(Was Looking to buy... ) Now Have bought this 2017 RTL - Well she's mine!

[dmiles]

Whatever we end up deciding on, it will be used to try it out first. Later on when I am ready to retire we will most likely be trading or selling for a new one if we like it, and if it looks like something we would continue with.

This one appears to be a great deal, but it is the highest mileage of any used bike I have looked at. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35402933246...MAAOSwEBJiSMTT It's in Dallas, TX. which is about 13 hours from where I live in central Georgia.

The high mileage makes me nervous, but the guy has said he would drive it to me and fly back if I would pay $200 extra. It looks to be in great shape, and I've already pulled a vehicle history report on it, and everything looks good on it. If there is any major defect that he is aware of, I highly doubt he would be offering to take it on a 13 hour ride to deliver it.

So, what do you guys think? How many miles are these things usually good for before major items start to go.

I take great care of all my stuff. My wife's car is a 2011 Honda Fit with well over 110K on it. I keep the oil changed regularly, and I send it off for analysis every 2 or 3 changes. I would be doing the same with the Spyder of course.

Really glad I found this great forum, making this decision is both fun and agonizing. Thanks for any and all advise!

[Tonylmiller]

It should go 100k or more if taken care of.
But one with 10k can break, also.

[dmiles]

It should go 100k or more if taken care of.
But one with 10k can break, also.

Thanks for the quick reply! Kind of what I was thinking. I have looked high and low online, and except for one guy who had some transmission issues, I'm not seeing anything that looks like common problems people are having. I know most folks would not even think of running a Honda Fit as long as we have ours, but we bought it because it was easy to tow behind our RV, which we no longer have. And my wife loves it so why not hang on to it.

[dmiles]

Here are the other 2 I've been looking at...

HOLY SPEAKERS BATMAN! https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...+F3-5020936113

And even considering a Ryker, just for a tryout. This guy has put a lot of options on it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/22495975037...IAAOSwrFFiaarJ

I've sat on both models, and I actually prefer the feel of the Ryker, but I'm assuming my wife will prefer the seat on the Spyder RTL, which she has sat on and liked, but she has only sat in the drivers seat of a Ryker as it did not have a passenger seat as the one on eBay does.

Again, any and all advise will be much appreciated. I would value opinions as well! what would you guys do in my shoes? We don't think that we would be going on a lot of long trips before retirement, and even when we will be going on trips, we will probably be taking her Honda fit as well, so that bodes well for the Ryker, since it already has a CB, and I already have one I could put in to the Honda.

Sorry for all the posts guys, I'll shut up and listen now, I promise.

[FrogmanDave]

HOLY SPEAKERS BATMAN! https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...+F3-5020936113

I wondered what that caption was about so I had to check it out. That thing is crazy! Speakers indeed!

[bigbadbrucie]

Whatever we end up deciding on, it will be used to try it out first. Later on when I am ready to retire we will most likely be trading or selling for a new one if we like it, and if it looks like something we would continue with.

This one appears to be a great deal, but it is the highest mileage of any used bike I have looked at. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35402933246...MAAOSwEBJiSMTT It's in Dallas, TX. which is about 13 hours from where I live in central Georgia.

The high mileage makes me nervous, but the guy has said he would drive it to me and fly back if I would pay $200 extra. It looks to be in great shape, and I've already pulled a vehicle history report on it, and everything looks good on it. If there is any major defect that he is aware of, I highly doubt he would be offering to take it on a 13 hour ride to deliver it.

So, what do you guys think? How many miles are these things usually good for before major items start to go.

I take great care of all my stuff. My wife's car is a 2011 Honda Fit with well over 110K on it. I keep the oil changed regularly, and I send it off for analysis every 2 or 3 changes. I would be doing the same with the Spyder of course.

Really glad I found this great forum, making this decision is both fun and agonizing. Thanks for any and all advise!

What, it’s only 51,000 miles.....and for an extra couple hundred he’ll bring it to you? He trusts it, so why don’t you? With all the negativity Going on about delivery on a new unit, I would think that you would jump in with both feet. jmho

[K80Shooter]

Honestly, the price seems a little low to me but with those miles it might be inline.

If riding two up I think the RTL is the best option. Remember....Happy Wife, Happy Life. If she's not comfy she won't be happy.

[RICZ]

The 2017s were a solid bike by what I have been reading here. The 1330 engine is vitually bullet proof. The RT is by far a better choice of those you've shown us. That's a great price and if you are like most, you'll only be putting 4 to 5K miles a year on it, so it'll last you forever, or close to it.
That flaw in the seat upholstery is easily repaired - not a deal breaker. Get it, you will love it.

[Woodaddict]

you can ask if any of them has thrown a code. and what was the code? if NO codes, means a reliable spyder

[Eviltwin]

Currently at 10k and reserve not met. Tires are also in need of replacement. Rear is kenda and has wear bars showing, fronts are cupping and wear bars almost there too.

[dmiles]

Currently at 10k and reserve not met. Tires are also in need of replacement. Rear is kenda and has wear bars showing, fronts are cupping and wear bars almost there too.

