2020 RT Limited?

[007james]

what dont you like about the belt?

I don’t like the chatter of the Belt shaking the mirrors, Foot Plates, Tupper Ware, and front of the Vehicle. No matter how tight or loose the Belt is adjusted, the Chatter Vibration will always resurface at various speeds. If it’s tight, then it’s smooth at 70 MPH, but chattering at 50-60 MPH. Also, when the Belt is adjusted tight, as Dealers have been doing until recently, the Belt rides almost touching the right side of the rear Sprocket, which most likely has been causing the wear and failure of the Front Sprocket Pulleys. Since the recent BRP instructions to Dealers to reduce the tension on the Belts to the lower settings, in order to reduce Front Sprocket failures, now, the Belt tracks dead center on the Rear Sprocket, reducing the wear on the front Sprocket splines, but allows excessive Belt Chatter at speeds 50-80 MPH. None of the Belt Dampeners eliminate all of the Belt Chatter, regardless of Supplier. The long Belts on Spyders act like Base Strings on a Base Fiddle, and Drones different Notes and Vibrations, depending on all of the various speeds, decelerating and accelerating, up and down hills, and corners. The Threads on Belt Chatter and Front Sprocket Failure verify these results, if researched. I recently had a new Belt installed with the new decreased Belt tension adjusted, and the Chatter was non existing with my Roadster Renovation Belt Dampener for the first 500 miles, but the chatter returned again, as usual, at all speeds 50-80 MPH at the low Factory Belt Tension Specs to Dealers. But, hey, I now would rather have Belt Chatter with my mirrors, floor boards, and Tupper Ware shaking , than my front Sprocket squealing, grinding, and leaving tracks of red dust behind me on the asphalt. I CAN live with the chattering belt, but would much rather have a smooth Shaft Drive , that doesn’t shake my Spyder like a Dog pooping Razor Blades!! Nuff said?

 

[JP58]

My '15 RTL's Best Warranty expires on 04/30/2020. My 70 year old legs are telling me to find a new seating position. With the exception of Asphalt Metallic, I need to look at the new colors in person. My wife has vetoed the F3L's passenger perch.
Mike

My wife didn't like f3l perch till spyderpops made the trunk extender. She said it now has more room then the RT. Really likes it now.

 

[Realtor]

I don’t like the chatter of the Belt shaking the mirrors, Foot Plates, Tupper Ware, and front of the Vehicle. No matter how tight or loose the Belt is adjusted, the Chatter Vibration will always resurface at various speeds. If it’s tight, then it’s smooth at 70 MPH, but chattering at 50-60 MPH. Also, when the Belt is adjusted tight, as Dealers have been doing until recently, the Belt rides almost touching the right side of the rear Sprocket, which most likely has been causing the wear and failure of the Front Sprocket Pulleys. Since the recent BRP instructions to Dealers to reduce the tension on the Belts to the lower settings, in order to reduce Front Sprocket failures, now, the Belt tracks dead center on the Rear Sprocket, reducing the wear on the front Sprocket splines, but allows excessive Belt Chatter at speeds 50-80 MPH. None of the Belt Dampeners eliminate all of the Belt Chatter, regardless of Supplier. The long Belts on Spyders act like Base Strings on a Base Fiddle, and Drones different Notes and Vibrations, depending on all of the various speeds, decelerating and accelerating, up and down hills, and corners. The Threads on Belt Chatter and Front Sprocket Failure verify these results, if researched. I recently had a new Belt installed with the new decreased Belt tension adjusted, and the Chatter was non existing with my Roadster Renovation Belt Dampener for the first 500 miles, but the chatter returned again, as usual, at all speeds 50-80 MPH at the low Factory Belt Tension Specs to Dealers. But, hey, I now would rather have Belt Chatter with my mirrors, floor boards, and Tupper Ware shaking , than my front Sprocket squealing, grinding, and leaving tracks of red dust behind me on the asphalt. I CAN live with the chattering belt, but would much rather have a smooth Shaft Drive , that doesn’t shake my Spyder like a Dog pooping Razor Blades!! Nuff said?

Hummm, I have not noticed any of that on out 2018 RTL.

 

[ThreeWheels]

Here's an interesting video on the Spyder RT. I think someone posted this before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMbzE5mFhE4

But what's this ?? It shows up a few times, but most notably at 4:30

 

[bikerbillone]

Interesting three wheeler hey what? Maybe someone will come up with a name or link, I'd like to read about it; that bubble holds my interest, rain, cold, elements? No Problem!

 

[Realtor]

Here's an interesting video on the Spyder RT. I think someone posted this before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMbzE5mFhE4

But what's this ?? It shows up a few times, but most notably at 4:30

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I've watched that video 30 times. the more I watch, the more I don't care for the new style. I do't hate it. but the existing style seems cooler to me... On another topic. shippers sure do take their time after they get your money.....

