25 MPG

[clueless]

silver surfer let me know which K^N Filter model you find will fit the RT.

do they make one yet? I assume the rt filter is the same as the RS spyders.

[NancysToy]

silver surfer let me know which K^N Filter model you find will fit the RT.

do they make one yet? I assume the rt filter is the same as the RS spyders.

Never assume anything...it is not the same!

[2Gunns]

I have kept a log of my fill-ups since day one and now with 3,100 miles on the RT-S. I have averaged 31.2 mpg

[Questions]

I use my for my daily commute to work. My range is about 160 after break in period. I figure Im getting around 30 mpg here.... some city, most highway, one up @ about 65 mph.... still playing with the highway speeds to see where best economy is.... only logged 2500 miles so far.
Its still better than my truck.

[SpyderRider]

So here's my compendium:

An immediate improvement I'm making is replacement of the stock air filter with a good one from K&N.

Please post the K&N information once you get it. I use K&N on my Supercharged Ford F-150 and it made a huge difference!

[NancysToy]

Please post the K&N information once you get it. I use K&N on my Supercharged Ford F-150 and it made a huge difference!

No need to wait for a K&N performance filter. ESI has a Green Filter to fit the RT.

[clueless]

not the same. K&N is an oiled filter. I have used them for my past bikes and SUV. good customer svc...

the green is cleanable but how? what system?

K&N has a cleaner reoiler kit which I already have

just looked at mfg site http://www.greenfilterusa.com/Inform...6/Default.aspx

looks like a cleaner and reoil as well

Checked K&N website and they list the Spyder but no product made yet. they have one for the RS:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx

[canam9]

not the same. K&N is an oiled filter. I have used them for my past bikes and SUV. good customer svc...

the green is cleanable but how? what system?

K&N has a cleaner reoiler kit which I already have

just looked at mfg site http://www.greenfilterusa.com/Inform...6/Default.aspx

looks like a cleaner and reoil as well

Checked K&N website and they list the Spyder but no product made yet. they have one for the RS:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx

Green is same as K & N, clean it let dry and reoil. I have used it in my AMG cars and other bikes and find it works well.

[chris56]

did near 6000mls/10.000kms now feel that she needs10% less than on the beginning - but i use a smaller windshield (no flaps under themirror)
the differenz between autobahn/highway 90-100 mls/hour or cruising on the coast is around the double !!
with one fill--up i reach sometimes not more than 100mls..
chris

[SilverSurfer]

Seems to be some confusion out there. The part I'm using is PART# 018-CM-9908. As to it's application between RS and RT platforms, check http://www.extremekempy.com/shop/ind...t_detail&p=942.

Best regards,

Paul

[clueless]

Seems to be some confusion out there. The part I'm using is PART# 018-CM-9908. As to it's application between RS and RT platforms, check http://www.extremekempy.com/shop/ind...t_detail&p=942.

Best regards,

Paul

thanks ... wonder why K&N doesn't list it as for the RTs its listed for the RS

someone said that the RS and RT have different air filters

[NancysToy]

Seems to be some confusion out there. The part I'm using is PART# 018-CM-9908. As to it's application between RS and RT platforms, check http://www.extremekempy.com/shop/ind...t_detail&p=942.

Best regards,

Paul

I can't tell you about the K&N, but both the original BRP filter and the Green Filter use different part numbers for the different models. I would be very careful about swapping between them!

[Lamonster]

Seems to be some confusion out there. The part I'm using is PART# 018-CM-9908. As to it's application between RS and RT platforms, check http://www.extremekempy.com/shop/ind...t_detail&p=942.

Best regards,

Paul

Sorry Bro but these are NOT the same (RT vs RS), his info is wrong.

fits 2007 to 2010 spyder SM5 OR SE5
FITS ALL MODELS RT RT-S RS RS-S

[Wheeler~]

I have the Green Filter and 9200 miles recorded and am currently averaging between 28 and 31 mpg. I drive hard and the more miles I put on the better the mpg.

[canam9]

I have the Green Filter and 9200 miles recorded and am currently averaging between 28 and 31 mpg. I drive hard and the more miles I put on the better the mpg.

Good to hear!

[clueless]

500 miles averaging about 30 miles per gallon. confirmed the fuel gauge is off. this is for RT-S manual model SM5. using 93 octane gas and 50% highway and 50% 45-50 mph back roads.

still have to do 600 mile service...

[SilverSurfer]

Per LAMONSTERS comments above and to my chagrin today, I now stand b***h-slapped with having an incorrect air filter part. Embarrassing. The vendors are vague ... and then when you find one that has a specific reference, it's wrong, and no one really helps. People probably don't offer much help because if they do and they're wrong ... *

I'll just keep my original on until next service.

Paul

[clueless]

bummer ... would love to have K&N filter. I messaged them via the search engine. when you select RT it says click here to let us know if you want a filter for this bike

dont want to keep two different cleaners and oilers for filters, plus waiting to save up some $$ and get a full exhaust upgrade then do filter and DynoJet controller at one time