Why Not Keep It longer

[AppleSpyder]

I had a 2014 ST-L and loved it. But I did not like the amount of service that it required; that is the only thing I didn't like about it. I was finally able to trade it off (28,000 miles later) for a 2016 F3-L. Oh my gosh I love, love, love this bike. I love the power, the way it handles, the way I sit in it; just pretty much everything about it and it doesn't require service every 4,600 miles along with valve adjustments/checks thrown in there. At this point I can't see myself trading this one off. I'm so happy with my F3-L!!!!

[scott16119]

Someone said "more money than brains" could be why so many don't keep their Spyder longer. I suspect that is partly right. Most Spyder owners are at a point in life where they can afford to update when the next latest and greatest model is unveiled. I have a 2012 RTS-SE5 with 24,000. Over the years I added a few things, a swaybar, taller vented windshield, better seat,running boards, cup holder, phone holder, Bluetooth, better tires, etc.. and right now it runs and rides better than it ever has. I was looking at new leftover models, and yes the new machines sure are nice, but for me to upgrade it would be $12,000 - $14,000. For now I've decided to keep my 5 year old machine, but I am trying to decide how to spend the $14,000 that I have saved . I can keep my perfectly fine "old model" Spyder and get a adventure touring motorcycle, or maybe a new ATV, or snowmobile or some other toy.

[Saluda]

I blame Can-Am for always coming out with something bigger and better and seemingly staggering the release.
I never changed motorcycles so often.