The truth is they are awesome. Its not always about how fast and how much you can lean. The wind in your balls is the same wind. People like me with chronic back issues can still get that wind. And it's a cool alternative for others. Each to his own
I am a Can-am ryder..I have the 2016 RT Ltd touring version....not sure what they are asking for this unit....but before you buy a used one of this "vintage" with the older 998 two cylinder engine ( and the issues they had) .....take a look at the new can-am Ryker..they have two versions..a 600 cc twin, water cooler with a CVT trans for around $8500..or a 900 cc triple with the semi-auto trans for around $10,000
As a guy who rides Atc three wheelers I see why this is so much safer from roll overs by having the two wheels in front so when you slow down in a turn it won’t flip nearly so easily. And... you won’t lay it down if you hit a bunch of slimy autumn leaves on wet pavement. (Speaking from experience.)
The whole point for me was semi auto meant no more broken cables in traffic, I rode a manual RT and it was dreadful on a personal level, coming from 22 years of riding high performance bikes, I gotta say, my semi auto box is a breath of fresh air :-)
I've watched about all of Shawn's videos on the Spyders and they are great, but it drives me nuts when he calls them automatic! They are considered "semi-automatic" and have a similar transmission technology as some of the Honda electric-shift ATVs. You DO have to shift them, but it is electronic with no clutch. The Rykers, however, are fully automatic. They also feel extremely similar to driving an ATV. It surprises me that he never mentions this and always compares them to a car. Take a quad, throw a motorcycle accelerator on it, and it feels the same as a Spyder.
I have been ridding 2 wheel motorcycles for about 35 years. My 1sr bike was a Cushman Scooter that was bigger than me, LOL! Loved it. We lived on a dead end block in an unincorporated area. Can’t ever remember seeing any cops in our hood. The entire block was family or friends of family since my Mom was a kid!! Dead end unincorporated street that was all family. Nobody ever had to lock there doors. It was perfect! My Moms brother-in-law was a farmer that was also a home builder that built the entire block for our family and friends. My Mom use to say if it wasn’t for him we all probably couldn’t afford homes, however he made it happen! Thanks uncle Orville! He and his wife were killed in a head on accident in the 60’s leaving behind 8 kids!! All of them war adopted by others in the family and the youngest is now in his early 60’s. I had a major stroke about 4 years ago and luckily my only issue from that occurrence is my balance is not the same, so I’m looking at one of these Can Am’s. Seems like the perfect Soulitions to my issue. My wife of 35 years don’t want to ride on a bike with me anymore due to my balance issues, however this might be a cure for her reluctance to want to ride with me. We use to ride a lot! Got some more reach to do on these but so far I like what in finding out about them. Are they shaft driven? Are the motors pretty bulletproof? What is the up keep cost like? And input would be appreciated! Thank you!
I have, Bob is excellent!! Might pull the trigger on this baby this year. So far I think the F-3S is the one for me. This year (2021) they have a nice gray with the orange-ish red-ish frame that looks pretty nice. Still don’t like the price but nice things are usually expensive.
I’m a fat old guy who can’t seem to grow up. Yeah, I’m on a kinda heavy sport-tourer, (< tiny photo to left) but I bumped it to 160 RWHP !!😎. I’m intrigued by these reverse trikes for when I’m too old to hold up 2 wheels. I’ll be really impressed when I see a video of one with both front wheels trying to claw at the sky !! 😳🤪 🤜🤛
Most people want the can am because of the simplicity of not having a clutch this is stupid, why complicate something simple and the automatic still beats a clutch, a clutch will always have human error and response time!
Sorry but WHEN I rode a bicycle, you lean in when going left or right, I'm sure people on motorcycles do the same, ALWAYS talk about opposite push.. So what's so different about riding a bike to riding this....or for that matter a motorcycle...???
Hey I have a question I put some bigger rims on the front and lift the back stock name my traction control light is coming on do you know how to bypass that or what you have to do to the front sensors are the back sensor
So I know it's an old video. But I'm curious to why you use the clutch for upshifting after you are moving? The only purpose for that is if you are wanting to skip gears. I was taught by an old school biker how to ride a Street Bike almost 50 years ago and have never used a clutch like that. I don't drive a manual 18wheeler like that either!! 😆 🤣
Isn't a trike a motorcycle with training wheels? They call this a motorcycle with training wheels? 2 wheels in front or 2 wheels in back, other than the engine what's the difference?
@@budbrudis5213 because people need something to criticize in their miserable lives. I'm going price one this week. I feel like it's time to spice my life up. I tried a bike, couldn't seem to get with it. But this seems easier, looks sleek and sexy, and will give me that free feeling
I in no way want to divert business from SRK but if he likes the Spyder he should also look at the new Ryker. More of a base model at a lower price point compared to Spyder. Has its pros and cons but I always figure it is good to look at the full picture.
Michael Jackson oh I agree. The only deterrent so far is the fact that is automatic. But I’m super curious to see what they do with it and see as more comes out about it such as first rides. Myself, I prefer two wheels but I get the main selling points for these bikes and they’re doing a great job with it by introducing the Ryker
@@davidwalker7215 I think it looks way better than the spider I would never consider the spider when they came out it just never appealed to me for some reason the Ryker appeals to me and I can't wait already have a November my local dealers having a demo day and can am supposed to be there he's going to email me for me to go test right I can't wait
@@barronslumber I'm excited for ya ! I dig the sport type & the Spyder F3 to be specific but their price points are too steep for me. When I saw the new ad + the custom aspects I went bananas. In a way everyone won't have the same color panels w/the Ryker either because Canam will rotate the color availability. I LOVE how Canam realized that some people are not making an assload of money but STILL want some Canam 3 wheel reverse trike fun in their lives. Not tryna comment ya to death, just think it's cool that someone else thinks that the Ryker is awesome as well. Dude I hope you have a friggn blast on that test ride, you should film it !
Iam excited too can't wait I've had about a dozen bikes ZX-14 CBR1000 ZX9 ZX-11 so forth and I've always wanted a trike or T-rex or something like that but when I saw the Ryker I just something about it price point and even the 900 Ace is only 9999 which is reasonable and I can't wait I think it's way better looking in the spider I'm not a fan of the spider I think the spiders just too big and bulky this thing is just I don't know what it is and they're trying to appeal to a younger crowd I think it'll be all ages I'm almost 42 hopefully Can-Am knocks it out of the ballpark
@@barronslumber Wow you ARE a bike rider, that's awesome in itself as a hobby/skill/trait. I've only had 1 motorcylce experience in my life. A few years back, on leave I went home to visit and learned that my sister was on bikes now, a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 and she knew how to ride that dang thang ! She scared the shit out of me on the highway. A Mustang tried her and that bike beat the shit out the Mustang w/me on the back, going triple digits at that! OMG I had to use the rr soooooo bad when she stopped,lol. Comparing the Spyder against the Ryker, you're right my guy, the Spyder does have way more bulk going on and just seems big overall. Being a Floridian I see tons of and know plenty of bikers and for some crazy reason this doggone Canam thing just has my attention period. I don't care who doesn't like it. I think I'm in reverse trike love,lol. Interesting point>> My lady was like why drool over the F3 when for that price point we could snag 2 Rykers, instead of taking turns on an F3, and ride by ourselves. Man my lady even has me more comfy w/the idea of ownership. She secured her spot in my life 4eva w/that idea,lol. I'm in the early 40s club and we deserve sum fun too, ha ha. I looked at the Venom , the T-Rexx, Morgan 3 wheeler, the Slingshot and GG Streetquad which are all cool BUUUUT I refuse to chug all my coins at fun. The Ryker has the lowest price point of all so for me it's an easy choice.
I have a white one. I'm a combat wounded veteran so I cannot ride a two-wheeler. I have had it for about 3 years now and it still turns heads everywhere I go. People always want to walk up and talk to me which is annoying sometimes because I get that a lot anyway being an amputee.
@@robertbarber7343 same problem, different cause. I was thinking of a can am but what do you do about the for only brake? I'm sure I could work it but I'm not sure I can modulate the pressure properly. And thank you for defending our country brother.
