robhowen
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to see and test ride the new 2020 RT. Here is a brief video that Mike Huber and I did on the new bike.
https://youtu.be/Je6lawi4BpI
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https://youtu.be/Je6lawi4BpI
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2020 RT Test Ride
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TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
Yes, Thanks for the video, couple questions, I see you were comparing the 2020 to your 2015 RT. You mentioned you had Elka shocks. Do you also have Rons sway bar? Believe you said the it rode different. Could that be because you were an inch lower than your current RT?
Do you have highway pegs on your current ride? The new longer23" floorboards slant up at the front, could this replace needing or wanting a peg to push down on in turns?
Also If I could ask your height and sleeve length? ie: I am 6'1" with a 35" sleeve The reason I ask is because you said you felt pain in your shoulder blades from riding Mark Hubers RT. I know when ordering he said you could get a short, stock or long handlebar.
It looks like the rear case that is removable has a third brake light built in, is that right?
Thanks for doing the video:thumbup:
Do you have highway pegs on your current ride? The new longer23" floorboards slant up at the front, could this replace needing or wanting a peg to push down on in turns?
Also If I could ask your height and sleeve length? ie: I am 6'1" with a 35" sleeve The reason I ask is because you said you felt pain in your shoulder blades from riding Mark Hubers RT. I know when ordering he said you could get a short, stock or long handlebar.
It looks like the rear case that is removable has a third brake light built in, is that right?
Thanks for doing the video:thumbup:
Spydermike
New member
Thanks for sharing. If I knew you were going to have one there yesterday I would have called out sick from work and took a ride down LOL
I'm curious to see it in person, although I can't say yet if I would want one. Yes, there seems to be definite improvements in areas, but is it worth it? I can't say either way. Very cool though.
I'm curious to see it in person, although I can't say yet if I would want one. Yes, there seems to be definite improvements in areas, but is it worth it? I can't say either way. Very cool though.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
thank you for that preview. Did they say if they were going to any other dealers?
robhowen
New member
Yes I have Ron's sway bar. I did not do a long ride so don't read too much into my ride experience. I was very impressed that it was so much better than a stock RT with sway bar upgrade or Elkas.
I'm 5'8" and I thought the floorboards, brake, and everything were fine except I need the bars closer to me if I were to purchase one. I don't have highway pegs on my RT; just don't need them.
Mike wasn't sure which set of bars were on the prototype bike that I rode. BTW, I felt no pain in my shoulders, but I suspect I would have with a long ride as I know what reaching like that does to me.
Let me know if I've missed anything in my response.
Glad you got value from the video.
Rob
Yes, the rear topcase easily removes and has it's own brake light.
I'm 5'8" and I thought the floorboards, brake, and everything were fine except I need the bars closer to me if I were to purchase one. I don't have highway pegs on my RT; just don't need them.
Mike wasn't sure which set of bars were on the prototype bike that I rode. BTW, I felt no pain in my shoulders, but I suspect I would have with a long ride as I know what reaching like that does to me.
Let me know if I've missed anything in my response.
Glad you got value from the video.
Rob
Yes, the rear topcase easily removes and has it's own brake light.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
Thanks for that information. Thanks again for the ride report, I am seriously considering a move to a 2020.
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
2020 Models
Thanks for the information. I will wait another year and see what happens.......:thumbup:
Thanks for the information. I will wait another year and see what happens.......:thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Thank you for the video. :bowdown:
Rob,
Thanks for your video. BRP makes a big deal that the 2020 is the result of a decade of RT riders' input. However, it has already been documented that they "missed the mark" in some areas(plastic links on the upgraded sway bar). You also brought up some negatives about the 2020 platform(interior dimension of side cases-old battery protrusion). Did Mike reply to your concerns?
Mike
Thanks for your video. BRP makes a big deal that the 2020 is the result of a decade of RT riders' input. However, it has already been documented that they "missed the mark" in some areas(plastic links on the upgraded sway bar). You also brought up some negatives about the 2020 platform(interior dimension of side cases-old battery protrusion). Did Mike reply to your concerns?
Mike
robhowen
New member
Mike, I shared my comments with Mike while I was there with him. He didn't push back. What he was most uncertain about was the bars as he didn't know which set (near, mid, far) were on the prototype bike. He's assuming there will be three bar options like I believe there are on the F3.
Rob
Rob
stmike 1800
Member
Does the stock 2020 sway bar fit the 2018 rt ? And what shocks are on the 2020 ?
What i do not like about my 2018 rt is the unstable front end ,and no i do not have Ron's say bar.
What i do not like about my 2018 rt is the unstable front end ,and no i do not have Ron's say bar.
eddieshep999
Active member
I suspect like the F3T and possibly on the F3LTD they come with stock handlebars if you want a shorter or longer reach it may well be an optional extra unless you can get the dealer to include the choice when negotiating the price
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
My suggestion is to order BajaRon's sway bar and just be done with it. In the video, Mike Huber said this was very similar to the beefed up sway bar by Ron.:thumbup:
"click:https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?23928-New-sponsor-here-for-Filters-amp-Helmets
The name of the front suspension are "Sachs Big-Bore shocks"
and the rear suspension is "Sachs shock with self- leveling air preload adjustment", for the limited RT
And yes Mike said he was told they were a little beefier.
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
Yes it is a decade of input from us RT owners, Heck I spoke with a design engineer back in 2012 at the Can-Am Spyder Owners event and discussed how I had made a significant improvement by adding works performance shocks to my 2010 RTS. Also remember him asking me about my floorboards, as at that time they only came with foot pegs. I explained that with the Seal floorboards allowed for giving me more foot and leg adjustments. This was a benefit but that I also used the board to steer the spyder by applying foot and weight pressure at the top of the board where it flared up in turns. You could take turns so much more aggressively. By then I had already had installed a custom Corbin seat with a back rest. I also shared that this helped lock me in to the seat. He was taking notes with a pad and pen. Having his attention I said that in California with all the crazy drivers my best safety upgrade was the third brake light . What ya know, now the RT limited's top case has a third brake light.......... So yes they hit the mark!
currently have these boards
BRP had on sight techs from their factory repairing and fixing things for free! Yes they even repaired my throttle linkage thingy ( the part you twist with your right hand to go)
I for one am so thankful they gave us a large two helmet storage case. And am happy they kept the side bags the same. Why you ask? Because my original luggage that came with my RTS premier edition had luggage included and All 3 still fit!!!:dg1:
Not sure what source you are getting documented info on a product that is not put out yet for us consumers, that so negatively puts them as missing the mark. Have read several of your other posts where you blast the looks of the spyder for all the black plastic. If we didn't have panels covering her up, then I feel she would look way more un finished. If you want to change something, and I know you do, by all your addons In your profile, :cheers: just paint as I did in the photo above the rear body matching tail. Also had several other parts painted to my liking. Have seen a white one done that way and it looks bad ass. Also if you pre order you will get an additional 2 year warranty.
hyea:.............. but with all that said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
just sayin
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