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    I have a stock 2010 Rt seat with a Utopia...

    I have a stock 2010 Rt seat with a Utopia backrest, like new. I'm only asking $50, you can reach me at neill4097@sbcglobal.net. I'll be happy to provide pictures.
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    Really like what they did with the front end, it...

    Really like what they did with the front end, it doesn't have that "snowmobile" look to it anymore. They should have done that across the board 7 years ago. IMHO
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    Update

    These items are still available if anyone is interested.
  4. Thread: Thank You!

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    Thank You!

    Well, I picked up my new ride yesterday, a 2013 V Star 1300 Deluxe. After 5 years on 2 Spyders and many headaches, I traded in my 2010 RTS and must say goodbye to the Spyder community (as an owner...
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    Seats - Wheels- Aluminum Trim Components

    I traded in my 2010 RTS late last fall, this left me with a few parts/components lying around that I wish to get rid of. I currently have a 2010 RTS stock seat with a Utopia back rest and the stock...
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    After talking with the dealer again, he did share...

    After talking with the dealer again, he did share with me that they have had a number of Spyder owners already come in and express and interest in trading in their 2012/2013 on a new 2014. At this...
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    I don't really plan on getting another Spyder, I...

    I don't really plan on getting another Spyder, I have not had a good "ownership experience". I believe it's time to go back to 2 wheels.
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    Both KBB and NADA give you a range of prices...

    Both KBB and NADA give you a range of prices (retail/trade in) I'm going by the lowest aggregate trade in value. Also, I've been looking at what dealers are listing similar RT's for. They seem to...
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    12,000 is low based on the info I'm getting from...

    12,000 is low based on the info I'm getting from NADA guides, Kelly Blue Book, Cycle Trader and others, and that's for a stock RTS mine is far from stock. Not sure why the dealer would even accept a...
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    My dealer offered me 12,000.00 arguing that they...

    My dealer offered me 12,000.00 arguing that they had received a shipment of 2013 Limited's that have a big markdown from BRP and therefore are bringing my trade in value down.
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    2010 RTS Trade In Value

    Just curious, but am thinking seriously about trading in my 2010 RTS SM5, just wondering, with the new 2014's rolling out if others with a 2010 RTS are thinking the same and what they have listed...
  12. Thread: NEWS FROM BRP ?

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    Ya know, I didn't really want to start playing...

    Ya know, I didn't really want to start playing hard ball with anyone, I just wanted a clear rational explanation for why it was happening, so that I knew whatever repair was being made would in fact...
  13. Thread: NEWS FROM BRP ?

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    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?...

    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?59598-The-Last-Straw
  14. Thread: NEWS FROM BRP ?

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    Well you had more success than I did with my...

    Well you had more success than I did with my brake failure problem, curious how a heat issue gets that kind of response but having the brakes fail on 3 different occasions doesn't. Despite my...
  15. Thread: The Last Straw

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    The dealer had the system apart once already,...

    The dealer had the system apart once already, they looked at everything thet could think of to check and found nothing. Initially, BRP stated that they have had the caliper pistons "stick" on some...
  16. Thread: The Last Straw

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    Actually, BRP asked the dealer to download all...

    Actually, BRP asked the dealer to download all the info stored on the on board computer(s) and send them the file, after review, they determined that the problem wasn't eletrical in nature.
  17. Thread: The Last Straw

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    Absolutely true, it is a "generous" attempt to...

    Absolutely true, it is a "generous" attempt to fix the problem, but, my expectation was that I would get some reasonable explanation for why this was happening so that I knew whatever repair was...
  18. Thread: The Last Straw

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    The Last Straw

    I really debated posting this thread, as many people use this site to complain about things. However, I guess I wanted to have some forum to express my disappointment with BRP. I've been having...
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    DLX??? Really? If you go to BRP's web-site and...

    DLX??? Really? If you go to BRP's web-site and look at the options for an RT I don't see anything for a DLX option. Where is there more info on the DLX option? I ask because I'm considering...
  20. Thread: BRP Contact

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    :banghead:

    :banghead:
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    Thanks

    Thanks
  22. Thread: BRP Contact

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    BRP Contact

    I know at one time, Carlos was the contact person for owners who were having issues with their Spyder. I believe he has moved on to another position with BRP. Does anyone know who took his place or...
  23. Thread: 2014 RT

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    I was just disappointed that you can't get the...

    I was just disappointed that you can't get the RTS in the platinum silver, which was a choice when I ordered the RTS in 2010. But yet the silver is offered in the base RT or the RT Limited. My...
  24. Thread: 2014 RT

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    Actually, I have a 2010 RTS in orbital blue.

    Actually, I have a 2010 RTS in orbital blue.
  25. Thread: 2014 RT

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    A little longer riding season in Vegas I'd...

    A little longer riding season in Vegas I'd imagine.
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    Sweet! Not sure I'm crazy about the new "Cognac"...

    Sweet! Not sure I'm crazy about the new "Cognac" color though. I think I'd have to see it up close and personal first, although I do kind like the carbon fiber wheels with the black satin trim. ...
  27. Thread: 2014 RT

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    So, does an RTS manual include the 6 speed trans...

    So, does an RTS manual include the 6 speed trans then?
  28. Thread: 2014 RT

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    2014 RT

    Just a couple of dumb questions, as I've not been able to determine this from the limited info out on the 2014 RT.

    First, do all of the RT models include the adjustable handlebars?

    Second, am I...
  29. Thread: Brake Failure

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    Well after a week in the shop, the dealer called...

    Well after a week in the shop, the dealer called me yesterday to tell me that (after talking to BRP) they believe the problem was the caliper piston(s) was "sticking". Which then caused the soft or...
  30. Thread: Brake Failure

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    I don't know what the fault code is, the dealer...

    I don't know what the fault code is, the dealer has it right now. They had suggested having the district rep from BRP look at it as this is a bit odd. Based on what has happened each time, I don't...
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