If you took the RT demo ride post here

**Lamonster** · 10-27-2009, 09:04 AM

I know the rig has been out and a few have been able to demo the RT. So what do you think? Likes and dislikes?

**skypup** · 10-27-2009, 01:29 PM

I'll be able to let you know on Nov. 7. My wife and I signed up here in San Antonio for that date. A week from Saturday......can't wait!

**Al Bragg** · 10-27-2009, 02:15 PM

Got to ride it twice the past weekend.

Likes: Love the Seat!!!
Love that windshield.
Love the suspension ride.
Great color.

Dislikes.
Well the tac died on me. Not a big deal I know these are prototypes, and I hade the read out on the other display.
They would not let me play with the radio on the test ride

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The demo unit was in KPH not MPH. Darn, at first I thought I was going really fast in 1st gear, cool, but then I realized my speed was in KPH.

**Lamonster** · 10-27-2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by FISH65

Got to ride it twice the past weekend.

Likes: Love the Seat!!!
Love that windshield.
Love the suspension ride.
Great color.

Dislikes.
Well the tac died on me. Not a big deal I know these are prototypes, and I hade the read out on the other display.
They would not let me play with the radio on the test ride

.
The demo unit was in KPH not MPH. Darn, at first I thought I was going really fast in 1st gear, cool, but then I realized my speed was in KPH.

How did the power feel to you?

**Al Bragg** · 10-27-2009, 02:38 PM

The RT is different. The RT does not feel like the RS. I think due to the 300 lbs the RT gained.

I like the power thou. It feels strong and steady as you twist the throttle.

But the RT won't beat my RS off the line. Which I thnik is fine since the RT is for touring and my RS is for going fast

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The RT handles great also.

**Lamonster** · 10-27-2009, 02:52 PM

230 lbs.

**tatt2r** · 10-27-2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

I know the rig has been out and a few have been able to demo the RT. So what do you think? Likes and dislikes?

i got to sit on your demo...the dislike was i couldnt ride it ....

**Al Bragg** · 10-27-2009, 03:00 PM

Ok 230lbs.

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Overall. I realy like the RT. BRP did a great job on this.

But sadly for BRP i'm keeping my RS for a while. I like it alot.

**fastfraser** · 10-27-2009, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by tatt2r

i got to sit on your demo...the dislike was i couldnt ride it ....

Have to wait for Bike Week down in Daytona to test the RTS !

**michaels cycle** · 10-27-2009, 08:13 PM

My dealer will be getting their demo sometime in November.
The weather is turning crummy around here these days (rainy, windy,cold), so my guess will be they'll keep their demo on the floor for the winter, but I could be wrong.

I'll stop tomorrow and see when it's coming for sure.
The weather is improving now until the weekend.

I will settle to just sit on one and check it over for now.

**SpyderWolf** · 10-27-2009, 08:42 PM

I am going to have to call my dealer and see when, and if, they will be getting one as a demo. Although I must admit that mine is still very new to me and I have no real plans to get rid of it anytime soon.

**jrbloise** · 11-01-2009, 08:15 AM

BRP was at Opry Mills in Nashville Fri - Sun, and I had to go see the new Spyder! Didn't demo it, but got to sit on it and I really checked it out visually. While sitting on it -- it felt like sitting in a "Cadillac". I loved it!!! It does have all the amenities, and great features.

I really want one (Blue), but I can't justify the trade-in loss I would have to take on my 2009 SE5. My dealership's salesman was there and we had talked before about the Nada trade-in value. Not too good, but being a former tax man, I do understand depreciation.

I'm trying to talk my Son-in-Law into buying mine for pay-off. If I can achieve that -- I'd order one in a heartbeat.

John

**skypup** · 11-01-2009, 02:46 PM

My San Antonio dealer said that their RT demo bike was shipped on Thursday. They should have it in the next week or so. They plan to take their time on the set up since it will be their first experience with the RT. We get our demo rides on Saturday. Can't wait. If we like it we plan on ordering one the same day.

**docdoru** · 11-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

230 lbs.

I'm almost there...

**SpyderWolf** · 11-01-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by docdoru

I'm almost there...

Does this mean I need to go on a diet now as well?

**docdoru** · 11-01-2009, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by SpyderWolf

Does this mean I need to go on a diet now as well?

No, that's the gross weight, dry, of my SM5 08

To be installed: Corbin hitch carrier and complete audio system.

**SpyderWolf** · 11-01-2009, 09:31 PM

That means I really need to go on a diet, as I was hoping that was the weight with you on it.

How much more do those accessories add to the overall weight?

**wolfshead1** · 11-02-2009, 07:56 AM

Tested at the DC show,truly loved ride,design,style,riding position,storage, color,everything.Price was fair,keeping it on the road and resale value made me by an HD trike.

**skypup** · 11-02-2009, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by wolfshead1

Tested at the DC show,truly loved ride,design,style,riding position,storage color,everything.Price was fair,keeping it on the road and resale value made me by a HD trike.

Going to test a spyder this weekend. Looked at HD recently and I couldn't even find one. Only 2 in Texas and not at our local dealer.

**glynnk** · 11-02-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Lamonster

I know the rig has been out and a few have been able to demo the RT. So what do you think? Likes and dislikes?

Took a demo ride at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston this past Saturday....I'm sold! Gonna talk to a couple of dealers in the area tomorrow and see what kind of deal I can get on the RT-S.

Glynnk

**skypup** · 11-02-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by glynnk

Took a demo ride at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston this past Saturday....I'm sold! Gonna talk to a couple of dealers in the area tomorrow and see what kind of deal I can get on the RT-S.

Glynnk

How did it steer? Is handling a big adjustment compared to a non trike? Thanks in advance.

**glynnk** · 11-02-2009, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by skypup

How did it steer? Is handling a big adjustment compared to a non trike? Thanks in advance.

It felt easier to steer...power was there, although, because of the crowd and traffic in Galveston, I couldn't get higher than 3rd gear...very smooth shifting...really nice...like I've said I'm sold!

Glynnk

**lawrenc454** · 11-02-2009, 08:56 PM

I have heard several of you talk about talking to the dealer(s) about getting a deal. I talked to a few in California and the only thing they would do was quote the list prices. Anyone (without specifics of the dollars) get any kind of deal thus far?

**Dwight** · 11-03-2009, 07:24 AM

Have any of you ridden the electric shift model yet? That's the one I'm interested in.

Dwight

**Lamonster** · 11-03-2009, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Dwight

Have any of you ridden the electric shift model yet? That's the one I'm interested in.

Dwight

I have and I loved it.

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