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Reliability on the 2016 Spyders
Since I am considering buying a 2016 or 2017 Spyder, I would like to hear from folks that have those year / model spyders about reliability experiences.
Thanks in advance.
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2016, only two thousand miles. No issues.
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It'll be tough to find the newer bikes with enough miles for an accurate assessment. You might do well by looking at the experience of the Spyders from 2014 and on...
(Which model are you shopping for?)
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Originally Posted by rudym
Since I am considering buying a 2016 or 2017 Spyder, I would like to hear from folks that have those year / model spyders about reliability experiences.
Thanks in advance.
2016 F3 Limited, 21,000 miles in 10 months. All service requirements followed. Installed BRP belt tensioner at approximately 15,000 miles to reduce belt resonance. Warranty covered replacing steering shafts that corrected some "slop" that had developed in handlebars around 14,000 miles. No other issues. All around great performance.
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3800 miles. No problems no issues, great bike.
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4000 miles rts 2016 e6 great ride, wrapped handle bars for comfort.
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Here's the thing....
You are mainly looking at the frame and power plant and those have been very reliable since they came on in 2014. Ann from squared Away probably has one of the highest mileages on this power plant and has had no problems as far as we know. There were some minor issues that have all been corrected so you really have no reason not to go for any of them you are looking at. For your own satisfaction have the vin# checked for all updated on older models and your good to go...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
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2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
You are mainly looking at the frame and power plant and those have been very reliable since they came on in 2014. Ann from squared Away probably has one of the highest mileages on this power plant and has had no problems as far as we know. There were some minor issues that have all been corrected so you really have no reason not to go for any of them you are looking at. For your own satisfaction have the vin# checked for all updated on older models and your good to go...
Ann just told us 96,000 miles.
2016 F3 Limited
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2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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We have one report out of Ohio, of a 2014 RT that has reached the 100,000 mile mark.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
We have one report out of Ohio, of a 2014 RT that has reached the 100,000 mile mark.
Until we see a picture it didn't happen. LOL
I've got 96,000 miles on my 2014 RTS SM-6 and it has had no issues. Normal maintenance and it is ready for another 33,000 mile year.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I know... That's why I described it the way that I did.
We're waiting to see the pictures of yours!
I had thought I'd reach 100,000 this month but it will be in March.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Thank You
Originally Posted by dvanverth
2016 F3 Limited, 21,000 miles in 10 months. All service requirements followed. Installed BRP belt tensioner at approximately 15,000 miles to reduce belt resonance. Warranty covered replacing steering shafts that corrected some "slop" that had developed in handlebars around 14,000 miles. No other issues. All around great performance.
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Thank you everyone - it's good to hear about reliability from the real world riders.
Any good video's of the spyders on the tail of the dragon or other twisties?
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I have a 2015 RTS and don't think much has changed from 2015 to 2016. I'm currently approaching 10,000 miles and has been trouble free.
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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The early production of the 2014 RT had a lot of parking brake motor failures, as mine did. But that has been rectified. There have been almost no comments here about problems with 2016 models.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Here is a link to my video of me running the Dragon last year. Pull up the description of the video and it tells about general speeds and such. The last 5 minutes of the video feature the tighter turns as I approach the NC border.
https://youtu.be/YvzLErHVak8
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2016 and 2017 RTS
I purchased a 2016 RT-S last July. Put 3100 kms on it, and the motor fried. I am told it was a one off issue, but I cannot say. After some haggling, I got a 2017 RT-S (I paid a bit more for the newer model) and put 7800kms on it between Aug and Oct last year... no issues.
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Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
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Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
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2016 F3 T, 1700 miles, no issues. Great bike, wish I had more time and didn't have a broken hand and wrist.
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I have a 2014 RTs and with 2 Minnesota summers of riding, I have almost 60,000 miles. No issues, excellent spyder. Also had a 2012 RTs, and a 2008 Gs. Total miles on all 3 spyders 125,000. Only one issue on 2012 that was fixed under warranty. So far tons of fun.
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LOVE the SPYDER
I have a 2016 rt ltd.
It has 9,000 km on it
Great bike with no issues
Suggestion: find a good dealer in your area, use the forum.
Have fun and enjoy the outdoors
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2015 F3. Not run hard with 10K miles. Bad piston (just stopped working). Bad transmission (metal shards found in case). Bad paddle shifter (stuck in gears). 10K in repairs covered by warranty.
Definitely not a Honda
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My 2016 Spyder RTS now has 2500 miles on it and absolutely no problems. My 2012 had many problems within that modest mileage. I am well pleased with the new bike.
summerdawn
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Originally Posted by summerdawn
My 2016 Spyder RTS now has 2500 miles on it and absolutely no problems. My 2012 had many problems within that modest mileage. I am well pleased with the new bike.
I have a 2012 RT Limited. It has 49,000 miles on it. Only issue was Throttle Bodies changed out on Waurentee at 12,700 miles. Other wise, no issues other than front end alignment. Finally had Laser alignment which seems to have fixed the front tire inner wear. Oil consumption is now about one quart every 5000 miles. I expect many more fun miles on this RT.
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Originally Posted by rudym
Since I am considering buying a 2016 or 2017 Spyder, I would like to hear from folks that have those year / model spyders about reliability experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Just over 12k miles on my 2016 F3 Limited Special Series with no problems at all!
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