Looking to add an RT/RT Ltd sibling to the Spyder Family

[Capt_Ron]

We visited our local dealership today to see about getting my F3-S a friend.
We decided on the RT or RT limited. Although my wife hates the RT limited foot boards. Honestly, I'm not a fan either. Why make the rider have to lift the entire foot to hit the break. Must be exhausting in stop and go traffic.
Anyway, We're in the market for an RT or Limited (I'd just swap the boards for pegs) new or used. Looking for a great deal, but we also understand the popularity of Spyders has gone through the roof. There are almost no used RTs in south Florida that we can find. Used would need to be 2015+
Don't tell my wife, but I'm kind of partial to a 2018
We are willing to travel or have one shipped.

Thanks!!!!

Ron

[UtahPete]

Do you have a question? I'm not sure what you want us to say about this.

[ofdave]

Do you have a question? I'm not sure what you want us to say about this.

pretty clear from the thread title that he is looking to acquire an RT or RT Limited.

[Capt_Ron]

Sorry,
Yes, We are looking to purchase an RT or RT Ltd. Know anyone who's got one? To sell.

[Chupaca]

you may have to widen your search range...a double up ryde to pick one up and a solo each on the way back can be a fun thing.... good luck....

[al0vely]

Keep a look out here - there have been 2 - 2014's that sold for cheap in the last month and I got one of them.

I have seen some also on the Facebook Marketplace and the Facebook Spyder sites.

I know you mentioned 2018's - but I haven't seen anyone with buyers remorse on those yet. I have seen some 2017 / 2016's on there recently but don't remember the price.

It is hard to help since your scope is so wide (i.e. no specific year, price, etc.) - good luck finding what you are looking for.

[UtahPete]

We decided on the RT or RT limited. Although my wife hates the RT limited foot boards. Honestly, I'm not a fan either. Why make the rider have to lift the entire foot to hit the break. Must be exhausting in stop and go traffic. Anyway, We're in the market for an RT or Limited (I'd just swap the boards for pegs) new or used.

Okay, here's my two cents.
1. You live in a great state to buy a used Spyder. There's a concentration of them in Florida and the adjacent states. Use an internet search engine like Google to look for them, as they are in classified ads, Cycle Trader, dealers, etc - all searchable online. Start here; https://www.google.com/search?q=Can-...hrome&ie=UTF-8

2. Decide on a budget. We have no idea what you're willing to pay. If you have no budget, buy a new one.

3. Don't look for a 'deal'. Look for a well-maintained bike with the features you want at a price you're willing to pay.

4. If the floorboard is an issue for you, then get a different model of Spyder. Actually, I don't understand why you have 'settled' on an RT since you don't seem to like the riding position....

[george123]

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I had a problem too lifting my foot to use the brake. I got a set of Lamonster highway brackets and pegs ( they come in narrow or wide mount ). I got the narrow mount, I’m 5’8” and they are just right for me. I can rest my feet on the pegs and use my heel for the brake. And the floorboards are still there if you want to change position some. I don’t know if you could reach the brake from the wide brackets. Also I added an full size pedal on the brake.

highway brackets: http://www.lamonstergarage.com/can-a...egs-lamonster/



pegs: http://www.lamonstergarage.com/ips-l...ies-lamonster/


full size brake pedal: http://www.lamonstergarage.com/show-...an-am-spyders/

[Capt_Ron]

We have had very bad luck searching.
The first one we found ended up being a scam. I found out after I took $$ out and was ready to pay. Luckily I didn't pay.
Actually the second one was a scam too.

Down here in south Florida used Spyders get snapped up faster than turkey legs at Disney! I'm amazed how Spyders seem to hold their value. I'm finding 2015 RT models at $18K, 2016 RT models for $23K!

I appreciate everyone's responses, Thank you!
Ron

[UtahPete]

We have had very bad luck searching. The first one we found ended up being a scam. I found out after I took $$ out and was ready to pay. Luckily I didn't pay. Actually the second one was a scam too. Ron

That's why I suggested looking for value, not a deal.

[Capt. Bob]

We have had very bad luck searching.
The first one we found ended up being a scam. I found out after I took $$ out and was ready to pay. Luckily I didn't pay.
Actually the second one was a scam too.

Down here in south Florida used Spyders get snapped up faster than turkey legs at Disney! I'm amazed how Spyders seem to hold their value. I'm finding 2015 RT models at $18K, 2016 RT models for $23K!

I appreciate everyone's responses, Thank you!
Ron

Drive up to central Florida and I think you will find much better deals. I got a great deal on a slightly used F3S Spyder from Central Florida PowerSports. The Sales Manager is a hoot to deal with if it is the same guy.