My Initial Impressions of The 2018

[ThreeWheels]

It still looks the same; I can't say anything about the quality of the materials that they used to make tit.

I've got noboot's arm on my 2014. First thing I did, after having broken two of them on my 2010. I think I'll just keep the 2014 RT until BRP upgrades that piece.

[PrairieSpyder]

I don't know where I have been since you posted these pics, Bob. Must have been sleeping . . . . So and thanks for the pics. I can't wait for your ride report.

[Cruzr Joe]

Ride report:

Same as 2016 & 2017

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

I've got noboot's arm on my 2014. First thing I did, after having broken two of them on my 2010. I think I'll just keep the 2014 RT until BRP upgrades that piece.

I have one of his that I keep here as a spare...

[Bob Denman]

Ride report:

Same as 2016 & 2017

Cruzr Joe

That's good to know; but does it also still look the same?

[TicketBait]

Congrats Bob!

I use the Lamonster IPS key holder, that would be cool if you could get one in Gold or if you had the key done in that satin gold............so jealous of your ride.

Please post more pics when you can...To the point where we ask you not to post anymore photos. We need to feel numb and use to the overexposure of such a beautiful machine...................This is a safety concern for us that will rubber neck and possibly have an

accident when we see you pass us on the road

[Bob Denman]

Congrats Bob!

I use the Lamonster IPS key holder, that would be cool if you could get one in Gold or if you had the key done in that satin gold............so jealous of your ride.

Please post more pics when you can...To the point where we ask you not to post anymore photos. We need to feel numb and use to the overexposure of such a beautiful machine...................This is a safety concern for us that will rubber neck and possibly have an

accident when we see you pass us on the road

I do have a pair in Gold...

[spyderCodes]

The Missus and I took a ride to the dealership this morning. It was time to sign a bunch of paperwork, and take a bunch of pictures!
I came away with some pretty positive first impressions

The new foam grips are comfy
he new dash is PLENTY visible!
The smoked headlight and foglight covers are AWESOME!
The rear storge compartment still has a 12 volt power port in it.
The USB plug is up in the frunk
The Parking brake switch has been moved...
...as has the mode switch
And the Set switch has gone!
(You just push in on the end of the joystick!
The rear air suspension is now completely self-adjusting: no more buttons for it!
The windshield support bracket is now blacked-out
I don't think that you get any luggage with the bike... WTH!
The Gold pieces have a very satin finish to them. (I might like it a bit more "Goldy")
The six-speaker stereo system ROCKS!! VERY crisp, and lots of volume.
( I tested it with some "Iron Man", and "Zombie Stomp"! )
It even has a left-right balance this year, in addition to the front-rear fader.
Pulling error codes is no longer like a "secret handshake". There's an item on the menu for it.

it's too bad that the SpyderCodes app has been deemed unnecessary and bared from BRP connect.
But that's just sour grapes on my part.

[Bob Denman]

Roger,
You know that I agree with... Brother!

[Ex Winger]

Bob did you keep your Ultimate seat to install on your new bike?I just put the stock seat back on my 2015 RT-S and forgot how cheap it was.
Bill

[Trbayth]

Roger,
You know that I agree with... Brother!

It's been a little while since I looked at Spydercodes but from what I remember, I wonder what in the app would be useful to have on the bike's display while riding down the road?

[Bob Denman]

Even if you just know the codes that have popped up: It gives you a starting point in the search for a cure.

[DGoebel]

Bob and Cruzr Joe, have you played with the Trip Meter section of the Right side display?
Can you explain the INST and AVG part of the display that meerkat brought up in the thread Help with the 2018 RTL display
18 Dash trip Stat.JPG
I know they're supposed to show mpg, but don't think 70 is a valid expectation....

[Bob Denman]

"Instant" mpg gives you what your fuel mileage is: at that moment in time.
70 mpg is perfectly reasonable... if your coasting!
(I had a Jeep Liberty that would regularly flash "99 mpg", when coasting down long hills!)

[DGoebel]

Seems like a couple guys are reporting it's always on 70 though, like it's never updating......
Have you scrolled through your trip meter statistics? Maybe when the bike is stationary, that's just the default number or something?
Might it fluctuate when the Spyder is moving? Does anyone leave the right screen on one of the Trip modes while driving?

[Bob Denman]

I don't know yet: all of my playing with the LED screen; was at the dealership.

[missouriboy]

"Instant" mpg gives you what your fuel mileage is: at that moment in time.
70 mpg is perfectly reasonable... if your coasting!
(I had a Jeep Liberty that would regularly flash "99 mpg", when coasting down long hills!)

That's what my old Buick does, so maybe it's some standard old piece of software from long ago... mine shows 70mpg as the MAX figure when NO gas is being used. So "70mpg" just means "You're not getting the truth right now, because the truth is beyond the limits of this particular software module, and is meaningless anyway."