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Yes I ride on the back. We just received a new 2014 RT SE6. After reading the posts from this site, I get the impression that all this bike does is blow codes and go into limp mode. (I have no clue what any of that means) Do I even dare go out of state with this bike??? How many of you go for 1100 mile trips and get caught out in the boonies with a dead bike. This is my fear and I may ask my husband to cancell out trip. Is this just the mechanical stuff I am reading or in most cases do people just get on and ride with no problem. Need your opinion.
By the way, my husband does not know I am on this site. He is also on this site and loves it but I will never give him my username. We are not mechanical so if something goes wrong, we will need help.
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Your bike is fine. People usually only post their problems on the internet. You don't hear about all the tens of thousands of trouble free miles that are being ridden.
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 Originally Posted by BACKSEATDRIVER
Yes I ride on the back. We just received a new 2014 RT SE6. After reading the posts from this site, I get the impression that all this bike does is blow codes and go into limp mode. (I have no clue what any of that means) Do I even dare go out of state with this bike??? How many of you go for 1100 mile trips and get caught out in the boonies with a dead bike. This is my fear and I may ask my husband to cancell out trip. Is this just the mechanical stuff I am reading or in most cases do people just get on and ride with no problem. Need your opinion.
By the way, my husband does not know I am on this site. He is also on this site and loves it but I will never give him my username. We are not mechanical so if something goes wrong, we will need help.
Don't fret so much. My wife and I did 6,600 miles in 2013 in 93 days without the slightest hiccup from our 2012 RT Limited. Go and enjoy yourself.
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I'm approaching 100,000 Spyder miles and I never hesitate to hit the highway. Since January I have put 20,000 miles on 2014 RTs with no problems at all. The 2014 is very reliable.
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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
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We just got back from a two week 4114 mile trip out west and not one issue with the Spyder. I would (and did) not hesitate taking it anywhere. Just enjoy the ride
BTW 
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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Mine's a 2010 RT and 400 - 500 mile days through fairly remote areas are routine for me and my "backseat rider". We don't hesitate to go wherever we want without a worry. Yes, it's gone into limp mode a couple of times but they have always been quick to clear and we've never been stranded anywhere for even a few minutes. It helps to read Spyderlovers to find out what problems others have had so if they should happen to you it is easier to deal with but don't expect to have problems because it's really unlikely that you will. One thing that I will mention that applies to all motorcycles, 2 or 3 wheels is the possibility of a flat tire without a spare. To deal with this, get a plug kit (I use a Stop'N'Go but there are others), and learn how to use it. Carry a small 12 volt air compressor to air the tire up with. This will solve 95 percent of flat tire problems. Some will recommend just using Ride-On in your tires to solve potential flats but I, personally, prefer to carry a plug kit. That's it - ride and have fun without worrying.
Cotton
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Originally Posted by bikeguy
Mine's a 2010 RT and 400 - 500 mile days through fairly remote areas are routine for me and my "backseat rider". We don't hesitate to go wherever we want without a worry. Yes, it's gone into limp mode a couple of times but they have always been quick to clear and we've never been stranded anywhere for even a few minutes. It helps to read Spyderlovers to find out what problems others have had so if they should happen to you it is easier to deal with but don't expect to have problems because it's really unlikely that you will. One thing that I will mention that applies to all motorcycles, 2 or 3 wheels is the possibility of a flat tire without a spare. To deal with this, get a plug kit (I use a Stop'N'Go but there are others), and learn how to use it. Carry a small 12 volt air compressor to air the tire up with. This will solve 95 percent of flat tire problems. Some will recommend just using Ride-On in your tires to solve potential flats but I, personally, prefer to carry a plug kit. That's it - ride and have fun without worrying.
Cotton
 Tire repair kit and small compressor as well as AAA gold +RV card is all I carry.
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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Got my 2014 RT Limited in February just finished a 4573 miles trip an now have over 12000 miles on my 2014. Love every minute of the ride.
2014 RT SE6 Limited
rYding Safe = Having Fun
Ruthie
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Relax..!!
you are on the best ryde for both of you. Don't know what your reading but there is little going wrong on the 2014's. This site is geared to help people with problems so this is what you will see here. Many are doubts, questions, self induced problems, codes caused by driver error and I could go on. What you see here is a spit in the bucket compared to the ones out there ryding to their hearts content problem free. Stop reading and get to traveling..!! Your going to love it..enjoy your trip and be safe..!! 
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Mt. Helix, California
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I am also one of those 100,000 plus  miles people. Have never been stalled on the road with a dead bike due to codes.
I drive in some pretty remote places--sometimes 500 miles from the nearest servicing dealer. So far, that has not dampened my desire to get out and ryde.
If we hesitate to ryde because of what might happen, then I think we would be missing out on a lot of great things.
The new 2014 is a great machine, and I am guessing about a 90% plus satisfaction rate or better.
