Video about Handling of 2013 Models

[FaranH]

I found this short video by BRP explaining some of the suspension changes and how it affects handling on all the 2013 models. I don't believe I've seen it posted on SL before so if it was, sorry for the duplication!

[docdoru]

New to me, thanks

[FANG]

Great improvements!!

[Bob Denman]

Thanks a MILLION!
All I knew, was that it felt like a quantum leap... in how they turn.

[Kratos]

When it's time for me to upgrade (2016), the Spyder is gonna be waaaay better than it is now.

[Lamonster]

Thanks for posting this Faran. I can tell you that this is not just media hype and as soon as you get a chance to put the 2013 through it's paces I'm sure you'll agree. The thing handles like a dream stock now.

[Bob Denman]

Absolutely!

[daveinva]

Wait, I'm confused... ALL the 2013 models got the new suspension changes? I thought it was just the ST.

[Lamonster]

Wait, I'm confused... ALL the 2013 models got the new suspension changes? I thought it was just the ST.

All 2013 share the same changes.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-that-tell-all

[Bob Denman]

Lamont,
Question: With the frame changes; did they also move the battery forward into the area behind the Frunk on the RTs?
Thanks!

[TicketBait]

What an awesome riding improvement! The video and camera shot at .46 seconds is stellar
would love to see a side by side comparison of my current set up and what is going on vs new set up. The ride will probably tell the story, I am afraid to test ride as I will want to buy

Again at the .57 second spot of the video they show ride improvement again. And here I thought it couldn't get any better.

Just when I got my RT farkle'd just the way I wanted it. Decisions, decisions?

[Lamonster]

Lamont,
Question: With the frame changes; did they also move the battery forward into the area behind the Frunk on the RTs?
Thanks!

Yes all models. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...l=1#post527018

[Desert Spyder]

Poor Ticket Bait. Doolittle would be so appreciative with a smoother ryde.

What an awesome riding improvement! The video and camera shot at .46 seconds is stellar
would love to see a side by side comparison of my current set up and what is going on vs new set up. The ride will probably tell the story, I am afraid to test ride as I will want to buy

Again at the .57 second spot of the video they show ride improvement again. And here I thought it couldn't get any better.

Just when I got my RT farkle'd just the way I wanted it. Decisions, decisions?

[TicketBait]

Poor Ticket Bait. Doolittle would be so appreciative with a smoother ryde.

Your too funny Desert Spyder, now DooLittle is asking for a new carry case with velvet fur lining and tricLED zippers as well

[Bob Denman]

Yes all models. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...l=1#post527018

Thanks Lamont!

I was pretty sure that's the way I remembered it, but the one BRP rep that I spoke with was "unaware" of the battery's journey to the front of the bike...

[billybovine]

Thanks Lamont!

I was pretty sure that's the way I remembered it, but the one BRP rep that I spoke with was "unaware" of the battery's journey to the front of the bike...

When I was looking at the 2013 ST at the dealer, I commented about the battery moving to the front. The salesman told I was wrong then consulted with two others and they all agreed I was wrong. We lifted the seat and I pointed out the positive jumper post was gone and one of them mentioned it was a prototype, that why it was not there. I let it drop at that point. The salesman also told me the ST Limited came standard with a backrest. I told him I did not think he was correct. He got out the 2013 brochure and realized his mistake. So the dealer staff are not fully up to speed on all the changes and that is understandable.

[daveinva]

All 2013 share the same changes.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-that-tell-all

D'oh, how did I miss that before? Great news indeed, thanks Lamont!

[Sarge707]

Thanks for the Video!! I,ll just have to be Happy with the 2 In the Garage for now?
Not too hard to take!!!

[Bob Denman]

I knew it was in here too; but I just can't get a good grip on the search function...

[docdoru]

All 2013 share the same changes.

Same frame and same engine for all 3 models?

[Bob Denman]

They were pretty similar before. Maybe now they are all on the same chassis.
Same engine
Same transmissions
The electronics packages vary between the models...
ST has trailering capability

I'd guess "yes"

[viperred]

Wonder if there will be a lot of trading in at the dealerships, or people just out right selling them and buying new ones. Any way which ever will make the older models more available, which really at this time are hard to find. And wonder if most of the mods one has on the present models will fit the newer ones. They sure are a very nice ride, as they are,hard to think they are that much better, but common knowledge is that they will always get better and better.

[Bob Denman]

The ride is at least as good as the originals.
But the handling and braking...