riding a MAD THREE WHEELER! Can-Am Spyder F3 sound [RAW Onboard]

[@EwoudPook]

My dad is in his early seventies and didn't feel comfortable anymore on a bike. But he still wanted to ride, alone and with me. So he looked at trikes from Harley or converted Honda Goldwings. Way to expensive, even second hand. Then I suggested an Can-am spider. At first he was not so sure, but after trying one he was sold. Got a nice second hand one and enjoys the wind in his face again. Feels secure and no need to move and balance a bike in his front yard. Simply reverses it while sitting on it. Even my mum is planning on joining him as passenger, like they used to before I was born. So no, it's not a bike, but for people like my dad it's close enough to have fun!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for sharing, I love to hear that!!

[@simonthomas5367]

Gives me hope for my retirement!

[@tavo_mg]

Lovely 🤘

[@1990-t1j]

I have one, but I also have four bikes. They are for any age.

[@EwoudPook]

@@1990-t1j they sure are. I have had a go at it as well and it's a lot of fun riding it! Just fun in a different way.

[@mrvwbug4423]

It really does sound a lot like riding a snowmobile, they're exhausting to ride as you're constantly fighting with the steering (snowmobiles also love to follow any little track in the snow, making it more of a fight). In the US these are popular with old folks who have gotten to the point where they can't ride their Harleys anymore.

[@Schaaf]

and I guess they are cheaper than those Harley trikes ;)

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@Schaaf Yes, quite a bit cheaper

[@Agoode-xo3un]

Maybe you haven’t noticed but there are a lot of young people riding 3 wheelers too not just older people.

[@101BadBreath]

It may be exhausting to ride hard, but my fiancé tours just fine on a sporty 2023 F3 alongside my aging Triumph 1050 (she is 50 and rides on two wheels occasionally too). Depends on what you need to get out of it and whether it meets expectations that matters.

[@vmaxg7208]

Doesn't sound like stock exhaust to me.

[@bwlyon]

My assessment on the suspension is most riders won’t wring the CanAm Spider out like you just did. On the other hand, since you didn’t seem to reach the limits due to road conditions, perhaps a couple extra inches of suspension travel would be very beneficial if properly tuned. Finally, I agree with your assessment that when you ride this machine hard it will give you a workout due to the forces at play with these 3 wheeled machines.

[@Schaaf]

I didn't include the most bumpy sections though. I had to go REALLY slow! Thanks!

[@sioboy]

It's weird at first seeing your POV leaning in but the bike isn't. 🤣 But I love the sound! 🤩

[@Schaaf]

Thanks mate

[@ChadGrimes]

I got to take a 3 wheel endorsement class on a 600 ryker. Very surprising what those 3 wheel bikes can do. I agree that they are exhausting when you push them. They are a blast on a closed course. I was quite happy during the class that they wanted you to have clear understanding of the traction limits and therefore pushed us to turn at speed until we lost traction in a controlled setting. I think everyone who criticizes 3 wheel motorcycles should take the class. You will be shocked at how much fun you can have and how challenging they are to ride

[@Schaaf]

I just loved the ton of traction you receive. 3 wide wheels make quite the difference :D

[@Thirsty_Fox]

There's a decent number of them here in Canada (home of Can-Am). The biggest drawback in my view is having three tire tracks and the width, making it very difficult to avoid potholes and bumps.

[@Schaaf]

Yeah, I felt that

[@BroastedBeansCoffee]

canadian- american / made in mexico

[@mementomori4972]

I imagine it's quite a bit different to riding a bike, since counter steering doesn't really work on this thing. The Yamaha Niken would be more in the realm of a motorcycle, I suppose. Would be nice to know how it compares to the Can-am. If we're lucky, you someday get the chance to try one of those too.

[@Schaaf]

I'd love to but unfortunately I can't get the Niken. But I can tell you without trying that the experience is completely different. The Niken apparently feels just like a motorcycle while the Spyder feels more like a mix of car and ATV

[@sebastiantapialoyola5017]

@@Schaaf Why can't you get the Niken?

[@navyanikii]

@@sebastiantapialoyola5017 i believe not many were sold worldwide

[@christopherabram7087]

In Ontario we can't see very far into the curve because of trees. Looks alot harder on the flat lands where you have no depth perception grounding point. Looks fun!

[@Schaaf]

where I was riding here is part of that 10% of Irish roads that do not have giant hedgerows left and right turning every corner into a blind one :D

[@mindcave]

What an amazing location.

[@Schaaf]

indeed

[@1990-t1j]

Good overview. I have an F3-S. I love it, but I also have an SCR950, Buell XB12X, a KTM 390 Duke and a Yamaha Aerox 155. I don't have a car. Regards, Nick

[@ccooper8785]

What do you mean "like to try one on a smooth road" That was one of the few smooth roads we have; have you tried our normal pothole-filled roads?

