GW Motor Trike vs. RT-S SE5

[Mr. White]

George, it really does take a couple of hundred miles for that realization to sink in.

Yes, it does. My first 250-300 were comparing it to my Wing and not that "this is a Spyder". My next 200 were enjoyable and I am really liking BR1. I have been changing the air pressure in the front tires and have settled on 18# and 4 on my shocks. I may well invest in a Lamont tractor seat later on. I will be getting the 600 inspection this week and will be able to up the rpm's a little. I have been alternating between 3500 and 5500 for break in.

I took BR1 to the Texas Trike Reunion picnic yesterday afternoon. There were three other Spyders at our reunion, two RS and one RT. The RT was from Atlanta, Ga and left early due to severe WX in his home area. Anyway, we had about 70 trikes there and many liked the looks and color of BR1. They were impressed with the storage space and overall design.

We had a great reunion. We just meet, ride and eat and have no vendors or sales booths. It costs no money to come and talk trikes.

The two RS's were yellow/black and tricked out. Beautiful. One had a muffler (I use the term loosly) that you could hear for 1/2 mile and it kicked up gravel for 20 minutes. It made the Harley trikers weep.

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[Dragonrider]

George,

I just got my Corbin w/Lamonster cut last week. So far it is the most comfortable seat I've owned, and I've had a number of them - including the REALLY expensive Russell. I got the small oval backrest too - this gives a really nice upright seating position, and the lack of support/squishiness of the stock seat is gone.

On my RS' Corbin, I found that a BeadRider cover really helped when it got hot - and a (spandex) suncover for short stops helped too ($50 for both +/-). Keeps the seat cool when you stop, and allows air movement when you're rolling.

Also, keeps your privates dry, if you happen to be caught in the rain…

 

[Mr. White]

Thanks, Dragon. Some of my friends have the beads and like them. It is now getting hot here and will get a lot hotter soon. I may have to try them...

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[Mr. White]

I took Big Red 1 in for his 600 mile checkup and all is well Spyder wise. The oil was clean with very little debris on the plug. As reported earlier, the CB is poor at best. They rode his and checked the transceiver and all connections and found nothing wrong except it does not work very well. Transmit and receive is not readable more than 200 yards at best. Any further and it is scratchy and with static.

They are going to request a new system from BRP...no BS like "it works okay and that is the way they work" crap....good dealer.

I now have 800 miles on BR1 and pushed it a little on the way home...rowing through the gears at 5,000 to 7,500 rpm at two or three stoplights and then settled down to 5,000-5,500 cruse to the ranch. It runs well...good power band (if used properly) and I am getting 30 mpg now. I don't baby it or short shift. (I don't have to pay for my gasoline)

I am running 18 in front and 30 in the rear, up from 26. Seems to handle better for me with these pressures. Shocks are set on 4.

The am/fm radio system is not as good (clear) as my Wing, and does not pull in the stations at the same distance as the Wing. I think the problem is the BRP headset I have in my helmet.

I ride several country roads with bridges. One bridge has several large bumps where the sections connect and it rattles my teeth on my Wing, but BR1 takes them in stride...much smoother.

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[MangoMike]

George- In regards to your CB I am sure you did this already... But just in case...

Go into the master settings screen where most adjustments like clock, trailer, radio, etc are... Select the CB... Change it from LC or LO (Local) to DX (Distance.... Only writing that for those not in the know).]


Just checked my master settings screen and don't see a CB setting. I must be missing something, any hints please?

Mike

 

[ijon1]

I took Big Red 1 in for his 600 mile checkup and all is well Spyder wise. The oil was clean with very little debris on the plug. As reported earlier, the CB is poor at best. They rode his and checked the transceiver and all connections and found nothing wrong except it does not work very well. Transmit and receive is not readable more than 200 yards at best. Any further and it is scratchy and with static.

They are going to request a new system from BRP...no BS like "it works okay and that is the way they work" crap....good dealer.

I now have 800 miles on BR1 and pushed it a little on the way home...rowing through the gears at 5,000 to 7,500 rpm at two or three stoplights and then settled down to 5,000-5,500 cruse to the ranch. It runs well...good power band (if used properly) and I am getting 30 mpg now. I don't baby it or short shift. (I don't have to pay for my gasoline)

I am running 18 in front and 30 in the rear, up from 26. Seems to handle better for me with these pressures. Shocks are set on 4.

The am/fm radio system is not as good (clear) as my Wing, and does not pull in the stations at the same distance as the Wing. I think the problem is the BRP headset I have in my helmet.

I ride several country roads with bridges. One bridge has several large bumps where the sections connect and it rattles my teeth on my Wing, but BR1 takes them in stride...much smoother.

:spyder2:

I was wondering, why don't you have to pay for your gas?

 

[Mr. White]

My neighbor in the next place over from me has a number of vehicles, trucks, etc. He has a 250 gallon storage tank out back of his barn. At 0400 his bull is always asleep so I sneak over with a couple of 5 gallon gas cans and he never misses the gas. hyea:

:joke:

:spyder2:

 

[Mr. White]

George- In regards to your CB I am sure you did this already... But just in case...

