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  1. 05-19-2015, 05:15 PM #1
    k-town
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    Default New to me 2010 RTS

    Hey All,

    I too have recently come over to the Spyder from a Goldwing.
    I actually purchased a local 2010 Spyder RTS that is posted on this forum. (thanks Jim)

    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...er-Edition-230

    I have ridden it for 3 weeks now and I love it.

    I actually held on to the wing because at first I wasn't sure. (wish I could keep both)
    It felt at first like "I'm riding a 1000cc V-Twin 4 wheeler on the street"!

    These are a few things expected, and I had to get used to:

    Cruising at 4200 rpm's instead of 1800 rpm's. (inline 6 vs VTwin)
    Downshifting for power. (I know... 1800cc vs 998cc)
    Don't put your feet down (haven't done it but had to actually think about it )
    need more air vents

    Things I Like:

    It is really comfortable
    the V Twin sounds great with the 2 Bros. Can and Tip.
    I don't miss holding up the Wing, especially 2 up
    the electrically adjusted windshield is great
    There's more but those seem to stand out

    I rode the wing last weekend. It's for Sale now.

    My RTS already has a few mods but I need to add a few things to.
    There is a little play in the steering that I have to deal with very soon but everything else is just stuff I want to add.

    See ya on the road....
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  2. 05-19-2015, 05:53 PM #2
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    My guess is the steering on your spyder is fine. Give yourself a little more time and I bet the play in the steering will disappear.
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  3. 05-19-2015, 05:57 PM #3
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    Congratulations, I know you will learn to love it.
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  4. 05-19-2015, 06:01 PM #4
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    Default congratulations

    I also have a 2010 RT, and love it. I have had 67,500 happy trouble free miles. This engine loves to rev learn to keep the rpms up, I run between 4500 and 6000 and don't shift until 6000. Steering is very quick and take some time to get used to. Ride and stay safe!
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  5. 05-19-2015, 06:21 PM #5
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    Congrats! Wishing you many happy (S)miles!
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  6. 05-19-2015, 06:22 PM #6
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    Have fun and enjoy. I love my 2010 RT. Just for information, You said, you had a wing. If you belong to GWRRA, they have trike courses that are great for learning things and count if you are in the levels program.
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  7. 05-19-2015, 06:31 PM #7
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  8. 05-19-2015, 07:22 PM #8
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    on your RT. Heed the recommendations on higher rpm's. The engine is almost lugging at 4200. 3500 will actually damage the clutch mechanism. I never used 5th gear until I hit 60 or higher. Always kept the rpm's up. First gear through in town traffic is usual if you are doing about 30 mph.

    36,500 trouble free miles before I traded on a new 2014.

    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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  9. 05-19-2015, 07:23 PM #9
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    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
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  10. 05-19-2015, 07:29 PM #10
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    Default Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

    welcome to the spyder world and this awesome site. Congrats on your new ryde.. you will get used to it fast and see what all the hype is about. Enjoy the ryde and the smiles...
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    I moved from a Honda ST1300 to a 2010 RT this spring....still getting used to the need for higher rpm's. Learning is FUN!
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  12. 05-20-2015, 05:45 AM #12
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    I'll try to keep it between 4500 & 6000 rpm. It does feel the happiest there. It's so different from the Goldwing.
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  13. 05-20-2015, 07:31 AM #13
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    Default I agree..

    Quote Originally Posted by scott16119 View Post
    My guess is the steering on your spyder is fine. Give yourself a little more time and I bet the play in the steering will disappear.
    Give it some time/miles...

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  14. 05-20-2015, 04:55 PM #14
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    Glad you like it. We need to get together for a ride.
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