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2017 RTL
I anticipate signing the papers on Tuesday for my new 2017 RT Limited, trading a 2011 RTL. YEAH for ME! My question is....after reading through all of the forums, I haven't seen much if anything good or bad on the 2017 RTL. Is this a good Oman or bad?
Looking forward to Spring in 6 weeks and the chance to ride, actually the wife wants it more than I think I do, both spring and the bike.
Thoughts????
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seventeen, schmeveteen.. If it wasn't broke in fourteen, it shouldn't be broke now.
You are gonna be okay, you'll wonder why you waited. Happy trails !
Flatlander, Navy Veteran, Widower
Loved my 2014 RTS SE6 Pearl white
but have a new love now,
my 2017 RTS SE6 Champagne metallic (Champ)
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I think you haven't heard much about the 2017 because there were no groundbreaking developments.
The 2014 went from the 998 V twin and introduced the 1330 triple.
2017 had some different colors and a few more usb power connections.
The next big development was the 2018 glass dashboard.
I'm not wholly convinced that was a good idea, since the glass dashboard seems to be dependent on a smartphone and third party apps.
Still, I imagine you could still hook up a Garmin GPS and ipod if you wanted to be a bit more independent.
You should be fine with the 2017. Quite fine indeed.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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Originally Posted by Newflover
I anticipate signing the papers on Tuesday for my new 2017 RT Limited, trading a 2011 RTL. YEAH for ME! My question is....after reading through all of the forums, I haven't seen much if anything good or bad on the 2017 RTL. Is this a good Oman or bad?
Looking forward to Spring in 6 weeks and the chance to ride, actually the wife wants it more than I think I do, both spring and the bike.
Thoughts????
I got a 2017 model in late 2016. I have put over 22,000kms on it since. Only issue I had was after going on a 50klm dirt road, we hit a torrential rain storm, and mud made the black light sensor stick, causing the nanny to act up. Once cleaned, everything was great.
I have no complaints with this bike at all.
Ray
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
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2017 RTL
I have the 2016 RTL and there was very little change to the 2017. .BUY, RYDE and ENJOY
ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
Ryde with a Friend and be Safe
My Spyder ..... 'Little Blue-Boy'
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2016 RTL
Originally Posted by Newflover
I anticipate signing the papers on Tuesday for my new 2017 RT Limited, trading a 2011 RTL. YEAH for ME! My question is....after reading through all of the forums, I haven't seen much if anything good or bad on the 2017 RTL. Is this a good Oman or bad?
Looking forward to Spring in 6 weeks and the chance to ride, actually the wife wants it more than I think I do, both spring and the bike.
Thoughts????
I have a 2016 RTL and couldn’t be happier with it.
Fox Front Shocks
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Chrome Side Wind Deflectors
Chrome Handlebar End Caps
Spyder Flap
Ultimate Seat/Backrest
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Powerlet 12V Outlet
Techmount Techgripper / Value Accessories Handlebar Ram Mount
Perma Grin
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
I think you haven't heard much about the 2017 because there were no groundbreaking developments.
The 2014 went from the 998 V twin and introduced the 1330 triple.
2017 had some different colors and a few more usb power connections.
The next big development was the 2018 glass dashboard.
I'm not wholly convinced that was a good idea, since the glass dashboard seems to be dependent on a smartphone and third party apps.
Still, I imagine you could still hook up a Garmin GPS and ipod if you wanted to be a bit more independent.
You should be fine with the 2017. Quite fine indeed.
Only problem with a glass dash W/ the Gps built in (on a car as well) is if it goes for a poop you have lost all your way points and if out of warranty out a lot of money. On the 2017 if the Garmin goes POOF you can still "usually" plug it into a computer and up load your info , buy a new garmin and down load your info into the new one. I had my car garmin screen go poof - couldn't even tell if was on - plugged into the home computer, uploaded to gamin's site and down loaded back into a new garmin. Just say'n and just food for thought.
Johnny
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