Go into the master settings screen where most adjustments like clock, trailer, radio, etc are... Select the CB... Change it from LC or LO (Local) to DX (Distance.... Only writing that for those not in the know).]


Just checked my master settings screen and don't see a CB setting, yet my BRP installed CB is attached and turned on. I must be missing something, any hints please?

Mike

Start with Audio, go right to CB then right to LO/DIS. Highlight DIS and that is it.

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[MangoMike]

Thanks George, I found it, mine was set to long distance.

 

[Mr. White]

FYI: I am getting 29-30 mpg on my RT and get 30-32 on my Wing trike. I don't baby or short shift either one. Some say I may get better on the RT after a few more miles. If I could get 32 I would be pleased. I have 850 on it now and 60K on the trike.

 

[Mr. White]

I rode 100 miles to breakfast this morning. BR1 did well in the twisties. I am getting used to the different ride from my Wing trike. I got 31 mpg today, runing 65-75 and not babying it....no short shifting and kept the rpm's up. I can certainly live with anything over 30 mpg.

I am now enjoying the paddle shift and hearing and feeling the auto downshifting when I come to a stop. My Burgman does this in different way with it's CVS transmission. The Burgman does not jerk as it downshifts....smoother....

FYI You can also shift the Burgman manually if you wish...simular to the SE5 shifting vs. twist and gooooooo on the Burgman.....:clap:

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[MouthPiece]

My neighbor in the next place over from me has a number of vehicles, trucks, etc. He has a 250 gallon storage tank out back of his barn. At 0400 his bull is always asleep so I sneak over with a couple of 5 gallon gas cans and he never misses the gas. hyea:

:joke:

:spyder2:

Bout the only gas I get at 4 00 A.M., is in bed. :yikes::yikes::yikes:

Chris

 

[Mr. White]

Last night, I rode my RT for the first time at night. I was pleased with the killer headlights. They are better than my Wing's, which are very good.

 

[Mr. White]

I removed and repositioned my earpieces, as the dealer had not put them close to my ears (duh). I went out on IH10W and talked to and followed a trucker, lagging back about 1/2 mile and it seemed to work fine. I will ride with my group Saturday and check it out. My problem may be solved. Thanks for the inputs....

It seems to me BR1 is handling better as I guess I am learning more about riding it. I am liking it better each day....but only have 1,000 or so on it...I am still shy about the "limp mode" or sone other problem happening when I am out in the hill country....far from mankind, let alone a dealer or help....some roads I ride are seldom traveled and have no cell coverage. A mechanical failure would be a real problem for me.

As I build miles, this will go away, but not yet.

:spyder2:

 

[Marker]

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I am running 18 in front and 30 in the rear, up from 26. Seems to handle better for me with these pressures. Shocks are set on 4.


Hi BR1
When I picked up my new 2010 RTS on Saturday the dealer's technician told me that they run 25# in the front tire and 30# in the rear tire . The Tech also told me that they have found doing comparisons with using various tire pressures that this combination works best. He also says that he finds the Brp recommended tire pressure too soft. I have my front shocks set at No. 3 .
From riding Sat I like this tire pressure combo I don't notice the body roll so much but I don't ride my Rt hard as I am a new rider .
Marker

 

[Mr. White]

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I am running 18 in front and 30 in the rear, up from 26. Seems to handle better for me with these pressures. Shocks are set on 4.


Hi BR1
When I picked up my new 2010 RTS on Saturday the dealer's technician told me that they run 25# in the front tire and 30# in the rear tire . The Tech also told me that they have found doing comparisons with using various tire pressures that this combination works best. He also says that he finds the Brp recommended tire pressure too soft. I have my front shocks set at No. 3 .
From riding Sat I like this tire pressure combo I don't notice the body roll so much but I don't ride my Rt hard as I am a new rider .
Marker

25 in front seems high, but I have little experience with this. I will try 25 and see how it goes. Thanks.

 

[Marker]

25 in front seems high, but I have little experience with this. I will try 25 and see how it goes. Thanks.

Hi Big Red 1
Just wondering if you tried your front tire pressure at 25# yet?

Marker

 

[Mr. White]

Hi Big Red 1
Just wondering if you tried your front tire pressure at 25# yet?

Marker

No, not yet. Just have not gotten around to doing it....I never do today what I can put off until tomorrow....ha ha

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[Marker]

Hi Big Red 1
Just wondering if you tried your front tire pressure at 25# yet?

Marker

No, not yet. Just have not gotten around to doing it....I never do today what I can put off until tomorrow....ha ha

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Hi BR1

I hear ya , espicially when you have a chance to go riding everything else can wait :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Mr. White]

Originally Posted by BIG RED 1
Hi Big Red 1
Just wondering if you tried your front tire pressure at 25# yet?

Marker

No, not yet. Just have not gotten around to doing it....I never do today what I can put off until tomorrow....ha ha

:spyder2:

I put in 25 yesterday and rode to Bike Night, about 40 miles round trip. I took the Interstate in to San Antonio, but took the twistie road home (long way). BR1 handled better in the twisies with a firmer ride. It took the curves better, albeit, firmer. I will ride with my buddies Saturday and will see how it goes....so far, better I would say. Thanks.

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