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[RBS66]

Hi to all members. I am from Pennsylvania and getting ready to move to Florida. I just recently sold my can am spyder. I was thinking about purchasing a Triglide in the future. And I found this site very informative and interesting. If there is any members that went from a Can Am Spyder to a Triglide I would really like to hear about your thoughts and experiences of the two different animals.

Thanks for any replies
Rob

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome Rob to Trike Talk, Glad to have you on board ride safe and have fun. I can't help with your questions but I'm sure you will get someone on the site that can help.

 

[Keystone]

Welcome to TT!ThumbUp

 

[rhino 2]

Hi to all members. I am from Pennsylvania and getting ready to move to Florida. I just recently sold my can am spyder. I was thinking about purchasing a Triglide in the future. And I found this site very informative and interesting. If there is any members that went from a Can Am Spyder to a Triglide I would really like to hear about your thoughts and experiences of the two different animals.

Thanks for any replies
Rob

I had a Spyder, And i always felt like i was riding a toy not a Motorcycle. So after major repairs on the Spyder, Paid the repair bill rode down the road to a Harley dealer [First Harley i ever owned after 45+ years of riding] the same day and bought a Tri-Glide on the spot.. And no regrets .ThumbUpThumbUp

 

[geol]

I had a Spyder, And i always felt like i was riding a toy not a Motorcycle. So after major repairs on the Spyder, Paid the repair bill rode down the road to a Harley dealer [First Harley i ever owned after 45+ years of riding] the same day and bought a Tri-Glide on the spot.. And no regrets .ThumbUpThumbUp

The Tri-Glide has the benefit of being able to finance the whole thing as a single vehicle, even a used one and while Harley has come light years, I still believe that a GL1800 is THE standout touring sled. That said, I could certainly ride a Tri-Glide if I could afford it.

I am buying a 2008 GL1800 Champion conversion and going up to Knoxville area late tonight (flying0 and driving it home. (it was in my budget). I sold a 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT that I sunk a bunch into to make it handle decently and added floorboards. Rhino 2 made some comments about it feeling like a toy and I guess I wouldn't argue with him but I would put it a bit differently...
build quality was sort of iffy, ride was sub-par for both myself and my missus and while its handled OK after I dumped money into it, it just wasn't a Goldwing trike (or Tri-Glide for that matter).

It was comic to hear the Spyder lovers deride the conventional conversions and then talk about error codes and failing electronic gizmos and handling woes. I would buy another at some point if it was a low-end model and inexpensive and I were riding solo. They are fun to drive; probably more so than a conventional trike.

I also think I would keep my eye on a Hannigan HRT converson as it offers the same two wheels in front stance but is executed on a GL1800 which is a FAR superior vehicle in many ways to begin with as a touring bike. Test ride ALL the conventional trikes out there first and pick one suits you best and your budget can handle! Good luck.

 

[Recall]

Welcome to TT from WV. Sorry no help with your question however, I can tell you my wife and I love the Tri Glide.

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. RIDE SAFE

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard glad you joined us. Have riden a Spyder but not owned one, I have a 13 TRI bought new with 30k on it now in 2 years. I love my TRI, but like all trikes you are going to spend money on them to make it your own and how you want it to ride.

 

[RBS66]

welcome aboard glad you joined us. Have riden a Spyder but not owned one, I have a 13 TRI bought new with 30k on it now in 2 years. I love my TRI, but like all trikes you are going to spend money on them to make it your own and how you want it to ride.

This is true about spending money. I spent some on my 2013RT Spyder to get it right where I wanted it. I sold it because of my moving circumstances. I think with any hobby we always spend more than we would like. But I find it to be part of the fun making it your own.
Thanks for the info about your TRI

 

[Larry Sobczak]

Welcome to the forum from southern Illinois. Test ride both, your height, reach and foot position will make a difference especially on long distance rides.

 

[Shimpy]

Hey Rob, Welcome aboard from Florida. Where in Florida are you moving to?

 

[RBS66]

On the East Coast possibly near Stuart.

 

[Rod69]

Welcome from Southeastern Illinois.

 

[RBS66]

THANKS for all the welcoming replies.

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK...Good Luck on Your Trike Decision.....ThumbUp