 

[JP58]

Here's an interesting video on the Spyder RT. I think someone posted this before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMbzE5mFhE4

But what's this ?? It shows up a few times, but most notably at 4:30

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They showed that at the unveiling in Sept. It is an all electric spyder. Not for sale. Still a concept vehicle. Can't remember for sure but i think it gos up to 150 miles on a charge.

 

[IgoFar2]

Just wondering- We talked to a dealer about a preorder and they were only allowing $14,000 trade in for our 2016 RT Limited Special Series. It has 18,000 miles and is in excellent condition. Doesn’t that seem pretty low?

If you check NADA you'll find that it's close. You could do some haggling to get a better trade value. But, this is the wrong time of year to ride, so sales are slower too, which will affect your trade-in valuation. On the other hand, if you wait until spring, your bike will be older and won't be worth any more than it is now.

 

[MikeT]

I think it's freaking FUGLY UGLY... I can't believe someone at Can-Am thought this was a good idea. Looks way too much like the F3 and the huge amount of black plastic is horrible. Makes me seriously think about trading my 2016 RT LTD and grabbing a 2019 RT LTD leftover, but I only have 5500 miles on it, so probably won't. Thinking when i'm done with the 2016 it may be time to look at a Vanderhall for replacement, and abandon Can-Am all together.

I'm with you on "the huge amount of black plastic" on the 2020. Because of all the black, I feel the best colors are the Marsala Red Metallic. or the Asphalt Grey. The other issue is how small the interior volume is in the side cases, compared to their exterior size. Looks to be the same interior room of the '14-'19. My '15 RT Limited has <16,000 miles on it; but its BEST warranty expires in 6 months. I'm seriously thinking about keeping my '15, cross my fingers about its durability, and wait till 2022 to see how the deficiencies of the 2020 evolve.
Mike

 

[Little Blue]

2020 Models RT

...... :agree:..........I'm Waiting for the 2024 RT models.......:thumbup:

 

[johnv50]

pm sent

 

[meerkat]

I love that they claim two full size helmets in the trunk . I have been complaining about this for years . After all it is a tour machine and there are some people who travel with their spouse . Long over due . we will see .

 

[MikeT]

I like the looks of them, but need to check out the larger frunk and side cases before selling my trusty 14 RT with 60k miles on her. I also like the lower seat height and optional top case.

I think that you'll be disappointed in the side cases. The look bigger from the outside, and have "nice lines"; but the interior size looks to be no bigger than the side cases on your "trusty 14 RT". As much as I'd like the new design, I think there's way too much black plastic all over it, instead of paint. The only color that somewhat "hides" all of it is the Asphalt Grey. The other new colors just accentuate it. I'm leaning towards keeping my Pearl White '15 RT Limited with 16,000 miles on it(combination of a 6-7 month riding season+been trailering to destinations for the last two years) even though it's warranty expires 04/30/20. Granted @70, the seating position gets a little uncomfortable for a 6'3" rider, plus my wife is comfortable. She's not on the F3 Limited.

 

[MikeT]

I've "built" an RT Limited in all the colors. Because of the "massive" amount of black plastic all over the new body, Anthraciite/Asphalt Grey is the only color that works well with all of it. No doubt BRP "cheapened the Chrome package(but charge the same$$$); but I like it on this color.
Bet you can't wait
Mike

 

[Wahrsuul]

I prefer the contrast - bright color with the black. Not a fan of chrome. I'd prefer if they had an Orange or Blue like the '19s.

 

[Tango]

Just wondering- We talked to a dealer about a preorder and they were only allowing $14,000 trade in for our 2016 RT Limited Special Series. It has 18,000 miles and is in excellent condition. Doesn’t that seem pretty low?

Does not seem low to me. Don't forget, he has to sell it also. What did he knock off the new bike? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

I love that they claim two full size helmets in the trunk . I have been complaining about this for years . After all it is a tour machine and there are some people who travel with their spouse . Long over due . we will see .

No need to wait and see, it is a reality. The trunk is basically the same as the top box on anF3L. I have actually put two full face helmets in the 2020 RT trunk. You lay them on their sides with the bottoms on the two helmets facing each other.

 

[jnt]

Yes.
Definitely.

 

[JackinSpokane]

Mine is Pre-Ordered

:yes: Fell in love with the new design at first sight. But I'll miss the AM and weather radio and the larger 'glovebox'

What are ya'll thinking of the new 2020's?
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/models-2020/spyder-rt.html

 

[JackinSpokane]

That is my thought also. As for being an early adopter, I got the 2014 RTL (first year for the 1330) and have had zero problems with it. My 2020 RTL should be at the dealer in January due to my early Pre-order. Ryde safe.