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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mike Green on February 08, 2013, 12:14:01 AM
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After two months of ownership of the 09 Spyder RS the honeymoon continues. I had a lot of misgiving after trading my Kymco 500Ri. The whole ride experience was different. The big front end of the Spyder with the two tires up front totally changes how you navigate curves. The lean into the curve or turn is totally eliminated and so is some of the fun we have on a 2 wheeler. The Spyder has a V twin 998cc engine and generates 106 hp. It has a semiautomatic transmission and gears are changed without a manual clutch but with a paddle on the left handlebar. As the Spyder slows down to a certain RPM it will auromaticaly downshift. really miss the handbrake levers as this beast is stopped by a foot brake on the right side. All in all it is a very comfortable safe ride and I'm having a ball with it. Just wish I could have kept the 500Ri.
Mike
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That can am spyder would be great for me... You can't find one on the road here.. I just saw one during a recent car show... heads will spin If I have one here.... ;D
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Vivo my good friend,
I can think of no one more deserving than you to be the Spyderman of the PI! You work hard and a toy like this would be a good reward. All I can say is go for it! Your friend
Mike
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Mike, maybe when I retire and the kids have finished college, I might consider one... I saw a used 2011 model once and it costs (in dollars) around 16,000.00 My God! that is a lot of money! How about a Chinese copy? hmmmm....
Chinese Can-Am 250cc around $4,000.00
(http://store.oohla.com/storefiles/terminatorscooter//upload/imagemanager/1448/1261025862636.jpg)
this one is a Peugeot Metropolis...
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/peugeot-20cup_top.jpg)
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Mike, maybe when I retire and the kids have finished college, I might consider one... I saw a used 2011 model once and it costs (in dollars) around 16,000.00 My God! that is a lot of money! How about a Chinese copy? hmmmm....
Chinese Can-Am 250cc around $4,000.00
(http://store.oohla.com/storefiles/terminatorscooter//upload/imagemanager/1448/1261025862636.jpg)
this one is a Peugeot Metropolis...
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/peugeot-20cup_top.jpg)
I think you mean a chinese "scam-am"......Lol.
I have one in the garage with my other scoots, it's all scooter and a rather expensive slow one at that. it's a "sheep in wolves clothing". That said its a hoot to ride and its a conversation starter. But it's no BRP Can Am.
Be Big,
AMAC
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Slow? well, it was just a thought... I just get a three wheeled Harley....Lol!!!
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHcW7p6I-qo/Tj0TgMtNj3I/AAAAAAAADfM/lXp2oqHtgxY/s1600/many%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bconsider%2Bbefore%2Bproducing%2Band%2Bmarketing%2BHarley-Davidson%2527s%2Bproject%2Bof%2B%2Bthree-wheeled%2Bmodel%2B%2B1.jpg)
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Slow? well, it was just a thought... I just get a three wheeled Harley....Lol!!!
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHcW7p6I-qo/Tj0TgMtNj3I/AAAAAAAADfM/lXp2oqHtgxY/s1600/many%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bconsider%2Bbefore%2Bproducing%2Band%2Bmarketing%2BHarley-Davidson%2527s%2Bproject%2Bof%2B%2Bthree-wheeled%2Bmodel%2B%2B1.jpg)
Now that's bad azzed !
Yes the knock-off spyder is slow, 50 mph max. (with the wind at your back). The litte CN-250 clone is a great little motor but is way overmatched by the heavy trike. Add in the resistance of three small car tires and it's just plain slow. I live at sea level god forbid you add in a hill.......
Be Big,
AMAC
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Well, 50mph is more than enough for a small town/city...the question would be the acceleration to 50? 30 seconds? 45? ;D ;D ;D
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Well, 50mph is more than enough for a small town/city...the question would be the acceleration to 50? 30 seconds? 45? ;D ;D ;D
It's not all bad up to about 40 mph as long as its flat.......
http://scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=threewheelers&thread=57544&page=1 (http://scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=threewheelers&thread=57544&page=1)
Be Big,
AMAC
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Very nice review Sir! I'm 51..I think I have more time to think about it... ;D If ever, I'll get a black one... ;)
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(http://perezsolomon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/midget-615x457.jpg)
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HEY!
That midget bastard stoled my Spyder!
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HEY!
That midget bastard stoled my Spyder!
Now you know better for the next time you leave it unattended around Vivo. ;D ;)
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Oh come on Axy, with that big head I know it's you man!
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Oh come on Axy, with that big head I know it's you man!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh come on Axy, with that big head I know it's you man!
(http://www.smilys.net/lachende_smilies/smiley5621.gif) (http://www.smilys.net/lachende_smilies/smiley5621.gif) (http://www.smilys.net/lachende_smilies/smiley5621.gif)
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Just got back from a 40 mile after work relaxation ride on the Spyder. Rode over to the Jasmine Hills/Emerald Mountain area that is nothing but twisting steep hills. I really tried to test the limits, (and mine) of this motorcycle and was really impressed. I remember when going down a steep long grade on the Xciting my only option was to apply the brakes. With this bike it will allow me to drop down in a lower gear and the clutch torque will slow it down. It also has a feature, VSS, Vehicle Stability System, when the sensors send configurations to the computer that you're approaching a curve outside of the safety parameters it will apply the ABS and slow you through the curve safely. I call it "Idiot Proofing" which I surely need. I am really starting to enjoy the Spyder as I ride it more. The only downside is the footbrake. I miss the levers. Someday when I have $1000 I will convert the footbrake to a hand lever. The handlebars are also too far away and cause neck pain. A handlebar riser kit is abour $200 and that's going to be my first mod. Thanks for allowing me to share and remain a part of this great forum. ;D ;D Ride Safe,
Mike
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WooooHoooo!!! Great Mike!! Now, I want a Spyder!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Those "safety features" are necessary when one reaches the age of..... I mean... guru age... ;D
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Vivo,
You're right and I've reached that age and will take all the "safety features" I can get. Turned 65 back in January and I guess "Guru" is just another name for "old fart"? I really miss the skills and thrills of riding a scooter, especially my Xciting 500. That was a really big bike for a novice and I dropped it several times. It became frustrating to see a beautiful new machine get scratches and scrapes on the fairing and sides.But I eventually learned to "trust my left side", (thank you for that advice by the way), and riding became such a pleasure. Maybe some day in the future I can get another one but that's going to take a lot of lobbying with Mrs. Green.
ATGATT,
Mike