You either can Not count or you need to have your vision checked 💯% 🤣🤣🤣 It is a Spyder built by Can-Am and all of them have 3wheels! And it is far from Ugly so maybe you do need glasses 👓 🤔
When these things came out, I was like: "The physics don't work" ...there's all this weight in the front being pushed by a wheel in the back, so it puts more wear & tear on the engine. Now I understand the dynamics of business and therefore one should expect a most-anything to be obsolete in a a few years. But this is just painfully obvious, that will require countless repairs, and end-up deeply scarring one's wallet.
The truth is they are awesome. Its not always about how fast and how much you can lean. The wind in your balls is the same wind. People like me with chronic back issues can still get that wind. And it's a cool alternative for others. Each to his own
Exactly the reason I'm getting one
@@backyardbraaapn1017 Did you get one?
@@backyardbraaapn1017 the exact reason I have one Hahahahaha
I have the exact same bike..but its copper and black..5 speed 2011 spyder...I LOVE IT.😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG. That sounds so good! Need to have that tone at half the volume would be awesome!!
I am a Can-am ryder..I have the 2016 RT Ltd touring version....not sure what they are asking for this unit....but before you buy a used one of this "vintage" with the older 998 two cylinder engine ( and the issues they had) .....take a look at the new can-am Ryker..they have two versions..a 600 cc twin, water cooler with a CVT trans for around $8500..or a 900 cc triple with the semi-auto trans for around $10,000
My wife has the 2009 Phantom model. She loves it and has put thousands of miles on it. She always gets a lot of attention when she rides it.
That is the most insane noise coming from a can am... effing fantastic!
That's the old, venerable, powerful Aprilia V60 engine. Nice too see it still alive and kickin on the Can-Am .
As a guy who rides Atc three wheelers I see why this is so much safer from roll overs by having the two wheels in front so when you slow down in a turn it won’t flip nearly so easily.
And... you won’t lay it down if you hit a bunch of slimy autumn leaves on wet pavement. (Speaking from experience.)
This is the type of guy to get crunked at a Christian rock festival and totally rock with Jesus.
This man just drove that entire video with the parking break on
@Lawson Kylen Take a long walk off a short pier
Parking break. Is that when you ride for a bit, then pull over, park, and take a little break?
Really???
The whole point for me was semi auto meant no more broken cables in traffic, I rode a manual RT and it was dreadful on a personal level, coming from 22 years of riding high performance bikes, I gotta say, my semi auto box is a breath of fresh air :-)
whatever feels good
Dude ive always wanted one of these. Thanks for doing this review!
Man I love the sound, you are making me want a can am.
But have everlasting life.amen...praise Jesus..
Doug Devine yeah he got distracted and did not finish it.
Amen in Jesus name
I've watched about all of Shawn's videos on the Spyders and they are great, but it drives me nuts when he calls them automatic! They are considered "semi-automatic" and have a similar transmission technology as some of the Honda electric-shift ATVs. You DO have to shift them, but it is electronic with no clutch. The Rykers, however, are fully automatic.
They also feel extremely similar to driving an ATV. It surprises me that he never mentions this and always compares them to a car. Take a quad, throw a motorcycle accelerator on it, and it feels the same as a Spyder.
I have been ridding 2 wheel motorcycles for about 35 years. My 1sr bike was a Cushman Scooter that was bigger than me, LOL! Loved it. We lived on a dead end block in an unincorporated area. Can’t ever remember seeing any cops in our hood. The entire block was family or friends of family since my Mom was a kid!! Dead end unincorporated street that was all family. Nobody ever had to lock there doors. It was perfect! My Moms brother-in-law was a farmer that was also a home builder that built the entire block for our family and friends. My Mom use to say if it wasn’t for him we all probably couldn’t afford homes, however he made it happen! Thanks uncle Orville! He and his wife were killed in a head on accident in the 60’s leaving behind 8 kids!! All of them war adopted by others in the family and the youngest is now in his early 60’s. I had a major stroke about 4 years ago and luckily my only issue from that occurrence is my balance is not the same, so I’m looking at one of these Can Am’s. Seems like the perfect Soulitions to my issue. My wife of 35 years don’t want to ride on a bike with me anymore due to my balance issues, however this might be a cure for her reluctance to want to ride with me. We use to ride a lot! Got some more reach to do on these but so far I like what in finding out about them. Are they shaft driven? Are the motors pretty bulletproof? What is the up keep cost like? And input would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Look up the Coach Bob channel, everything about Spyders.
