Happy Independence Day, thank you for the ride along. Enjoyed Tommy-G's reaction passing the HD Dealership (Guess he didn't get bit by the Spyder, maybe next time). Hey Purple, I'm a new Spyder owner, I met a guy a few days ago with one of your T-CLOCS stickers. Are they still available, and if so, how can I get one? Safe Spydering!!.
Hello and welcome to the Can-Am Family!! 🤗💜Oh, TommyG and I love to tease each other! That is cool to know my stickers are out there! I will gladly send you a few stickers, T-CLOCS and channel stickers too! Can you please e-mail me your address? My e-mail is in my about section here on TH-cam. I am also on Instagram as Purple On Three and Facebook as Jody Shawley...those links are in my video description. So, what year and model did you get and how do you like it so far? Happy Independence Day to you as well! Be safe! ❤️🤍💙
@@PurpleOnThree Wow, wasn't expecting such a rapid response. I purchased a 2022 RT Limited Edition in blue. Its ten weeks old this past Friday. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. It took several weeks to get the confidence to get out on the interstate, but since then I've driven it work on the interstate and through the local tunnel a few dozen time. My wife has ridden on the passage seat several times. Looking to join a group ride in the fall. I will reach out to you via one of the media you listed above shortly. Thank you for your response. Happy Independence Day to you and Tommy G again, Safe Spydering!
@@knightshadow1894 That sounds beautiful! Sounds like you are rocking it! I remember my first time out on the interstate and yes, it was a little scary, especiall I-80 across PA with all the tractor trailers, lol. That's great your wife rides with you too! Sometimes I am more punctual than others with my replies...we are heading out on a long trip on Saturday so trying to keep caught up and even get ahead lol before we hit the road! What state do you live in if you don't mind me asking? Hope you had a Happy Independence Day as well! Stay safe out there! 😀
Not yet, lol! I'll keep mine for a bit longer...I don't think we've ever traded a car or mc in....we usually just drive them and drive them and drive them and then sell them outright...but Tommy has his heart set on mine, lol. Have a great day! God bless, Ray! 💜🙏🏻🤗
Thanks for taking us along on your test ride. And I want to know all about your helmet intercoms. Everyone I know has a set that worked for a little while then crapped out. Or else we’re not very clear or have long distance reception capabilities. Yours seem great all the time.
Yes, I think a video and demo / review of Your helmet and com system, maYbe recording set up, would be a good idea. actuallY , making a couple of videos, would be better, IMHO. 🥴 I mean I would probablY watch them. 🤔. Hmmmm... StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙. HappY Independence DaY. ♥️🤍💙.
Hello, Michele! Thank you for watching and commenting and riding along. Sounds like we should do a video/discussion about the coms as you and Grumpy have suggested....In the meantime, we use the Sena 20C EVO's as they capture audio and video. Now, I must say that Tommy and I were both a little disappointed with his audio ( I used my recording of the audio for almost the whole video...then later on you can hear him more clearly---at that point in time my Sena battery quit and we used his recording of the audio, so then my voice was softer and more muffled..). ..we are not sure why this happened so before we head out again, we are updating our Senas with the software and double checking our settings. We have used these for several years. The range can be up to a mile I would say...but sometimes if we are out of sight of each other, you can't hear the other person. Hope this helps for now!🤗💜
LOL...what do you mean you would probablY watch them, mister? lol....I'm sure they would be informative AND entertaining, lol! But thank you both for the good idea...I'll add that to the list. 🤗💜
Great video nice spiders look like y'all had a lot of fun I can see Tommy G buying a spider LOL thanks for taking us so long ride safe keep the rubber side down
Thank you so much, Ray! Well, someday he will own my Spyder...but I was thinking of just giving it to him, lol! Appreciate you riding along with us! Have a blessed week! 💜🤗🙏🏻
I think when Tiffany took you by the HD dealer, it sure sounded like someone was saying... "neener neener, neener..." and someone else started pouting... 😂🤣
Tell TommyG I currently have a Harley with a Road Smith trike conversion for sale. That way he can have the freedom of three wheels but keep a Harley under his butt 😎
That sounds pretty nice, Michele! But, I think he wants to have his cake and eat it too, lol...he wants MY SPYDER and another bike...it may not even be a Harley...I'm hearing the words "something different"... who knows?? 😁💜
JODY & TOMMYG !!!! - Now that was a real test ride - Not just around the block, or a parking lot. Very impressive !!! As always, thanks for another great video !!!!
DANE!! Yes, it was a serious test ride and Can-Am maketing is pretty impressive this way!! You really get a feel for the rides. Thank you for watching! Have a blessed 4th! 🤗💜🙏🏻
Awesome! Some pretty good looking rides. Every once in a while my wife starts thinking she might want to try one then decides she's happy as a passenger. :) Maybe someday.
They were fun, Rob! I hope you get to enjoy the experience...we had a blast!! Who knows, maybe we can find another one to attend in our travels. 😁😁🤗🤗💜💜
Thanks guys for another awesome video. I have never ridden an F3 but I love my RTL. I would like to try out the new RTL and an F3LT. RYDE safe and God Bless Artie & Tracy
Hello, Artie and Tracy! I know you love your RTL! 🤗💜Just for fun, it is nice to be able to do the Can-Am Experience...hope you have the opportunity some day!! Be safe out there and God bless you both! 🤗💜🙏🏻
Definitely fun, Jessica! Yes, we were doing that on purpose to see what it felt like with the standard sway bar...I used to feel like I was going to be tossed off when I had the standard sway bar while riding in the twisties. The stronger sway bar makes a huge difference!
TommyG is right; the Sea-to-Sky needs a better factory installed sway bar, especially for the amount you pay to own that model of the Spyder. I upgraded mine three months after I got my 2022 Sea-to-Sky last year. Cheers PO3!
