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    What things need to be done to a new machine?

    I have been riding motorcycles for over 60 years including Spyders for the last 4 years after Covid took much of my leg strength away. I can tell you with all candor that there is an immense amount of good information on this site but there is also lots of opinions that may be inaccurate or...
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    Question for the RT owners - what's a mint '19 RTL worth?

    Knizar in his earlier post said don't buy until you have at least ridden a 2020 or newer model. I second that suggestion. I had a great pristine 2019 and loved it until a year after buying it I rode a 2021 RTL. The difference is unbelievable. I ended up trading for a 2022 new Sea to Sky and...
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    2013 RTL versus 2018 RT?

    I don't have an opinion about the question of the twin 2013 RT vs the triple 2018 Rt but I do have an opinion about the last part of your question about going straight the a 2020+ RT. After years on two wheels, in 2021 I purchased a really well cared for 2019 RTL and loved it. Then in the fall...
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    My South Texas ryde today

    I am so flipping jealous that I can hardly stand it. Boy would it be great to have those temp's to ride in? Our weather isn't that terrible but nothing to compare with that. Oh, well such is life.
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    Recommendation for cover that is reasonable in cost

    I agree with the leave it uncovered line of thought. Mice and cats(my wife is a cat lover) love a covered place to covey up under. If the bike is in a garage or otherwise out of the weather it is easier to hose off the dust than repair cat and mouse damage.
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    2014 RTS ate a belt today!!! Teeth missing!

    You may never know what caused your drive belt to disintegrate, but you have one really likely candidate in the form of the Superclean Degreaser. I do not pretend to be an expert on the subject of cleaning agents but do know that there are de greasers that are really powerful and may not be...
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    Ride comparison between previous and current generation RTs

    I went from a 2019 RTL to a 2022 Sea to Sky. It is difficult to describe the difference in ride and control. The 2022 is the exact same wheelbase but rides like it is a foot longer. Much more stable in the corners and a more enjoyable ride. Glad I made the trade.
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    How hot do your legs get on an RT

    I wonder if this issue is related to individual machines, not otherwise explainable. My first Spyder was a 2019 RTL that I just loved, until this summer Now admittedly, it was hot enough outside for any one with any sense at all to not ride but I did and also my riding buddy on a 2017 HD...
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    To Align now or later ?

    I know that there are those on the forum that will disagree with me and that is certainly their privilege, but I would urge you to not attempt to align the bike by yourself. Find someone with a Rolo laser alignment system and get it done right. When I purchased my 2019 RTL the dealership I did...
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    Are Belt Tensioners installed on new bikes same as they used to be?

    All I know is from personal experience. I took delivery on a new 2022 Sea to Sky and I checked it and found a factory installed tension-er already in place. Prior to this bike I had a 2019 RTL and installed a Lamonster version which worked for me. I will replace the roller on the new bike with...
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    2022 Sea to Sky Transmission Fault

    This is interesting to me because it is similar to the behavior on my 2022 Sea to Sky. The way my transmission behaves it will shift from 1st to 2nd, never a problem. Sometimes it will shift flawlessly from 2nd to 3rd and sometimes I need to hit the up shift 4 or 5 times before it will shift to...
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    2022 Sea to Sky RT won't shift properly - any ideas??

    Unabashed bump
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    2022 Sea to Sky RT won't shift properly - any ideas??

    Just traded my 2019 RTL for a brand new Sea to Sky. When I took delivery I noticed that the bike didn't shift correctly. When coming to a stop it doesn't consistently shift to 1st gear and about half the time tries to shift to first but stays in 2nd the other half of the time it shifts properly...
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    What's the difference between a 2015 RTS & 2022 RT Ltd?

    I just traded my 2019 RTL on a 2022 Sea to Sky. I don't really notice the driver seat being any lower but the handlebars are slotted in the mounting bracket so there is some adjustability in the bar height without installing risers. The Sea to Sky comes with the Comfort seat so my comments...
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    Baja Ron Customer service.

    I'll give a big shout out to Baja Ron also. Not nearly as difficult an issue as the OP asked them to solve, but I wanted to order one of the new three piece sway bars for my new 2022 Sea to Sky. I called and the employee that helped me was courteous, informed and knew about availability of the...
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    Seat Strut won't hold up seat - any non-OEM replacements?

    It never held the seat up, but this appears to be a common complaint of 2020+ owners. Nothing added to the seat or sitting on it to increase weight. I assume the factory strut is just not sufficient to hold the seat, since this appears to be a recurring complaint. I have noticed other posters...
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    Seat Strut won't hold up seat - any non-OEM replacements?

    Brand new 2022 Sea to Sky RTL. Seat strut won't hold up front seat to gas the vehicle. I have seen other posts on the two piece seat of 2020+ RT's having the same problem. Has anyone found the correct replacement non OEM that will hold the seat up? Bike with 500 miles on it and I have to stuff a...
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    Anyone tried TricLed's Afterburner tail light for 2020+ RTL?

    I should have made my inquiry more expansive. What I want to know is not only are those with these tail lights satisfied with them but in addition are there other rear end lighting solutions that you prefer and why. So, what say you? Any suggestions?
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    Anyone tried TricLed's Afterburner tail light for 2020+ RTL?

    Has anyone tried the TricLED Afterburner LED run/brake/turn signal tail light available for the 2020+ RT? I recently traded my 2019 RTL for a 2022 Sea to Sky and the only thing I don't like about the new Spyder is that I think it needs more lighting at the rear. This is the only aftermarket...
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    Can Anyone recommend a good Dealer?

    Marine World, Wichita, Ks. (316-265-2628) Great to deal with and really take care of their customers. For service talk to Mark. For sales talk to Kody. They also have the Rolo laser alignment system.
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