I have, Bob is excellent!! Might pull the trigger on this baby this year. So far I think the F-3S is the one for me. This year (2021) they have a nice gray with the orange-ish red-ish frame that looks pretty nice. Still don’t like the price but nice things are usually expensive.
@@troy9er I bought my wife one but she would rather ride behind me so I'm looking into getting a new one too.
that exhaust sounds good...what is it?
I’m a fat old guy who can’t seem to grow up. Yeah, I’m on a kinda heavy sport-tourer, (< tiny photo to left) but I bumped it to 160 RWHP !!😎. I’m intrigued by these reverse trikes for when I’m too old to hold up 2 wheels. I’ll be really impressed when I see a video of one with both front wheels trying to claw at the sky !! 😳🤪
🤜🤛
Yep sport bike then sport touring and when I'm old modified spyder😊
I can't wait to ride mine...now if I can just pass the damn written test which covers motorcycles rather than Can-Am Spyders ugggg.
33ladyram please pick me up when you do!
Hopefully you passed 😀
I watch all your vids! Keep up the great work! God bless
Can you do a video of the Can Am Ryker?!?!?!? I bought one last year. Love it!
Oh yeah I would this too. Is your Ryker still doing well?
@@captain4825 hey!
It's still riding like a champ! I'm starting to see more on the roads
I love it bruh! Have you done a ride on the F3s Daytona or the SS manual? No one has done it. Love the exhaust by the way
Dude the sound is the best part!!!
now i want to take the fenders off of mine !
Most people want the can am because of the simplicity of not having a clutch this is stupid, why complicate something simple and the automatic still beats a clutch, a clutch will always have human error and response time!
I liked the video before I knew it was a Bikes and Beards video just because of that sick intro jump
To bad it's not bikes and beards channel lol
Is that an ixil exhaust setup? Looks like it....had a set on a Suzuki sv 650 and it sounded so good👍
Sorry but WHEN I rode a bicycle, you lean in when going left or right, I'm sure people on motorcycles do the same, ALWAYS talk about opposite push..
So what's so different about riding a bike to riding this....or for that matter a motorcycle...???
I'm not into trikes, even reverse trikes, but if I was that one would work for me.
the pipes look like Two Brothers - VOO DOO exhaust, good for 12 - 15 more HP Loud pipes Save Lives !! ✌
I think that sounds great.
A GREAT BIKE...LOVE IT😊
Hey I have a question I put some bigger rims on the front and lift the back stock name my traction control light is coming on do you know how to bypass that or what you have to do to the front sensors are the back sensor
How big did you go? And did u figure out the tc issue?
I have a 2011 Can Am Spyder RSS 990 too. I have been able to get one of the front wheels off the ground to get it up on only 2 wheels.
Can my 2021 can am f3s sound like that? What kind of exhaust is that?
I love John 3:16 Amen
I have that same year, same color! Mine sounds just like that!
what exhaust is on that it sounds great
I swear that Seans route must be littered with words of wisdom by now....
I’d want the fenders on there, but leave the exhaust as it is in the video lol
So I know it's an old video.
But I'm curious to why you use the clutch for upshifting after you are moving?
The only purpose for that is if you are wanting to skip gears.
I was taught by an old school biker how to ride a Street Bike almost 50 years ago and have never used a clutch like that.
I don't drive a manual 18wheeler like that either!! 😆 🤣
I love the way that sounds
Which can am is this?
Cooles Spyder hab mir auch eins gekauft. Man sitzt wie auf sportbike. Bei F3 sitzt man wie bei Chopper.
Pretty natural for snowmobile riders.
Its not bad looking, I ride a motorcycle but if I was just looking to get in the wind its probably plenty of fun
Good video. Love the Can-Ams
its the same as a ski do, and I grew up riding those.
I kinda dig it and the sound.
Does this one have buttons too?
It’s a trike, about as cool a trike gets without being a T. rex, but still a trike.
