not to sound like an a-hole but did they fix problem with sqeaky brakes ..????
just checking ...looks cool....:D
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not to sound like an a-hole but did they fix problem with sqeaky brakes ..????
just checking ...looks cool....:D
I have a few questions. Some folks stated that the "spy photo" RT looked like the engine cowls were larger than the original Spyder's cowls. I'm not sure I can tell a difference in the official RT photos. Are the cowls bigger and, if so, why? Is the new front end design just for looks or is it functional (better airflow, aerodynamics, etc.)? Does the new engine design have anything to do with fuel economy? IMO, fuel economy is a concern of those who do a lot of touring nowadays.
Are they going to install a decent sounding twin exhaust, a muffler on each side, that has tuned headers? The headers, as you know, on the 08 and 09 leave a lot to be desired. One header pipe is about 12 inches and the other is 3 FT 4 inches, ie: 40 inches. Not real good for equalizing tuning.
Where's mine? :roflblack:
What happened to Yellow? I love the Blue but Yellow if my color
Is it true that the new screen ask you three random questions about the safety card before it lets you start the engine? :D
Have a safe ride!
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Nope, same size.
Same size to but it should get the same mileage as ours. Around 32 mpg I'm guessing but I'll know for sure tomorrow.
See above comment.
Front trunk is the same size. The side bags will fit a full face helmet
Lights are LED
Just the hitch.
Not sure on the oil in the airbox or the fuel lines.
Nanny should be a little better thanks to the fly by wire.
Mirrors are huge and look like they will work great. I was not looking at my hands. I'm told there is no vibration in them either.
Not sure about the brakes but the parking brake is operated by a switch now.
The front brake is now being looked at as a option.
Don't know.
It pretty much is a one piece front now and it is much larger and channels the air to the radiator much better now. The hot air is kicked out to the side now too.
They say that one of the reasons is still gets about the same fuel mileage as ours is the aerodynamics.
They are talking about that too. Maybe next year.
What's a good guess on the annual maintenance cost of the RT?
When is BRP going to get rid of the belt drive and put a drive shaft in so you don't have to adjust and worry about gravel?:thumbup:
Does it look like one could put the RT handle bars and ignition shield on a 08-09?
he said top dollar for mine in mint with corbin upgrades is 11000 what a joke
Is not, I asked my dealer just for curiosity about RT interest, he toll me that, so far, ALL the requests he has for RT are trade-ins, no new customers (that will probably change once they are on display but, still, will put a lot of pressure on the resale price).
Keeping the thread on track: Great reporting job Lamonster :2thumbs:. We will live the "RT tester" life vicariously through your reports and will keep riding our good old SM/SEs!
3WD
Sorry to say--- but that's about right. Things like this depreciate like crazy during the first year of ownership. You can get a NEW 2008 right now for 11,300.
I think anyone hoping for a decent trade-in value is going to be sorely disappointed. I've got over $20,000 into mine and doubt I would get much more than $10,000 on the open market--- and less if doing a trade-in.
Doubtful that anyone other than current Spyder owners is aware of the RT right now. Once they get the pics and info out--- they will have plenty of interest from new owners.
The more people that trade in their Spyders -- the less they are going to be worth as the dealers will have too many used ones available.