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2014 RTS
Really like the 2014 RTS now that the Elkas are installed. Do miss the frunk button. Now to build up to the 40+ mpg folks are talking about.
Ray
"Instead of arriving in Heaven in a nice well perserved body I'd rather slide in feet first, all beat up, loudly proclaiming thank you Jesus for a great ride!"
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Great..!!
just some constant checking for about 5,000 miles and you should be there. You will still be smiling till you get there and hopefully won't distract you from the real joy of this ryde...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
I found the 40 mpg when I got to the third tank or so. Now its pretty much 40 mpg every tank. 6500 miles and counting.
How are your front tires holding up?
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
IBA #47122
2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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For me it was around the 2000 mile mark before I hit the 40. Your milage may very, but it will come
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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I started seeing 40 mpg at about 1,000 miles.
But; I've always been pretty darn close to it!
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I have 2700 miles and have only seen 40 mpg once, my last tank, which was a long highway run in a group was 36.2. Im not complaining, just voicing in. By the way, to install your own electric trunk release is easy and cheap, I did mine for under $20 using a door lock actuator and a momentary contact switch.
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Originally Posted by CMA Cowboy
Really like the 2014 RTS now that the Elkas are installed. Do miss the frunk button. Now to build up to the 40+ mpg folks are talking about.
Run it in eco mode, shift early, and keep your speeds down and you'll do it.
2020 RTL SE6
Previously 2008 GS SM5 and 2014 RT SE6
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
How are your front tires holding up?
So far, both front and rear tires are looking good. I am thinking at least 10K on the rear, the fronts still look new. Hoping for the usual 20K plus on them.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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40 mpg...I think for us it would require the stars to align and something broken in the twist grip to limit rotation.
Maybe the cat bypass will pay for itself in saved fuel.
PK
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40 MPG possible around 1500 -2000 miles - my experience
Last edited by Jim&Teresa; 08-23-2014 at 08:30 AM.
Happy and safe rydin'
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
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