2020 RT series are cool, but who's keeping their old Spyder

[sduskin]

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.

 

[RICZ]

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.

 

[DLewis]

Will be ryding my 15 F3S til I can't ryde anymore! At least that is my plan....

:agree:

 

[Eviltwin]

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.

 

[Purple Guy]

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!

 

[redrazor]

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. :agree:

 

[jwt1959]

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.

 

[stmike 1800]

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

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I will likely take the 2018 to the grave with me .Ha Ha

You mean like this guy?? :roflblack: https://www.buzznick.com/guy-gets-buried-with-mtorcycle/

 

[Texas Al]

Ann do you have any intentions of being in the Fort Worth TX anytime soon?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

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.

 

[PMK]

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.

 

[ned64]

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.

 

[Roscojim]

I have a 2012 RT-L also. Can't justify the price of a new one.

 

[DC1]

Keeping our 2014.... If it ain’t broke, Don’t fix it... My motto...

 

[Elwood58]

We have had our 2012 RT-S SE5 since new, and love it. Just now getting around to putting some miles on it after a major fluids change and new tires. It was basically stored for 7.5 years. Software updates took a while.

We did also buy a new Ryker Rally several weeks ago, which is also a blast.

 

[Deanna777]

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 that is paid for, and it has 25,000+ miles on it. Due to what is happening now, I am keeping it.

Deanna