Thanks for sharing your experiences about Spyder long journey, reliability, handling, and comfort.. Last month I completed a coast to coast journey, from Florida to California and back on my 2018 Spyder RTL. The 7300 mile adventure was a trip of a lifetime. My Spyder performed flawlessly, the comfort was outstanding, and the handling and performance we're awesome. I've ridden in the flatlands, mountains, and other challenging areas. I've done the tale of the dragon. Numerous times as well as the back of the dragon several times. I consider the Spyder the Ferrari of motorcycles. I had no problems mechanical or electrical with the bike. On average, I got 32 to 35 mpg, depending upon the quality of the gas, the riding conditions, etc. This was my second long journey with my Spyder. I now have over 40,000 miles on it. I am planning another 7000 miles plus trip for next summer up into the Rockies. I have the utmost confidence in my 2018 Can Am Spyder RTL. Bob in Florida.
From December 1st to March 15th, winter tires are compulsory here in Quebec, which makes it virtually impossible to ride the Spyder. Plus, the amount of snow and some of the frigid weather we get is not suited nor good for the Spyder. I am glad you are capable of riding this time of the year and I am looking forward to your Florida trip.
@@SpyderChrisYT If you're going to wear standard clothing during your rides, I'd suggest getting Bohn armor shells to wear underneath. I have the jacket and pants that are Lycra with armor.
Yeah, no thanks to riding in weather this cold. Bravo to you for making your choices work but my Spyder is all packed away safe in the garage until spring. I'll hopefully get it out on the early side, don't mind some chill... But chill, not freeze. lol I am very interestingly watching though to see how things go for you throughout the winter.
Oh, I know...the other comment...I wear a kemimoto heated jacket and it is one size bigger than what I wear so that I can still wear my level 2 armor underneath it. I used to ride to work when it was cold but it only took 20 minutes so I could take the cold. Heated gear and warmer heated grips (the F3 has only one setting, so I have heated grip wraps) have been a game changer for me and extended my riding season. Yes, you have to stay warm!
I’m intrigued by heated gear. I’ll see if I can go through this winter without it. I’ve ridden my two wheel motorcycles in winter for years, though never on slick roads.
You 100% need a trickle charger, good on you for that. What they don't tell you at the dealership is the spyders, RT, rykers have a 40 MINUTE DRAW DOWN time. I.E. the bike will continue to draw more than necessary for 40 minutes after it's shut off. This results in serious battery issues. Tire pressure a little low. Coming from a can am shop, tire pressure is 25 +/- 3 to 5.
Go easy Chris in the cold weather especially when there is ice around! I know in the park you mentioned salt but do you have gritters to take care of the main streets? Also, a lot of people have heated under garments like Keis that they plug up to the bike or indiviual battery packs to keep them warm. 🥶🥶👍👍
Gotta love YT...left you a comment yesterday and it's not here...let's see if I can remember what I wrote...maybe it was too long, lol...I'll try splitting it up! I wouldn't think you would have an issue starting with it being on the trickle charger, but who knows. I keep mine plugged in whenever I'm not riding, even in the summer months. Pretty Christmas decorations. Would love to see those at night.
That’s odd about a disappearing comment. I had someone else tell me a comment disappear, they speculated it has something to do with a link if I recall.
@@SpyderChrisYT links I think are a setting you can change. I know I don't allow links on comments in my channel. I didn't leave a link though so I don't know what the problem was 😅🤷♀️
brave riding around in those conditions. even with 3 wheels, the stock tires are junk and traction is always an issue on anything but dry pavement. keep an eye on that drive belt with all that salt too.
After riding in the salt how do you wash your spyder? It's not easy to spray the underside down like on a two-wheel bike. And It's not like you can do an undercarriage wash in a car wash.
It’s now I don’t know Monday the December 8 and I’ve had my spyder in storage in the garage for a month not on the trickle charger. I should make a video of me starting it this week. due to some personal issues, I was unable to ride or start it for the last month and now it’s winter and I’m in Hamilton Ontario so close to you. I’ll have to test and see how nicely it starts before I connect the trickle charger. I actually bought one of those battery monitors. I’ll have to install it at the same time I install the trickle charger and I could check via Bluetooth how it’s doing. I want to go to port Dover’s Friday 13th this eeek but I don’t think I can make it considering it will be well below freezing this Friday but hopefully I’ll get it back out if the weather gets dry again.