I appreciate the information on the tires. I pretty much assumed that his reserve was the buy it now price. Even at that, 14,500 for a 2017 is by far the best price I've seen given the year model. Even with the cost of a new set of tires, it still beats anything else I have found, but like I said it is also by far the highest mileage. I kind of look at these things like RVs, they don't normally rack up the mileage like cars that we drive every day do. I don't expect to be putting anywhere near the kind of mileage the previous owner did, and the issue with the seat doesn't phase me one bit. I plan on at least giving him a call to talk directly with him. I did pay for a CarFax type of report, and everything checks out with what he has told me so far. He is the second owner, and has put roughly 5K of the 51K on it. The registration information confirms that. So obviously the original owner drove it a lot, which probably wasn't entirely a bad thing.

[larryd]

Here is a 2016 special Edition that I think is priced right...For Sale on SL Forum

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ries-Spyder-RT

Fly right into Phily and ride it home...About a 900 mile trip...

larryd

[shakin_jake]

I know some run them longer and I have (regrettably) too but IMNSHO, 5 year old tires on a motorcycle (3 wheeler too), it’s time they come off. Tires even in this high priced world we live in is still a low cost investment. I know it’s campy but I like Michelin’s ad campaign (you have a lot riding on your tires). Others may have better and different ideas

In regards to Ryker vs. Spyder, don’t discount buying a Ryker. Having owned/ridden both, IMO, the Ryker is highly under estimated. I’ll go further, the Ryker can and will run circles around the Spyder, in all the right departments. That said, if your SO is going to spend a lot of time riding pillion, she better have a lithe can if you go with a Ryker



Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while

[Little Blue]

...Lots of good choices. I would go with the wife and sit on the different type of Spyders. Hopefully you have a local Spyder Dealer to visit.

Be sure you do your homework and finances. Remember to only buy what you can afford.

I wanted a Spyder RTL and found the one I could make the payments.
My Tip: Go for the Spyder that you will enjoy.

[dmiles]

I know some run them longer and I have (regrettably) too but IMNSHO, 5 year old tires on a motorcycle (3 wheeler too), it’s time they come off. Tires even in this high priced world we live in is still a low cost investment. I know it’s campy but I like Michelin’s ad campaign (you have a lot riding on your tires). Others may have better and different ideas

In regards to Ryker vs. Spyder, don’t discount buying a Ryker. Having owned/ridden both, IMO, the Ryker is highly under estimated. I’ll go further, the Ryker can and will run circles around the Spyder, in all the right departments. That said, if your SO is going to spend a lot of time riding pillion, she better have a lithe can if you go with a Ryker



Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while

I agree with everything you said. I think you and I would get along just fine. If I decide on the RTL, the tires would be replaced right away, so that to me is something to add to the purchase price for comparison to others. I've checked in to tire prices and really, they don't seem too bad. I keep comparing everything to our RV experience, and it's night and day difference as far as cost goes. I just don't know if I'm ready for another which tire/which brand controversy that from my RV days I know would be forthcoming. So if you see me poking around this forum gather tire info, you'll know which one we picked.

I've sat on both and frankly I liked the feel of the Ryker much more. The minute I sat on it and felt that bounce it said welcome home. My wife says she will be riding with me a lot, but I have to wonder how that will pan out in the real world. I would enjoy her company for sure, so I would want to make her as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately our local dealer does not have a Ryker with a passenger seat.

Thanks for sharing your personal experiences, very valuable and much appreciated.

[dmiles]

...Lots of good choices. I would go with the wife and sit on the different type of Spyders. Hopefully you have a local Spyder Dealer to visit.

Be sure you do your homework and finances. Remember to only buy what you can afford.

I wanted a Spyder RTL and found the one I could make the payments.
My Tip: Go for the Spyder that you will enjoy.

Good advise for sure. Obviously the cost of the Ryker is a huge selling point, but still a tough decision. That's a great looking ride you have, I really like the color.

[safecracker]

That second link shows a F3s I believe. The 2017 RTL has a couple of advantages over the other one. It has way more storage, rides 2 up real well. I also believe the 17s you could plug a thumbdrive in them for music, (I could be wrong). I would go with the RTL. Just my 2 cents. Bruce

[dmiles]

Here is a 2016 special Edition that I think is priced right...For Sale on SL Forum

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ries-Spyder-RT

Fly right into Phily and ride it home...About a 900 mile trip...

larryd

Thanks for posting, it is another contender for sure. But, only $500 lower than the one I'm looking at, and 2 model years older, as the ad actually says 2015. Much less mileage, but the wife doesn't like red. Sheesh, no one said this would be easy.

[missouriboy]

My 2015 is now pushing 107,000 miles, and still performs just fine... I'd trust it on a long trip. You will have normal component failures from time to time, as with any man-made machine. As another said, the engine is bullet-proof. The oil-change interval is 9000+ miles, and mine doesn't use a drop between changes!

[dmiles]

At least she will be once we get the logistics worked out. Right now the plan is for him to roll up to my door this Saturday. Can't wait!

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[gkamer]

Beautiful ride, love the color.

[ARtraveler]

Nice color.

[bigbadbrucie]

Looks really good! I assume this is the one that the seller is riding it up to deliver it to you.

In my opinion, I think you made a great choice, but what do I know. Congratulations!

[CopperSpyder]

Nice!

[acdcking12]

Great looking ride