Trouble free spyders

[south GA Farm Boy]

Guys, I have only been a member of Spyderlovers for a short time. All I read everyday is problems with people's Spyder, such as vibration, poor handling, fumes in gas tank, over heating, burning up due to problems, hot foot on right side, computer problems, etc!
Does anyone have a Spyder that has been trouble free for several thousands of miles?
I feel bad after reading all the posting of problems, it makes me want to go buy me a riding motorcycle!
So if your is trouble free, please post and let me know!
Thanks

[loisk]

There are heaps of Spyders out there with no problems.

Some models had issue (a) for some people, some had issue (b) etc. It's not as if all models had all problems, by any means.

Husband's F3S hasn't missed a beat in 20k kilometres.
My 13 ST Ltd, once it got the airflow panels, ditto, 30k km.
My 09 RS, no problems, just added a $100 spyderpops heat management kit, 20k km.

We both rode 2 wheels for decades, and don't regret switching - wouldn't go back for quids.

[GS1]

hi I have a 2009 rs I got it about 2and a half years ago with 2300 miles on it, it now has 19200 and other than things I caused (HID upgrade caused a computer issue ) it has been an awesome machine. the 1 thing I will say is that Farkling is an addiction. HID's, LED's ( headlights and illumination under the bike ) exhaust, engine performance upgrades and the list goes on. enjoy some years are better than others but all in all your car may have more issues than the bike

[Grayfox]

2012 rts 15000 miles no problems.

[one2doo]

I had a 2008 with very little trouble. I have 2 f3s love them both.

[dlby]

2014
9k miles
Only prob was my own fault
Wrong battery=leak on water line

Use correct replacement parts!
Love our bike[emoji41]

I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!

[dlby]

BTW
Been riding bikes for 47 years
All had their issues

Bridgestone 90
Honda305
Kawasaki 500 mach 111
Fat boy
Road Kings (3)
Ultra Glide
Gold wing
On & on
All had quirks

Im a biker (hate it when I cant ride!)

Cars usually have fewer probs (nowdays)
But they are not bikes!


I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!

[SpyderAnn01]

2014 RT 88,886 miles normal maintenance only.

[hawkiii]

I put over 44,000 miles on my 2008 GS. I have over 7000 on the F3 and no trouble whatsoever with the 1330. Hasn't lost a drop of oil since I bought it. Only had one issue with the belt tension on the GS but that was a few years back. I love this F3.

[south GA Farm Boy]

I am 72 yrs old, and Have been riding since I started with Allstate scooters at about 12 years old! I have owned about every brand you want to ride. Yamaha Roadstars are almost bullet proof, Honda"s are great, had 5 or 6 Harleys, but this spyder site still scares me. You can get a lemon in any brand, hope my spyder is not one of them! Good riding and be safe! Hope to see you at the rally in Maggie's Valley!

[GOZFST]

On my second Spyder, 08 GS sold it with 28,000 miles. No problems, now a '12 RT with just over 20,000 miles and no problems.

[fjray]

13,000 miles and the only problem is the operator.

[Vader]

2008 GS SM5 w/over 12,000 trouble free miles. Well, except when some hit me while I was stopped.

[Aracknoid]

My wifes GS SE5 has been a delight to own. Had one problem early on dealer corrected and it has never been in the shop since. 25,000 miles!

Sometimes minor problems are just that, but with the web it has the ablity to grow.

Ask questions, visit the forums, the information is valuable and for the most part free.

Good Luck

[Crisis]

2008 GS, bullet proof! Except for a defective coolant tank...

[ruralgirl]

Does anyone have a Spyder that has been trouble free for several thousands of miles?
I feel bad after reading all the posting of problems, it makes me want to go buy me a riding motorcycle!
So if your is trouble free, please post and let me know!
Thanks

I don't know if 3K qualifies as several thousand, but my 2015 RT-S has been a dream DESPITE my constant fears that she's not built for the horrendously bumpy, stony roads that I must ryde on. She rattles like a bucket of plastic, but has so far soldiered on. It's the nature of the forum beast to post concerns and requests for problem solutions, so I'd bet that if you visited the forums of any of the other leaners, they'd scare ya, too!

