I may be crazy

[FJRay]

After a couple close calls on the wing wanting to take a nap at low speeds I'm thinking about a Can Am for the two up travels. Any thoughts and sarcasm are welcome.

On two occasions going through Glacier when the tour bus driver stopped on a tight switchback for idiots to take pictures, I just about dumped the wing with Patti on the back. It would be nice not to have that problem with my worn out spinal column.

 

[Uncle Hud]

Tyler swears by them backward-tricycle things, as do a whole lot of other riders. They have car tires on the back, too.

In the specific cases mentioned in your post, a HORN would not help, other than to placate your feelings of frustration.

No sarcasm or derision from me. Ride your own ride, brother.

 

[dcarver]

Ray, I say GO FOR IT!

Brother, at the rate I'm going, it won't be all that long and I'll be on a Spyder too.

..and those things can haul ass too, DAMHIK...

 

[Panman]

Guy across the street just sold his wing, he has some issue's with narcolepsy and also sleep apnea like you and I have. His wife wanted something she could ride in if he got to tired so they traded in the wing and got one of the new 3 Cylinder Can-Am Spyder's.

The narcolepsy came from him getting hit on his old wing, his niece that was riding with him didn't make it.

 

[lonerider]

Can't blame you for not wanting to upright your Wing - mine rolled off the sidestand a couple of years ago onto the engine guard. I got it back up by myself, but could still feel the effects a week later. Don't know if I'd like to do that since my knee replacement. You should ride what you enjoy and feel safe on, screw what anyone else thinks. My $.02...

 

[rushes]

Another thought would be to convert the wing to a 3 wheeler. ?

 

[gregory]

Pops just picked one up for the same reason. he loves it and so far it has saved his ass at least once to have three wheels.

I say go for it, just think how many Reubens you will be able to transport on one.

 

[Gmann]

Would be a fun ride.....but expensive. Can Am reliability is worse than BMW if you believe Consumer Reports. My two cents.

 

[BkerChuck]

When I used to work for a Harley dealership there was an older female rider who used to come in several times a year. She and her husband both rode and put some fairly serious miles on their bikes. Last time I saw her she was on a new Spyder and I spoke with her for a bit on the subject. She had just turned 68 and said she just couldn't comfortably handle her Low Rider anymore at intersections or parking. For the record her '01 Low Rider has over 100k on it. She was loving the Can Am and her husband was seriously considering giving up his Triumph Trophy for 1 of his own.

When the time comes that my knees or back or whatever else degenerates to the point I'm no longer comfortable on 2 wheels I can see moving up to 3! Go for it!

 

[MCRIDER007]

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On two occasions going through Glacier when the tour bus driver stopped on a tight switchback for idiots to take pictures, I just about dumped the wing with Patti on the back. It would be nice not to have that problem with my worn out spinal column.

Its just a matter of time before every one of us will have to make the transition from 2 wheels to 3 wheels if we want to continue the "riding" experience. If your time is now....then do it.

 

[majicmaker]

I'm not quite ready for it yet but, when the time comes, I'll have no problem at all getting a Spyder. It looks like fun and you'll still have the wind in your face.

 

[radiummadman]

and would not a Polaris Slingshot work just as well ?????

 

[russperry]

One trend seems to come through all of the posts in this thread - as we get older we tend to gravitate to heavier and heavier motorcycles due to comfort issues, then run into the wall when the big ole things get too heavy to lift/handle. Wonder if there's a market for a comfortable touring-type bike that weighs less than 500 pounds, or maybe something like already exists but isn't cool enough to be widely purchased? I have a feeling that one of those new FJ09's might be made into something like that - pretty nice motor, easy ergonomics, weighs something like 450 pounds, and probably with a little help like more wind protection, a better seat and a cruise control you'd be there.

just a thought......

 

[gixxerjasen]

Waitasecond. You are asking for advice...about going from a Wing...to a Spyder...on THIS forum....on a FRIDAY?

Lordy, someone is a glutton for punishment.

I say ride whatever makes you happy, now I'm off to get some popcorn.

 

[Panman]

Ray's been here longer than most, Fridays are like any other day here some smart reply's and some not so smart.

Around six he'll be lifting a glass of milk and be none to concerned and thinking of days past.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Ray's been here longer than most

Proof he's a glutton for punishment.

 

[Bugnatr]

You can wrench, already have a Wing-trike it!

First dips on all those unwanted parts you'll be pulling off.

 

[beemerdons]

After a couple close calls on the wing wanting to take a nap at low speeds I'm thinking about a Can Am for the two up travels. Any thoughts and sarcasm are welcome.
On two occasions going through Glacier when the tour bus driver stopped on a tight switchback for idiots to take pictures, I just about dumped the wing with Patti on the back. It would be nice not to have that problem with my worn out spinal column.

Brother Raymond, I will constantly make fun of you for being the Twin Brother of Sasquatch but Papa Chuy will never say a negative word if you get a Can Am!



The last week has been Good News and Bad News for me on my recovery from my 2/15/15 off road Motorcycle Crash, Bad News is another surgery on 1/15/16!

At this point in time it's still unknown if my right arm/shoulder will ever have enough Flexion, Extension and Strength to operate a two wheeler, really pisses me off!

The new BMW M3 Convertible does put wind in my face, but does not put my butt in the saddle or my knees in the breeze or my grubby paws on the handlebars!

 

[bluesdog]

Have you done, or considered doing, any test rides on Spyders and GW trikes?