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jc0808
10-12-2014, 07:25 PM
Just purchased a 2011 RT SM5 for the SO. I am impressed and she is happy. Any know issues with the 2011?

JC




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ARtraveler
10-12-2014, 07:31 PM
:congrats: on your new ride. 2011 had some early on throttle body issues that were corrected by a BUDS program change. If that has been done, you should be pretty much good to go.

We have a 2011 with 16K miles now and no issues whatsoever. 2011 and 2012 are considered the best two years of the RT with 998 rotax engine.
PW2013STL
10-12-2014, 09:26 PM
:welcome: And :congrats: On joining the Spyder revaluation.

If you purchased it from a dealer ask for the history of your Spyder. If purchased from an individual then take the vin number to a dealer and ask if they would pull up any history that maybe in the national database.

:cheers: To many miles of smiles.
PrairieSpyder
10-12-2014, 10:38 PM
:welcome: & :congrats:
jerpinoy
10-13-2014, 01:14 AM
:congrats: and :welcome: my buddy ride a 2011 RT and he's very happy.
Chupaca
10-13-2014, 01:18 AM
congrats on your new ryde..:2thumbs: welcome to the roadster world and this site..you should be fine good year and never bad to double check the vin# with a dealer so you know your up to date...:thumbup:
GloryRyders
10-13-2014, 03:59 AM
:welcome: and :congrats: on your :spyder:.......................:agree: with the other comments about checking with a dealer to insure that you are up-to-date on any and all issues. I am at 37,000 miles with minimal issues on our 2011 RT Ltd. :yes:
jc0808
10-13-2014, 05:42 AM
Awesome!! Thanks for the prompt replies. The trike was purchased from the widow of a rider who passed after a long illness. Sad story. It only has 3k miles and it's in immaculate condition. Will get the VIN checked.
Question? What is the proper oil change interval for the RT? The manual seems to indicate 3k.


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Dan McNally
10-13-2014, 06:53 AM
:congrats: and :welcome:! It just gets better and better!
Bob Denman
10-13-2014, 07:51 AM
:welcome:
Oil changes... :shocked:
They were originally supposed to be done every 3,000 miles. There was an update for the bikes, that extended that to about 4,500 miles. Your dealer can tell you if the bike had the update done to it. :thumbup:
Purple Guy
10-13-2014, 09:31 AM
:congrats: & :welcome:
jc0808
10-13-2014, 08:38 PM
Thank to all for the info


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Buggy
10-13-2014, 10:47 PM
:welcome: