Trade Up/In - Your Opinions, Please!

[Phyxius]

Hi! I've been pretty quiet here lately for multiple reasons and all long stories. But, in interested in trading in my 2012 RT-S. I've added the Baja Ron sway bar, spyder pops critter splitter, GloRyders, and custom dynamics LEDS.

I'm 6' and a heavier rider so I like the adjustable shocks. My only real complaints with the spyder are wind buffeting (rider/head) and PITA getting to the tire stem on the rear tire. (These are not the reason for trading in, just info to perhaps with a decision on a replacement.)

I like the idea of the cruiser position but haven't had a chance to sit on it yet.

What are your thoughts? For model/year? And, what have you found to help with wind buffeting?

[Bob Denman]

The only problem with getting a new bike... you're back to Square One, and the new bike will likely need a lot of "modificating"!
The rear tire valve just is what it is.
Lamont's new Air Pack does make it easier to get air into it!

Wind buffeting? Try an F4 Windshield!

Happy Shopping; please let us know how it goes!

[bmccaffrey]

I agree with Bob
Different windshield and get extension for valve stem

Cheaper than new bike unless u have extra funds laying around

[pegasus1300]

Harley makes a six inch valve stem extension for the rear tire of their Ultraglide. It is zero loss and can be had at any Harley dealer for about $10.00

[blacklightning]

I agree that a different windshield will help, but if funds are a concern, check out the +4 wide shield from show chrome. it is a oem fit and cost around $160.

[oldguyinTX]

Farkles will not get you any more $$ on a trade in. Go for a '15 or later, the 1330 is awesome. Since 2014, the 998's are done, not a lot of wrench turners these days know how they work & how to actually work on them. Twice when my 2013 RT LTD was in the shop, my dealer loaned me his demo, a 2016 RT/S SE6 that we put about 1,200 miles on. Wish I could pony up some more $$ for one, but I am one and done.

[wyliec]

Harley makes a six inch valve stem extension for the rear tire of their Ultraglide. It is zero loss and can be had at any Harley dealer for about $10.00

Do you leave the extension on? I can remember Lamont saying not to leave it on due to the extension causing flexion movement of the rubber valve stem, which may cause cracking. Of course that was on my GS. I don't know if they still use rubber valve stems on the newer models.

[Samson]

I came from the Kaw Concours 1400 sport bike , the Yamaha Tenere Adventure bike and the Suzuki M109. As I get older my knees were having a hard time with the riding position so the M109 was very comy. The past 2 years I was less confident with an 800 lb 2 wheeler due to bad knees and bad shoulders, I just had knee replacement and had a broken wrist and broken hand. The Spyder F3 T is perfect choice for me, I like the sport look, there is enough storage ( more than my Concours ) to get me on a 3-5 day trip and the 1330 motor is great. If I wanted more comfort I would take a car. There is very little I feel the need to change so the additional cost are minimal. Waiting till year end to buy is a great time to get the prior year left over, great savings to had.

It comes down to what your individual needs are. Any extras you put on the bike will bring almost zero, much better off to remove and sell individually if that is possible. I learned my lesson after about 3 bikes of putting thousands in extras then getting very little for them. Won't make that mistake again!

[Buckeye Bleau]

[QUOTE=Bob Denman;1251297]The only problem with getting a new bike... you're back to Square One, and the new bike will likely need a lot of "modificating"!


Really Bob, did you just use that "word"? Is it a word?

Joe

[Bob Denman]

[QUOTE=Buckeye Bleau;1260075]

The only problem with getting a new bike... you're back to Square One, and the new bike will likely need a lot of "modificating"!


Really Bob, did you just use that "word"? Is it a word?

Joe

Us Noo-Yawkus speak a different dialect than you Ohionions!

[ARtraveler]

[QUOTE=Bob Denman;1260094]

Us Noo-Yawkus speak a different dialect than you Ohionions!

I think that is O-hi-a-ins.