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Front tires are a pain

gallyspyder

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I've use a 2021 Can Am Spyder F3-S and I've noticed the wide front tires can be a bit of a pain on rough or uneven roads. On smooth pavement it feels great, really solid, but as soon as the surface gets patchy the tires want to pull side to side. Makes longer rides a little tiring because I'm always correcting. Is this just the nature of the F3-S setup and should I just get new tires or something. Or is this just a me problem?, can anyone else relate
 
@gallyspyder others have reported similar F3-S behavior. The trike's wide tires and steering geometry can cause bump steer on uneven surfaces. Slight misalignment, toe-out, or uneven tire pressure make this worse. Try a ROLO laser alignment and ensure both tires are at 20 psi before considering a tire change.

Old tires with uneven wear or belt issues can add instability. Are you using OEM Kendas or aftermarket tires? Some prefer stiffer automotive-grade replacements for better tracking. Mileage and any suspension adjustments will help identify setup versus wear issues.
 
A bit late to the party, but just wanted to share my experience. I rode 2 wheels for 58 years before trying a Spyder and I first found it rather unnerving on my back roads around here. Pitching and rolling it seemed was the way of the Spyder on those roads. I feel that has to do with the front suspension. You have 2 wheels up front there instead of one, and they have a bit of space between them. So imagine when you've seen ads of cars driving over rough terrain; did you ever notice the way the suspension rocks, and the body of the car then rocks a bit too, but not to the extent that the suspension does? I think the Spyder is reacting the same way, and the suspension is bouncing and diving over the surface differences. You kinda have to relax on the bars and let it find its way, don't grip too tightly. It is rather like riding a 2 wheeler over a grid bridge, or torn up highway; you have to give it some room to work and find its way. I usually slow down on those roads too, but I think if you could watch that suspension you would see it working hard. You have to kind of keep your body center and let the Spyder body float however it needs to as it follows the dips of the road, rather like riding the pegs on a 2 wheeler over rough terrain. Just my 2 cents! Ride safe!
 
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