xrated Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Here is the link for it on Cycle Trader.... https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/5023635835 This paid listing has expired....but the Spyder is still for sale. If you want some info on it and are interested, PM me and I can provide pics and info.....and the current selling price. Edited March 9 by xrated Price reduced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Works now Edited October 20, 2022 by CBR-RR-XX-CESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Was the link not working when I posted it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 3 hours ago, xrated said: Was the link not working when I posted it? No error message just not linking up. Tried three times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALCXX Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Worked for me. Looks comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Price has been reduced by $2500 .....as per suggestions on the Can Am Spyder forum I'm on. Now it is considerably below NADA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 (edited) Bump to the top... Edited February 11 by xrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Says listing removed Vern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 On 2/11/2023 at 7:29 AM, DBLXX said: Says listing removed Vern. Yea, the listing expired after 6 weeks.....it's still for sale though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 I have taken a deposit on the Spyder and is Pending Sale and pickup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I've always wanted to ask an owner, especially one that rides bikes: Did you enjoy it enough to recommend one? Part of me thinks it would be fun, like a gocart-ish experience, but the rest of me feels like it's the worst of all worlds. Most of the limitations and danger of a bike without the freedoms and abilities of a bike; it may be less of an impact in states where you're not allowed to lane split. Is it something that would likely be more appealing for a person that doesn't ride than for a rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 We could find out. But yeah, I wonder the same thing. https://www.eagleshare.com/polaris-rentals/slingshot/whittier-california-united-states/14452?pickup_date=2023-05-10&dropoff_date=2023-05-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 5 hours ago, superhawk996 said: I've always wanted to ask an owner, especially one that rides bikes: Did you enjoy it enough to recommend one? Part of me thinks it would be fun, like a gocart-ish experience, but the rest of me feels like it's the worst of all worlds. Most of the limitations and danger of a bike without the freedoms and abilities of a bike; it may be less of an impact in states where you're not allowed to lane split. Is it something that would likely be more appealing for a person that doesn't ride than for a rider? Same here but if it gets to the place where riding two up or even solo becomes too much, I could see one of these. 25K is a pretty big commitment to find out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I just ran into a great "excuse" for one. Looking at flying into ATL and going out to a friend's cabin in the North GA woods (do I hear banjos?) in October. There will be several of us flying in. Two per Slingshot/Spyder is far more rational than trying to get two-wheelers, but the GA weather should be fine for riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 (edited) On 3/5/2023 at 10:05 AM, superhawk996 said: I've always wanted to ask an owner, especially one that rides bikes: Did you enjoy it enough to recommend one? Part of me thinks it would be fun, like a gocart-ish experience, but the rest of me feels like it's the worst of all worlds. Most of the limitations and danger of a bike without the freedoms and abilities of a bike; it may be less of an impact in states where you're not allowed to lane split. Is it something that would likely be more appealing for a person that doesn't ride than for a rider? Oscar.....the driving force behind my/our decision to get the Spyder was fairly straightforward. Peggy and I both rode our own bikes for years and years. Then, in late 2019, she got to the point that her right knee was going to have to be replaced....completely. At that point, she had a fear that even if the surgery was completely successful, that the replacement knee might be an issue as far as her being able to hold it up when coming to a stop. We enjoyed riding two up sometimes, even though we both still had our individual bikes, we also had the ST1300 Sport Touring bike. We sold that back in 2017 or there abouts, so when the knee surgery thing came up (Jan 15th, 2020), we decided that we would sell our bikes and get the Spyder. They are plenty big for two people, lots of storage area with side bags, a rear trunk, and a front trunk or as they call them.....a "frunk". We enjoyed having the Spyder, but to be completely honest, it's just not the same as being on two wheels. I've ridden since 1971 and to "turn" through corners vs. leaning and counter-steering, just wasn't nearly as exciting and fun.....for either of us. Two wheels is in my blood and I finally decided to sell the Spyder and pursue a capable "Sport Touring bike".....just not one that is heavy.....like Gold Wings, FJR, STs and such. When I discover the new Suzuki GSX-S1000GT and GT+ and it weighs in at 497 lbs without the side bags, that lit up a light for me.....sport touring capable, much lighter weight than those mentioned, hard bags that are detachable, and enough room for both of us to be comfortable and not feel cramped. I picked up the new one today in fact, and the Spyder left here this morning before I drove to get the new bike. I would recommend the Spyder.....if...you are no long able to ride two wheels, but want to still be on a "motorcycle" type vehicle.... Oh, and there are some mods that can be done to the Syders to make them handle better. This most common and effective one is the Baja Ron front sway bar....instead of the factory front sway bar. When I got mine and took it for a ride for the first time in some twisty stuff, I almost ran off the shoulder of the road because when they are ridden a bit hard, the front sway bar was not/is not stiff enough to keep the machine from leaning out away from the turn. The net result is that it causes you to drift off of your line and head towards the shoulder of the road, on say a lefthand turn....in other words....OH SHIT. It's easily correctable by just letting off the throttle a bit and slowing down, but that's not my idea of how to get through a corner. And the fact that you are "turning" the bars in the direction of the turn instead of leaning and counter steering, just didn't get it for me. So I bought and installed the Baja Ron sway bar and it stiffened it up enough to pretty much keep the bike from leaning away from the corner. Edited March 9 by xrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 On 3/5/2023 at 3:48 PM, SwampNut said: I just ran into a great "excuse" for one. Looking at flying into ATL and going out to a friend's cabin in the North GA woods (do I hear banjos?) in October. There will be several of us flying in. Two per Slingshot/Spyder is far more rational than trying to get two-wheelers, but the GA weather should be fine for riding. What is the timeline for this happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 In October is all we have right now. Will probably nail down some dates in the next month or so. Also I learned that Southwest won't let you book or even view flights more than six months in advance. The place is actually in Hayesville, which I think is just a couple hours from you. Believe me, you'll get a PM and address when I know the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 19 hours ago, SwampNut said: In October is all we have right now. Will probably nail down some dates in the next month or so. Also I learned that Southwest won't let you book or even view flights more than six months in advance. The place is actually in Hayesville, which I think is just a couple hours from you. Believe me, you'll get a PM and address when I know the details. OK, sounds good. I know where Hayesville is....we've travelled it between Murphy, NC and Franklin, NC before. You'll certainly be in an area with some great roads. I haven't been down that way lately, but will probably get a chance to ride there a few times on the new GT when the weather warms up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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