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    Default I'm thinking about buying a 2020 RT limited.

    Hello everyone. I've been gone for a few years. In 18 I traded my 08 Spyder SM5 for a 2017 Vanderhall Venice. Now I'm just starting to think about going back to a Spyder. My one big question is are they still hot? I never rode mine on hot summer days because it was just so hot with all of the bodywork. I could never ride with shorts on because my legs couldn't handle the heat even though I wrapped the pipes. Thanks in advance for any advice/help.

    John

    Full Moon 08' SM5, Luggage rack, back rest, Kewlmetal mirror extensions, trunk spring, hidden trunk release cable, ride-on, remote garage openers, header wrap, Lamonster's air box catch can, CHAD, NMN double play w/ LED running/signals, heated gloves (gerbing), dzus fasteners, led fender tip lights, spyderpops missing air dam, tric rings, tric fender strips, spyderpops heat shield and missing air damn, Nexx X1R1 helmet.

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    Having never ridden earlier models, I can say that our 2020 is cool as a cucumber on a hot sunny day, even stopped at lights.
    2020 RT Limited , ASPHALT GREY METALLIC - DARK EDITION

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    Your old one had the 998 engine. Now they all have the 1330 and there is absolutely no heat issue. In fact, even if stuck in traffic, you'll get no heat since the radiator cooling fans will run in reverse below 6 mph to push the heat out the front.
    2020 RT Limited , Marsala Red

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    Just picked up a 2020 RTL. Had a 2012. MUCH cooler.
    Life is too short to drink cheap beer.

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    I would say no worry on heat issues with the current lineup.

    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.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    I say I want pics of your Vanderhall. Never seen one in person but I've watched all the videos, etc. If I had the scratch, I might invest in one but they're pricey and I can't justify it.

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    Two months on my 2020 RTL, very nice, cooler than my GW Trike. You cannot go wrong, get a couple demo rides.

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