Thinking about a spyder

[Questions]

Been lurking for a while before joining. Local dealer has a 2012 rt manual with 8000 miles for 14000. Thinking about seeing what they would give me in trade for my 2005 royal star venture. I have always done my own work on my bikes so I don't think used would be too bad. I like the the the new motor but I don't want to pay that much for one right now. Is this a good bike to start out on and is there anything I should look for on this model. I am assuming someone traded it it on a new one. Thanks

[PMK]

Been lurking for a while before joining. Local dealer has a 2012 rt manual with 8000 miles for 14000. Thinking about seeing what they would give me in trade for my 2005 royal star venture. I have always done my own work on my bikes so I don't think used would be too bad. I like the the the new motor but I don't want to pay that much for one right now. Is this a good bike to start out on and is there anything I should look for on this model. I am assuming someone traded it it on a new one. Thanks

Before I would by a second hand from a dealer, I would ensure some type of warranty was worked into the deal. Also, consider, the dealer may have a set point he plans to sell at. This is fine, but it may be possible to purchase a nicer machine for less money form an individual.

Saying that, there seems to be some good deals posted in the classifieds here. Might be worth a look.

If you use Facebook, there is a group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620561338199898/ that has a bunch of what appear to be quality machines for sale at reasonable prices. No dealers are allowed to post so these are individuals with a bike for sale.

Whether or not you do your own work, I would consider what warranty you will get and at what cost. We bought new, and the wife insisted on additional warranty, no plans to use it except for the major stuff. Our local dealer is crap and is not into doing warranty work.

Sorry, forgot something, yes, with a trade involved, a dealer may be your better option unless you sell the Yamaha outright.

PK

[Bob Denman]

Good luck with your decision...

[Kwalsh]

one thing i have noticed when considewring buying an RT is that the manual transmissions have a much lower resale value than the sm5's, with that in mind if you get a good deal then go for it!!!!

[Highwayman2013]

The 2012 is a good machine and if they give you a good trade in I would go for it.

[retired1]

one thing i have noticed when considewring buying an RT is that the manual transmissions have a much lower resale value than the sm5's, with that in mind if you get a good deal then go for it!!!!

sm5 is the manual transmission.

[PrairieSpyder]

The '12 RT has a good reputation. Check that all the warranty work has been done. I'm thinking throttle body.

[Ex-Rocket]

I've heard that the 2012's where the best year with the 998 engine. I owned one before I traded for a 2015 and never had a single problem with the bike. Good luck with your decision.

[Chupaca]

Glad you jumped in. Being you do your own work get a shop manual online and look through it and get an idea of what it is. 2012 was a solid year and you should have no problem. Check with the dealer that all work is up to date by vin#. Shop around for price range and good luck...

[MRH]

The best way to save here might be to sell your old motorcycle yourself, depending on where you are and how that will be for you. You can at least give it a shot, and walk into the dealer with cash, or find a better deal elsewhere. The faster engine on the 2014-2016 does made a substantial difference, so I'd strongly consider what the differences will be in cost. I also agree that a warranty is essential, which is another reason to look for a newer model if you can find one.

[Questions]

Thanks to everyone for your replys I think I will go look at it

[ARtraveler]

As mentioned above, the 2012 RT has a reputation of being the best of the 998 series 's.

The price is close on to what most are asking for used. Maybe a thousand less than what dealer is asking because it is a manual transmission.

Good advice to check out the service record of the particular machine you are looking at. Dealer can input the VIN into the computer and bring up its history.

With trade in's the deal can go either way. I would recommend trying to sell on your own first.

Let us know what happens.

[George L.]

Been lurking for a while before joining. Local dealer has a 2012 rt manual with 8000 miles for 14000. Thinking about seeing what they would give me in trade for my 2005 royal star venture. I have always done my own work on my bikes so I don't think used would be too bad. I like the the the new motor but I don't want to pay that much for one right now. Is this a good bike to start out on and is there anything I should look for on this model. I am assuming someone traded it it on a new one. Thanks

I like my 2015 spyder a lot more.

[JayBros]

I personally have no experience with the 2012 RT. I have a friend who is getting the 2013 heat mod scoops put on his 12 by the dealer at no charge. If you sell your motorcycle yourself rahter than trading it in maybe you can get the dealer to do the heat mods for you as part of the price. Just a thought.

[pegasus1300]

Been lurking for a while before joining. Local dealer has a 2012 rt manual with 8000 miles for 14000. Thinking about seeing what they would give me in trade for my 2005 royal star venture. I have always done my own work on my bikes so I don't think used would be too bad. I like the the the new motor but I don't want to pay that much for one right now. Is this a good bike to start out on and is there anything I should look for on this model. I am assuming someone traded it it on a new one. Thanks

I was in your same boat and also a former Yamaha V4 rider.In June I bought a low mileage (8500) 2012 RTL. Like you I really like the the new 1330/6 but I just couldn't swing that much money.
I read Spyder Do's and Do Nots about how to ride a 998 and I have been very happy with it. You have a service coming up on that bike at 10,400 miles. See if the dealer will give you that service as part of the deal. Also see if he will throw in a Zurich extended warranty. If you are out of factory warranty you can't buy the BEST so if you want one Zurich may be the only way to go.

I think you will like the Spyder. The 998 is like our VR/RSTD/RSV it likes to rev and runs better at the upper rpm ranges. Good luck with your purchase.

[spyderjo333]

My husband was trying to decide on a Harley (if I didn't want to ride) or an RT if I decided I did want to try to ride. I had never even sat on a motorcycle
until May 2015, and I'm in my 50s. We went to a dealership and I sat on the back and had a store employee take me through the industrial park to see what I thought. I got off and told my husband I'd be ok with buying that because I decided I wanted to ride. So to make a long story short, I ask him when
are we going on our next ride all the time. The only problem we have had in 6 months of riding is a sensor that went bad but was under warranty. BRP paid
for the towing and we had nothing out of pocket except for a day without the bike. We're happy with it.

[BikerDoc]

2012 RT is a great bike. I put over 43000 miles on mine before trade in (no problems at all). One thing I have noted is that once people try the SE transmission they seldom look back. My 2010 was an SM5 but since trying the SE I love it and would never go back.. I found the only reason I was getting the SM was to cling to my old biker days, and after getting caught in a few major traffic jams the semi automatic really became appealing

[jerpinoy]

Loved my 2012 RT

[Questions]

Thanks again everyone I have decided to wait until next year sell my motorcycle and buy a new one.

[Trekster]

Thanks again everyone I have decided to wait until next year sell my motorcycle and buy a new one.

Well, the new year isn't that far off. Your new Spyder will be a great way to celebrate 2016.

Good luck with the selling process.... all you have to do is find that "one" right buyer, and it's a done deal.