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09-17-2013, 10:30 PM
#301
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Dochands
I really hope you all are right. I have always seen my RS as a high tech sportsbike and that's what I want.
But if the new RT outperforms your RS.... then which is really the 'sportbike'?
I've ridden my RT as hard as my GS in the twisties in the smokies and most would be hard pressed to keep up on their RS.
Off the line on a straight drag.. sure.. the RS beats my current RT... but the new one... maybe not.
I used to worry about having a 'sportbike' too when I got my RT... didn't think it was quite 'cool' enough. Well.. I get more compliments from riders of all styles of bikes than I did on my GS.
I was planning on getting another GS so I'd have the best of both worlds... but with this new RT... that just might really fit both.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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09-18-2013, 01:24 AM
#302
I agree. I'm waiting for the ST to be offered in red with the 1330 and 6 speed SE. That's when I will upgrade
Originally Posted by JJW SpyderRider
NO RED I guess I'll wait until they bring the Red back. May look at white if Red is not available if I decide I can't wait any longer .
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09-18-2013, 06:27 AM
#303
Very Active Member
Does anyone know if a 2011 RT622 trailer work with a 2014 RTS?
MODS: Elka Shocks, ESI RT HMT Brake Light, ESI RT Brightsides, ESI Fender TIPS, ESI RIPS, ESI RT Day Runners, Grip Puppies
AmerSeal Sealant, KewlMetal Kewlock, Scorpio I900 Security System, Stebel Nautilus air horn, KewlMetal Highway Brackets & ISO Wings
Corbin seat, trunkrest & driver backrest, Capt.Jim's Belt Tensioner, SpyderPops LaBlock, Cat Shields, Bumpskid & Belt Guard
Seal PUP Floorboards, BRP chrome, Ron's Anti-Sway Bar, Lamonster LED Head/Fog Lights & BRP Air Scoops
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09-18-2013, 06:47 AM
#304
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09-18-2013, 07:23 AM
#305
Blazing Member
Lamont do you think the Corbin seat fits the new 2014 RT or does Corbin have to go back to the drawing board ? Will your HYW brackets fit the 2014 RT? Will I have to put Elkas and a new Sway bar on the 2014 to maintain the ride I have on my 2011 with the Elkas ?
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09-18-2013, 07:27 AM
#306
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09-18-2013, 07:29 AM
#307
Originally Posted by Y Rider
Does anyone know if a 2011 RT622 trailer work with a 2014 RTS?
Trailer configuration looks the same. I don't know about the wiring but that is not a difficult task.
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09-18-2013, 07:54 AM
#308
SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by fastfraser
Lamont do you think the Corbin seat fits the new 2014 RT or does Corbin have to go back to the drawing board ? Will your HYW brackets fit the 2014 RT? Will I have to put Elkas and a new Sway bar on the 2014 to maintain the ride I have on my 2011 with the Elkas ?
As far as I can tell the seat and NBV should work.
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09-18-2013, 08:16 AM
#309
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Wow, Bob! I didn't think they could pull you away from you blue RT. How's the missus taking it?
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09-18-2013, 08:22 AM
#310
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09-18-2013, 08:31 AM
#311
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09-18-2013, 09:41 AM
#312
Congratulations Bob!!!!!
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09-18-2013, 10:28 AM
#313
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Hi Patti!
It was her call to make . .. All that I did, was keep bringing her the 2014 information as I collected it; I kind of "wore her down"
Good on you both, then. I'm so happy for you!
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09-18-2013, 10:36 AM
#314
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09-18-2013, 10:37 AM
#315
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09-18-2013, 10:43 AM
#316
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by finless
I dunno... Is it just me?
Bob just does NOT look happy on cognac?
Bob
OHHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS, I WAS GOING TO DO THIS BUT YOU BEAT ME TO IT AND PROBABLY DID A BETTER JOB.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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09-18-2013, 10:43 AM
#317
Originally Posted by Lamonster
I hated to tease you guys like that but you can click on the first picture to scroll through all 65 of them. I'll answer any questions you have the best I can here.
I will say I am so excited to finally be able to tell you about the 2014 RT. As you can see from the pics we now a 1300cc in-line 3 cylinder motor with 96 lb.-ft of torque at 5000 rpm and 115 hp at 7250 rpm. I can tell you this thing is a torque monster. I've been riding the prototype version of this for the last two years and a couple of weeks ago was able to do some real world testing with my buddy Fred Rau. One of the main things we like is you now have an honest 200 mile+ range with this Spyder before you need to start looking for fuel. The 6th gear was an added bonus and there is so much torque even at 2000 rpm that it didn't really matter what gear you were in around town. I think the guys coming off of Harley's and Goldwing's will be able to shift at the rpm's they're use to.
The other big thing that we've all been talking about is the heat, well there is no heat on the new RT. They moved the radiators up front to where it no longer blows in the engine compartment and they added another radiator for added cooling. If that wasn't enough they also have the fans running in reverse at slow speeds so the air is blown away from the rider.
The other thing you got to love is the new maintenance schedule.
- Break-In Inspection 3000 miles
- Oil Change 9300 miles
- Valve adjustment no longer required
- Trans filter 28000 miles
- Engine coolant and spark plugs 28000 miles
This will not make the dealers too happy I'm sure but the owners will love it.
2014 Spyder USA retail pricing
Spyder RT SM6 (manual trans)
Colors- Timeless Black and Pearl White
$22,999
Spyder RT SE6 (semi auto trans)
Colors- Timeless Black and Pearl White
$24,449
Spyder RTS SM6 (manual trans)
Colors- Timeless Black - Pearl White - Circuit Yellow Metallic - Cognac
$26,499
Spyder RTS SE6 (semi auto trans)
Colors- Timeless Black - Pearl White - Circuit Yellow Metallic - Cognac
$28,049
Spyder RT Limited SE6 (semi auto trans)
Colors- Blackcurrant - Pearl White - Silver Platinum Satin- Cognac
$30,499
Looks like more information is out there now so I'll post the links here for you all.
2014 Youtube Videos
MotorcycleUSA
Rider Magazine
Im sick!!! I want one
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09-18-2013, 10:53 AM
#318
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09-18-2013, 11:34 AM
#319
2014 WILL STILL NEED LASER ALIGNMENT
SPYDER RIDERS :
AS you probably already know BRP had their 2013 dealer meeting here in Orlando this week, the 2014 was unveiled on Sunday night’s dinner. Earlier that day we where privileged to have a main tech person ride a brand new 2013 RT over from Central Florida Power Sports …he wanted to watch the ROLO guys use the new laser system…he was very impressed. He also mentioned that they 2014 was built on the same 2013 chassis…what that means is you are still going to have geometry issues…make sure when you order the new 2014 that the dealer laser aligns that bike to YOUR weight….if you are paying that kind of money…. the Spyder better be spot on !!!!! Just my opinion
Last edited by FLAlaserman; 09-18-2013 at 11:38 AM.
Reason: size
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09-18-2013, 11:38 AM
#320
Last edited by finless; 09-18-2013 at 11:40 AM.
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09-18-2013, 11:39 AM
#321
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09-18-2013, 11:42 AM
#322
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
But... you put me on an RTS...
And we ordered a Limited!
I dig the picture! Thanks!!
Where'd you find a picture of me in shorts??
And that explains why you don't look happy - not enough chrome for you.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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09-18-2013, 11:47 AM
#323
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09-18-2013, 11:49 AM
#324
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09-18-2013, 11:59 AM
#325
Are the pictures from BRP messed up or is that burgundy seat just really fugly!
My god... purple?
Bob
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