 
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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Originally Posted by BACKSEATDRIVER
Yes I ride on the back. We just received a new 2014 RT SE6. After reading the posts from this site, I get the impression that all this bike does is blow codes and go into limp mode. (I have no clue what any of that means) Do I even dare go out of state with this bike??? How many of you go for 1100 mile trips and get caught out in the boonies with a dead bike. This is my fear and I may ask my husband to cancell out trip. Is this just the mechanical stuff I am reading or in most cases do people just get on and ride with no problem. Need your opinion.
By the way, my husband does not know I am on this site. He is also on this site and loves it but I will never give him my username. We are not mechanical so if something goes wrong, we will need help.
There are a lot of people on here that are willing to help if you do get into a problem on the road. "Spyders to the Rescue" is a list of spyder riders that are willing to help if you break down. Print the list and put it in the pouch with your owners manual. I have a 2011RT and with over 20,000 miles have not had a side of the road breakdown , but I sure have enjoyed the rides to get there. That is not to say it will not happen if frontseat guy beats it up.
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Enjoy the ryde
Just returned from a 4329 Km ryde in Europe on a rental 2014 RT Limited. Bike performed flawlessly. Averaged about 18 Km to the liter. Gas there is very expensive, around $8.00 per gallon, rough translation. The spyders were a hit all over Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy,France. Only saw one other spyder the whole trip. Most people had never seen a spyder so it would have been difficult to ask about service had something happened. Enjoy your ryde and don't worry about problems. You have a great community here for support should something happen but in most cases your bike will be trouble free.
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backseater....
i rode from Easley, SC to Torrey, UT and back last year.... 5000+ miles... NO ISSUES...
i've done 2 Florida Loops, each 1700+ miles... NO ISSUES...
i rode out to SPYD3RFEST in Springfield, MO, 2000+ milles.... NO ISSUES...
i now have 41,000+ miles on my '09 RS SE5 and NO ISSUES....
only people that have issues write into this site... those of us who have no issues, have nothing to state, so we just read and/or talk about our frakles...
i suggest you go on your trip... and if some does happen... 4 weeks after it's over, you'll be laughing with your husband about it... life is too short to worry about things like that...
btw, if your husband hasn't figure out who you are, then there must be a rather large crowd of SPYD3Rs in your area... Eden Glen just doesn't strike me as having an overwhelming number....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R
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+1 for the "don't worry, be happy" chorus.
As others have said, the 2014's are pretty much free of troubles. I just came back from a 2500 mile tour and had no problems. But based on posted issues with tires I carry a tire repair kit, compressor and my AMA card for road-side service. I think my insurance company also includes road-side service.
So, no worries. Enjoy the ride. Think about getting in the front seat some day.
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I have just gone over 18,000 miles on my 2012 RSS, and sadly, all of my problems have been rider induced. I am a big guy, and I ride very hard, and I have never thrown a code. I have to admit I have complained on here: rear tire, and blown shock, but I take exception to the complainer rule. When I take a great trip I post about it as soon as possible. I also try to make as many RTE's as possible. There are a lot of great people on here, this site is a great source of info, and it is also a good way to get in touch with other spyder ryders.
Just sayin'............
Three in the garage, and I think I can fit at least one more in.....and then we will have to build another garage.
The roads in NY are so bad that I am glad we bought a Ryker Rally
Just sayin'............
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I have a 2012 RT-S. I Ryde about a thousand Myles a month. Here is my list of gripes:
1. The seat gets hot if I park it in the sun.
2. I wish the analog gas gage was a little more accurate.
3. It would be a good idea to make the numbers on the analog speedometer bigger. I mean, 200 MPH? Seriously?
I get it serviced every 3,000 miles, check the oil, tire pressure, coolant level, and brake fluid level every 500 miles.
So far I've had ZERO problems.
Dan
2012 Viper Red Rt
upgrades:
Baja Ron's Anti-Sway
Diamond-R Arm Rests
Gloriders
High mount brake light
chrome front fender garnish
Bad Boy Horn
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Just returned from a 3700mi trip to The Badlands, Black Hills, Yellowstone & back trouble free on our 2011RT Limited.
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Originally Posted by Yelhelp
There are a lot of people on here that are willing to help if you do get into a problem on the road. "Spyders to the Rescue" is a list of spyder riders that are willing to help if you break down. Print the list and put it in the pouch with your owners manual. I have a 2011RT and with over 20,000 miles have not had a side of the road breakdown , but I sure have enjoyed the rides to get there. That is not to say it will not happen if frontseat guy beats it up.
How do i find :spyders to the Rescue list so i can print it out Thks for this info 
2012 RT Limited Lava Bronze
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The list is on the home page. Look at the colum on the right hand Side. I think it's the last entry on the top box.
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Last edited by Jim&Teresa; 07-15-2014 at 10:45 PM.
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) that you've done your research; and been told by folks in the know, that the bike will handle whatever trip you two decide to throw at it...
of the two of you by your bike? 
… checked the code and found the brake fluid was low…topped it off and guess what…