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Put my butt on the seat of a ST today.
I got a chance to get my butt on the seat of a 2013 ST-S SE5 today. Local dealer had one on display for 4 hours, so I Spydered down and took a look. From across the showroom it looks a lot like a RS with a bigger console and windshield. Close up I could see not a lot was the same except the slim, trim back end. Because I was worked in automotive lighting I picked up on the change in the headlamps. No more projector style headlamp but a reflector style with dual filament bulbs. It was very comfortable to sit on but it would take a couple hours of riding to really know. The gage cluster is the same as the RT’s. The handle bar controls are the same as the RT’s, crappy turn signal switch and all. I really like the floor boards, but the vibration damping feature I could not test how well it works without riding it. The mirrors are much better. I can now see behind and not a good view of the back of my hands filling most of the glass. I really like the look of the front wheels, 15 inch rims and lower profile tires. Had a look in the trunk, the bottom looks to be the same size and shape as the RS but the step in the back is higher up and above the step are two fuse boxes. So I think a small amount of storage space is lost at the top, but so little I don’t think many would notice. The salesman said the RS trunk bag still fits.
Well I want one, but I think it would be a Limited except they come with those ugly chrome wheels and chrome muffler. I wonder if I could make a reasonable deal to get them swapped out or get out the rattle can.
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I'm looking forward to seeing one in person and also the new RT. I can't afford a new one but it doesn't cost anything to look.
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
I'm looking forward to seeing one in person and also the new RT. I can't afford a new one but it doesn't cost anything to look.
Ditto!!!
Ivor
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Thanks for the details
although we just bought a new '12 RT - My daughter and I are looking at these new ST's too. (the RT will go to the mrs. )
But we are looking seriously to becoming a 3 Spyder Family soon. Will be a bit more discriminate w/ who we deal with and make a trip if we have too.
Would like to meet folks from the forum - go for Rydes and take another Sypder Byte soon! Thanks for the ST feedback.
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...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
I'm anxious to see the ST in Dallas Nov 10th...at International M/C....but we only get to see no test rides...1 year ago I got to go to Valcourt, Quebec and test ride the new ST....but their disguise and the changes BRP has made..it's like a completely different looking machine...even the prototype has changed...so really excited for Nov 10th to get here.....I understand the only test rides are in Long Beach and Mateo CA...that with International M/C show
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There may not that many on tour. The one I looked at yesterday had a Wisconsin plate on it and clearly labeled prototype under the seat.
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Thanx for the report, Billy. But I have to disagree with SpyderAnn and Ivor. Every time I "look" it winds up costing me plenty!
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