Year, Model, Miles, Issues...

[asp125]

2008, GS, ~8400, no issues

[Jeriatric]

2010 RTS. Almost 18,000 miles, NO PROBLEMS. most people have the newbie problems of how to learn the machine. They always seem to overreact to everything. Foot riding on the brake pedal: OMG got a limp mode ! wonder why? A lot of noise is made on forums by folks shooting from the hip before really checking the issue out. Yes there are problems, as with any new product ,but it is not as wide spread as people make it out to be. Yes there is heat on the right side, ever ride a two wheeler with a large V Twin between your legs? (this doesn't apply to the recent heat issues with the 2013 ST's), again it's a new product, it will get worked out.

In fact. I do.

[scott16119]

2012 RTS SE5, 4,900 miles. I do proper maintance on it. But I don't check tire pressure every ride. I don't check engine oil level often,maybe 1 time between service intervals. I don't tighten my battery cables every week. I don't push fuses and relays in after every ride. I don't always run it above 4000 rpms. I just ride it and have fun and don't worry about "stuff". NO PROBLEMS.

[Kungfuspyder]

2012 RT/LTD, 14,700 miles,positive jumper relay replaced, realignment done, starter button replaced, I wouldn't trade my RT for anything.

[flaggerphil]

2011 RT-AC (bought new in March 2012), 9000+ miles.

Seat replaced twice due to bad stitching; fuel gauge replaced twice; ignition and related electrical system replaced; leaking rear suspension air bag replaced; parking brake came off spindle and repaired; frunk latch repaired.

All repair work and replacements done under warranty and I continue riding.

[Chupaca]

we have an RS but as you can see even the RT's are many wrinkle free. You have to remember they have more that can go wrong. Like old folks at the Dr's office. I wish all the members would post but many have no problem have no reason to post...

[captblack]

2011 RT A&C SM 5; 29,800 mi NO PROBLEMS

[Jeriatric]

New May 2012 - 2011 RTS SE5 10K+

No limps - No codes - No Orange screens

Fuel gauge replacement/BUD's update. Warranty
Purge valve, evap canister, & gas cap replaced. Warranty
Oil check panel grommet replaced - new style - my dime

Maintenance is done in accordance with BRP's minimum maintenance schedule and
more often on what I call 'adverse riding condition items'.

It has been as good to me, as I have been to it.

[gwilburn]

2013 RT SE5 Blue, 1800 miles. I've seen the occasional stall - mostly right after starting. Will occasionally exhibit long hesitation between shifts. I now have an occasional "shimmy" in the handlebars around 50 mph.

All-in-all, pretty good so far. I've seen 28-40 mpg... odd thing is the 28 mpg was Interstate single rider, 40 mpg was winding thru West Virgina 2-up.

[Daisyjoe]

2013 RTS SE5, problem with vibration. Replaced front tires. Problem solved. I now have around 1700 miles on bike. RUNS GREAT!!
Also 2010 RS SE5, 9900 miles. NO PROBLEM! Awesome machine.

[jerpinoy]

2012 RT SE5 1400 miles no problem and I hope everybody will have no problem. Lets enjoy our SPYDERS and be the Best ambassador for ALL Riders. God Bless us All.

[Bob Denman]

Yes there is heat on the right side, ever ride a two wheeler with a large V Twin between your legs?

In fact. I do.

Jer,
Question: Have you ever tried one of the Harley Big twins, in traffic and on a hot day?
Sorry, but it DOES tend to give a different perspective on the BRP issues...

[Jeriatric]

Yes there is heat on the right side, ever ride a two wheeler with a large V Twin between your legs?


Jer,
Question: Have you ever tried one of the Harley Big twins, in traffic and on a hot day?
Sorry, but it DOES tend to give a different perspective on the BRP issues...

Bob, like yourself....this isn't my first rodeo. I know what acceptable/expected heat is, as well, I clearly understand when engineering or design has brought about an avoidable problem. imo

As far as the HD comparison goes. No offense to HD riders but my butt hasn't been on one in many years and is not likely to find its way over one any time soon. Simply not the cruiser type.

As to radiator heat from the spyder. Nothing has changed(other than I have pretty much been quite about it). At least I have until someone wants to make an issue of it.

And to them I say one thing.............come ride in my neighborhood.......

[Bob Denman]

Sorry... you know that I had to ask the question...

[Jeriatric]

Sorry... you know that I had to ask the question...

And, I didn't have to answer............... but, I did

[Bob Denman]

See... THAT'S why we get along so well!

[Jeriatric]

See... THAT'S why we get along so well!

Who's who?

[GRIPMAN]

2012 RT, 3500 miles trouble free and every one much enjoyed
JJ

[samewok]

2011 RT LTD. blinker switch replace because left would not work after rain. Plugs and wires for stalling. These were in the first 600 miles. I now have 14,000 + miles and the only problem was DPS and limp mode do to brake s/w stalling on.

[bullant12]

2010 RT SM5 A&C. Clutch gave out at 2300 miles, rebuilt under warranty. Rear airbag replaced under warranty at 8000 miles. No other issues, traded at 12K miles.
2011 RS-S SM5. No issues
2013 RT-S SM5. New rear tire at 5200 miles, but no issues!

[DC COBRA]

Bought new about three weeks ago. At 78 miles orange screen brake system failure sure enough no brakes. Drove home extra careful called dealer and they said to drive it up there are you kidding me, accident waiting to happen and can you imagine the liability. Well I did drive it up there and now has 144 miles and was diagnosed with bad master cylinder. They said it would be an all day job to replace and finally the part came in yesterday. It has been at the dealer now eight days and they just called about an hour ago and said it was ready. Other than that no other problems so far. DON

[quickster47]

2012 RT Limited 11 months old 12,098 miles - NO PROBLEMS.

[stallion143]

4 months with NO problems

[SPYDERFUZZ]

1,000 MILES NO PROBLEMS

[lockwing]

2010 rt no problem after first 1000 miles 16.000 miles
2013 rt limited 1500 miles NO PROBLEM. Heading to maggie valley in 2wks Knock wood