Hope you are able to meet your goal of not having a car. We don't have the ability for insta cart delivery or ubers here where we live, but we only have one car ...and a tractor lol
@SpyderChrisYT Yes, I understand that. It's raining here and all our snow melted so that means the roads are cleaned off and I'll be able to take a ride on the next nice day!
Stop and lookat the warming store you can get heated gear there . I wreckamond gloves coat liner pants a 2 zone controller you nead that and a wireless remote and a controller clip on pouch from California heatI have all fo theas items. It was worth the $750.00 or you can check out heated 4 you, I think there having a sail. You will nead 18 inch power extension and a flush mount plug in and 90° connector wier mail on the 90° and femail on the end of the spiral wound. wire. The California heat gear hash lifetime warranty. Included on all closing items. All items are wind and waterproof. I have all that gear and I like it. It keeps me warm, has not failed me. Yet.
I’m toasty warm at home and have a good chill watching this.
Thanks for sharing your experiences about Spyder long journey, reliability, handling, and comfort..
Last month I completed a coast to coast journey, from Florida to California and back on my 2018 Spyder RTL. The 7300 mile adventure was a trip of a lifetime. My Spyder performed flawlessly, the comfort was outstanding, and the handling and performance we're awesome. I've ridden in the flatlands, mountains, and other challenging areas. I've done the tale of the dragon. Numerous times as well as the back of the dragon several times. I consider the Spyder the Ferrari of motorcycles.
I had no problems mechanical or electrical with the bike. On average, I got 32 to 35 mpg, depending upon the quality of the gas, the riding conditions, etc.
This was my second long journey with my Spyder. I now have over 40,000 miles on it. I am planning another 7000 miles plus trip for next summer up into the Rockies. I have the utmost confidence in my 2018 Can Am Spyder RTL.
Bob in Florida.
Wow! Thanks, Bob! I hope to do a cross country trip at some point. I’d love to ride down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Heated liner is a game changer.
I’ve heard. I don’t have heated gear, but it’s on my radar screen.
Heated jacket liner. It's a game changer 😊🌞
I see Gary beat me to the punch 👍 You'll wonder why you waited so long.
Thanks again for sharing another video. I always enjoy watching and learning something. Safe travels.
@@charleyhough4355 thanks for watching!
From December 1st to March 15th, winter tires are compulsory here in Quebec, which makes it virtually impossible to ride the Spyder. Plus, the amount of snow and some of the frigid weather we get is not suited nor good for the Spyder. I am glad you are capable of riding this time of the year and I am looking forward to your Florida trip.
Thanks for the info!
@SpyderChrisYT that's the great thing about the Spyder community; sharing a passion and sharing the info!
Got it, just as I thought. Keep up the good Spyder work.
Looking forward to your Christmas ride. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Thanks for watching! I’ll schedule a nice Christmas video for the Sunday before Christmas.
It’s ok be comfortable
Be careful out there! I remember slipping and sliding on Rochester roads, especially when snow is on top of the ice.
Thanks! My next video will have more snow and ice.
@@SpyderChrisYT If you're going to wear standard clothing during your rides, I'd suggest getting Bohn armor shells to wear underneath. I have the jacket and pants that are Lycra with armor.
fun stuff
Yeah, no thanks to riding in weather this cold. Bravo to you for making your choices work but my Spyder is all packed away safe in the garage until spring. I'll hopefully get it out on the early side, don't mind some chill... But chill, not freeze. lol I am very interestingly watching though to see how things go for you throughout the winter.
It should be an interesting winter. Thanks for watching!
Good information, appreciate the vlogs.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this vidéo, I appreciate a lot. Carefull on the road.
Thanks for watching!
Oh, I know...the other comment...I wear a kemimoto heated jacket and it is one size bigger than what I wear so that I can still wear my level 2 armor underneath it. I used to ride to work when it was cold but it only took 20 minutes so I could take the cold. Heated gear and warmer heated grips (the F3 has only one setting, so I have heated grip wraps) have been a game changer for me and extended my riding season. Yes, you have to stay warm!
