I'm at an impasse.......

[Phantom]

The F6B paint problem is a serious problem in my opinion, however, it will never leave you stranded.

After 9 years, you would think that Can-Am would have removed all of the Mechanical Gremlins out.

As I said earlier, there are many that have had no issues, but there are a large number of Can-Am Spyders that have had all sorts of mechanical and electrical problems.

I have 2 friends that would never buy another one, they both unloaded their Spyders in less than a year of ownership. They both now own Goldwing Trikes and have had zero issues with the Goldwings.

If you really want a stable and fast trike that is a lot of fun, buy one of these ....




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zrhKM0XODk

[F6B-RICH]

The F6B paint problem is a serious problem in my opinion, however, it will never leave you stranded.

After 9 years, you would think that Can-Am would have removed all of the Mechanical Gremlins out.

As I said earlier, there are many that have had no issues, but there are a large number of Can-Am Spyders that have had all sorts of mechanical and electrical problems.

I have 2 friends that would never buy another one, they both unloaded their Spyders in less than a year of ownership. They both now own Goldwing Trikes and have had zero issues with the Goldwings.

Agree.The paint problem was more of a joke because I really have no issue with my paint.There is a machine/toy/motorcycle out there for everyone.Thats why there are so many choices.BRP the company that makes the Spyder also makes the Sea Doo watercraft and Evinrude outboards which to me with many years on the water plus a very proud owner of a Sea Doo are the best machines/outboards made to date.

[bobbyf6b]

I want this one. Morgan Three Wheeler.

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[wishey1]

Agree.The paint problem was more of a joke because I really have no issue with my paint.There is a machine/toy/motorcycle out there for everyone.Thats why there are so many choices.BRP the company that makes the Spyder also makes the Sea Doo watercraft and Evinrude outboards which to me with many years on the water plus a very proud owner of a Sea Doo are the best machines/outboards made to date.

RICH, another great post.....I rode a CANAm today, a 2011 RT, luv'ed luv'ed it.......the ride is
somewhat hectic compared to the F6, and I'm not really a high rev guy. The CAN Ams need to be
In the 4500-6000 range for peak power AND gas mileage.....the ride is so much fun, it's safer
if you want to take the kids or grand kids, you can't beat the three wheels for stability in all
areas and for sheer looks they are flat out gorgeous...(did I say flat? Freudian slip?). I love
the CAN, it has technology off the chart, you cannot flip it no matter how fast or how fooled
you get in a corner and brother they will fly, I just got off one.......but they are
just a bit loud for me...

Ok comparing the two, I'm going to go with the F6B.....driving the F6B it felt more like me, quiet
reserved, smooth and built to last without any maintenance......the only problem we will have
is it says "are we going to Cali. Or Florida". No I says, we are just going into town!!

Yes, I loved some things about the CANAm and I WILL have it one day but not today.......

Tomorrow I say goodbye to my best bike friend the 650 Burgameister and say:::

"Hello beautiful" to a flat six that musta been made by aliens because there is nothing
on this planet to compare it with or to...... Unless we have a rainstorm here of course
I leave in the a.m. Happy and Safe Biking Everyone!!!

(Especially Miles)

[unsub]

Tomorrow I say goodbye to my best bike friend the 650 Burgameister and say:::
"Hello beautiful" to a flat six that musta been made by aliens because there is nothing
on this planet to compare it with or to...... Unless we have a rainstorm here of course
I leave in the a.m. Happy and Safe Biking Everyone!!!
(Especially Miles)

Let me be the 1st to say welcome new f6b rider, and congratulations on your choice. Have fun and be safe and stick around.

[wishey1]

Let me be the 1st to say welcome new f6b rider, and congratulations on your choice. Have fun and be safe and stick around.

Hey thanks unsub...!!

[gray rider]

A friend of mine has a Can-Am which chronically was going into limp mode. Trust me, you don't want to be out in the middle of nowhere and have to escort your friend who can only go about 25 mph.

The dealer was worthless, no help, no ideas. We finally figured out that if he used premium gas without alcohol it ran fine. Apparently the knock sensor was tripping the limp mode due to the crummy alcohol laced premium we have available here. Bottom line is that you better not go any further than that good tank of fuel will get you.

The weave, high center, vague steering was adjusted out by extensive tinkering with the suspension settings and tire pressures. No science was involved, just trial and error, recording everything so the settings could be reproduced/tweaked.

From what I have seen myself, even though the Can-Am appears very highly engineered and looks to have much going for it, I would would not want one. I have friends with Honda trikes and am unaware of any issues with any of them.

[F6B-RICH]

[QUOTE=wishey1;13723]RICH, another great post.....I rode a CANAm today, a 2011 RT, luv'ed luv'ed it.......the ride is
somewhat hectic compared to the F6, and I'm not really a high rev guy. The CAN Ams need to be
In the 4500-6000 range for peak power AND gas mileage.....the ride is so much fun, it's safer
if you want to take the kids or grand kids, you can't beat the three wheels for stability in all
areas and for sheer looks they are flat out gorgeous...(did I say flat? Freudian slip?). I love
the CAN, it has technology off the chart, you cannot flip it no matter how fast or how fooled
you get in a corner and brother they will fly, I just got off one.......but they are
just a bit loud for me...

Ok comparing the two, I'm going to go with the F6B.....driving the F6B it felt more like me, quiet
reserved, smooth and built to last without any maintenance......the only problem we will have
is it says "are we going to Cali. Or Florida". No I says, we are just going into town!!

Yes, I loved some things about the CANAm and I WILL have it one day but not today.......

Tomorrow I say goodbye to my best bike friend the 650 Burgameister and say:::

"Hello beautiful" to a flat six that musta been made by aliens because there is nothing
on this planet to compare it with or to...... Unless we have a rainstorm here of course
I leave in the a.m. Happy and Safe Biking Everyone!!!


Glad you did test ride one.Like I said before the new models with the 3 cylinders and a 6 speed tranny will make that machine even faster (like it needs to go even faster LOL) and a 6 speed will help to lower the rpm's on the highway.

[wishey1]

Now hear this---.....I am Officially a rootin tootin F6B Rider !!! she's in the garage....


Thank you all for the help and posts while I decided...

[Mrf13]

What? No PICS??