An inverted trike
What type of camera are you using?
dope I love your videos
What’s the top speed ?
Can ams are expensive yet it doesnt come with a SIDE STAND
That exhaust ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
Rollin Dub south african Bless up
What year is this one
If its too loud you're too OLD!
you had the parking brake on
It sounds awesome you keep saying automatic it is a semiautomatic you’re using a paddle shifter.
That's one bad machine... I'm looking for a Can-Am have you seen the newest Can-Am Spyder call the Riker do you know anything about it
Spyder is Spyder. Ryker is Ryker. They are not at all the same but are both built by Can-Am🤣
What's the difference between the can-am and the Ryker?
The Ryker is Can-Am.
So did you find the answer to your question? Lol
They feel like snowmobiles
What exhaust is this please?
and yes they do want you to read the safety card every time! I have actually never read it lol.
to me anything with a after arket pipe as been beat the shit out of
Isn't a trike a motorcycle with training wheels? They call this a motorcycle with training wheels? 2 wheels in front or 2 wheels in back, other than the engine what's the difference?
Training wheels my ass. I'd take this level of comfort over a bike any day
@@DRex45 I'm with you dude, I don't understand why people say bad things about these...id rather have this than a bike any day
@@budbrudis5213 because people need something to criticize in their miserable lives. I'm going price one this week. I feel like it's time to spice my life up. I tried a bike, couldn't seem to get with it. But this seems easier, looks sleek and sexy, and will give me that free feeling
....but have everlasting life
Is it cool to trust and buy a old sts limited old like that, since they don't make them anymore?
John 3:16🙌🏾
I'll trade my stock exhaust for this one lol
Triple your chance of hitting potholes😕
Do you even math?
Triple your chance to survive when you hitting potholes and debris on freeway then a 2 wheeler 😁😁
@@mariokoger2777 lol good point but I still don't see the point of a snow mobile with wheels
@@bludmakesgrassgrow Bet my Math is better than your English😂
@@ianjones2731 with age you will get the point 😀
The only thing cool about it is the car tires.
MrKnotical; I disagree, the only thing cool about it is that someone else owns and rides it. LOL
Put 01 on the sides try the brigde again. 😂
My dad has been talking about one of these for a long time but just won’t pull the trigger. Make him buy it! Lol
I in no way want to divert business from SRK but if he likes the Spyder he should also look at the new Ryker. More of a base model at a lower price point compared to Spyder. Has its pros and cons but I always figure it is good to look at the full picture.
Michael Jackson oh I agree. The only deterrent so far is the fact that is automatic. But I’m super curious to see what they do with it and see as more comes out about it such as first rides. Myself, I prefer two wheels but I get the main selling points for these bikes and they’re doing a great job with it by introducing the Ryker
Still love my green one
Sean I enjoy your videos. I just wish you would take some time before you ride to get the info on the bike first . Give it's specs.ect
On their website they have walkthroughs for all the bikes they sell.
what is the name of those pipes?
Voodoo
@@2Wulfmaer Who do?
Larry and Mike.
I like it!
It sounds so dam good
You should buy it
Ever tried a rewaco Trike?
+Philipp Wilhelm no never. I don’t even know what that is
Try it! Www.rewaco.com 👍🏻🔥
Sounds like a 4 wheeler 😂
Its cool looking roadmobile
I cant wait for the ryker to come out
The price is very attractive for the Ryker
@@davidwalker7215 I think it looks way better than the spider I would never consider the spider when they came out it just never appealed to me for some reason the Ryker appeals to me and I can't wait already have a November my local dealers having a demo day and can am supposed to be there he's going to email me for me to go test right I can't wait
@@barronslumber
I'm excited for ya !
I dig the sport type & the Spyder F3 to be specific but their price points are too steep for me. When I saw the new ad + the custom aspects I went bananas. In a way everyone won't have the same color panels w/the Ryker either because Canam will rotate the color availability. I LOVE how Canam realized that some people are not making an assload of money but STILL want some Canam 3 wheel reverse trike fun in their lives. Not tryna comment ya to death, just think it's cool that someone else thinks that the Ryker is awesome as well. Dude I hope you have a friggn blast on that test ride, you should film it !
