Are Spyders becoming popular, or not?

[Tslepebull]

What I know is that it is difficult to get on or off my Canyon in a parking lot without somebody walking over and asking about it.

 

[mecsw500]

Compared to the sales volume of other States, Utah is fairly low. And we have lost a couple of dealers in the last year or so. Still, I do see more Spyder riders now than in the past. I don't know how many are in the State compared to tourists just passing thru.

But the dealer here in Draper, UT seemed to sell through their allocations of RT Ltd's and Sea to Sky's pretty quickly this year. The 2021 RT Ltd thst I traded in sold in a matter of a few weeks. Rykers seem to be a bit slower to move, but I think that's because Ryker sales probably do better in large urban areas.

They have one 2026 F3-T, one 2026 Canyon, and about Four Rykers left, two of which are 2025's. Everything else has sold out, I think I got the last 2026 Sea to Sky back in the late Spring.

I see a variety of Spyders here in the Salt Lake Valley, many of which are V-twins. I do see a few late model RT Ltd's and Sea to Sky's driving around occasionally. I can't say I have ever seen a Ryker in the wild though, but I don't live in the Salt Lake Metro area, so that might be why. I've seen maybe one Slingshot and a few Vaanderhalls at a car meet. I see quite a few Harley Tri-Glides, but that's to be expected I suppose.

 

[2dogs]

Don't know about Humboldt County, but Bauer Powersports (530) 338-2129, in Shasta County works on Spyders. He left a local dealership as a lead mechanic and opened his own business. It's about a week's wait to get anything worked on, but he's well worth the wait if you need a good and trusted mechanic.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Don't know about Humboldt County, but Bauer Powersports (530) 338-2129, in Shasta County works on Spyders. He left a local dealership as a lead mechanic and opened his own business. It's about a week's wait to get anything worked on, but he's well worth the wait if you need a good and trusted mechanic.

Thanks for the info. Ya never know. It's a 3 hour drive from here.

 

[Snoking1127]

Thanks for the info. Ya never know. Its a 3 hour drive from here.

However, 299 has lots of twisties to play in? That should be one of your favorite rides? BTW we will be having dinner with friends next month at Jacks Seafood on our coastal trip South for the winter.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

However, 299 has lots of twisties to play in? That should be one of your favorite rides? BTW we will be having dinner with friends next month at Jacks Seafood on our coastal trip South for the winter.

It is a good ride, but there's way too much construction in the summer, and it's usually an uncomfortable 90° all the way. Being from here, I know every mile of it. I still ride it, because the giant sweepers are fun, and you follow the Trinity River most of the way. Beautiful scenery as well.

 

[SNOOPY]

Rarely see any here in SouthEast Va.

 

[Little Blue]

I see several Spyders and Rykers every time I ryde. A lot of females are purchasing Rykers and dressing them up. Usually they have bright designs.
Some are very nice, by the way.

Bring them on and ryde.

 

[Cirhere]

You could go several weeks or even months without seeing a Spyder around here

 

[Mikey]

When Sue and I are out on a ryde we usually see a Spyder or Ryker. We did have a BRP dealer in Lincoln Maine drop the Spyder.

Finding a GOOD dealer is my issue!! Guess I have a trust issue!! When I go in and ask them a question and already know the answer and they are out in left field with their answer, I have a hard time with letting them work on my bike.

 

[Little Blue]

I feel the same way. It seems that all the Spyder Dealers are only interested in the Sale. I hope BRP can get a fix on this problem.

Definitely need more Spyder training for the new technicians. Better communications skills and experience.

I feel like I'm teaching the staff at some Dealerships.

 

[BajaRon]

I feel the same way. It seems that all the Spyder Dealers are only interested in the Sale. I hope BRP can get a fix on this problem.

Definitely need more Spyder training for the new technicians. Better communications skills and experience.

I feel like I'm teaching the staff at some Dealerships.

Training is fine. But the Spyder is such a different animal from pretty much everything else, taking into consideration the different models and all the changes BRP has made to them over the years (some subtle, some not so subtle). It requires that a person work on them a lot if they are to get good at servicing them. Especially the troubleshooting aspect.

For most dealerships, the Spyder accounts for a small percentage of their service time. It's not really a fault. That's just the way it is.

 

[JayBros]

Twelve years ago when I bought my Spyder, the only other one around I saw in my local area that included a BRP dealerdhip just 3.2 mi from my house was in a church parking lot on weekdays. Out of curiosity I stopped in one day and introduced myselt to the owner who was a member of the church admin staff. Nothing significant about Spyder owner activity ensued in our conversation so off I went. Twelve years later it's not unusual to see several a week, both Spyders and Rykers on the roads I routinely travel. The BRP dealership, one with an excellent service department but a sales outfit that wouldn't cut one thin dime off MSRP on Spyders, is long since gone. Have yet to see any Canyons about. I guess it's some kind of popularity indicator.

 

[Elqueso2]

There are areas of concern, as the OP points out. But overall, I don't think we have as much to worry about as the overall 2-Wheel market does, as it is a market that has seen a definite decline in sales as the newer generations do not seem to have the same passion for riding that that the more seasoned population has.

You are so spot on. I thought about selling my Harley after picking up the RTL but the motorcycle market is in the toilet here on the West Coast. Surpisingly, Spyders are still holding their resale value here. When I found out what I can get for my HD Ultra Limited and it's in primo condition, my wife said, OH Hell no, you're not selling it! LOL I honestly couldn't part with it anyways, since I'm still riding it (not as much as the Spyder) and would miss it. You don't see a lot of Spyders here and you turn a lot of heads when riding by. My wife loves to ride, but her back and knees just can't take the climbing on and off. She has no problems with the Spyder and loves the fact that she can get wind in her hair again. We've been riding & touring (mainly Harleys) together for the last 35 years. We both think this Spyder is awesome and she was the one that talked me into it.

My grandkids couldn't care less if I take them for a ride or not. If the Can Am had a larger screen and a controller, they would be all over it. Unfortunately, a lot of my older friends are cashing it in and selling their bikes because they just can't do it anymore. Very sad. That's how I got my 23 RTL, from a close friend who couldn't ride anymore. The spirit of 2 wheels just isn't there anymore with this younger crowd...

 

[vito1943]

I'm in North Central Illinois and I see Spyders/Rykers every time I go out for a ride, but still not as common as seeing Harley Tri-Glides or triked Goldwings. Of the Can Am products, I see more Rykers than Spyders, which is understandable due to the price difference. Most of this riding season, the dealer that I use (Loves Park Motorsports in Roscoe, IL just North of Rockford) has had few models on the floor because of how fast they were selling. This past week I went by the dealership and there were several models sitting there. The dealer that I use has been excellent on service, even if a bit pricey. But twice this year, when I needed a small adjustment or other minor issue, they took care of it at no charge to me.

Before I bought my Spyder in 2021, I had been riding motorcycles for over 40 years. I cannot imagine myself ever going back to two wheels. The only thing that might tempt me to give up on the Spyder would be if Honda came out with a reverse trike.