I’m intrigued by heated gear. I’ll see if I can go through this winter without it. I’ve ridden my two wheel motorcycles in winter for years, though never on slick roads.
@@SpyderChrisYT You are very brave and to be riding on those slick roads. Be careful!
You 100% need a trickle charger, good on you for that. What they don't tell you at the dealership is the spyders, RT, rykers have a 40 MINUTE DRAW DOWN time. I.E. the bike will continue to draw more than necessary for 40 minutes after it's shut off. This results in serious battery issues. Tire pressure a little low. Coming from a can am shop, tire pressure is 25 +/- 3 to 5.
Great info, thanks!
Go easy Chris in the cold weather especially when there is ice around! I know in the park you mentioned salt but do you have gritters to take care of the main streets? Also, a lot of people have heated under garments like Keis that they plug up to the bike or indiviual battery packs to keep them warm. 🥶🥶👍👍
I don’t have heated gear, but it’s something I need to consider. Thanks for watching!
Gotta love YT...left you a comment yesterday and it's not here...let's see if I can remember what I wrote...maybe it was too long, lol...I'll try splitting it up! I wouldn't think you would have an issue starting with it being on the trickle charger, but who knows. I keep mine plugged in whenever I'm not riding, even in the summer months. Pretty Christmas decorations. Would love to see those at night.
That’s odd about a disappearing comment. I had someone else tell me a comment disappear, they speculated it has something to do with a link if I recall.
@@SpyderChrisYT links I think are a setting you can change. I know I don't allow links on comments in my channel. I didn't leave a link though so I don't know what the problem was 😅🤷♀️
brave riding around in those conditions. even with 3 wheels, the stock tires are junk and traction is always an issue on anything but dry pavement. keep an eye on that drive belt with all that salt too.
Corrosion from the road salt will also be a big concern. We’ll see how things look after my first winter using this as my only vehicle.
So Chris, what's in RI?
Family.
After riding in the salt how do you wash your spyder? It's not easy to spray the underside down like on a two-wheel bike. And It's not like you can do an undercarriage wash in a car wash.
It’s definitely going to be a challenge. I’ll do my best to keep it clean this winter but, as you said, washing the undercarriage will be a challenge.
A trick in the Jeep community is to run a sprinkler under the vehicle to loosen dirt. That could lead to a frozen driveway though
@ that’s a great idea. I would only do it when the temps were above freezing.
It’s now I don’t know Monday the December 8 and I’ve had my spyder in storage in the garage for a month not on the trickle charger. I should make a video of me starting it this week. due to some personal issues, I was unable to ride or start it for the last month and now it’s winter and I’m in Hamilton Ontario so close to you. I’ll have to test and see how nicely it starts before I connect the trickle charger. I actually bought one of those battery monitors. I’ll have to install it at the same time I install the trickle charger and I could check via Bluetooth how it’s doing.
I want to go to port Dover’s Friday 13th this eeek but I don’t think I can make it considering it will be well below freezing this Friday but hopefully I’ll get it back out if the weather gets dry again.
Hope you are able to meet your goal of not having a car. We don't have the ability for insta cart delivery or ubers here where we live, but we only have one car ...and a tractor lol
My biggest concern is corrosion from salt. We’ll see what transpires after this first full winter.
@SpyderChrisYT Yes, I understand that. It's raining here and all our snow melted so that means the roads are cleaned off and I'll be able to take a ride on the next nice day!
@ enjoy!
@@SpyderChrisYT thank you💜🤗
Stop and lookat the warming store you can get heated gear there . I wreckamond gloves coat liner pants a 2 zone controller you nead that and a wireless remote and a controller clip on pouch from California heatI have all fo theas items. It was worth the $750.00 or you can check out heated 4 you, I think there having a sail. You will nead 18 inch power extension and a flush mount plug in and 90° connector wier mail on the 90° and femail on the end of the spiral wound. wire. The California heat gear hash lifetime warranty. Included on all closing items. All items are wind and waterproof. I have all that gear and I like it. It keeps me warm, has not failed me. Yet.
I may add heated gear at some point, but I’ve been riding in the winter season (not on snow) for years without it so I’m not in any rush.
None of what you said true, have had none of these problems and have 40K miles on mine
Could you please be more specific when you say “none of what you said it true”? What did I say that isn’t true?