NEW TIRES AND WHEELS ON 2013

[mailman1pc]

I PERSONALLY WON'T BUY THE NEW MODEL UNTIL IT IS PROVEN. WISH THEY HAD PUT AS MUCH EFFORT INTO R&D ON ENGINE AND TRASMISSION DEVELOPEMNT. PERHAPS MORE POWER AND A 6 SPEED TRANNY FOR TOURING TWO UP. FUEL MILEAGE IS STILL QUESTIONABLE AT BEST. GUESS I SHOULD PAY MORE ATTENTION! 3 LUG NUTS STANDARD! DON'T HAVE A LOT OF EXTRA MONEY SO I SPEND MOST OF MINE ON GASOLINE! 2010 RT BOUGHT LATE JUNE 2011, NOW HAVE 30,000 TROUBLE FREE MILES. RADIO WENT OUT,MINOR PROB. IMMEDIATELY TAKEN CARE 0F BY DEALER. OH,BY THE WAY, I'VE RIDDEN 25 -30 THOUSAND MILES EVERY YEAR FOR THE PAST 35 YEARS SO I'M ONLY NEW TO SPYDERS SINCE I BECAME CRIPPLED BY SPINAL INJURIES. ALL OF MY MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE AT THE DEALER BECAUSE OF MY PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. GUESS I NEED TO PAY MORE ATTENTION FOR YOU OTHER FORUM PEOPLE . HAVE TROUBLE TYPING TOO!NERVE DAMAGE IN HANDS AND NEVER COULD TYPE TO BEGIN WITH!

[Bob Denman]

I just went outside and counted the lugnuts on my wheels...
3 each up front! WOO-HOO!! Santa left me a new bike!

[ARtraveler]

I believe all the ,s have three lug nuts on the front wheels.

[bullant12]

I believe all the ,s have three lug nuts on the front wheels.

Member since July 2011 to leave one comment today and then just blast on the engine and gas millage which most of us been happy for 5 years...

[Dudley]

​Laugh at and ignore...Ride and enjoy. Some people have nothing else to do but complain...so much they miss out on the joys of just being alive and able to ride.

[mailman1pc]

I'M THE FIRST ONE TO ADMIT I MADE A MISTAKE ,THE LAST ONE TO LIKE IT! I'VE ENJOYED MY SPYDER RIDES AS MUCH AS ANYONE COULD.WHEN I BOUGHT IT THEY ASKED HOW MUCH I'D RIDE AND WHEN I TOLD THEM THEY CHUCKLED. THEY DON'T LAUGH AS MUCH SINCE I ALSO BOUGHT PREPAID MAINT. PLAN AND AM $5,000 AHEAD ON SCHEDULED MAINT. THEY ALSO DO TIRE CHANGES AND BRAKE PADS ETC AS LONG AS YOU BUY THE PARTS! LOVE THAT PLAN AND STILL HAVE ALMOST TWO YEARS TO GO. BRP IS LIKE MOST MFGS.AND LISTENS TO FEEDBACK BUT HAVE THE BOTTOMLINE AS A MAJOR CONCERN. CAN'T HELP US IF THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS! YEP I'LL ADMIT I'M A NEWBIE! AND TIRES DONT HAVE LUGS! HA

[bullant12]

I'M THE FIRST ONE TO ADMIT I MADE A MISTAKE ,THE LAST ONE TO LIKE IT! I'VE ENJOYED MY SPYDER RIDES AS MUCH AS ANYONE COULD.WHEN I BOUGHT IT THEY ASKED HOW MUCH I'D RIDE AND WHEN I TOLD THEM THEY CHUCKLED. THEY DON'T LAUGH AS MUCH SINCE I ALSO BOUGHT PREPAID MAINT. PLAN AND AM $5,000 AHEAD ON SCHEDULED MAINT. THEY ALSO DO TIRE CHANGES AND BRAKE PADS ETC AS LONG AS YOU BUY THE PARTS! LOVE THAT PLAN AND STILL HAVE ALMOST TWO YEARS TO GO. BRP IS LIKE MOST MFGS.AND LISTENS TO FEEDBACK BUT HAVE THE BOTTOMLINE AS A MAJOR CONCERN. CAN'T HELP US IF THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS! YEP I'LL ADMIT I'M A NEWBIE! AND TIRES DONT HAVE LUGS! HA

I'm glad you enjoy your as many as us do. Don't get me wrong... But we've always gotten complainers about the gas millage and plenty of experts have responded back that if you are looking to save gas, you need to look somewhere else since the aerodynamics of these machines are not much help. But hey! 30 MPG's average is not bad!

