2020 RT series are cool, but who's keeping their old Spyder

[PMK]

We have a 2014 RTS, kind of modded to our liking. No plans to buy the 2020, even after seeing one in Deland.

Others with 1330 RT series are holding off too.

Anyone else care to post they are not upgrading just yet and why.

[dpetrick]

I have a 2009 RS and have no plans to replace. But I am always on the lookout and if a really good deal came up I would take a hard look.

[Pirate looks at --]

Everybody will be selling their current Spyder to buy a 2020 RT! Except the OP and one other!

[inspectsir]

My wife is keeping her 2014. Might get a new paint job

[Pandy]

No plans to part with our 2011 RTS.

[blacklightning]

I will definitely be keeping my 2016 F3T for a while. I like the looks of the 2020RT, but I cannot justify that type of purchase right now. There were a lot of changes, but I foresee a driveline change coming in the next 2 years or so. That would be my main reason for changing things up. I feel like the 2020 RT is going to be a stepping stone to even greater things, kinda like the 2013 got new suspension parts and such, but the real upgrades didn't take place until 2014.
Besides, I still have my 2nd generation Vmax for 2 wheeling and picked up this baby for additional open air riding

[hypurone]

Will be ryding my 15 F3S til I can't ryde anymore! At least that is my plan....

[CopperSpyder]

The 2020 is nice but, my 2012 RTL is like a part of me and I'm not ready to part with it yet. Not to say that I wont add a second Spyder or Ryker someday never know.

[Texas Al]

I agree with you all. After seeing what they will give me for a 2017 F3 Daytona on a trade and the price of the new RT I will be riding my current bike for a log long long time. I have got the Daytona about like I want. So ride on.

[SpyderAnn01]

Everyone that has ridden one on our Demo Tour has loved it and I am sure that they would all upgrade to one if finances allowed it. But that isn't possible for many of us.

[UtahPete]

No plans to upgrade to latest and greatest. Never have been infected by that virus for any vehicle I've owned.

[Arion]

As much as we might like to jump on the 2020 RTL we'll be keeping our 2012 RTL and 2015 RT-S for the time being. I haven't quite figured out how to buy a pair of 2020 RTLs and keep a roof over our heads without parting with our other toys. Is that possible? My sole disclaimer is that we haven't seen or fondled the new RTL yet. Slow to reach San Antonio, TX apparently.

[ARtraveler]

I have chosen to NOT upgrade to a 2020 RT. But in December 2019, I did purchase a new 2019 F3L Chrome in Phoenix Orange. We traded off the 2011 RT A&C.

For this go around it was about the money. I saved about $3K in process, versus the 2020 RT. I am retired fully now. No more income coming in, so had to be on the frugal side.

We still have the 2014...so the jury is still out. Maybe another RT is in the works for one more final Spyder. And, I have said that twice now.

[SpyderAnn01]

As much as we might like to jump on the 2020 RTL we'll be keeping our 2012 RTL and 2015 RT-S for the time being. I haven't quite figured out how to buy a pair of 2020 RTLs and keep a roof over our heads without parting with our other toys. Is that possible? My sole disclaimer is that we haven't seen or fondled the new RTL yet. Slow to reach San Antonio, TX apparently.

We will be in the San Antonio area in June with the demo truck, even if you've seen one by then please stop by and take a ride or just say hi!

[JP58]

I sat on the 2020 RT. The seat is still too high for me. Not comfortable for me. I will keep my 18 F3L. I sit in not on the seat. Besides I want to retire in the next couple of years.

[PMK]

I will definitely be keeping my 2016 F3T for a while. I like the looks of the 2020RT, but I cannot justify that type of purchase right now. There were a lot of changes, but I foresee a driveline change coming in the next 2 years or so. That would be my main reason for changing things up. I feel like the 2020 RT is going to be a stepping stone to even greater things, kinda like the 2013 got new suspension parts and such, but the real upgrades didn't take place until 2014.
Besides, I still have my 2nd generation Vmax for 2 wheeling and picked up this baby for additional open air riding

Kind of most common remarks I have heard by others content with not buying a 2020, waiting on drivetrain upgrade to shaft, waiting on bigger engine, the trade in value vs new bike cost is not there yet.

[OverHillAndDale]

Can't afford the new bike and the old, and no room to store 2. Trading in my old bike.

[Arcamguy]

SpyderAnn01

Can you notify me when your in San Antonio?
This is my home town and I would like to attend.

Thanks Arcamguy

[acdcking12]

I have a 2016 F3-T and I will consider upgrading as soon as the F3 series is revamped like the 2020 RT series was done.

But not a fan of what the RT's look like. I prefer the tougher lines of the F3 series.

[Grandpot]

My 2011 RTS goes from point A to point B. It can keep up with anyone. Don't plan to divorce the old girl.

[pegasus1300]

I will definitely be keeping my 2016 F3T for a while. I like the looks of the 2020RT, but I cannot justify that type of purchase right now. There were a lot of changes, but I foresee a driveline change coming in the next 2 years or so. That would be my main reason for changing things up. I feel like the 2020 RT is going to be a stepping stone to even greater things, kinda like the 2013 got new suspension parts and such, but the real upgrades didn't take place until 2014.
Besides, I still have my 2nd generation Vmax for 2 wheeling and picked up this baby for additional open air riding

I had a 1994 in that same color with a white top and white leather seats. 5.0 GT. Great car.

[Eviltwin]

Everybody will be selling their current Spyder to buy a 2020 RT! Except the OP and one other!

Uh, No. I'm ok with my 2010, it's running well enough. It's not my primary bike and I could never justify spending that much on a new one in any event. Would I take one if it showed up in my garage one day? Sure, but I'd never tie myself to that much depreciation as well as personal property tax it would bring.

[Navydad]

We bought our 2015 RT in January of 17. It was a new base model RT in black that no one seemed to want and I got a killer deal. We added wiring and plugs for our heated gear, xm radio, car tires, anti-sway bar, magic mirror mounts, foot rests and armrests for passenger, and lots of other items and tricks to make it comfy and comfy it is. We have racked up many 500 mile days and with 33,000 trouble free miles I have no intention of parting with it. It does what we want and it does it very well. I don't care about the latest and greatest. We travel on our Spyder and can be on the road for several weeks at a time. I care about reliability and comfort on the open road and our 2015 gives us that. I like the looks of the 2020 RT, but none for me thanks.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

My 2014 RTS is serving me quite well. With only 33,000 miles on it, it isn't anywhere near worn out! And I'm satisfied with the ride quality. Then also, I'd like to buy a Ryker Rally so I can safely ride the hundreds of miles of mountain gravel roads we have here in Idaho! Can't do both, a 2020 RT and Ryker and even keeping the 2014 plus buying a Ryker may seriously damage my retirement accounts! I'm thinking of getting one, ride the mountains for 2 or 3 years, and then sell it. Maybe by that time I'll be ready to trade them both for a 2020+ RT.

[safecracker]

Sue and I plan on keeping our 2011 RTS, we both like the looks of the original RTS. We ha 72,000 miles on it. Would like to double it. Bruce