Memorial Day Weekend Ride on Can-Am Spyder Along the Erie Canal

We ride along the historic Erie Canal on the Can-Am Spyder to get ice cream. Discuss Can-Am dealer network and 3000 mile service.
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 usually wear a Tourmaster Transition 4 jacket, a Scorpion EXO-AT950 helmet, and either Klim Baja gloves or Joe Rocket Windchill gloves. I use a GoPro Hero 10 camera and a Purple Panda mic, and I edit video with Final Cut Pro on an iPad Pro.
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[@charleyhough4355]

This is my opinion, I want to say that I appreciate your videos. I am looking to buy a 2020 or newer RT Limited, so I am watching just about every KZbin video on Can Am there to watch. It doesn't really matter to me when the video was done. I want to hear about the good and bad about this bike before I spend $$. I had a dealership service department print me the maintenance schedule, and the 28K service will be a big dollar amount. I am going into this with my eyes open. Anyway, thank you for making these videos and stay safe.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I appreciate your comments. And I appreciate the heads up on the 28K service expense. I’ll probably hit that after two years of ownership.

[@mum-0217]

Thanks Chris, It makes no difference to me when you post the videos, I just watch them as and when I get a chance. The only thing I would like if possible is some variety to the background music, as the same music becomes a little monotonous after awhile. However, if causes you a lot of work then no problem, I can live with it. I accept the importance of marking memorial day for those that have given their lives for the benefit of others. We are marking D-Day 6th June 1944 this year as it's the 80 year anniversary for the fallen. It is a great mark of respect to see the flags and I was wondering how long they stay there?. Kind Regards, Mike.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

The challenge is finding good music that is not copyrighted and not expensive. The flags stay up through July 4th.

[@SpyderRichard]

Video sequence is unimportant to me, what matters is the content. And your content is very good in my opinion. I started my research on the Spyder in 2021 and found many excellent channels that pretty much answered my questions before I signed on the dotted line and ordered my 2022 Sea-to-Sky. I've even made new friends through some of these channels and even got to ride with some of them (and I hope to meet more and ride with more of them!) I am not mechanically inclined, so part of my research was to evaluate cost of ownership. And for the purchase amount of my Spyder, plus I added the extended warranty, I was not going to penny-pinch on its maintenance. I get mine done at my dealership and I am completely satisfied. I hope your service will be as good as mine. I also started posting some videos but I haven't decided if I'm going to purchase a gopro. For now, I do it because I am having fun as I have no plan to monetize it. Cheers Chris!

[@SpyderMinimalist]

We’re remarkably similar except I’m two years behind you in terms of Spyder ownership.

[@majorhicksusmc]

I’ve not had any problem with your sequencing since I’m more interested in the content of each video. If there were videos out of sequence, I didn’t notice as I was more interested in the story you were telling and the beautiful scenery I was watching. I’m going to be more interested in the cost of your 3,000 mile service than the sequencing of your videos.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Thanks much! The 3,000 mile service video will be uploaded Tuesday afternoon, depending on when I get home from the dealership.

[@bobeden2067]

It does not matter order of vlogs to keep them coming. I'm in Christchurch New Zealand I have 2 Can Am off road dealers close to me but the on road ones are 70 and 150 kilometer's away.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Very similar circumstance.

[@timothytapio4252]

Chris, vlogging equipment? Settings? Not so much interested in vlogging itself but dash and rear facing cameras (to see who hit me) . I really appreciate your videos, I'm still grasping for knowledge and finding up to date videos can be challenging.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I use a GoPro Hero 10 camera, mounted on my helmet with a Chin Mount. For audio I used a Purple Panda mic tied into the GoPro with a Media Mod. I only use one camera, but may add a second at some point.

[@timothytapio4252]

@@SpyderMinimalist You are a wealth of information. I'm curious what the mpg is when riding predominately 55mph or less roads...hopefully I'll be able to find out next year.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

@@timothytapio4252 I’m guessing if holding a steady 55mph you’ll get 35 or so. I haven’t tested it but that’s my guess at this point.

[@charleyhough4355]

Chris, I have a question for you. I just took a 2024 RT Limited out for an hour test ride. I noticed that the steering was very sensitive. I did not have a tight grip on the handlebars. It did seem to be easier the more I rode the bike. Also, I never got over the 35 mph speed limit. The salesman said that it was because of the power steering. Your thoughts?

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I’ve heard others comment on the jumpiness of the handlebars, but I’ve not experienced that. In fact, on the highway, I’ll put it on cruise control at 70+ mph and take my hands of the bars. It tracks straight and true. That tells me the jumpiness may be rider induced. A little of small plane turbulence is sometimes pilot induced.