[@Schaaf]

I tried almost 3000kms of them ;)

[@charlesdickens954]

“I’ve never ridden one of these.” *does a mad burnout and drifts the first corner*

[@Schaaf]

Well, they are indeed very easy to drive

[@capi2770]

Nice ride, giving it the beans! 😆 I used to make the crankshafts for these engines, or rather the older RS Version (which i personally prefer the looks of to this) and then later the F3. Was my first real job after moving to Austria! Rotax-engine, made in Gunskirchen, just outside Wels. ✌️

[@Schaaf]

That is awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!! :)

[@capi2770]

@@Schaaf Danke DIR für die tollen Videos!! Vor allem in diese Monaten, wo es nicht ubedingt zum fahren ist.. (and thanks KZbin for unsubbing me, got a notification for the last video and now im suddenly unsubbed.... Also yes, english is still so much easier for me than german haha)

[@andreaskarahoca8349]

Welcome to Ireland, feel free to come over for a cup of tea or coffee if you'd like!

[@Schaaf]

Unfortunately it was just a summer vacation ;)

[@Dave-ng7ee]

@Schaaf that looked like Sally Gap that you went through at the beginning? Great views but in moments horrible roads, plenty of loose gravel my Husky 701 drifted all that way, good to see F3 not kicking out and snapping like mad!

[@andreaskarahoca8349]

@@Schaaf let us know next time I'll show you some amazing twisties that you'll like

[@adambod]

I've had 2 Rykers (600 & 900) & recently bought the F3. If you press hard on the outside peg and lean into the bend it rolls nicely. You have to ride it like 2 wheels..

[@Schaaf]

If I ride that thing like two wheels I'd have gone straight in the first corner lol

[@Illhumpagorilla]

I recognize those roads. Hope you had a good time here

[@Schaaf]

Most definitely!

[@Schaaf]

Most definitely!

[@iluvbiggirlz420]

If you want a fully automatic Can Am get the Ryker, people need to learn how to manipulate that shifter on corners, and use the whole RPM scale. I can take curves at high speeds and rarely hit them brakes by downshifting into the curves then upshift out of them. Pull with the inside hand on them curves as you lean into them. I got to 115 MPH and I have a 08 GS.

[@boktor74]

Maybe I'm the only one, but I don't like these things at all. They are not motorcycles nor cars. In Holland you can drive them with a car drivers license, which attracts a certain group of people who like to drive them bare chested in flip flops and shorts.... I prefer your 2 wheeled videos😉 Great scenery by the way!👌

[@Schaaf]

they don't really make any sense to me either. Unless you're disabled in some way and not able to ride two-wheelers but still want to feel the wind in your face :) But they are amazing fun nevertheless!!

[@at9670]

Life is made of weird experiences as well, you should absolutely try one.

[@boktor74]

@@Schaaf I agree! Having fun is what matters most😊

[@derluke9674]

Speaking about three-wheelers: i would be excited to see a Yamaha Niken getting schaafed. Nice video, wie immer

[@Schaaf]

I'd love to but unfortunately I don't have access to one :/

[@thomasdausch8557]

I enjoyed the ride-along, tks for sharing, it would be easy to get some speeding tics in Florida

[@Schaaf]

thanks Thomas

[@simonthomas5367]

Hey Schaaf! I know you push your vehicles pretty hard for the clips but that thing seemed all over the place under hard acceleration!! Be good to get hold of a sidecar for a comparison?

[@Schaaf]

Sidecars are unpredictable beasts compared to the Spyder. At least to me sidecar riding was much more difficult. :)

[@Ggggggggggggg2342]

Looks fun if you’ve run out of bikes to ride

[@Schaaf]

Hehehe

[@oakwolf5161]

I suspect that the semi-auto set up (auto down but manual up) is to prevent a gear up shift in the middle of a curve, which could throw the balance off and trigger that nanny electronic assist.

[@Schaaf]

Makes sense! Thanks

[@Waldo1122]

Ride this thing again with the modded swaybar, ecu tune, and aftermarket suspension and you'll be blown away.

[@richmotion]

Very suitable for the contest "Who finds most potholes on any given road". A motorcycle with no leaning angle gives me the shivers. I don´t understand those 3-wheelers.

[@Schaaf]

They make sense for people who can't ride a bike any more mostly.

[@richmotion]

@@Schaaf I understand that. But is it like that? I rode recumbent bikes (Liegerad) in the past, most people didn´t understand why and thought I must be disabled. So I guess there must be something to those 3-wheelers I don´t get. ;)

[@Waldo1122]

@@richmotion The rider can enjoy the wind and freedom without the worry of oil spills, loss of traction, progressive braking, balancing, gear is not required, how to park the bike so you don't get stuck etc... Had one and was tons of fun, traded it in since Can-Am wanted to trade reliability for cheap Chinese manufacturing.

