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Originally Posted by Fat Baxter
I'm keeping my 2014 RT-S. I sat on a new RT and I can't reach the brake pedal. They certainly moved that seat back to accommodate tall riders, but short riders like me now have the opposite problem.
I'm 5' 7' with a 30" inseam. Women (who are generally smaller than men) may have the same problem.
Interesting as I am also 5'7" with a 29" inseam and I had no issue reaching the brake pedal on my test ride. In fact I never gave it a thought, but did notice that I would have to have the handlebars closer to me for comfort.
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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I promised myself a new Spyder when I turn 70. That's two years away. Until then I will just keep putting on the miles on my 2015 F3!
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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I very happy with my current Spyder. It is paid off and always fun to Ryde.
Enjoy your Ryde and Always Ryde Safe. .....
ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
Ryde with a Friend and be Safe
My Spyder ..... 'Little Blue-Boy'
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When to check out the 2020 rt , good changes from the 2019 , but I would not by first model year of a updated unit. The next year or so it will be move improved .
like the seating position on my F3 ltd better.
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I just traded my 12 for a 19.
So I'm keeping it, hopefully for a long time (had the 12 for 8 years).
I'm (kind of) alone in my thinking the new 2020 Spyder is an ugly duckling. I just don't care for it.
Leaving all of those to you folks that are grooving on the new design.
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I'm keeping my 2016 for two reasons. One: The 2020 is FUGLY ugly. Two: If I wanted an F3 I would buy one, i don't so I won't be buying a 2020 RT.
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
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You are not alone! I feel the same way, and also have a 2016! Mine only has 6500 miles or so on it though.
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
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My wife kept her '14 RT-S SM6 also. She has custom artwork on it and loves it. Me, I bought a 2020 RT Limited Petrol Dark and used my black '14 RT-S SM6 as a trade-in. Then the next day decided I wanted it back. LOL 3 spyders for 2 riders. I may end up selling the black after de-farkling it a little.
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Did you ever have the feeling that you got the best of the litter? I am so enthralled with everything about my F3L - the way it fits me, the contrasting colors, the bits of chrome, the 4 cases including a top case that easily swallows two full face helmets, my favorite Spyder instrument panel, the way it handles, the ease of servicing and much more. Does the new RT interest me? Not in the least.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Originally Posted by hypurone
Will be ryding my 15 F3S til I can't ryde anymore! At least that is my plan....
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Within the last 6 months I have had my 2010 opened up and replaced plugs and wires so now it is idling nice and smooth. I put new brake pads in and bled the brakes. I put a newer seat on it from a 2014 that had maybe 50 miles worth of use on it. I put two new front tires on it last week.
So with all that work I am fairly happy with how its looking and running and can't justify getting something new with the high up front cost and depreciation. If you can afford it and it trips your trigger, then by all means get a new one and keep the economy humming.
2019 BMW C650GT, 2010 Spyder RT-S, 2009 BMW R1200RT,(sold) 2009 Honda Silverwing (Sold), 2009 Kawasaki 500 Vulcan (Sold)
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As is evident by my signature I've added a couple "safety" features to my 2014 RTL and made it my own.
This machine hasn't given me one concern putzing around town or on any of our extended road trips.
No plans to part with it!
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Originally Posted by carbonation
I just traded my 12 for a 19.
So I'm keeping it, hopefully for a long time (had the 12 for 8 years).
I'm (kind of) alone in my thinking the new 2020 Spyder is an ugly duckling. I just don't care for it.
Leaving all of those to you folks that are grooving on the new design.
I'm with you on the "Duckling" part.
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I own a 2014 RTS SM6 and a 2017 F3 LTD. As much as I love the look of the new 2020 RT's, I can't bring myself to getting rid of my manual transmission. It is a great option for when to the F3.
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I would love to be able money wise to buy a 2020 RTL . I have not sat on one ,but i like the looks . I will likely take the 2018 to the grave with me .Ha Ha
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Originally Posted by stmike 1800
I will likely take the 2018 to the grave with me .Ha Ha
You mean like this guy?? https://www.buzznick.com/guy-gets-bu...ith-mtorcycle/
biker-funeral-01.jpg
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Ann do you have any intentions of being in the Fort Worth TX anytime soon?
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Originally Posted by Texas Al
Ann do you have any intentions of being in the Fort Worth TX anytime soon?
Not until the coronavirus situation calms down and BRP puts their demo teams on the road again. Did you see their post about halting all the dealer demo visits? It's in the vendor section.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Seems a lot of us are quite happy with our current setups and no plans to buy a new 2020. Awesome to read about others that got them and are enjoying them.
In these questionable times, beyond our Spyder being customized to what we want, it is nice that it is bought and paid for a while back. These past couple of weeks and upcoming weeks may alter the intentions of my original topic.
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Looked at a new '20 RTL friday. Thought I wanted to trade my '17 RTL in on one but thats not going to happen now. I sat on it an didnt like how I fit on the seat an would have to pay for different handle bars. Dont care for all the black plastic instead of paint an to me it doesnt look all that good to me up close. If I do get rid of my RTL in a few yrs it will be for an F3 instead unless they change the styling to much an make it an ugly ducking too. Then I will keep mine till I quit riding. All of you that have bought a new '20 RTL enjoy it an ride safe.
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I have a 2012 RT-L also. Can't justify the price of a new one.
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Keeping our 2014.... If it ain’t broke, Don’t fix it... My motto...
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