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Any 2018 Rumors yet?

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Besides color, it seems like they never make significant changes to the RT-Limited. Any 2018 improvements in the works? Anyone heard anything?
 
To early....

But there is a lot of wishful thinking and they are probably lurking here to see what we think should happen.....to bad they don't listen...:roflblack:
 
If anything, in regards to the RT, I would expect LED Headlights and Fog Lights, AND a factory installed belt tensioner / damper as factory installed.

A blessing would be that they have partnered with Dunlop or Bridgestone and we no longer get Kenda tires as oem or replacements!!!
 
Maybe have a painted dash board as an option. I am kind a partial to that idea. Here is a picture: dashboard on spyder14RT 004.jpg. It adds a pop of color to the dashboard.

Offer more colors choices in the RTS-SE6, and other spyder models.

Offer different colors other then Blue, white, Yellow.

Fix the DESS Issue.

Extend the B.E.S.T warranty more then 5 years.

Add GPS, to all spyder models. Deanna
 
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My Triumph Trophy SE had...

XM radio, weather band radio that kicks in automatically when a weather alert is issued, Bluetooth, accurate tire pressure monitoring, connectors for GPS, I-Pods, etc., and fused Powerlet plugs for rider and passenger heated gear. All of which are nice and none of which would be very expensive to add as standard equipment especially when you buy them by the truckload like Can Am would. None of this stuff is necessary, but it is stuff most of us end up adding to our Spyders.

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I agree with Navydad or at least run the wires in the wiring harness for the XM radio and other accesorys so it would just be a matter of plug & play
Roger
 
:DIf I had a Crystal Ball that worked at all: I would have retired with my PowerBall winnings a long time ago... nojoke
Having said that: my prediction is for a larger bike: longer, and with wider saddlebags. In fact; the tne entire rear storage area will be made more useful.
The top trunk will be wider and longer. The lid opening will finally make it possible to put a helmet in their.
The saddlebags will be longer and deeper. But they still won't open from the top! :banghead:
We'll see a larger rider and passenger area. The seats will no longer interchange with prior model years.
Due to the longer wheelbase: we'll finally get shaft drive. :pray:
 
:DIf I had a Crystal Ball that worked at all: I would have retired with my PowerBall winnings a long time ago... nojoke
Having said that: my prediction is for a larger bike: longer, and with wider saddlebags. In fact; the tne entire rear storage area will be made more useful.
The top trunk will be wider and longer. The lid opening will finally make it possible to put a helmet in their.
The saddlebags will be longer and deeper. But they still won't open from the top! :banghead:
We'll see a larger rider and passenger area. The seats will no longer interchange with prior model years.
Due to the longer wheelbase: we'll finally get shaft drive. :pray:

I like what your saying. Could we add a bigger engine. I am still partial to that 1800 six that powers the GW. Similar, would be nice. I hope they hurry up. I am running out of years and money. Don't know which is worse. :roflblack: :roflblack:
 
I think that the powerplant will remain the same for at least several more years... :dontknow:
It's only had four years of service in this configuration (so far!)
 

Fix the DESS Issue.
Extend the B.E.S.T warranty more then 5 years.
:agree: I haven't had the DESS issue; but a signifigant % of owners have. I'm hoping if BRP extends the BEST warranty in the near future, they will allow those still under warranty to buy in.
 
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:joke: Foeget about this issue: Just get the PowerBall numbers! :clap: :2thumbs:
You can buy what you want, and fix it up exactly how you like it best! :D
 
Maybe have a painted dash board as an option. I am kind a partial to that idea. Here is a picture: View attachment 144955. It adds a pop of color to the dashboard.

Offer more colors choices in the RTS-SE6, and other spyder models.

Offer different colors other then Blue, white, Yellow.

Fix the DESS Issue.

Extend the B.E.S.T warranty more then 5 years.

Add GPS, to all spyder models. Deanna

Pretty certain the DES issues are kind of resolved as the 2016 series and now 2017 series have the latest updates and these have been reversed part numbered to update 15 and 14s as needed.
 
:agree: I haven't had the DESS issue; but a signifigant % of owners have. I'm hoping if BRP extends the BEST warranty in the near future, they will allow those still under warranty to buy in.
MikeT, I have had the DESS Issue twice( July+ Aug. 2015). Deanna
 
Pretty certain the DES issues are kind of resolved as the 2016 series and now 2017 series have the latest updates and these have been reversed part numbered to update 15 and 14s as needed.
PMK, Thanks for the update. Wait and see if anyone who has a 2016, or a 2017 if they get the dess code. I hope they don't. Deanna
 
Engine Displacements

I like what your saying. Could we add a bigger engine. I am still partial to that 1800 six that powers the GW. Similar, would be nice. I hope they hurry up. I am running out of years and money. Don't know which is worse. :roflblack: :roflblack:

I'm not sure how it would look or perform on a Spyder. BMW has the K1600GTL Exclusive, but it's engine configuration may not be suitable for the Spyder. And if you're not happy with the smaller 1800cc, six cylinder opposed, Gold Wing engine, there's always the engine from the Triumph Rocket 3. A 2200cc, inline, three cylinder, liquid cooled engine. My wife and I love our 2012 Can Am Spyder RT-SE5, but we know we'd be happier yet with the 1330cc, RT Limited.
 
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