Update - Transitioning From a Motorcycle to a Spyder

How's it going? What have we learned in 3 months and almost 7,000 miles?

[@skyhawk61]

Transitioned from 2 wheels(last one a Goldwing) 6 years ago to a 2016 Spyder RT-S. It's allowed me to extend my riding time at my age(85). Coast to coast once and working on one more this year. Love the Spyder. Had a few problems over the years but all were solvable. Also more visibility for the cagers. No regrets at all. Nice to hear that she enjoys it.

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

Fantastic, thanks for your comment. You are an inspiration. Ride safe.

[@glennmiddleton5634]

Cruise control works great. Tap the brake to roll off, push the cruise button to resume. Even a downshift to cancel, then after an upshift hit resume. My wife suggested I buy my Sea to Sky, so yes there are worse problems than you wife telling you to buy another bike. I've been riding over 50 years, & still have my ST1300!

[@SpyderRichard]

The Spyder is my first ever motorcycle; I got a 2022 RT Sea-to-Sky in May of last year. I truly love riding it. And even more now that my wife rides occasionally with me; she also enjoys it and plans on taking her license. We just completed our first trip together to New Brunswick and it was a great ride despite a full day of rain. Glad to hear that you both enjoy your Spyder! Cheers!

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

Congratulations on your first motorcycle. That's great.

[@ThePeteutube]

Good job and a fresh perspective on the Spyder.

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

Thank you.

[@ES44AC-2]

Glad she loves it . I bought my first Spyder to get my wife to ride with me again, she had gotten spooked when we had a close call on 2 wheels and that was it for her. I'd really love to get an adventure bike for me in the future. I've got a 21' RTL Marsala Dark Edition now and its way better than the 2015 RTS I had.

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

I'll always recommend Adventure bikes. It's just who I am. Glad to hear you're finding the '21 better than the '15. Our '12 was very unreliable. I'd like to believe Can-Am has updated them enough to get past those issues. So far, it's been rock solid.

[@ES44AC-2]

I've got a little over 15k on it so far. Didn't ride much this year because of work commitments. I usually put 1,100 or so miles a month on the the Spyder March-December.

[@wendyvankirk5746]

I went to the Spyder F3 limited last year from a 750 Honda Shadow. I feel better on the Spyder, more confident and I travel much quicker and keep up with others in my group.

[@MOABMAN]

HAA!!!!!!! Not my toy, it is her toy! Love it! How did you like the passenger seat? I love the comfort as a passenger. I am protective of mine and my wife is as well. If she sees someone near it looking at it she always says something to me and then watches it like a hawk. We both are weirdly over protective of it like it's our kid. Love the video and really enjoyed seeing the views. Looks like a beautiful ride.

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

Thanks. Passenger seat was just fine. Took me a while to relax, but it wasn't the seat's fault. My wife also protective about people showing too much interest in the Spyder. Especially kids when we have to leave it in our hotel parking lot. We do cover it every night when on the road. Dramatically reduces interest.

[@susierebelryder492]

All the 5 Goldwings I’ve ridden had the same cruise control cancelation the Spyder has. The only difference is I would touch the front brake lever to cancel and now I just turn it off then back on again for when I need to activate it again.

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

I can't speak to any year of Gold Wing other than my 2023. That one does have a roll throttle forward to cancel the CC feature.

[@juans3728]

I feel as though the wife feels safer and at ease on a trike than on a two wheel bike and this is due to the dangers she may feel on two wheels and has not really told you because she wanted to enjoy that life style as you. Due to my limitation i also prefer a Spyder than a two wheeler and riding on any weather would be less stressful. The Spyder RT are expensive but i would buy used and upgrade it to my satisfaction.

[@brianhamm9109]

I have a 2024 Sea to Sky that I bought at the end of Feb. Not sure of rhe year of your Can Am, but I just rotate my right hand forward for a quick second to kill the cruise and then roll back on the throttle. Very easy with mine, but that would not be the same previous models. Can I ask what is mounted on the left handle bar? Ia that a drink holder and something else? I am looking for a drink holder and phone mount for my new ride. If it is those, can you provide a link for what you have? Love your qife's new ride. I bought mine for similar reasons as I just sold my 2020 Harley Road King. I have a neck disk issue and was not feeling xomfortable with the Harley's weight and handling it at slow speeds in less than idea situations. Love the new ride and have been putting in a lot more riding rime as it does not affect my neck and I ust feel like I can enjoy the ride a lot more and relax qith the Can Am. Glad she is enjoying hers!

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

Good to know they fixed the cruise control for 2024. That will be welcomed news if/when we update her machine. Yes, that is a drink holder on her left bar. That setup also allows a Ram mount to add a phone holder. Unfortunately, I can't find the details of who makes it. I can tell you MotoMember in Purcellville, VA sets-up nearly every RT they sell with that combination. I bet if you called their Parts department they could get you exactly what we have from them. They are a great dealer and as ridiculously helpful as you could ever ask. Glad to hear the Spyder is working out for you, too. It's been a real winner for my wife.

[@alexsmith358]

Beware ! My wife bought a Ryker, now she even wants to go out in the cold and rain. It has opened up the world for her.

[@christopherabram7087]

Ya bud! Spyder is FUN!

[@Braapncamp]

Ever tried a mchine like this, they look fun to ride and nice to travel with. Bet my wife would like one as well ...or me to be better able to bring my dog with me 😂

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

You could carry more on a Spyder than you can on the 890. More options for the dog.

[@terryclair2914]

I agree with your wife on the awkwardness of the cruise control. My BMW motorcycle works so much better if you just want to disable it just roll off the throttle then hit resume to reengage.

[@micaKTM1290]

Does she have thoughts on the luggage?

[@dirt_dad_stuff]

She likes having more space than she's ever had on any bike...but, it didn't stop her from buying a case for the back seat today. We don't travel light.

[@johnd9031]

Spyder is safer than two wheels but not as much fun IMHO.

[@regwatson2017]

I've seen people trying to re-sell them for months. No thanks. They just look ridiculous.