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Nice !!
review...we have many coming in from a 5' ryde to some 3,000 miles. Great information for those sitting on the fence..thanks..!!
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
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Thanks from a Fence Sitter!!
Actually a two wheeling yet fence sitter. I try and get on here every day and see what is being said or reported on the new 1330 Ace powered RTs. Other than the oil drip thing, the Frunk switch thing, and the unfamiliar engine sound there doesn't seem to be any major issues yet and that's a good thing. Thanks for your report!!
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Originally Posted by den1953
Actually a two wheeling yet fence sitter. I try and get on here every day and see what is being said or reported on the new 1330 Ace powered RTs. Other than the oil drip thing, the Frunk switch thing, and the unfamiliar engine sound there doesn't seem to be any major issues yet and that's a good thing. Thanks for your report!!
I have a feeling that once you do a test ryde you will be hooked. The wait is killing me for sure.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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I have to tell you all, I just love the way my 14 RT S SE-6 rydes and handles. I have not been able to load up the miles on it as of yet but the ryding I have done on it is just remarkable. I was a Goldwing rider until 2011 when I bought my first RT S and now this 2014 is to say the least WOW. I did notice that the over hang of the dash seems to come back a bit further than on the 2011 which is good as it keep the sun from glaring off the dash.
There is one farkle I know I want to add to Camus and that is the SpyderPops Bumpskid I truly liked the one I put on my 2011 and I know I will like the one he puts out for the 2014. I will probably be looking for a dash mount bag some baker air-wings for him. I like the BRP backrest that I had put on and am hoping to get lots of use out of it.
Just my 1.5 cents worth
2014 RT S SE-6 Cognac, 2014 Indian Chieftain. Retired Navy Chief
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Power band
My brother and I just picked up our 2014 Spyder RT Limiteds yesterday and I got my first 100 miles in it. One thing we have discussed is the power band of this engine. We have rode Harleys for years and you could easily bog the engine. However we note that you can punch the 1330 Rotax engine when going under 40mph and In 6 gear and accelerate with no problem. Amazing performance and acceleration.
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Two More Cents
First thing I noticed was the steering is MUCH easier than on my previous '11 RT. Not only when barely moving, but at cruising speed as well; not that its needed at cruising. I imagine this is mostly a result of the positioning of the shocks they did in '13.
Love the SMOOTH shifting up and down; darn near seamless. 6Th is very tall and only needed for high speed cruising.
Sound is almost too quiet; I don't listen to the radio, but the engine instead! Afraid I must say I liked the 998 sound better. Maybe I'll put an aftermarket muffler on later...something I've never wanted before.
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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With barely over 650 miles on my 2014 RTS, i can tell you that i am impressed and very happy with this new ryde.
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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ok so the big question? drum roll please......
how fast is the 1330 in terms of mph all out...? No one seems to be able to come up with an answer???
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2014 RT S SE-6 Cognac, 2014 Indian Chieftain. Retired Navy Chief
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florida bound but the question is where do i rent one in Ft.Myers ????
Originally Posted by acinpcola
if anyone can suggest a place i would greatly appreciate it thanks
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X two wheeler
I have ridden 2 wheels 4 over 50 years. Almost every model there is out there. The last 13 years on a Harley Ultra & Road King. I elected to switch due to aging and health issues. Got to say right up front that i loved my Harleys and still get a rush when I hear one go by. But there is absolutely no comparison between the two type machines. I only test rode a 2013 RT for 25 miles but insisted on the newer one due to all the upgrades. One thing that sticks in my head from what I've heard and I find true is the difference between the 988 and 1330. It was stated that the big twin riders have a harder time adapting to the high revving smaller engine. The 1330 brings performance more in line for those folks since the power band is thru the entire throttle roll out. What I mean by that is that it is seamless. Although Unlike my Harleys you could feel when it was time to shift if it dropped below 2K rpm. Not so with the 1330. I can slow down to under 40 while in 6th gear and punch it without any hesitation. So no where close to how the 988 operated in the higher rpm range. Hope that all helped you!
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