Iam excited too can't wait I've had about a dozen bikes ZX-14 CBR1000 ZX9 ZX-11 so forth and I've always wanted a trike or T-rex or something like that but when I saw the Ryker I just something about it price point and even the 900 Ace is only 9999 which is reasonable and I can't wait I think it's way better looking in the spider I'm not a fan of the spider I think the spiders just too big and bulky this thing is just I don't know what it is and they're trying to appeal to a younger crowd I think it'll be all ages I'm almost 42 hopefully Can-Am knocks it out of the ballpark
@@barronslumber
Wow you ARE a bike rider, that's awesome in itself as a hobby/skill/trait. I've only had 1 motorcylce experience in my life. A few years back, on leave I went home to visit and learned that my sister was on bikes now, a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 and she knew how to ride that dang thang ! She scared the shit out of me on the highway. A Mustang tried her and that bike beat the shit out the Mustang w/me on the back, going triple digits at that! OMG I had to use the rr soooooo bad when she stopped,lol. Comparing the Spyder against the Ryker, you're right my guy, the Spyder does have way more bulk going on and just seems big overall. Being a Floridian I see tons of and know plenty of bikers and for some crazy reason this doggone Canam thing just has my attention period. I don't care who doesn't like it. I think I'm in reverse trike love,lol.
Interesting point>>
My lady was like why drool over the F3 when for that price point we could snag 2 Rykers, instead of taking turns on an F3, and ride by ourselves. Man my lady even has me more comfy w/the idea of ownership. She secured her spot in my life 4eva w/that idea,lol. I'm in the early 40s club and we deserve sum fun too, ha ha. I looked at the Venom , the T-Rexx, Morgan 3 wheeler, the Slingshot and GG Streetquad which are all cool BUUUUT I refuse to chug all my coins at fun. The Ryker has the lowest price point of all so for me it's an easy choice.
My dude has one im not interested i want a real naked bike
How much they go for?
Not a bike! Don't do it! It's a trap! Ahhhhh!
Drift that piece
Have to ride like a snowmobile
When you can no longer hold your balance on a motorcycle ! But for the love of god don't call that a motorcycle !
Looks difficult to handle
I find it really easy to handle. You might have to slow down in some hairpin corners compared to a four wheeler.
Great open
What exactly was the purpose of designing this? Just Merica perhaps?
I have a white one. I'm a combat wounded veteran so I cannot ride a two-wheeler. I have had it for about 3 years now and it still turns heads everywhere I go. People always want to walk up and talk to me which is annoying sometimes because I get that a lot anyway being an amputee.
More stability, no kickstand, safer, etc
Robert Barber thank you for your service sir, and thank you also for the change of perspective.
Clayton Atkins appreciate it.
@@robertbarber7343 same problem, different cause. I was thinking of a can am but what do you do about the for only brake? I'm sure I could work it but I'm not sure I can modulate the pressure properly. And thank you for defending our country brother.
Someone peeking out of their house: "Why's that weirdo riding an ugly 4 wheeler on the highway?"
You either can Not count or you need to have your vision checked 💯% 🤣🤣🤣
It is a Spyder built by Can-Am and all of them have 3wheels!
And it is far from Ugly so maybe you do need glasses 👓 🤔
👍
When these things came out, I was like: "The physics don't work" ...there's all this weight in the front being pushed by a wheel in the back, so it puts more wear & tear on the engine. Now I understand the dynamics of business and therefore one should expect a most-anything to be obsolete in a a few years. But this is just painfully obvious, that will require countless repairs, and end-up deeply scarring one's wallet.
The physics are the front suspension, and tires does the work, not the engine or any other parts and not more than a car or a quad.
Not a bike and it’s quite ugly, nonetheless likely a good time riding it.
Dudes riding a ladies bike. Get rid of a wheel and maybe we will give your man card back.
2 wheels are for broke people. Most people buy used bikes. Get your funds right and then you get a man card
Man he rides EVERYTHING. dipwad
@tammy.you where literally named after a girl, you have no man card from birth 😂😂😂
I didn't see a Sidesaddle seat on it.
So if you think they are only for women you are a 💦 🛶