If I got a Spyder, it would have to be orange or lizard green! That was mighty kind of Tiffany to take you on a 50 mile test ride. I could definitely see you on a new Spyder Jody. Life is short, so sweet talk Tommy G into getting you a new one!
That would be cool!! You with those fun colors! Hmmm ..well, I would love a new one but not in the budget right now... If the price quoted is the actual price, great... But then there's all the mods I would want to make...🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
I have a 2011 RT-S 😂 My daughter and I did a ride experience last year and I ALMOST bought a new one😅 I'm pretty sure I will cave when I do another test ride.
You made me smile, Cheryl!! Oh the restraint you had to have!! I think I will have to stay away from any more test rides...it could be dangerous, lol! Hope you have a blessed summer! Stay safe! 🤗💜🙏🏻
Hello, Bob! I am a wee bit sad that we can't make VAMM this year...we are leaving in a week to ride to Alaska...we will miss you and your smile!! So the plan is that when I'm ready for a newer Spyder, Tommy plans to take my Spyder girl AND have another 2 wheel bike! 🤗🤗😁😁💜💜
Love the video! It was so wonderful riding you you and Tommy G! Im glad the ride was able to work out the way it did with us three being at the end of the day so we had some extra time to hangout and talk about the vehicles a bit more than we usually would have (especially in the beautiful mountain side 🤗) I definitely look forward to riding you you folks in the future. 🥰
@@PurpleOnThree Yes I looked at one that was for sale and took it for a ride. I love the way they ride. I keep going back and forth in my mind which trike to get. I have always had Honda's and know there quirks.
Thank you so much! Tommy knows just how much fun the Spyders are for sure...is he getting one? Well, yes, in addition to two wheels, he will get mine when I'm ready for a newer model.
I’d like to ride one to feel the differences. Tell Thomas if he buys one, I’ll give him my swaybar. I never installed it and it’s still new in the box lol. Also, have they improved the infotainment system?
That's awfully nice of you, RJ! When Tommy gets one, it will already have the sway bar installed, because he is getting mine when I'm ready for a newer model, lol. But, my newer (probably not NEW) model may need an upgraded sway bar, so if you still have it, I would be interested in buying it from you! Infotainment system...I can't really speak to the infotainment system as I don't really use it...lol 🤗💜
@@PurpleOnThree I think you did tell me he was getting yours if you get (well when) you get another one. It will be here waiting for you as a gift my friend.
Thank you, Jim! Sorry you didn't get to ride both...was that during the Can-Am Experience? I know I bought my F3 after riding a friend's F3...had not ever sat on the RT at that point in time.
@@PurpleOnThree wanted to try the canam but took 8 months for the dealer to set up the rtl Decided the summer was almost over and didn’t want to wait for them to set up a f3 for me to look at
This is the best way to see the new models and I'm glad you got to test ride an RT. I agree with you on the bad windshield as my experience I had the same issue on a Ryker. They REALLY need to improve that! Enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing!
This was our first experience and it was a BLAST! Yes, I'm glad I test rode the RT Sea to Sky...The F3 is still my baby, lol! When I look at the F3 LTD Special Series I think about the mods that need done to make it a long distance ride (windshield, sway bar, LED lighting, fog lights, fender lights) and all I see are $$$ signs.....
@@PurpleOnThree You are correct!!! The Spyder aint cheap!! I do like the way you sit in the bike on the F3 compared to the RT. To me that is a more comfortable position.
Thanks so much for taking us on the ride enjoyed watching so you guys like the F3 over the RT did I get that right or am totally wrong I don’t know much about the Spyders when I took the coarse they had a couple Spyders and three Rykers the Spyder is more my style for sure I will have to learn more about the deferent styles thanks for sharing take care ride safe
Hello, Tom!! You got it right! My Spyder is an F3 and that is the model I like the best! The RT's are nice too! Well, did they have the different model Spyders at the course? The course I took had several different kinds of Spyders...the RT's and the F3's. Have a great week!
@@PurpleOnThree not sure what the spyders was I know one was a rally model and not sure what the other one was but loved riding both have a great night
Sorry we missed you too! I have a dry bag for camping gear and a backpack for my clothes that sit on my back seat. Everything else is in my side bags, trunk and frunk. 🤗💜
As usual a very informative video, we always love how you an Tommy G interact. Glad you both got to do the Can Am Experience and test ride the new F3 and to see the sky RT. I have a 2022 F3Ltd which I love but I did get to try to see the sky and like Tommy says in the video I felt I was on top of it not in it. But it’s definitely very comfortable I love the floorboards, but I will stay with my F3. My wife took the experience and test rode the 2023 Can-Am Ryker sport which she loved and ended up buying one about a month later she now has over 4000 miles on her bike after 2 1/2 months of ownership. Can-Am does a wonderful thing with these test rides because it’s not just a short little around the block ride they actually take you for a decent ride so you can get to experience the machine. “We can all ride “is a good way of putting things I think Can Am definitely makes a great product And unlike other the motorcycle manufacturers they are encouraging a new generation of riders. Thanks again for another wonderful video! So when are you trading up lol 😊
Thank you, Dan!! That's wonderful how you both are enjoying your rides so much!! Yes, those test rides are "real rides", lol! Wonderful to hear how your wife is riding and riding and riding! Awesome! I would love to trade up but no plans in the near future! Take care and keep having fun! 🤗💜
@donchavez9577 in my opinion, with the F3 you are sitting more down into the spyder... A cruiser position and with the RT you are sitting more on top of the Spyder. If you get the opportunity to sit on them, I think you will understand why I say that. 🤗
I think Tommy G needs a spyder, yeah Harleys are nice but to relax and not have to worry about dumping a 50k bike on the ground . I think he may enjoy the ride more.
