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2nd Class Owner
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bikerchris1270
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Just think of the money you save by not "Keeping Up With The Jones."
blacklightning
Well-known member
I have come to the conclusion that I will always be a 2nd class owner. Even when I do buy the latest and greatest, I wait until they are out about 6-12 months. That gives me time to read the real world reviews and see what type of problems that they have. It also allows them to be ready to introduce the next years model and then I can hopefully get a great deal. Worked in 2014. I picked up the same RT that my buddy has. He got his in February, and I got mine in September. He paid $5000 more than I did. He got to ride his first, but I am OK with that. In 2017, I picked up a left over 2016. Saved $5500 on that one. I am not going to be first on any of Can Am's little experiments.
WisconsinDavid
Member
Hey you '15 Snob... I still ride a 2010 RS. Just kidding. 
Mine is paid for, still runs great and is a great ride in its own right. I don't think any of us is second class ... we all love our spyders, be they brand new or vintage machines. Sadly, getting ready to put mine to sleep for deery November and a long winter nap here in Wisconsin. I'm not jealous of your Spyders, just of those with warm weather and longer riding seasons. Ride safely everyone.
Mine is paid for, still runs great and is a great ride in its own right. I don't think any of us is second class ... we all love our spyders, be they brand new or vintage machines. Sadly, getting ready to put mine to sleep for deery November and a long winter nap here in Wisconsin. I'm not jealous of your Spyders, just of those with warm weather and longer riding seasons. Ride safely everyone.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I bought my new 2019 F3L when the 2020's were out and about. My other is a 2014 RT-S. Missed the latest and greatest by a few months...but I saved a couple $K.
Was able to pay cash, so no monthly payments either.
I gave up on "latest and greatest" in 2014 and don't fret the small stuff anymore. If there is another Spyder on the horizon, it wont be the current model either. :bowdown:
As an avid reader of the site, I feel pretty well informed on any purchases I make. By the time I get a new one, the "glitches" have mostly been worked out. :yes:
Was able to pay cash, so no monthly payments either.
I gave up on "latest and greatest" in 2014 and don't fret the small stuff anymore. If there is another Spyder on the horizon, it wont be the current model either. :bowdown:
As an avid reader of the site, I feel pretty well informed on any purchases I make. By the time I get a new one, the "glitches" have mostly been worked out. :yes:
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Fatcycledaddy
Active member
I LOVED my 2015 RT Limited and had no desire to upgrade to the 2020 RT Limited, however the deer that jumped in front of me had other ideas.
Now that I have the 2020, I love it and the improvements that they have made to it. I di not like the extra money I had to spend to get it, nor the money I am having to spend to get all the lights, swaybar, mo-door, trailer hitch, and way to many other things to list.
but life is life and on we go, just thankful no damage was done to me or my wife!
Now that I have the 2020, I love it and the improvements that they have made to it. I di not like the extra money I had to spend to get it, nor the money I am having to spend to get all the lights, swaybar, mo-door, trailer hitch, and way to many other things to list.
but life is life and on we go, just thankful no damage was done to me or my wife!
AVBIZ
New member
Had plans of a new Ryker or RT then COVID reshaped my priorities. The economy is too iffy to have an expensive guilt trip in the garage. Bought a 2008 GS for $5700- Currently in for the 12k service, annual service items, heated grips, new tires and maybe a battery. Possibly adding $2500 but still at the price point of 600cc Ryker, $2500 less than a 900cc and 1/2 the cost of a base F3. Happy camper....
We have our 2015 RT set up just as we want it. XM radio for Ma, wiring and sockets in place for heated jackets, foot rest/pegs where we want them, and several other small, but expensive upgrades. We have 40,000 miles on the RT with zero issues, it's been a good one. I like the 2020's, but under that new shine is the same engine, trans, and drive line that I have now. Not interested in spending all that money to trade and then more $$ to make the upgrades we have now just to have the same bike under the new look. We have kept all of our touring bikes until the 75,000 to 100,000 mile mark and we will keep this one too. It will take a bit longer because we haven't ridden the miles in the past two years like we used to do.
Look at it as "I'll let the beta testers weed out the issue before I dive in" I have a '17 RTL, am very very happy with it because everything works, nothing leaks, cuts out or cheeses me off generally. Not to say the red and black model RT makes me drool with envy each time I see one...
But I DO own a 2013 RTL and while there's some attraction in the 2020's, there's NO BLOODY WAY I'm gonna upgrade from my tried & proven 2013 that's already got all the mods (& mod cons) that I want/need AND that since its ECU Upgrade is almost as economical as well as being revvier, peppier, more exciting & sportier to ryde than anything I've tried so far that runs that lazy 1330 triple cyl engine for a Spyder that has a motor that'd need at least an ECU Upgrade to make it the machine it SHOULD have been from the get go, AND a machine that has that bleedin' 'Integrated Digital Dash' which isn't at all intuitive &/or easy to use and even if you can drive it, that still doesn't provide all the functionality that I've already got with my existing dash & GPS etc!! :gaah:
Atm, as far as I can see, going to a 2020 or newer RT would be a BIG step back in many respects, even if there may be minor gains in ryde comfort & touring range!
So I'm sticking with my 'enhanced & upgraded' 2013 RT Ltd until BRP addresses & fixes the issues with the lazy engine and that abbysmal failure of an 'Integrated Digital Dash'!! :lecturef_smilie:
trong
New member
It is wonderful to have new nice shiny toys, but i did not want to have to make payments on toys so i purchases a 2013 RTL with extremely low miles last May. At the time the dealer had a new 2018 RTL for $20K, i got this 2013 instead and for sure i do not feel like a second class of anything. We, I and my lady, just enjoy the ride and not worry about payments.
There are Pros and Cons for keeping up with the Joneses.
Cheers!
There are Pros and Cons for keeping up with the Joneses.
Cheers!
spyderbear
New member
I love my 2019 F3 Ltd, in the past I would go for the new toy each year or so, but I see no benefit on upgrading now. If they made some major changes other than body style, like a drive shaft, correcting the red dust of death. or fitting a larger screen with a BRP system that worked, then maybe.... but not for just new colors and some body panels.
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Sampi1099
New member
I'm new to the Spyder seen. I love my 2012 Spyder Rt Limited and yes i did the normal upgrades like the Stage II reflash plus the canister delete, JT's air intake plus more. I'm on a fixed income so this was right at the price i wanted to pay plus it was close to home for a pickup. Yes it has the 998 v-twin motor and no i have no intentions on going $20k in the hole for a new ride. Plus my scooter has 32k on the odometer so i think its broke in and proven reliable. I've had my far share of the 2 wheelers but with age i needed to get on one more stable so the spyders looked interesting.
Haze
Well-known member
Congratulations on the, new to you, ride. You are going to enjoy the punch of the 998 VTwin motor.
Let it rev and hang on. :clap:
Cheers, David C.
safecracker
Active member
Mine is a 2011, RTS, SM5. It has been a great ride. No plans to upgrade. I just hit 80,000 miles. No payments. Bruce
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
On the scale, it all depends which one you have. If you have #1, originally given to Jay Leno, then probably a collector item. If you have #6,832 out of 1,500...then not so good. BRP blew it on that one.
I had RTS Premier Edition #474 and the dealer laughed at me when I tried to invoke that when it came to trade in time. It did have a nice embroidered seat on it though. :roflblack:
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