[@jeancarloabad1726]

It's like riding an adventure motorcycle

[@Schaaf]

more like a car

[@UncleBobsbikelife]

Interesting review..and I like how you made them tires scream like an old 70s American action movie..in best schaaf style 👍🏻🐑

[@Schaaf]

thanks Bob

[@SirDamned]

Was about to say, the environment looks much like homeground ;)

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@gerbenmagendans3528]

i feel a big smile on your face ;) Greetz from Netherlands, magpop2020

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@ianm432]

You should find a way to get on a serious snowmobile. It's incredible!

[@Schaaf]

that's a dream of mine actually. Maybe next year I shouldn't winter-escape towards the south again ;)

[@mattforge4790]

This looks terrifying

[@Schaaf]

Haha

[@lovethytuber4770]

I see one from time to time and they look kinda cool but the cornering is a little sketchy to me. Nice 3-zyl sound tho.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks mate!

[@rayduwann]

After seeing this I would love to see you try out and give your thoughts on the Yamaha Niken!

[@Schaaf]

You and me both!

[@Hotrob_J]

Hope you enjoyed your first Canadian threeso- I mean three wheeler! I've never ridden one myself, but apparently you're supposed to ride them more like a snowmobile than a motorcycle or car?

[@Schaaf]

If only I knew how to ride a snowmobile :D

[@atharvs2401]

i see what you did thereeee

[@nagstah9203]

I was really into theese before I got my motorcycle license (they are drivable on Car license in Sweden), I'm glad now I got the license instead but the curiosity remains... I can definitely see though how you would feel "to safe" on it and thereby go "to fast" :-P . I have no doubt they would be awesome in touring mode.

[@Schaaf]

Try to get a test ride, it is indeed quite the experience

[@Przemyslaw-ef5po]

Wicklow mountains? I drove over there

[@Schaaf]

yes!

[@Felix-fy7ki]

Oida, de vordan Schutzblech schaun aus wia Bulldogreifn! 😂

[@octa5265]

Hey Schaaf, hope ur doing great! I had a question regarding engine braking, does it damage the engine or transmission components in the longer run? I mean is it better than normal braking?

[@Schaaf]

Not at all

[@sergiososa5855]

Diferent!!!!!puuuufffff!!!can am!!!!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾👀👀👀👀🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Schaaf]

Gracias

[@geezergarage]

Watching this makes me feel like “I” am going to crash at any moment. I need to stop, but I can’t.

[@Schaaf]

Hahaha

[@bytesandbikes]

Great. The width and weight of a car, with the weather protection and cargo space of a ~car~ bike. Where do I sign up? 😐

[@Schaaf]

You meant motorcycle, right? :D

[@Banditmanuk]

At least you could ditch the gym membership and get a good upper body workout riding that thing hard. It looked fun, but I'm sticking to two wheels. Thanks for showing us something different

[@Schaaf]

That's actually a great idea. Maybe I can convince my boss to sponsor that instead of the gym membership

[@LagzCreator]

Insane🔥

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@herbertleiwander5066]

Das scheint eine geile Kiste zum Ausfahren zu sein bei gutem Untergrund. Selber bin ich schon ausführlich die Yamaha NIKEN ausgefahren, welche auch 115 PS hat. Diese hat ebenfalls die selbe Radkonfiguration wie die Can-Am. Und ich denke, ich würde die Niken bevorzugen, da ich mich mit der in die Kurve reinlegen kann. Das ist vom Fahrgefühl her eher ein "Motorrad". Ein Ausprobieren kann ich empfehlen. Und du würdest die Rasten nicht verschonen. Die Can-Am bietet natürlich mehr Drehmoment aufgrund des Hubraums. Auffallen tun beide. 👍

[@Schaaf]

Ja, die Niken würd ich echt gern mal ausprobieren. Jeder ist davon begeistert!

[@hanspeter2210]

Die niken fährt wie auf schienen. Unglaubliches vertrauen ins Vorderrad. Aber bei 270 Kilo nur 115 PS und nur 45° Schräglage sind mir als GS Fahrer dann doch zu unsportlich.

[@bikepreacher7344]

That looks so instable in the corners

[@Schaaf]

On purpose ;)

[@Szlejer]

For a three wheeler I would prefer the Niken for sure. Have you test ridden that one, Schaaf?

[@Schaaf]

Unfortunately not. Everybody says it's amazing!