[Pennyrick]

IF YOU PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE NEW WHEELS IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THERE ARE ONLY 3 LUG NUTS ! WAS THAT INTENTIONAL ON BRP'S PART, SO WE COULDN'T INTERCHANGE ON OUR OLDER SPYDERS? SEEMS TO ME THEY HAVE CUT THEIR NOSE OFF TO SPITE THEIR FACE! I PERSONALLY WON'T BUY THE NEW MODEL UNTIL IT IS PROVEN. WISH THEY HAD PUT AS MUCH EFFORT INTO R&D ON ENGINE AND TRASMISSION DEVELOPEMNT. PERHAPS MORE POWER AND A 6 SPEED TRANNY FOR TOURING TWO UP. FUEL MILEAGE IS STILL QUESTIONABLE AT BEST. GUESS I SHOULD PAY MORE ATTENTION! 3 LUG NUTS STANDARD! DON'T HAVE A LOT OF EXTRA MONEY SO I SPEND MOST OF MINE ON GASOLINE! 2010 RT BOUGHT LATE JUNE 2011, NOW HAVE 30,000 TROUBLE FREE MILES. RADIO WENT OUT,MINOR PROB. IMMEDIATELY TAKEN CARE 0F BY DEALER. OH,BY THE WAY, I'VE RIDDEN 25 -30 THOUSAND MILES EVERY YEAR FOR THE PAST 35 YEARS SO I'M ONLY NEW TO SPYDERS SINCE I BECAME CRIPPLED BY SPINAL INJURIES. ALL OF MY MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE AT THE DEALER BECAUSE OF MY PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. GUESS I NEED TO PAY MORE ATTENTION FOR YOU OTHER FORUM PEOPLE . HAVE TROUBLE TYPING TOO!NERVE DAMAGE IN HANDS AND NEVER COULD TYPE TO BEGIN WITH!

Unlock the shift key when typing so we can read the post. All caps is the most difficult stuff to read because there isn't enough 'air' around the letters for the eye to focus. It doesn't matter if you don't capitalize stuff because of your nerve damage, it would be better to read it on all l/c than in all Caps.

You might get your larger engine by 2015 and maybe even a variable 8 speed tranny. At 30K a year your '10 would have close to 100,000 on it by then... so you'll be ready for the new model.

[spyderrock]

I didn't even ask what the fuel mileage was when I bought my spyder rt ltd, i just ask how big is the tank. I drive a 2010 hemi pickup dont really care how many km's to a tank i get I love what i drive and that's all that matters. I personally like stoping every 2 1\2 hours for fuel it gives me a chance to stretch and have a coke or a coffee. Fuel it and Ride it!!!

[Bob Denman]

[billythekidd]

I like the ride as much as anyone... ( at least I think I do) someone please correct me. I do believe that the gas mileage is horrible. As I have been told many times... do the math... When you are on a long trip and get 50 or 60 miles less to a tank the total cost of the trip goes up quite a bit. After my 20 some k plus on 2 of these it really begins to add up.

Aerodynamics: my thought in this day and age is that it should not be an excuse for poor gas mileage. My s.o.'s Nissan Ultima blows me away in the mileage department. My daughters VW Passat a few years old gets better mileage than I do, in town and out. Both are pushing alot of air around.

My feeling is that if it is a touring machine, be a touring machine not a bar hopper. The stopping for a break is not the issue, the constantly buying fuel is the issue. Stop all you like but not for fuel.

Power... well for me... way to little. I would like more power and torque.. Just me... definately not a fan boy, but a rider.


Willy

[Farmboy]

Most cars, trucks, bikes run around 2500 rpm at 55-60 mpa. Think about for a moment, we run about 5000 "+" to stay at hwy speeds! Its takes more air and more gas to go that rpm! 30 to 36, 100 to 150 mile per tank is the best I can get down hill with the wind pushing at my back... A lot bash the spyders for there lack of mileage per tank, I know that but some of you have to think about what your motor is doing, you can not compare apples to oranges. A lot of weight for the little motors I know, But we some of us knew that be for we took them home. If you enjoy the spyder, gas is and ride.

[Pennyrick]

I like the ride as much as anyone... ( at least I think I do) someone please correct me. I do believe that the gas mileage is horrible. As I have been told many times... do the math... When you are on a long trip and get 50 or 60 miles less to a tank the total cost of the trip goes up quite a bit. After my 20 some k plus on 2 of these it really begins to add up.

