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Thanks for the comments you have my my decision to buy the RTS a little easier. I loved my big touring bikes but dreaded the hassle of turning them around or hitting the occasional dirt road or parking lot. Getting use to the handling will be easy because of my Can Am Outlander 800 with power steering. I really love the 41gal of storage space on the RTS and now have to get down to dealer and take one for a ride.
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
STOP LOOKING....!! Test ryde them and go for it...You can go for the base model and with all the cool products out there now and the money you save you can build exactly what your looking for.
I agree FULLY with Chupaca and add my vote to buying the basic RT. If you get the super duper delux model with all the stuff they offer, it's STILL not enough. You're going to want to improve the handling which means changing that not very good factory anti-sway bar with a Bajaron bar, you'll want to replace all three shocks with Elka + shocks, you'll want to replace the tires with decent quality performance tires, ....well, there are very many after market products that improve the performance of the bike. And they're needed if you ride more that on Sunday for a couple of hours. If you tour, you'll definitely NEED to do these multiple things to make your bike perform better, be safer and more comfortable. This means that if you buy the RTS at say $32K (I think that's about right, not sure) and then spend another $6 K upgrading the bike to where it should be... Or buy the RT, do nothing and not ride very much. Or fast around any curves. But, that's me. I've managed to upgrade my RT to the tune of about $6K and not one farkle. All performance stuff. I ride hard. Don't speed, just don't putter down the road only on sunny Sunday afternoons. And what I've gathered from reading many posts, some folks manage a dozen Iron Butt rides a month. Or so. This Spring I have n 8K mile trip planned. Just waiting for the cold to simmer down up North.
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Originally Posted by larryd
If your going to be riding with a passenger you may want to think about the RTS because of the adjustable air ride feature...larryd
Very good Point!
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WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT
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Pressures....
Originally Posted by Spin
Switching from 1 to 2 up won't be an issue so I'll probably stay with the RT. What pressures do you use for 1 or 2 up?
I kinda worked it bass ackwards...
260 lbs 1-up = 40 psi
520 lbs 2-up = 65 psi
Since the dealer had the headlights so out of whack to start with that the high beams were like low beams.....
1, I found the perfect 2-up pressure for us....
2, Then popped the side covers off and adjusted headlights accordingly....Just a turn of a knob on each side and easy to line up using low beam...
3, Then experimented with how much to drop the pressure for 1up....
We are big folks, lighter folks will need less pressure....Just experiment with it till you get the ride you like..(not sitting too high in the rear but not bottoming out on bumps either) and if needed the headlights can be adjusted to match easy....
Not sure if that was the right way, but it's what I did! LOL!
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I have only had two base models--a 2008 GS SM5 and a 2009 SE5.
I then went to RT's. Had a 2010 RTS Premier--which was pretty much loaded with everything. Also a 2011 A & C which had cruise control and radio. No adjusting shocks on that one. The 2014 is a RT-S with radio, cruise, and the push button adjustable shocks.
They are all good--depending on the level of amenities you want. A test drive is advised.
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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Go for it!
Today I finally bit the bullet and bought a barely used 2015 RT Ltd. I shopped around a lot and got a great deal! I hope you find yours soon!
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My first spyder was a 2012RTS-SE5, I did not put on any farkles, had my first spyder for 1year 1/2, then took a demo ride on a 2014RTS-SE6 in Springfield, MO( during Spyderfest) WOW what a difference, like night/day.
So when I got back home( Vermont) I bought a brand new 2014RTS-SE6 Cognac. So, I am not turning back, I have added a lot of farkles, (look @ my Albums to see the farkles that I have done ) The 2014RTS-SE6 is my current , and I have 16,000 miles on it. I have added LED'S,( on fenders, side markers, trunk, below trunk lock, decals, spyder pockets, painted dashboard( mike-blueknight911 painted), short antenna, etc. Here is a picture of my spyder: Spyder Farkles update 001.jpg newest farkles on RTS-SE6 COGNAC 008.jpg dashboard on spyder14RT 004.jpg LED'S lights on a 2014RTS-SE6 010.jpg The LED'S, DECAL'S I bought from the venders on this site( TRIC-LED, WRAPMYSPDYER.COM, SPYDERPOPS).
I love my 2014RTS-SE6.
Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 03-06-2017 at 11:53 AM.
Reason: Added to post @ 10:02 pm 3/5/17
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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HAHAHAHAHA
Originally Posted by HayRog
Before we decided to buy the RT-L we rented one for a day from the dealership. Rode about a hundred miles or so and confirmed our decision.
The dealer deducted the rental price from the cost of the bike
We also bought a "leftover" 2015 model cause the 2016's were arriving. That saved us $4,000.00.
Great deal all around
Or as my friend Ray says -- "we bought a $24,000 GPS and got a free Spyder with it"
"Or as my friend Ray says -- "we bought a $24,000 GPS and got a free Spyder with it"
He's on his RT She's on her F3
And the Keys to a Happy Marriage: Separate
Bathrooms, Individual Remote TV Clickers, and
His and Her Spyders.
"If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die,
I want to go where they went." ~ ~ Will Rogers
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."
~ ~ Winston Churchill in his tribute to the RAF.
"I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining
people who think the world owes them a living." ~ ~ John Wayne
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Go for the RT S, the upgrades are worth the price. I love my 2014 RTS
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Originally Posted by Spin
Switching from 1 to 2 up won't be an issue so I'll probably stay with the RT. What pressures do you use for 1 or 2 up?
I run 40 lb in mine 1 and 2 up. We total about 350 lb. I started out with 50 lb but experimented and settled on 40.
2015 RTS Special Series
Russell Day Long seat
F4 Customs windshield
Sena 20s
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Originally Posted by DSSpyder
Go for the RT S, the upgrades are worth the price. I love my 2014 RTS
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Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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The advantage of the ACS is because it will maintain a constant ride-height, by automatically adding or reducing the air pressure.
Once you get your headlights set to how you like them: adding a passenger won't have you looking "up into the treetops", and riding solo won't have you "looking for night-crawlers".
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
ALL - RT's have adjustable air ride ........ for those who are extremely lazy the " S " and " LTD " model's are automatic. Mike [emoji106]
What? This is true?
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Looks like my local dealer will match a price I found on the internet on a RT, plus what it would cost me to ship. Fingers crossed!!
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Originally Posted by Spin
Looks like my local dealer will match a price I found on the internet on a RT, plus what it would cost me to ship. Fingers crossed!!
That is great. I wish our local dealers here in middle NC were that nice. I offered 3 of my local dealers the price I found in Texas, plus $1000. All 3 flaked out on me. I ended up purchasing from Texas and having it shipped here for +-$800. Nice smooth transaction.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
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Go for it.....!
Originally Posted by Spin
My wife and I are looking at a new RT. I am new to Spyders but I have ridden bikes for years and also have a Rennegade 800. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
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Don't think.... "DO" it... I am right behind you buying in 9 days..
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Do's and Do not's.....
I don't know if anyone said anything about this but I found a lot of valuable info here:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
I think this stuff is a must read for new and prospective buyers.
AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
"Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"
The Critter 2016 RT-S
Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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Bravo
Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster
That post was very helpful when I was first looking at the Spyder.
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Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster
Really great info here!! We decided we are going to get one!
Still working out the numbers with the dealer, though. He suggested a warranty, 5 years for $1500. I guess it really is 3 years on top of the 2 you get with a new machine. What do you guys think about that?
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