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2012 RT-S
I have a 2012 RT-s and love it. I have put about 16000 mile in two years on the bike. I rode Harley's and Yamaha's for years. Can I expect the same longevity out of the Spyder, that I did the other machines?? I am a fair mech and do most of my own work, oil,etc. make sure the maintenance is always up to par. I read about all these newer spyders and was wondering if there were others that still rode 6 year old and older models??
Thanks Guys.....t u
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2012
I love my 2012 , only had a couple of small problems in the first part of owner ship , other than that the cycle has been running like I hoped it would rolls right along at 60 , too 80 with no problems , although I do not ride at 80 I did get it there a couple of times , ( just a couple of things I get orange screen ---- brake fluid a touch too get the floats up again , and had the blink flasher and red -r blink easy fix ---- having a discussion right now too a non believer on how it seems that one step will fix this ) other than this , the 2012 is a great cycle too get into 3 wheel can-am spyder world <--------- and you will be as we are doing now , going to the next spyder ... a 2017 or so r-t
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I change the oil every 3000 miles myself. new tires already, new battery. I have not had any problems, just wondering if it will last like y other machines have. rode one Harley for 50000 miles and an Yamaha for almost as many with not problems, just normal maintenance.
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I too have a 2012 RT-L.I bought it with 8500 miles on it and to date it has 41000+miles on it. Change the brake fluid (every 2 years and the coolant every 4). IT should last at least 100,000 miles. These motors are built by Rotax in Austria and have been used by other makers as well,Ducati, Aprillia, BMW, Cagiva, Skidoo, Can Am 2 wheelers. They know how to build solid motors.Like you came to the Spyder from a Yamaha background (25 years on Ventures). I think this motor will do as well,I just worry about the electronics. Mechanics I can handle,electronic,not so much.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
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Rhino Riders Plate #83
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I think about the most important thing on these rascals is a GOOD QUALITY battery. I found that out the hard way.
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I have a 2013 RT and though not a lot of miles it does have 34K on it now. Buckeye Chuck a member of this website has over 150K miles on his 2014 RT, a different engine and tranny than you and I but still.
Wishing you many miles of smiles,
Joe
U.S. Army Viet Nam Era Vet
2013 Spyder RT-L, Black Currant
Trunk mount dual SS flag holder
TricLed foam hand grips (awesome)
Chromed Soaring Eagle License Holder
Utopia Deluxe driver backrest
LED fender lighting
Fast Flash LED brake light
Spyder Pops LED/skid plate
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I have had my 2012 RT-S since new. 45,000 km on it, with most on long trips. I would not trade it in, as I love the peppy twin.
Last edited by tjsox; 08-15-2018 at 08:46 AM.
2012 RT-S and 2013 STL
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I'm on three years and I've had to do the regular stuff ie tires, oil, and the air ride pump but that was easy to do.
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Originally Posted by Willard
I have a 2012 RT-s and love it. I have put about 16000 mile in two years on the bike. I rode Harley's and Yamaha's for years. Can I expect the same longevity out of the Spyder, that I did the other machines?? I am a fair mech and do most of my own work, oil,etc. make sure the maintenance is always up to par. I read about all these newer spyders and was wondering if there were others that still rode 6 year old and older models??
Thanks Guys..... t u
The 2012 RT is considered one of the "best" RT's. Longevity should NOT be an issue. We are still riding our 2011 and loving it.
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 pegasus1300
I too have a 2012 RT-L.I bought it with 8500 miles on it and to date it has 41000+miles on it. Change the brake fluid (every 2 years and the coolant every 4). IT should last at least 100,000 miles. These motors are built by Rotax in Austria and have been used by other makers as well,Ducati, Aprillia, BMW, Cagiva, Skidoo, Can Am 2 wheelers. They know how to build solid motors.Like you came to the Spyder from a Yamaha background (25 years on Ventures). I think this motor will do as well,I just worry about the electronics. Mechanics I can handle,electronic,not so much.
agree Mechanics, no sweat, electronic, not all... Thanks
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I have a 2011, RTS, 60,000 miles. Had a few issues but the dealer took care of all my issues when i still had warrenty. Since warrenty ran out i have had only 2 issues, throttle body needed cleaning and i had to replace the check valve and one 90 degree fitting.
Still am on original front brakes (half worn out), original bearings, and never had the valves adjusted.
I think the 998 is a great motor. Bruce
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
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