@PurpleOnThree hes deep black metallic. l couldn't hardly sleep last night knowing he's being delivered today, now I just gotta think of a name that's perfect, he's too beefy looking to be a she,lol
TiffanY, has mY dream job. 😎😃. I mean how can You ever have a bad daY. " How was Your daY. " " Horrible, i had to rYde mY beautiful SpYder on six different trips, showing people the best waY to change their boring lives forever. " " Then i had to listen to each of them Thank me manY times, tell me how much fun theY had, and how much theY appreciated the experience. Ugh !!!😢. 😮 THEN THEY WANTED TO TAKE PHOTOS WITH ME, AND SOME EVEN PUT ME ON TH-cam. !!! MAKE IT STOP. I'm glad that You guYs had a great time. StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
@@PurpleOnThree might be possible ??? ⁉️❓ That was a recap of Your video 📸. 🤪. Did You even watch it ?? 😄. StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙. HappY Independence DaY. ♥️🤍💙.
I ride a 2012 Spyder RT Ltd. I find the shifting is always smooth when I change up - I let the bike manage the down shifting. I feel the 6 speed and bigger engine would be a smoother ride and also more fuel efficient. I've never had any issue with the windscreen - being electrically adjustable I can raise it if necessary to reduce buffeting but I usually ride with it at the lowest setting to give me good air flow. The RT is very comfortable for a long day touring. These machines are meant for touring on the open road. The sportier versions might also be good for the daily commute but these are definitely touring machines. I hope you enjoyed your test ride.
Thanks for your response! I usually let the Spyder do the downshifting but sometimes I want a little more power, so will downshift. Also, in the twisties I like the ability to downshift when going down the mountain. We sure did enjoy the test ride and hope to be somewhere to test ride the 2024 models this year! Before the test ride I was sure I could not possibly part with my 2018 F3 Limited...after the test ride I was thinking differently lol. So what kind of fuel economy do you get on your 2012? I average 34 miles per gallon on the F3 limited. I like the looks of the F3 but it is also amazing to tour with! Take care and have a great week!
The 2012 has a 25 litre tank and when I use 98 octane I think the best I can get is about 7.5 litres/100km that compares with at best 4.5litres/100km on my Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager a 1700 twin with a 6 speed full manual shift rather than the semi auto of the Spyder. I use cruise control whenever I can and I set it a 100km/h - the national highway speed in Australia is 110km/h. I hope you can do the metric conversions. I saw Coach Bob just did some fuel economy runs for a Spyder RT - I think he lives in Florida and was riding into Georgia (does that make sense?). Coach Bob is on YT. Enjoy your ride wherever you're going.@@PurpleOnThree
Thank you. I appreciate that information! I know who coach Bob is and was blessed to meet him in person. 🤗 And also his beautiful wife coach vic! I did a comparison video with eco mode and regular mode and did not find enough difference to warrant using eco mode. With the help of Google I did a little converting of your numbers and it appears to come out to 30 miles per gallon and that's a little less than my 1330 which averages 34 miles per gallon and I use 93 octane sometimes 91 octane when 93 is not available. Tommy g's Harley weighs about the same as my spyder but he averages around 42 miles per gallon. I rarely use cruise control on the syider or in the car 🤷♀️
Those figures sound about right. I feel the @@PurpleOnThree 1330 with the 6 speed transmission would produce better fuel economy. I don't think mine lacks anything in power but a 6th gear for highway cruising would have made for better fuel economy. The Spyder seems to rev at a much higher rate than the Kawasaki (and I assume the Harley). I was told once by the Ford Motor Company that driving at 100km/h using cruise control was the way to get the best fuel economy so I do that even on my bikes plus it allows me ot get the right hand off the bars for a while.
What an exciting day!! Congratulations!! What color is it? Thank you for the compliment..I appreciate that and am humbled that folks watch. But what I really love is how it brings us together! 💜🤗 Be safe!
Great day riding new machines. I think that Tommy had fun too. Would you trade in yours to get a new one? Would they accept it? Sometimes dealerships can have their reasons. What is the entry model price in USA for a Can-Am? Great video. I like it.
You had me @ Can Am Experience.😃. I wanted to " do the experience " for a few Years now , but life alwaYs seems to have different dreams, than i do. So after watching the video three or four times, i decided to find " the experience " near me. In mY current location in S. E. Alabama, the closest experience is in Arkansas, about 450 miles awaY. And theY close @ 5 p.m. However I have found a couple of rYding classes within an hour from me. So, we'll see. Keeping the dream alive. BTW, NicelY Done, to the both of You. Thanks for the ryde along, and sharing. StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙. HappY Independence DaY. ♥️🤍💙
I love your attitude!! "Life has different dreams"...don't you give up on that dream of yours! That sure is a long ways to go for the Can-Am Experience...my goodness...BUT ryding classes sound like a lot of fun! Wishing you a Happy Indepence Day too! ❤❤🤍🤍💙💙
I wish! But I did not...TommyG and I have been married almost 37 years and we have purcahsed two new vehicles and one new motorcycle that whole time...everything else is used...so I'm pretty sure my next Spyder will also be used...I mean it could be this model of course, just a year or two down the road!!
Why was the view so warped looking through the windshield on the F3 spyder? I would hate that. Did Tommy G also have to down shift the sea to sky for more torque??
Because that's the stock F3 windshield.... Yes, not a great view at all! I don't have the stock windshield on my 2018 F3. TommyG says not really on the downshifting ..he was trying to remember 😁
@rickmoore9840 well, I don't know but I do you know that yes, I would have to get a different windshield. My 2018 was the same way. I bought it used with 3600 miles and it had a taller Can-Am windshield. I took it off and rode it down the driveway with the stock windshield and decided that was not staying on there and put the taller windshield back on. 🤷♀️
Nice to see the contrast between the two bikes. I now better understand why you stayed with an F3. Alas, still not enough to get Tommy G to come over to the Tri Side. Lol.
