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    Default Would never have believed it!!!

    I've had a tough time buying in to all the talk of the improvements coming from the 1330 platform and the 6 speed over previous models. I finally decided to trade a 2012 RT L for 2015. I didn't even ride it first. I just took everybody's word for it. Turns out you were all right on the mark. Thanks to all that post on this forum. It's a wealth of good information. Keep coming with it.

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    on your new and welcome to the 1330 club.

    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.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Welcome! Enjoy your new baby and happy safe riding to you n yours!!!!!


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    I guess that it'd be okay to say tha we told you so...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    on the new Spyder.

    (Although those of us in the 998 club are sorry to see you leave.)
    Rob
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    See we told you so! The all new front suspension over the 13 is what I like most. Change was to the 14 and later.

    Welcome to Animal Crackers Zoo and the mighty "1330" club.

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    Nothing wrong with the 998; it will run like bat out he**😀 Only thing that used to bother me was when I would be cruising cross country revving 5,500 rpms or a little more, my old man's ears would tell my brain to shift into high gear and I was already in fifth gear😜

    Besides, now I not only run much lower rpms, I have another gallon of fuel. These things are a LOT of PHUN👍👍

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    Default Did the same - traded in my 2012 RT Limited

    No regrets...love the 2014 RT Limited with the 1330 engine / 6 speed trans platform. We have 26,000+ trouble free miles on it now and will ride a few more days before putting it away for winter. It's been a GREAT bike. I do have to say my 2012 RT Limited was a good bike as well, but I like the lower RPM's when cruisin' ...less vibration and noise.

    My 2014 RT Limited is a "keeper"!

    Congrats on trading up - you'll love it - enjoy!
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    Don't anybody get me wrong. I loved my 2012 and want to help my dealer find it a good home but for me the improvements were worth the trade.

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    Default Congratulations..!!

    You see..sometimes we are right... glad you made the change and are enjoying your new ryde..
    2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black

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    Quote Originally Posted by hellridgeryder View Post
    Don't anybody get me wrong. I loved my 2012 and want to help my dealer find it a good home but for me the improvements were worth the trade.
    No doubt; there's a lot of really good bikes showing up on the market now.
    Here's to hoping that your old bike finds a new home that's worthy of it!!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    You should always do what we say! Now send me $1,000!!!

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    Default Me Too!!!!

    I traded mt 2010 RTS for a 2015RTL and never did a test ride. After we had signed all the paperwork my wife said that very thing " We never even road the new one" .

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    There's a saying:
    Once you've tried three; you'll say "That's for ME!"
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Default I'm a beliver

    I also moved up to a 2015 RT Limited Pearl White, sold my 2012 RTS great trike but cruising at 5 to 6000 Rpm's wasn't likeable for me , who as been riding for 50 + years at 3000. I believe they finally got it right.
    I would like to join the 1330 club, are there any rules or a oath to take ?
    Just did my 600 + brake in taking off for Tombstone AZ tomorrow for a trike in should have the 3000 MI oil change by then.
    Been reading we need to lower the oil by 1/2 qt. To the low end of the dip stick. I used a hand pump through the dip stick tube and will recheck it before we leave. My question is why didn't the factory send out a notice to all new 1330 owners if it can be harmful to the motor/trans. ? Mine was above the full mark from the factory. Anyone had this issue addressed to them or the proper way to check the oil. Well I take it back, they almost got it right.
    Any way it's a keeper nothing perfect. Really enjoy the forum and the wealth of information , now can I join??
    Papa Jim

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