Canal. It only has 1 house now. The State pushed them out and put in a school and subdivision… 1 Oxbow Rd, Fairport NY.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I’ll check it out, thanks.

[@timstowers7539]

The throttle assist, I had one on my honda bike and kept in when I traded for the Spyder. It seems to me that the throttle turn is so much greater on the spyder than a bike that it was more in the way than helpful. Seems you have to turn the throttle on a can am a lot further to accelerate than on most bikes.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Interesting observation.

[@joez7700]

Chris wide view was better. The super view unnaturally stretched the image from side to side. I could tell by the POV of your spider it looked totally stretched out.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I see what you mean. Thanks for the feedback!

[@LarryMattingly-l7n]

You neglected to mention on the audio test, that the volume automatically increases as you accelerate from a stop and automatically decreases as you slow to a stop.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I didn’t know that. Very good information, thanks!

[@magnusb6311]

It does that o. Many vehicles nowadays. It's not fully a standard feature but almost.