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Can-Am Spyder

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Dec 11, 2009.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    A friend of mine has been thinking of addding a Can-Am Spyder bike to his stable. Says they steer like a car, never even sat on one before. Anyone have any thoughts about these bikes.

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    All I know is we have a 76 year old lady that rides one, Around here she is know as the Orginal Biker Chick.
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    Looks like a BMW hooked up with a SKI-DOO and 9 mths later!!:gah:
    I would take it for a spin but not something I would buy,but I've heard they go like a bat out of hell!

    Some specs on a 2009 phantom model for sale up here in Canada for $23,000.
    http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Motorcycle+&+ATVs_details/FlashPopUp.aspx?img=http://photogdi.canadatrader.com/gdiphotos/ppgphotos/ON20090616205844275/ON20090616205844275_2009722133243255278_display3.jpg&zd=3


    Description : Engine: 990 cc Litre / V-Twin Cyl, Transmission: 5 spd, Engine BRP-Rotax 990 V-twin 2-cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, Horsepower 106 hp (79 kW) @ 8 500 rpm, Displacement 60.90 ci (998 cc), Bore x Stroke 3.82 x 2.68 in. (97 x 68 mm), Torque 77 ft. lbs. (104.3 Nm) @ 6, 250 rpm, Cooling Liquid, Exhaust two brothers twin chrome, Width 59.3 in. (1 506 mm), Height 45.1 in. (1 145 mm), Weight 699 lbs. (317 kg), Ground Clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm), Wheelbase 68 in. (1 727 mm), Fuel Capacity 6.6 gal. (25 l),
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    got a neighbor that bought his wife one.
    It has electronic strretig, he is ready to sell it and git a Harley trike.:cool:
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    Very,very fun to ride. Gobs of torque,likes curvy roads. But still is not a HD. Maybe when I'm 70 years old, or finally the wife's own ride.
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  7. FLHTbiker

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    I think I would wear a full face helmet if I rode one that way no one could recognize me. :D
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    My buddy's had the spyder in the shop several times cause when his wife turned the wheels they kept going the direction that was facing before and she was headed into a car.

    He added a windshield and stuff to her spyder.
    cardboard, Dec 12, 2009
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