Oh your comments crack me up lol! 😁😂 I read that to Tommy and he thought it was pretty funny. You know though, when he is ready for three wheels, it will be a spyder and not a traditional trike because he likes the spyder so much better. He was able to test ride a road glide trike this year when a friend who has one offered him to try it out. 🤗🙏💜
Maybe my cannonball seat makes a difference 🤷♀️🤗 or the fact that I don't have to share my storage space with another rider, 😆😂 but I was pretty comfy for 26,000 miles last year. 💜💜💜 And for me, the seating position on the F3 is what I was used to, so that's probably why it works for me. 🤷♀️🤗 It's nice that we have choices to work for each of us 🤗🤗🤗 💜💜💜
Happy Independence Day, thank you for the ride along. Enjoyed Tommy-G's reaction passing the HD Dealership (Guess he didn't get bit by the Spyder, maybe next time). Hey Purple, I'm a new Spyder owner, I met a guy a few days ago with one of your T-CLOCS stickers. Are they still available, and if so, how can I get one? Safe Spydering!!.
Hello and welcome to the Can-Am Family!! 🤗💜Oh, TommyG and I love to tease each other! That is cool to know my stickers are out there! I will gladly send you a few stickers, T-CLOCS and channel stickers too! Can you please e-mail me your address? My e-mail is in my about section here on TH-cam. I am also on Instagram as Purple On Three and Facebook as Jody Shawley...those links are in my video description. So, what year and model did you get and how do you like it so far? Happy Independence Day to you as well! Be safe! ❤️🤍💙
@@PurpleOnThree Wow, wasn't expecting such a rapid response. I purchased a 2022 RT Limited Edition in blue. Its ten weeks old this past Friday. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. It took several weeks to get the confidence to get out on the interstate, but since then I've driven it work on the interstate and through the local tunnel a few dozen time. My wife has ridden on the passage seat several times. Looking to join a group ride in the fall. I will reach out to you via one of the media you listed above shortly. Thank you for your response. Happy Independence Day to you and Tommy G again, Safe Spydering!
@@knightshadow1894 That sounds beautiful! Sounds like you are rocking it! I remember my first time out on the interstate and yes, it was a little scary, especiall I-80 across PA with all the tractor trailers, lol. That's great your wife rides with you too! Sometimes I am more punctual than others with my replies...we are heading out on a long trip on Saturday so trying to keep caught up and even get ahead lol before we hit the road! What state do you live in if you don't mind me asking? Hope you had a Happy Independence Day as well! Stay safe out there! 😀
Hey, who let that 2 wheeler in there😆😆😆 Thx for sharing!!
Be Safe, and God Bless!
He knows just how much fun they are for sure as he is always trying to steal mine!! lol Thank you! Have a blessed week! 🤗🤗💜💜
Can-Am Rocks!! 👍😎🤙
New wip? Probably with 60k miles perfect time for a trade in. Tommy's bike looks awesome. What ever you decide. Best of luck. Enjoy.
Not yet, lol! I'll keep mine for a bit longer...I don't think we've ever traded a car or mc in....we usually just drive them and drive them and drive them and then sell them outright...but Tommy has his heart set on mine, lol. Have a great day! God bless, Ray! 💜🙏🏻🤗
Thanks for taking us along on your test ride. And I want to know all about your helmet intercoms. Everyone I know has a set that worked for a little while then crapped out. Or else we’re not very clear or have long distance reception capabilities. Yours seem great all the time.
Yes, I think a video and demo / review of Your helmet and com system, maYbe recording set up, would be a good idea. actuallY , making a couple of videos, would be better, IMHO. 🥴 I mean I would probablY watch them. 🤔. Hmmmm... StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙. HappY Independence DaY. ♥️🤍💙.
Hello, Michele! Thank you for watching and commenting and riding along. Sounds like we should do a video/discussion about the coms as you and Grumpy have suggested....In the meantime, we use the Sena 20C EVO's as they capture audio and video. Now, I must say that Tommy and I were both a little disappointed with his audio ( I used my recording of the audio for almost the whole video...then later on you can hear him more clearly---at that point in time my Sena battery quit and we used his recording of the audio, so then my voice was softer and more muffled..). ..we are not sure why this happened so before we head out again, we are updating our Senas with the software and double checking our settings. We have used these for several years. The range can be up to a mile I would say...but sometimes if we are out of sight of each other, you can't hear the other person. Hope this helps for now!🤗💜
LOL...what do you mean you would probablY watch them, mister? lol....I'm sure they would be informative AND entertaining, lol! But thank you both for the good idea...I'll add that to the list. 🤗💜
Great video nice spiders look like y'all had a lot of fun I can see Tommy G buying a spider LOL thanks for taking us so long ride safe keep the rubber side down
Thank you so much, Ray! Well, someday he will own my Spyder...but I was thinking of just giving it to him, lol! Appreciate you riding along with us! Have a blessed week! 💜🤗🙏🏻
That’s a good looking bike, found you on the highway and immediately came to say hello!
Thank you so much!! 💜🤗 I appreciate that! Take care and be safe! Do you ride?
I think when Tiffany took you by the HD dealer, it sure sounded like someone was saying... "neener neener, neener..." and someone else started pouting... 😂🤣
Tell TommyG I currently have a Harley with a Road Smith trike conversion for sale. That way he can have the freedom of three wheels but keep a Harley under his butt 😎
Bah hah hah hah!!! 😂😂😂I think you are not wrong, lol! I must say that I did think that was pretty funny!!
That sounds pretty nice, Michele! But, I think he wants to have his cake and eat it too, lol...he wants MY SPYDER and another bike...it may not even be a Harley...I'm hearing the words "something different"... who knows?? 😁💜
@@PurpleOnThree 😱
nice review of the bikes. I enjoyed the video. I have never tried an F3 but I do like my RT.
