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Update on High Mile RT-S
On an unusually warm November day in Ohio I was able to see my odometer
turn over 6 digits, 100,000 miles. I wanted to do it yesterday because it was a record high,
but because we have snow in the forecast for today, Saturday. Now I get to start on my second 100.
It took me 2 years, 5 months and 5 days to get the first.
Safe rides to all!
Buckeye Chuck
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Congrats!! That's a lot of mileage in such a short time, I hope you get many more miles of smiles out of her.
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Congrats!!
Originally Posted by Buckeye Chuck 54
On an unusually warm November day in Ohio I was able to see my odometer
turn over 6 digits, 100,000 miles. I wanted to do it yesterday because it was a record high,
but because we have snow in the forecast for today, Saturday. Now I get to start on my second 100.
It took me 2 years, 5 months and 5 days to get the first.
Safe rides to all!
Buckeye Chuck
Wow!!
2015 RTS-SE6
TricLed Front End "Vader" Headlights and Fog lights
..Top Led Light Bar
..Multi-Color Underground Halo kit/RGB Smartphone app
..CNC Machined Glo Hub Rings
..Dual RT Saddlebag run/brake/yellow turn signal
..Mirror Turn Signals
..2 Piece Center "Run/Brake" LEDs
Sena 20S Bluetooth Comm System
Sena Prism Bluetooth Action Camera
Bluetooth Dongle for Audio System (Helmet/iPod to RTS)
Glyde Liner, Gloves and Wireless Dual Controller
Mileage as of Dec 2016: 15,000 since June 2015 new
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Congratulations + Any Insights?
Congratulations and any insights to share in having a higher mileage Spyder?
Regards,
Rob
Originally Posted by Buckeye Chuck 54
On an unusually warm November day in Ohio I was able to see my odometer
turn over 6 digits, 100,000 miles. I wanted to do it yesterday because it was a record high,
but because we have snow in the forecast for today, Saturday. Now I get to start on my second 100.
It took me 2 years, 5 months and 5 days to get the first.
Safe rides to all!
Buckeye Chuck
2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.
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getting 100,000 miles on your !
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Tell us how to do it and what to expect. 100,000 on my GS and it will be an antique vehicle. Good news in that money put in the bike is a value both in pleasure and if in stock for value for resales.
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Chuck 54
On an unusually warm November day in Ohio I was able to see my odometer
turn over 6 digits, 100,000 miles. I wanted to do it yesterday because it was a record high,
but because we have snow in the forecast for today, Saturday. Now I get to start on my second 100.
It took me 2 years, 5 months and 5 days to get the first.
Safe rides to all!
Buckeye Chuck
Way to go
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that's a lot of riding in a short time, especially for a motor driven cycle..i hope mine get that kind of mileage...
2012 Spyder RT Limited Lava Bronze (Psalm 27:1;Luke 12:4,5)
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Tell us how to do it and what to expect. 100,000 on my GS and it will be an antique vehicle. Good news in that money put in the bike is a value both in pleasure and if in stock for value for resales.
Imat 95,000 on my 14RT and all I have done is normal maintenance. I typically ride on high speed roads pulling a loaded trailer. Just ride yours and keep it maintained and you'll be fine.
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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reply ro high miler.
Originally Posted by robhowen
Congratulations and any insights to share in having a higher mileage Spyder?
Regards,
Rob
Insights? Not too much to be concerned with. Just like a car engine, no valves to adjust, no carburetors to tune,
nothing. I change oil every 7500 miles. I've always used the BRP XPS oil. Why change brands if what you use works?
Forget the Kenda OEM tires. I rode this machine 8,930 miles in July. When new I was getting 5800 from a rear Kenda,
I can't afford to change a rear tire every 3 weeks. Same with the front tires. I have a set of Kumho KH16's on the front
155-60-15 I had put on May 5th, now with 43,000 miles plus. A Kumho KH16 215-60-15 rear that lasted 20,1230. I now
run a General Altimax RT43, just to see if it's better than the Kumho. Funny, After over 100K I'm still trying to find
the best tires. I change spark plugs and air filter every spring. I still use OEM items. Same drive belt, that surprised me,
never had a belt, just chains and shafts.
It still shifts and sounds like a new one.
A great machine, well made and dependable. And I do know my motorcycles.
Anything else and I'll be happy to inform.
I'll be sending pictures as soon as I can figure out how to do it.
Safe miles!
Chuck
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Great post
It is great to hear, thank you for posting this information.
PB
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On the 100,000 miles on your looking forward to that kind of milage on mine
" My Serenity "......2017 Spyder F3T....Silver Gray in color,Red dragon on Celtic cross on frunk,Blade wheels ,Spyderpops bumpskid,LED headlights and foglights,Lamonster heim joints,Lamonster powerpoint,F3 Spyder cuff, Lidlocks helmet lock,Lamonster air pack,Ron-jon sway bar,Sara Clark painted thin blue line and Sheriffs badge, Spyderpops LED strobe brake and rear turn signal lights, Lamonster gas cap, bluetooth.
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Great post. Congratulations on the 100k.
Just got my 15 RTS and looking for many miles... it helps to know that regular maintenance is basically all you had to do... and the info on the tires will definitely help when time comes to get the Kendas off.....
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Now Buckeye is in Zanesville and has the Triple Nickel at his backdoor. I bet he rides that to the Ohio river and back all the time. What a great road. In fact SE Ohio has great riding roads all over.
This observation comes from a guy who can see the start of Skyline Drive from my front porch. I ride the backroads of SE Ohio whenever I can.
That's some big mileage, good luck with the next hundred thou.
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Was over around Barnesville and Woodsfield ohio this week doing damage appraisals. rts 78 and 145 are nice roads. lots of hills and twisties. was on a couple other roads but don't remember the route #'s.
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