Article Comments 2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder First Drive

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Article comments for First Drive: 2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder Grand Sport Roadster - The Can-Am Spyder is a strange-looking vehicle, and when we had a test ride on the West Coast of Florida just south of the Kennedy Space Center, there were questions. Always questions. (more)

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#3 of 63 Re: Article Comments 2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder First Drive [KarenS] by ttbuyer Feb 18, 2007 (10:44 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 15, 2007 11:06 am) Like a motorcycle with training wheels; no street cred at all. Aditionally, it lacks the ability to "lane split", but it has all the downside of a motorcycle - and will get you laughed at by guys who aren't afraid of two wheels. Pointless.
#4 of 63 it's a bird, it's a plane, it's... by hangaralf1 Feb 18, 2007 (8:08 pm)
about time. I've been wondering for the last 20 years when something like this would be built. on the other hand, (ttbuyer), it has almost all of the joys of a motorcycle, w/o the most dangerous aspects of a motor cycle. (and lane-splitting isn't allowed in PA anyway)
#6 of 63 Re: Article Comments 2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder First Drive [KarenS] by snapcracklepop Feb 23, 2007 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 15, 2007 11:06 am) That is a great article. I really like the looks of the Spyder. The site is cool too - http://spyder.brp.com/ Replies to this message: spoom (Mar 04, 2007 6:13 am)
#7 of 63 Re: 2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder by spoom Mar 04, 2007 (6:13 am)
Replying to: snapcracklepop (Feb 23, 2007 3:06 pm) As a rider of 30+ years, there's no way I would compare it to a motorcycle as either competition or riding experience, but that's not a slam. To me it looks like a fun, street-legal toy and there's nothing wrong with that. I can see a 40+ crowd buying it, and snowmobilers should love it for the non-sledding months. It's a specialty vehicle, not meant for everyone and shouldn't be taking heat from "righteous riders" or insecure posers. It's a toy, and it looks like fun ¿
#9 of 63 some photos of the Spyder by jeuchler Apr 04, 2007 (9:19 pm)
I took these photos today at a snowmobile show in Albany, NY that BRP/Can-Am was at. I will say that it felt very comfortable (sitting still!) http://www.6impossible.com/spyder/ Replies to this message: barb36jack31 (Apr 06, 2007 9:19 am) jeuchler (Apr 06, 2007 1:43 pm)
#10 of 63 Re: some photos of the Spyder [jeuchler] by barb36jack31 Apr 06, 2007 (9:19 am)
Replying to: jeuchler (Apr 04, 2007 9:19 pm) I took one look at the Spyder Website and went straight to the local dealer and put a deposit down. This thing will be a blast! I am 76 and have been riding nearly 60 years. Can't wait!. Replies to this message: jeuchler (Apr 06, 2007 1:43 pm)
#11 of 63 Re: some photos of the Spyder [barb36jack31] by jeuchler Apr 06, 2007 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: barb36jack31 (Apr 06, 2007 9:19 am) ...I have to wait until Wednesday to plunk dowen my deposit! When did your dealer say they'd have your Spyder? Ours sold out his first batch (October 2007) already.
#12 of 63 Bombardier by avachava Apr 08, 2007 (7:28 pm)
I have a good friend who has been a motorcycle dealer for over 40 years. He claims Sea-Doo's dealer/customer support sucks so bad they had to drop them. Seems the stuff breaks a lot and is always in the shop. I wouldn't have anything made by Bombardier for that reason. Y'all go ahead waste your money on this fad... Replies to this message: paisan (Apr 09, 2007 3:15 am)