Thank you very much, Stan! I'm glad you are liking your RT so much!! 💜🤗
JODY & TOMMYG !!!! - Now that was a real test ride - Not just around the block, or a parking lot. Very impressive !!! As always, thanks for another great video !!!!
OBI-WAN!!!
DANE!! Yes, it was a serious test ride and Can-Am maketing is pretty impressive this way!! You really get a feel for the rides. Thank you for watching! Have a blessed 4th! 🤗💜🙏🏻
Awesome! Some pretty good looking rides. Every once in a while my wife starts thinking she might want to try one then decides she's happy as a passenger. :) Maybe someday.
Well, I'm just glad to hear she rides...pillion or on her own...it's a blessing 🤗💜 you can do that together!
Seems like some nice rides. Thanks for the review! I will watch for the Can-Am Experience in my area.
ROB !!!!
@@pilotdane1 DANE!! 😁😁
They were fun, Rob! I hope you get to enjoy the experience...we had a blast!! Who knows, maybe we can find another one to attend in our travels. 😁😁🤗🤗💜💜
Thanks guys for another awesome video. I have never ridden an F3 but I love my RTL. I would like to try out the new RTL and an F3LT.
RYDE safe and God Bless
Artie & Tracy
Hello, Artie and Tracy! I know you love your RTL! 🤗💜Just for fun, it is nice to be able to do the Can-Am Experience...hope you have the opportunity some day!! Be safe out there and God bless you both! 🤗💜🙏🏻
The bar was moving crazy but they do look nice and fun to ride
Definitely fun, Jessica! Yes, we were doing that on purpose to see what it felt like with the standard sway bar...I used to feel like I was going to be tossed off when I had the standard sway bar while riding in the twisties. The stronger sway bar makes a huge difference!
I have the 2022 F3 Ltd, so much more comfortable and rides better than my 2017.
Nice! I bet!! Well, I didn't buy a new one but I sure did want to!!😂🤗💜
@@PurpleOnThree I'd go for it if I were you!
The RT is for us old relaxing touring folk. The F3 is for you youngin' boot scoot n boogie sport riders 😁😄
Oh, Wayne! LOL 😂😁💜😉
TommyG is right; the Sea-to-Sky needs a better factory installed sway bar, especially for the amount you pay to own that model of the Spyder. I upgraded mine three months after I got my 2022 Sea-to-Sky last year. Cheers PO3!
I agree, Richard! The F3 probably does as well...I mean we didn't actually get to try them out on mountainous twisties, lol! 😁💜🤗
Glad you had a great time and got the chance to test out the new vehicles!
Thank you so much! I loved the F3 Limited Special Series...in case you couldn't tell from the glee in my voice, lol! 💜🤗
It was a BLAST!! and we really enjoyed Tiffany leading the way on our demo ride!! She's awesome!
If I got a Spyder, it would have to be orange or lizard green! That was mighty kind of Tiffany to take you on a 50 mile test ride. I could definitely see you on a new Spyder Jody. Life is short, so sweet talk Tommy G into getting you a new one!
That would be cool!! You with those fun colors! Hmmm ..well, I would love a new one but not in the budget right now... If the price quoted is the actual price, great... But then there's all the mods I would want to make...🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
I have a 2011 RT-S 😂 My daughter and I did a ride experience last year and I ALMOST bought a new one😅 I'm pretty sure I will cave when I do another test ride.
You made me smile, Cheryl!! Oh the restraint you had to have!! I think I will have to stay away from any more test rides...it could be dangerous, lol! Hope you have a blessed summer! Stay safe! 🤗💜🙏🏻
WOW guys, am I to see Tommy G on a Spyder at VAMM? ... You guys rock. ... Bob
Hello, Bob! I am a wee bit sad that we can't make VAMM this year...we are leaving in a week to ride to Alaska...we will miss you and your smile!! So the plan is that when I'm ready for a newer Spyder, Tommy plans to take my Spyder girl AND have another 2 wheel bike! 🤗🤗😁😁💜💜
Tiffany rode by that Harley Davidson dealership on purpose, TommyG! 😂
That was the funniest moment of the day for sure!! 😁😁😂😂💜💜
Purchased my 2022 Ryker Rally in March at Mark’s,they had the best price,couldn’t be happier.
So happy for you, Valarie!! Sounds like you are really loving that Rally!! Good for you! Maybe our wheels will cross paths some day! 💜🤗
Enjoyed the ride along so much, I almost forgot to comment. 😎👍
Glad you enjoyed it 😄😂👍💜
Love the video! It was so wonderful riding you you and Tommy G! Im glad the ride was able to work out the way it did with us three being at the end of the day so we had some extra time to hangout and talk about the vehicles a bit more than we usually would have (especially in the beautiful mountain side 🤗)
I definitely look forward to riding you you folks in the future. 🥰
Was a really great ride, Tiffany! Thank you again for showing us such a beautiful area. Hoping our wheels cross paths in the future! 🤗💜
That looks like so much fun! ❤️
Peggy, it was! Have you been on one yet? I can't remember...I know we've talked about it...
@@PurpleOnThree
Yes I looked at one that was for sale and took it for a ride.
I love the way they ride.
I keep going back and forth in my mind which trike to get. I have always had Honda's and know there quirks.
It was cool to hear you compare the models 👍
Thank you! It was neat we could switch and each ride both models.
Nice video and looks a lot of fun. Is Tommy G getting a spyder 😂 I feel he’s falling towards it soon. Ride safe
Thank you so much! Tommy knows just how much fun the Spyders are for sure...is he getting one? Well, yes, in addition to two wheels, he will get mine when I'm ready for a newer model.
Awesome sounds like you really like the new machines.
