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Couldn't Resist the urge....
Today, I went to my Can-Am dealer to set up a service appointment for Smurfette. Just want to make sure she's all ready for the season, with fresh new oil, and any service bulletin/recall issues are addressed. Right up front, they had a 2013 ST LTD. Just for giggles, I sat on it. You know you've been bitten by the bug, when all you've done is sit on one, and think about the mods and farkles that could be done! Right away, I noticed a potential issue on the right side. This model had the floorboards installed. Maybe it's just something that one would get used to, but I saw that the location of the brake pedal was in a location that would practically force the rider to put their foot underneath the fender to apply the brakes. In a panic or sudden stop situation, that might become extremely dangerous! Is that something that could be adjusted??? Not that I would even think about getting a new ryde, (at least not until the addition of a sixth gear, and bringing up the cc's a bit), I just wanted to hear from my fellow Spyderlovers!!!
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Have yet to sit on any of the 2013s because I know that ST is going to call to me. Stock, it's nearly set up exactly how I have modded my RS only with better brakes and an easier on the knees seat position. I'm afraid of the temptation.
Oh, I know I will sit on one eventually. When I take my RS in for spring service, there is sure to be one in the showroom. Not sure how I'm going to resist. But, I really should resist.
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Originally Posted by smurfette
Today, I went to my Can-Am dealer to set up a service appointment for Smurfette. Just want to make sure she's all ready for the season, with fresh new oil, and any service bulletin/recall issues are addressed. Right up front, they had a 2013 ST LTD. Just for giggles, I sat on it. You know you've been bitten by the bug, when all you've done is sit on one, and think about the mods and farkles that could be done! Right away, I noticed a potential issue on the right side. This model had the floorboards installed. Maybe it's just something that one would get used to, but I saw that the location of the brake pedal was in a location that would practically force the rider to put their foot underneath the fender to apply the brakes. In a panic or sudden stop situation, that might become extremely dangerous! Is that something that could be adjusted??? Not that I would even think about getting a new ryde, (at least not until the addition of a sixth gear, and bringing up the cc's a bit), I just wanted to hear from my fellow Spyderlovers!!!
Hi smurfette, Yes I noticed this too that the brake is kind of hidden to far forward in my opinion. That is the one thing I didn't like.
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New model...!!
We will find out more I'm sure as the new owners get some miles on the new models. First year productions are the guinea pigs and there will be mods coming out soon...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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magical member
In a very early post when the ST was announced some one had mentioned the floorboard collapse in an emergency braking situation. Haven't seen on in person yet, hell haven't seen my own RT in while still hiding from the snow and scared to come out
harry
"Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus"
My Rides;
Nimbus 2000, Ford Anglia, 2012 Spyder RT Limited, Pre 14 Vintage Classic Collectors Edition!
Favorite Ride;
Nimbus 2000 boy this thing can fly.
Mods:
Charm of invisibility, Reparo Charm (cuts down on service cost)
One always wonders about roads not taken.
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