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We did it last weekend
Wife and I took a week off work and went to Harper college’s 3 wheel class last weekend. We braved the snow they had the night before class driving up from Belleville to Antioch Ill, and they were able to get us all in 1 day of classroom and two days of riding. Passed the riding and written test and will be getting our Illinois J11 endorsement once we get the certificate in the mail.
It was the last class of the year, temps in the 30s in the mornings and they only had a port a potty as a bathroom. We hung in there and completed the course. Not too bad for two mid 50 old folks who outscored the young guns riding in our class..lol
We will be checking out the 2020 Spyders in the spring, unless we get word of major changes for 2021.
We kind of like the Honda Goldwing reverse trikes, but I like having the dealer who does the work be local, and there isn’t an endeavor or other shop near southern Illinois. There is a spyder dealer about 30 minutes away in Nashville Illinois we will check out again, been there once
I rode the spyder most the class, tested the rally as well, but those are a bit to small for two up riding. Nobody wanted the spyder or F3 in the class, most wanted the fully automatic bikes, but I loved the spyder. It looked large compared to the other bikes, but handled great and better power.
Judging from the cost of a reverse trike goldwing, I think I could get two Spyders. Anybody else consider that Goldwing reverse trike as an option before going spyder?
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Have fun picking out the new ride!! See if there's anyone in the area that rents them out and go for a nice long test ride and get a good feel for what your trying to buy!! Good Luck!!
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I think the big change for the RTs happen for the 2020 model year. Based on past experiences, there may be some minor changes for the 2021 model year, but after making such a major change, BRP usually lets things shake out a bit before introducing more major changes. As always... I could be wrong
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Current Spyder: White 2015 F3-S SE6
His Spyder: White 2015 F3 SE6
Previous Spyder: 2012 RT Limited SE5 -- 30,300 miles
Previous rides: Kawasaki & Honda
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If you pre order your Spyder befor3 Jan 31,2020 you get an extra year of warrenty.
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Originally Posted by pegasus1300
If you pre order your Spyder befor3 Jan 31,2020 you get an extra year of warrenty.
That is good to know, thanks. Will take some test rides, I’m sure we will have a sunny day here and there. Besides, we survived the snow, so a little cold won’t hurt anything
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If you're Belleville, you might be closer to some dealers in Missouri.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
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Originally Posted by missouriboy
If you're Belleville, you might be closer to some dealers in Missouri.
We may be, but it’s all about finding good maintenance support rather than distance in my book anyway. Nashville Illinois dealer is supposed to be good, has anyone on here used them? We’ll be shopping around, and test riding maybe rent a couple bikes like was suggested in this thread. Thanks for the heads up though.
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Being in Belleville Illinois, the closest rated dealers via BRP sire search are in Nashville Illinois and in Alton Illinois. Do any of you use either of these locations for service and warranty maintenance issues? If so, please IM us, if we do pull the trigger on a new 2020 model, we want to buy from the same dealer who we trust to service it properly. From what I read here earlier, the gold rated BRP dealer may not be the best to do the maintenance, depending on customers experiences. Would like to find folks who have had good or bad experience in my area with our possible service locations. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Breedog
Being in Belleville Illinois, the closest rated dealers via BRP sire search are in Nashville Illinois and in Alton Illinois. Do any of you use either of these locations for service and warranty maintenance issues? If so, please IM us, if we do pull the trigger on a new 2020 model, we want to buy from the same dealer who we trust to service it properly. From what I read here earlier, the gold rated BRP dealer may not be the best to do the maintenance, depending on customers experiences. Would like to find folks who have had good or bad experience in my area with our possible service locations. Thanks in advance.
Don't believe the ratings on the Can AM website. Gold rating only means (I believe) that they sold more units than a Silver. Choose a dealer with good reviews that aren't posted on anything BRP. Just a word of caution.
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2018 RT Limited Blue/Chrome SE6 *Tri-Axis Bars*Adjustable Driver Backrest*175/55R15 Vredestein Front, 205/60R15 Vredestein Rear Tires*Baja Ron Front Spring Pre-Load Adjusters*Misty Mountain Sheepskin seat cover*Centramatic balancers *Garmin Zumo 595LM GPS*KOTT Grills*BajaRon swaybar*SpyderPops Alignment*Missing Belt guard*Magnetic Mirrors*Custom Rear Adjustable Shock*360° LED Headlights & Foglights*Progressive front fender turn signals
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BRP is offering a $4,500 rebate on 2019 models and leases starting at $189/month.
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Just hard finding many on line maintenance or dealer reviews from owners in my area. May stop and ask a few owners as we’ve seen a few Spyders in garages near us.
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