Thanks for taking us along and sharing the info!
Oh, yes, sure did enjoy our ride...I was drooling, lol!
Hmmm , a vision of future PO3 videos ???
Do you mean with a new Spyder, Craig? Someday....not just yet though!
great times guys !!!
Definitely fun!! 🤗💜
Glad you had a good time. They always do a great job with their demo ride events.
Thanks, Ryan... definitely a lot of fun!! 💜🤗
I’d like to ride one to feel the differences. Tell Thomas if he buys one, I’ll give him my swaybar. I never installed it and it’s still new in the box lol. Also, have they improved the infotainment system?
That's awfully nice of you, RJ! When Tommy gets one, it will already have the sway bar installed, because he is getting mine when I'm ready for a newer model, lol. But, my newer (probably not NEW) model may need an upgraded sway bar, so if you still have it, I would be interested in buying it from you! Infotainment system...I can't really speak to the infotainment system as I don't really use it...lol 🤗💜
@@PurpleOnThree I think you did tell me he was getting yours if you get (well when) you get another one. It will be here waiting for you as a gift my friend.
@602North awhh, thank you so much, RJ!! 🤗😘💜
Thanks for taking us along this ride, I love my 2021
I know you do, Beth! 🤗💜 Keep riding and stay safe!!
We will be at Vamm23
@@HerThreeWheels Have fun! I'm gonna miss you and everyone else this year...we are heading west toward Alaska on Saturday.
Nice comparison and ride.
I like my 22 F3 better then I did the 21 StoS.
What do you like better about the F3, Moose?
@@PurpleOnThree the seating position is much better more motorcycle like. Also less Tupperware so mods are easier.
@DFWSpyderMoose I agree 💯💯💯 👍💜
It was interesting to hear the comparison between the f3 and rtl/sea to sky. I didn’t get that chance unfortunately
Thank you, Jim! Sorry you didn't get to ride both...was that during the Can-Am Experience? I know I bought my F3 after riding a friend's F3...had not ever sat on the RT at that point in time.
@@PurpleOnThree wanted to try the canam but took 8 months for the dealer to set up the rtl
Decided the summer was almost over and didn’t want to wait for them to set up a f3 for me to look at
Wife and i both enjoyed this one on the big screen
Thank you! 💜🤗 That was so much fun!
He do take care of that bike everytime I see him he's polishing the bike
AND sometimes it even extends over to the Spyder, lol!! 😅😅😁😁💜💜
WAX on....WAX OFF!!!!
This is the best way to see the new models and I'm glad you got to test ride an RT. I agree with you on the bad windshield as my experience I had the same issue on a Ryker. They REALLY need to improve that! Enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing!
This was our first experience and it was a BLAST! Yes, I'm glad I test rode the RT Sea to Sky...The F3 is still my baby, lol! When I look at the F3 LTD Special Series I think about the mods that need done to make it a long distance ride (windshield, sway bar, LED lighting, fog lights, fender lights) and all I see are $$$ signs.....
@@PurpleOnThree You are correct!!! The Spyder aint cheap!! I do like the way you sit in the bike on the F3 compared to the RT. To me that is a more comfortable position.
@MOABMAN same here 🤗👍
Fun rip guys! God bless, Rob
Thank you so much, Rob!! Have a blessed 4th! 💜🤗
@PurpleOnThree You guys too!
@@la_old_salt2241 thank you! ❤️🤍💙
Thanks so much for taking us on the ride enjoyed watching so you guys like the F3 over the RT did I get that right or am totally wrong I don’t know much about the Spyders when I took the coarse they had a couple Spyders and three Rykers the Spyder is more my style for sure I will have to learn more about the deferent styles thanks for sharing take care ride safe
Hello, Tom!! You got it right! My Spyder is an F3 and that is the model I like the best! The RT's are nice too! Well, did they have the different model Spyders at the course? The course I took had several different kinds of Spyders...the RT's and the F3's. Have a great week!
@@PurpleOnThree not sure what the spyders was I know one was a rally model and not sure what the other one was but loved riding both have a great night
This will be my 2nd test ride. I already have a can am Spyder F3S but want to try the bigger boys. Plus, it is such a fun experience. Highly recommend
Have fun!!! 💜🤗 What year is your F3S? I bet it's lots of fun to ride!!
Sorry we missed you in South Dakota.But just a quick question.Where do you pack all your stuff for this trip?
Sorry we missed you too! I have a dry bag for camping gear and a backpack for my clothes that sit on my back seat. Everything else is in my side bags, trunk and frunk. 🤗💜
As usual a very informative video, we always love how you an Tommy G interact. Glad you both got to do the Can Am Experience and test ride the new F3 and to see the sky RT. I have a 2022 F3Ltd which I love but I did get to try to see the sky and like Tommy says in the video I felt I was on top of it not in it. But it’s definitely very comfortable I love the floorboards, but I will stay with my F3. My wife took the experience and test rode the 2023 Can-Am Ryker sport which she loved and ended up buying one about a month later she now has over 4000 miles on her bike after 2 1/2 months of ownership. Can-Am does a wonderful thing with these test rides because it’s not just a short little around the block ride they actually take you for a decent ride so you can get to experience the machine.
“We can all ride “is a good way of putting things I think Can Am definitely makes a great product And unlike other the motorcycle manufacturers they are encouraging a new generation of riders.
Thanks again for another wonderful video!
So when are you trading up lol 😊
Thank you, Dan!! That's wonderful how you both are enjoying your rides so much!! Yes, those test rides are "real rides", lol! Wonderful to hear how your wife is riding and riding and riding! Awesome! I would love to trade up but no plans in the near future! Take care and keep having fun! 🤗💜
All riding is fun. We do need a little oomph though.