Aerodynamics: my thought in this day and age is that it should not be an excuse for poor gas mileage. My s.o.'s Nissan Ultima blows me away in the mileage department. My daughters VW Passat a few years old gets better mileage than I do, in town and out. Both are pushing alot of air around.

My feeling is that if it is a touring machine, be a touring machine not a bar hopper. The stopping for a break is not the issue, the constantly buying fuel is the issue. Stop all you like but not for fuel.

Power... well for me... way to little. I would like more power and torque.. Just me... definately not a fan boy, but a rider.

Willy

Horrible mileage is what I get with my RAM Hemi. 8-9 mpg pulling the horse trailer and 12-14 without. I average 27 on my V-6 Venza and about the same on my Spyder. If it was gas conservation I was after I would have kept my Yamaha 650 or, bought a Prius. Neither of those floats my boat so I am happy with what I have. You sound unhappy with what you have. Maybe you should change?

[jerpinoy]

Love my spyder, a bitchin rider is a happy spyder lover LOL Happy Spyding.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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[billythekidd]

Horrible mileage is what I get with my RAM Hemi. 8-9 mpg pulling the horse trailer and 12-14 without. I average 27 on my V-6 Venza and about the same on my Spyder. If it was gas conservation I was after I would have kept my Yamaha 650 or, bought a Prius. Neither of those floats my boat so I am happy with what I have. You sound unhappy with what you have. Maybe you should change?

Not sure where conservation came from as it was never in my thought process. I am glad you are over joyed and do not want to apparently sit in the saddle for more than 100 to 150 miles. Some of us who tour would like to (not saying you do not tour). If you have ever ridden a Three Flags rally you would understand what I mean. I actually think for your Hemi that is pretty good mileage.

As for my happiness, I think I started out by saying I like the ride (i.e. Spyder) as much as anyone, but as stated I knew I could be corrected. I guess in answer to your thinking that I sound unhappy... Not unhappy... Just not over joyed or a fan boy. It is adequate, but not exceptional.

Thanks

Willy

[Arthur---Mexico]

Mine has 2½ lugs.

I believe all the ,s have three lug nuts on the front wheels.

[harrypottar]

My RT wheels are already 17 inch, they say 14 on the side but being a guy I have exaggerate to compensate anyway, so I'm all set.

harry

[danlnc]

Not sure where conservation came from as it was never in my thought process. I am glad you are over joyed and do not want to apparently sit in the saddle for more than 100 to 150 miles. Some of us who tour would like to (not saying you do not tour). If you have ever ridden a Three Flags rally you would understand what I mean. I actually think for your Hemi that is pretty good mileage.

As for my happiness, I think I started out by saying I like the ride (i.e. Spyder) as much as anyone, but as stated I knew I could be corrected. I guess in answer to your thinking that I sound unhappy... Not unhappy... Just not over joyed or a fan boy. It is adequate, but not exceptional.

Thanks

Willy

I don't understand why people get bent out of shape when someone comments on the low mileage that our Spyders get. The fact is the mileage sucks, end of story. I still enjoy riding and hope to continue to.

[Bob Denman]

[bullant12]

I don't understand why people get bent out of shape when someone comments on the low mileage that our Spyders get. The fact is the mileage sucks, end of story. I still enjoy riding and hope to continue to.

The engine itself can be a fuel saver, but as Scotty (Nancystoy) has stated, the has the aerodynamics of a barn yard with wheels and the doors opened.

[danlnc]

If you want/need/desire to save fuel, buy a Vespa.

Fifth gear, in my Spyder anyway, is barely legal whether or not I'm ryding 2 up or not.

I give up! ..... I don't think it is wrong to want to improve a good thing.

[cougar]

Life is too short to worry about gas prices.

[coz]

It isn't and I didn't mean to imply it is,
but let's face it, if you feel you can afford a $25K+ for a toy (which most are, not all but most) it seems a bit irrational to complain about the fuel economy.

JMHi said that very same thing not long ago and several folks got ALL bent out of shape even though it's true, for the majority of us. however, i DO realize that there are folks here that ryde full time and lots more than average.

another overlooked factoid is the spyder idles rather high, which also contributes to fuel usage. ( think about how much time you spend sitting at red lights per tankfull )

[Trickie Dick]

It isn't and I didn't mean to imply it is,
but let's face it, if you feel you can afford a $25K+ for a toy (which most are, not all but most) it seems a bit irrational to complain about the fuel economy.

JMHO

I agree. You think those driving a Corvette or a Ferrari are bitching about gas mileage.