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Does anyone have a 2012 spyder yet.. and if so.. how do you like it?
Just wondering if anyone has a 2012 spyder (w/the new shock setup) and how do you like it.
I'd especially like to hear from those people who had the old model and how it compares to the new model.
Spring is coming up soon so I have to start thinking about a new ride (and start planting the seed again to the wife that I need to get riding again)
-Motavar
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I have a 2012 RT Limited that I have ridden 450 miles in 5 days of breaking it in.. I love it.!!.. I had a 2010 RTS before that I rode 21000 miles in 18 months.. I really didn't think the ride was bad on that one, but my new ryde has much better handling and a much smoother ride... Also the visibility on the computer screen at night is greatly improved - probably not a big deal to you, but important to an older feller like me
220,000 Mile Spyder Ryder, IBA Premier member #59352, Saddlesore 1000 (11), Bun Burner 1500 (3), Saddlesore 2000 (2), Bun Burner Gold, MILEEATER SILVER
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Just purchased a 2012 Rt Limited in White, I have always ridden on two wheels, the Spyder is just Awesome! The stock suspension and seat are the best stock set up that I have ever experienced. The handling is excellent and the Roadster is more comfortable than my Goldwing. I can't think about two wheels after riding the Roadster.
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I have a 2012 RT Ltd that I have ridden just over 500 miles. It does not feel nearly as stable as my former 2010 RT, but that one had the Evo Swaybar & 2011 shocks. My 2012 needs some help to get back to a steady flat ride on the curvy TN roads. I will likely soon install both Elka shocks and maybe an Evo Swaybar.
I also had to cope with my dealer under inflated the tires and put about 6 oz. too much oil in it. Both I solved immediately.
I have noticed a lot of minor improvments on the 2012 that all add up to an improved RT. Sure do wish they had fixed the turn signal return-cancel when doing lane changes... it is as bad as ever so I have again installed LEDs on the dash to alert me that the signals are still going or wrong.
Last edited by cjackg; 01-26-2012 at 08:21 PM.
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traded my 08 rs in on 2012 rt sm7 a/c. added elkas, green filter, cold air intake, ride is much better, smoother, more stable. had it less than 3 weeks and have 1400 miles on it so far.
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Originally Posted by Motavar
Just wondering if anyone has a 2012 spyder (w/the new shock setup) and how do you like it.
I'd especially like to hear from those people who had the old model and how it compares to the new model.
Spring is coming up soon so I have to start thinking about a new ride (and start planting the seed again to the wife that I need to get riding again)
-Motavar
I got to ride one for about half a day. I liked it, much better than the stock shocks.
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You guy's that are riding are killing me. I can't get the miles for my 600 mile check up. It's freezing cold or if it is warm enough to ride it is pouring rain out there.
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