Yes, oomph factor is key!! 🤗🤗💜💜
You guys have such great camaraderie, just makes for a great watch ,👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so very much!! We appreciate you, I Scream Man!! 😂💜💙
@@PurpleOnThree 🤣
The F3 Limited would definitely be my next go-to, but it would be an addition. I'd have to keep Carnage too!
I don't blame you, Xavier, for wanting to keep Carnage too! 🤗❤️🖤
That looks like fun
Larry, it was a lot of FUN!! Loved every minute of the F3!! 😁😁🤗🤗💜💜
Great Video , it is nice to hear of the positive improvements from 2018 to 2023 Can Am’s Tommy G The F3 Limited was Calling YOUR name 😂
Thank you! Yes, those improvements are sweet!! Do you see why I have to hide my keys to my F3?? Just saying...😁😂🤗💜
How is sitting on the RT Limited different from sitting into the F3 Limited
@donchavez9577 in my opinion, with the F3 you are sitting more down into the spyder... A cruiser position and with the RT you are sitting more on top of the Spyder. If you get the opportunity to sit on them, I think you will understand why I say that. 🤗
Great video and ride too. Excited for more. Keep safe too
Thank you so much!! 💜🤗
I think Tommy G needs a spyder, yeah Harleys are nice but to relax and not have to worry about dumping a 50k bike on the ground . I think he may enjoy the ride more.
All of that is true, Chris!! TommyG wants my Spyder when I'm ready for a newer model, lol! I haven't dumped my Spyder yet! 😁😂
roll'em
you betcha!! Thank you!!💜🤗
I think TommyG will have a Spyder sooner rather than later...
Xavier, he has his eye on mine, lol!
l just upgraded from a 2020 ryker rally to a 2023 spyder f3. He is being delivered tomorrow, I am totally in love,lol
Woo hoo!! 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!! So excited for you! Have fun! What color and model did you go with?
@PurpleOnThree hes deep black metallic. l couldn't hardly sleep last night knowing he's being delivered today, now I just gotta think of a name that's perfect, he's too beefy looking to be a she,lol
@spyderlady 😂😂😂 I love this! I know you'll come up with the perfect name! 💜🤗
Great video!
Thank you so much, Miriam! Sure was fun riding the new models! 💜🤗
@@PurpleOnThree your video definitely plants the "buy one" bug!
TiffanY, has mY dream job. 😎😃. I mean how can You ever have a bad daY. " How was Your daY. " " Horrible, i had to rYde mY beautiful SpYder on six different trips, showing people the best waY to change their boring lives forever. " " Then i had to listen to each of them Thank me manY times, tell me how much fun theY had, and how much theY appreciated the experience. Ugh !!!😢. 😮 THEN THEY WANTED TO TAKE PHOTOS WITH ME, AND SOME EVEN PUT ME ON TH-cam. !!! MAKE IT STOP.
I'm glad that You guYs had a great time. StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
oh my ....this is so funny!!! 😂😂😁😁🤗🤗💜💜Well, I don't think Tiffany has commented yet, so I guess your version of her job is entirely possible, lol!!
@@PurpleOnThree might be possible ??? ⁉️❓ That was a recap of Your video 📸. 🤪. Did You even watch it ?? 😄. StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙. HappY Independence DaY. ♥️🤍💙.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 no, I didn't really watch it , so I guess I better go back and do that before I comment anymore 😂😂😂💜💙💜💙💜💙 Happy Independence Day!
I ride a 2012 Spyder RT Ltd. I find the shifting is always smooth when I change up - I let the bike manage the down shifting. I feel the 6 speed and bigger engine would be a smoother ride and also more fuel efficient. I've never had any issue with the windscreen - being electrically adjustable I can raise it if necessary to reduce buffeting but I usually ride with it at the lowest setting to give me good air flow. The RT is very comfortable for a long day touring. These machines are meant for touring on the open road. The sportier versions might also be good for the daily commute but these are definitely touring machines. I hope you enjoyed your test ride.
Thanks for your response! I usually let the Spyder do the downshifting but sometimes I want a little more power, so will downshift. Also, in the twisties I like the ability to downshift when going down the mountain. We sure did enjoy the test ride and hope to be somewhere to test ride the 2024 models this year! Before the test ride I was sure I could not possibly part with my 2018 F3 Limited...after the test ride I was thinking differently lol. So what kind of fuel economy do you get on your 2012? I average 34 miles per gallon on the F3 limited. I like the looks of the F3 but it is also amazing to tour with! Take care and have a great week!
The 2012 has a 25 litre tank and when I use 98 octane I think the best I can get is about 7.5 litres/100km that compares with at best 4.5litres/100km on my Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager a 1700 twin with a 6 speed full manual shift rather than the semi auto of the Spyder. I use cruise control whenever I can and I set it a 100km/h - the national highway speed in Australia is 110km/h. I hope you can do the metric conversions. I saw Coach Bob just did some fuel economy runs for a Spyder RT - I think he lives in Florida and was riding into Georgia (does that make sense?). Coach Bob is on YT. Enjoy your ride wherever you're going.@@PurpleOnThree
Thank you. I appreciate that information! I know who coach Bob is and was blessed to meet him in person. 🤗 And also his beautiful wife coach vic! I did a comparison video with eco mode and regular mode and did not find enough difference to warrant using eco mode. With the help of Google I did a little converting of your numbers and it appears to come out to 30 miles per gallon and that's a little less than my 1330 which averages 34 miles per gallon and I use 93 octane sometimes 91 octane when 93 is not available. Tommy g's Harley weighs about the same as my spyder but he averages around 42 miles per gallon. I rarely use cruise control on the syider or in the car 🤷♀️
Those figures sound about right. I feel the @@PurpleOnThree 1330 with the 6 speed transmission would produce better fuel economy. I don't think mine lacks anything in power but a 6th gear for highway cruising would have made for better fuel economy. The Spyder seems to rev at a much higher rate than the Kawasaki (and I assume the Harley). I was told once by the Ford Motor Company that driving at 100km/h using cruise control was the way to get the best fuel economy so I do that even on my bikes plus it allows me ot get the right hand off the bars for a while.
