 Can Am Spyder
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Has anyone else ridden one of these?? We rode one this weekend and all I can say is that it was fun, in an odd sort of way! Steering took a little bit to get used to, but it reminded me so much of the snowmobiles that I have ridden it became very fun.... And it doesnt lack in the power department either!!! Nothing like a rocket, but I wouldnt want one with that much power, it would be too scary in the corners lol.....
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It's third on my list, right after "Real Motorcycle" and "Convertible." Can't imagine having to put up with 30 mpg in something so small.
'08 America Blue/White; Custom Headlamps, Custom Lowers, Clearview 20", Bafflectomy
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VERY cool looking. The reviews I've read have been somewhat mixed. Fun to ride once you get used to it but mediocre gas mileage. I talked to one owner and he loved it.
Earlier this year I saw one on the road and he was accelerating onto an Interstate uphill, and seemed to have PLENTY of power.
It's on my test ride list for 2009.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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I have plenty of miles on them-they are a complete blast to ride. A GREAT fun day. Tjose of us who snowmobile and ATV love 'em.
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Re: Can Am Spyder
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I haven't ridden one yet but I'd like to, if just for the novelty of it alone.  (can't imagine lane-splitting on one is much fun though)  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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(can't imagine lane-splitting on one is much fun though)
Lane splitting isn't an issue here in AR, but tell me how you can avoid at least one wheel hitting a chuck hole in your lane... 
JB
"Long live the Duck Force!"
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Re: Can Am Spyder
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...but tell me how you can avoid at least one wheel hitting a chuck hole in your lane...
Well John...there you go pickin' on good ol' Chuck again!!! So tell us, what have you got against the guy anyway??? And WHY is it always HIS hole, HUH?!  
Actually...I think you bring up a good point here, though from what I've read about these things there's supposed to be some kind of computerized traction-control system which activates the other two wheels and which supposedly stabilizes the machine instantaneously.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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