[arude1]

Guys, I have only been a member of Spyderlovers for a short time. All I read everyday is problems with people's Spyder, such as vibration, poor handling, fumes in gas tank, over heating, burning up due to problems, hot foot on right side, computer problems, etc!
Does anyone have a Spyder that has been trouble free for several thousands of miles?
I feel bad after reading all the posting of problems, it makes me want to go buy me a riding motorcycle!
So if your is trouble free, please post and let me know!
Thanks

19300 miles on my 2015 rtse, zero problems. New rear tire and brake shoes.

[ARtraveler]

Take a look at my signature.

Five Spyders/132000 miles. No issues with any of them accept for normal maintenance items. Would I buy another? Heck yes.

Since this is a public forum, the tendency is at least ten complaints for every praise. Sometimes the complaints are overstated by those with an agenda.

Those who are having little to no problems don't post a lot. They are to busy having fun on their 's.

[MercerLake]

Guys, I have only been a member of Spyderlovers for a short time. All I read everyday is problems with people's Spyder, such as vibration, poor handling, fumes in gas tank, over heating, burning up due to problems, hot foot on right side, computer problems, etc!
Does anyone have a Spyder that has been trouble free for several thousands of miles?
I feel bad after reading all the posting of problems, it makes me want to go buy me a riding motorcycle!
So if your is trouble free, please post and let me know!
Thanks

I have had two, well one and working on the second one with no problems other than me! The first was a 2008 GS purchased used and I put over 10k miles no troubles. Traded for a 2015 ST 30 days ago, passed the 2500 mile mark and no problems either. Do I enjoy riding carefree out in the National Forest, freeways, town and country? You bet!! Take care of it like a fine machine that they are and it will take care of you. Are their some out there with problems? I'm sure there are as with any machine made by man. Love mine!!

[Chupaca]

This is where you come if you have a problem...the wealth of information here can solve it all and that is what you see. The number of spyders without problems is vastly greater.....2012 RS 34,000 trouble free miles and counting

[sandeejs]

Still put 21,000 miles on my Spyder in 14 months. Had a few repairs done: broken windshield lifter twice, flush needed for transmission.

Oh, and the battery. Batteries! When I bought it, used, I knew it needed a new battery. Took it to the dealership and got another (OEM, I guess). It lasted a few months. Because I park on the street, can't leave the battery tender on.

So this time, I get one of the 2 year guarantee gel battery things and decide to install it myself.

The guys at the shop were not amused.

The rest was just farkling and maintenance. Highway pegs, oil changes, new tire, Laser Alignment, next week new brake shoes.

I've always found the fairly easy to handle, but after that Squared Away Laser Alignment, I think it's purring at me when we hit the road.

Spyders are not cheap, but I'm finding mine well worth it.

~Sandee

[Ex Winger]

Have a 2015 RT-S and 2 minor problems.Had to replace water pump that had a very smal leak but under warrenty and the cluster lens that looked like it had water drops on the inside.I would ride this thing across the country and not worry about it.
Bill

[cycledude]

I have 2011 rt 56000 no problems bought a 2014 have already put 38000 not a single problem yet excellent bikes

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[Border Rider]

There are heaps of Spyders out there with no problems.

Some models had issue (a) for some people, some had issue (b) etc. It's not as if all models had all problems, by any means.

Husband's F3S hasn't missed a beat in 20k kilometres.
My 13 ST Ltd, once it got the airflow panels, ditto, 30k km.
My 09 RS, no problems, just added a $100 spyderpops heat management kit, 20k km.

We both rode 2 wheels for decades, and don't regret switching - wouldn't go back for quids.

Just traded in a 2011 RT 24,000 mi. no isssues. Hope my 2016 RTS will be as good.

[bill51]

trouble free 2014 love this trike