Hello Purple l rode a 2016 spider and l pick up my 2023 spider f 3 limited today 29/04/24. I live in Australia. I like your you tube channel.
What an exciting day!! Congratulations!! What color is it? Thank you for the compliment..I appreciate that and am humbled that folks watch. But what I really love is how it brings us together! 💜🤗 Be safe!
Great day riding new machines. I think that Tommy had fun too. Would you trade in yours to get a new one? Would they accept it? Sometimes dealerships can have their reasons. What is the entry model price in USA for a Can-Am? Great video. I like it.
Tommy definitely had fun... except when we drove by the HD dealer 😂. I would not trade in... TommyG wants it 😂. Price...starts $18,500 I believe.
And thank you, Gregor! 💜🤗
@@PurpleOnThree Mmm, quite expensive in my opinion. I saw him, he was so excited when you passed the HD shop there. 😉👍
@@PurpleOnThree You are welcome.
@RRRRefuelRideRace 😄😁
You had me @ Can Am Experience.😃. I wanted to " do the experience " for a few Years now , but life alwaYs seems to have different dreams, than i do. So after watching the video three or four times, i decided to find " the experience " near me. In mY current location in S. E. Alabama, the closest experience is in Arkansas, about 450 miles awaY. And theY close @ 5 p.m. However I have found a couple of rYding classes within an hour from me. So, we'll see. Keeping the dream alive. BTW, NicelY Done, to the both of You. Thanks for the ryde along, and sharing. StaY Alert. rYde safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 🕷️🕸️😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙. HappY Independence DaY. ♥️🤍💙
I love your attitude!! "Life has different dreams"...don't you give up on that dream of yours! That sure is a long ways to go for the Can-Am Experience...my goodness...BUT ryding classes sound like a lot of fun! Wishing you a Happy Indepence Day too! ❤❤🤍🤍💙💙
So did you upgrade? 😎
I wish! But I did not...TommyG and I have been married almost 37 years and we have purcahsed two new vehicles and one new motorcycle that whole time...everything else is used...so I'm pretty sure my next Spyder will also be used...I mean it could be this model of course, just a year or two down the road!!
Both of you pull the trigger
Too late.. we're back home! 😂
To me the RT is a superior touring machine for two up, the F3 would be my preference if I was touring solo.
It's great BRP makes different models so we can all pick the one we like, lol! 💜🤗
Looks like you had a ball
Oh, it sure was fun and VERY tempting, lol! Have a blessed day!
Why was the view so warped looking through the windshield on the F3 spyder? I would hate that. Did Tommy G also have to down shift the sea to sky for more torque??
Because that's the stock F3 windshield.... Yes, not a great view at all! I don't have the stock windshield on my 2018 F3. TommyG says not really on the downshifting ..he was trying to remember 😁
so obviously you have to buy another windshield for that problem. why would the windshield do that??@@PurpleOnThree
@rickmoore9840 well, I don't know but I do you know that yes, I would have to get a different windshield. My 2018 was the same way. I bought it used with 3600 miles and it had a taller Can-Am windshield. I took it off and rode it down the driveway with the stock windshield and decided that was not staying on there and put the taller windshield back on. 🤷♀️
Nice to see the contrast between the two bikes. I now better understand why you stayed with an F3. Alas, still not enough to get Tommy G to come over to the Tri Side. Lol.
Oh your comments crack me up lol! 😁😂 I read that to Tommy and he thought it was pretty funny. You know though, when he is ready for three wheels, it will be a spyder and not a traditional trike because he likes the spyder so much better. He was able to test ride a road glide trike this year when a friend who has one offered him to try it out. 🤗🙏💜
Rur roh, where's the oomph .... 🤔
I just had to be in 4th gear for it...it is there though!! 🤗🤗😁😁
For me the biggest thing is the floorboards being so much bigger and roomier on the RT
Nice!! 🤗💜
If I bought a new PURPLE F3 Limited could I start a new "Purple On Three LE" TH-cam channel??!? 💜
LE? 😁😁😅😅💜💜Well, you would have to paint it or wrap it because they don't come in purple, lol🤷🏻♀🤷🏻♀🤷🏻♀🤷🏻♀🤷🏻♀🤷🏻♀
@@PurpleOnThree LE = Launch Edition or Limited Edition. 😎
The F3s pretty good but they still can't beat the RT Limited for touring comfortably
Maybe my cannonball seat makes a difference 🤷♀️🤗 or the fact that I don't have to share my storage space with another rider, 😆😂 but I was pretty comfy for 26,000 miles last year. 💜💜💜 And for me, the seating position on the F3 is what I was used to, so that's probably why it works for me. 🤷♀️🤗 It's nice that we have choices to work for each of us 🤗🤗🤗 💜💜💜
Still no apple car play... bummer. the entire info system needs a major upgrade. It would be nice to have a volt meter/oil temp/pressure and TPMS.
Those are all great ideas, Stephan!! Maybe soon...🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
I agree 100%
Tommy G is cooling than a mofo...😁
Bah hah hah hah! 😁😂💜
Aiming at potholes and bumps 😂 Hope you didn't aim at senior citizens, even though they're worth more ponts 🙄🤣🤣
@ SpYder WaYne. 🤣😄🤪.
Wayne, I refrained, lol!! 😁😁I mean, I think I'm in that category now....😅😅😅😅😅😅
@Purple on Three of course You refrained, from hitting senior citizens, but, how tempted were You. 😁🥴.
Uh-Oh Spyder Girl....
No worries, Xavier, she is still with me, lol!