[@Szlejer]

@@Schaaf Yup, it's bloody great. :)

[@Lukas-gd9we]

Du hast es nicht direkt gesagt... Würdest du sagen, dass man/du mit dem Ding in Kurven schneller ist als mit einem Motorrad?

[@Schaaf]

Ziemlich sicher. Natürlich konnte ich es nicht messen. Aber die 3 breiten Reifen müssten theoretisch wesentlich mehr Traktion liefern. Und die Kurvengeschwindigkeiten haben sich enorm schnell angefühlt

[@Fonsie85]

Ich weiß ned was ich von diesen Dingern halten soll. Weder Fisch noch Fleisch. Trotzdem cool dass es sowas gibt und Spaß macht es auf seine art sicherlich auch. A leiwande Gschicht dass du sowas mal mit einbaust, interessant anzuschauen wars allemal!

[@Schaaf]

Sehe ich ähnlich! Danke!

[@StromerYoutube]

Schräge Kiste😂....Aber de haben glaub ich sogar an Rotax Motor oder?

[@Schaaf]

Stimmt!!

[@kenwoolf]

Holy Molly. That steering looks unnatural AF. Maybe it's because I only have an A licence, and never really driven a car before. I imagine you have to lean into the corner at that speed hard, and pull the bar towards yourself at the same time. So weird. The nikken just looks like a better idea.

[@Schaaf]

You have to pull AND push ;)

[@christiantoth7959]

Sicher interessant zu fahren. Mir persönlich würde aber leider genau der Teil am Motorrad fahren abgehen der mir den meisten Spaß bereitet - die Schräglagen 👍

[@Schaaf]

Geht mir gleich!

[@JelloThatsMellow]

Funky!

[@Schaaf]

most definitely :D

[@nunosousa1121]

Top

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@RuedigerEtzold]

Spaß macht das bestimmt auch, hängt gut an Gas. Ich bleibe trotzdem beim Motorrad.

[@Schaaf]

Ich auch. Vor allem aus finanziellen Gründen :D

[@arch417powersports]

You should have popped a wheelie 😅

[@Schaaf]

I can't even do that on two wheels haha

[@TheLetunn]

Yeaaaah, you tried a canam ! I got a canam Ryker, you can see it on my channel if you want. They are really great

[@Schaaf]

Nice!!

[@TheLetunn]

@@Schaaf yeah ! I would love to buy a F3 now haha a lot better

[@doitdamnit]

Isn't that weird, you have to turn the handlebars right to go right?!

[@Schaaf]

A bit ;)

[@Schaaf]

A bit ;)

[@MN-fj2pt]

Never seen you driving so slow through the corners

[@Schaaf]

Which is funny because in those corners that had clear visibility ahead I was actually faster than on a bike lol

[@MN-fj2pt]

@@Schaaf weird

[@noorawaniemanbinnorzeli6808]

Handle doesn't seem so sturdy. It must be hard for you to handle this three wheeler

[@Pytte]

probably similar to a sidecar ride.. not fun :P

[@Schaaf]

I love side car rides lol

[@chrishall734]

The front needs to tilt like I’ve seen on other trikes. Without leaning it doesn’t give the full bike experience and won’t handle very well on corners

[@Schaaf]

I don't think it tries to give you the bike experience.

[@thefupaman3069]

The front isnt made to tilt but it can handle in corners very well when the stock sway bar is upgraded to a thicker bar..I own one and once I changed that sway bar out I started taking corners at 90plus easy cause the swaying is gone and the bike planted to the road along with weight being distributed between both tires evenly.. makes the bike move like water.. it's on my channel steady speed

[@TheStre55]

too many wheels😆

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@gokulkrishm51]

Once upon a time, a motorcycle and a buggy loved each other soo much.....

[@Schaaf]

Hehehehe

[@fatihoz478]

Oyyyy

[@Schaaf]

Howya

[@addix.official]

Ich durfte sowas mal bewegen, habe ich freiwillig nach 5 min. wieder zurückgebracht. Anstrengender und lebensgefährlicher als jedes Motorrad. Das mit den Fliehkräften und die breite Front ist sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig. Für mich kann das Ding ersatzlos weg.

[@Schaaf]

Hehehe - ich würds sofort wieder tun :D

[@iluvbiggirlz420]

You can't ride like this on a Harley Davison or Goldwing trike, you would've been flipped over. Lol

[@ccooper8785]

Well if you must have a trike, that is the configuration to have. I was thinking I would have one of these as my final "bike". Unfortunately the politicians have decided that I will only be allowed a bus pass for "political greenwashing" purposes.

[@Schaaf]

Ouch! But indeed it is the right configuration. The idea of having the wide side in the back and out of sight sounds very scary to me.

[@williamqueen884]

This would be cool if it didn't have 3 wheels

[@Schaaf]

lol