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The thrill is gone...
along with my 2014 Spyder RSS, replaced it with a 2015 RT SS at an attractive discount. I got the black over ruby with red contrast stitching. Its beautiful.
BUT I miss that 2 cylinder sound, and the rev-matched downshifts! My RT sounds like an old Chevy Vega by comparison.
I picked it up last Friday, and by Sunday evening I had 702 comfortable miles. Its truly an interstate cruiser. I don't think I own enough clothes to fill the 3 trunks!
Anyone have comments about the "premium" sound system? To me it sounds terrible, and with the helmet on and constant wind rush, how can one hear musical tones faithfully reproduced anyway, so why bother?
Long distance travel-in comfort-is why I switched.
Love the air suspension. Does anyone know if by switching the shock to a firmer setting make the bike go into a "sport mode" like some cars do?
Thanks
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No sport mode by switching the shocks, I'm told all it really does is move the front end up and down a bit. Eco mode, however, is an anti-sport mode.
The sound system isn't great, I use bluetooth helmet speakers through my iPhone, which I've set up to sit and charge in the center of my handlebars. I don't bother with the included radio - it's best to use when not wearing a helmet and in motion. I'm sure it sounds wonderful in the showroom.
2020 RT Limited in the ultra cool Deep Marsala Dark edition.
Baja Ron Anti-Sway Bar, LED reflectors, Lamonster USB Charger (and phone mount), Can-Am Low Windshield, X-Creen Tour Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade, Power Commander, Dilithium powered Flux Capacitor (not yet fully functional).
Maintained by Lou at Pirate Powersports.
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Sound suggestion....
Try ear plugs when riding on the interstate at high speeds, and turn up your radio. The ear plugs remove the ambient sounds, road noises, whistling, etc. to allow you to hear the music, conversations with passenger or blue tooth device. It really works, and saves you from possible hearing loss too.
I bought a jumbo box off the internet and its going to last me awhile.
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Brian Kay - Kennesaw, GA
2014 RT-S SM6 Pearl White (KHAOS)
TricLED 3rd and 4th Brake Lights - TricLED Turn Signals - TricLED Side Fender Lights - Airhawk R Seat Pad - Smoothspyder Belt Tensioner - JT's Dash Mount - JT's USB and 12v Power Unit - Stebel 139dB Multi Sound Horn - Lamonster NBV Highway Pegs - BRP Adjustable Wind Deflectors - Cal-Sci Stock Extra Wide Windshield - Baja Ron Sway Bar - WrapMySpyder 1330 Triple decals - Ultimate Tallboy Seat - BRP Sat Radio - ELKA Stage 2 Front Shocks
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I put Baja Ron's anti sway bar and front shock adjusters on my 2014 RT Limited and it corners much better
More like my 2008 GS did
But it will never sound as good as the V twin
mine sounds like an older VW diesel
Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
Was 2008 GS SM5
Don Garbarino
Cup Holder
GPS locking holder
Mud flap
Modified KNOTT grill
Phone holder and charger
Trailer hitch
Dual air horn
Auxiliary fuse box with relays
Heated clothing controller
volt/oil pressure gauge
Sequential signals in mirror
Tri Axis Handle bars
Baja Ron anti sway bar/heim links
shorty antenna
And many more
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About the sound....
I don't know bout an old chevy Vega, mine seems more like a pizzed off Geo Metro.....
But love it anyway....the engine and tranny is what I love most bout my RT. :-)
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Agreed, we do the same
Originally Posted by Brian Kay
Try ear plugs when riding on the interstate at high speeds, and turn up your radio. The ear plugs remove the ambient sounds, road noises, whistling, etc. to allow you to hear the music, conversations with passenger or blue tooth device. It really works, and saves you from possible hearing loss too.
I bought a jumbo box off the internet and its going to last me awhile.
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