40K miles so far - how many miles will a 1330 engine RT last?

[AeroPilot]

Haven't heard of any suspensions wearing out

Can't think of any other major systems on these bikes that I would anticipate wearing out if given a little care and preventive maintenance. As far as body and tupperware, they seem to hold together pretty well as the panels and attachment fittings carry over from the pre 2014 RT's and many of those have 100 K on them by now. An extra baggy of plastic rivets and some of the black screws and grommets should get you through 100K with no problem since now you only have service intervals every 9 K. Just be careful not to put too much torque on the little plastic tab screws and you should be good. I think I read 11 inch pounds once, but just snugged hand tight with a Torx 30 screw driver fitting (and a drop of blue locktite if you're so inclined) should do it.

2 year brake flushes keep the braking smooth, and I haven't heard of anyone wearing out a drive belt short of rock damage? YMMV.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Yes, all of my Spyder's have been manuals. I like to shift, in 2003 I drove 12 hours to get the new Cadillac CTS with a manual transmission.

On my 14 I have had a slave cylinder o-ring seal replaced. I've had two things replaced on the shifter - recently the shift shaft seal and last year a thingy that made it difficult to get it into neutral.

Glad to see another satisfied manual customer. There are a few of us out there!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Glad to see another satisfied manual customer. There are a few of us out there!

I'm saddened that BRP dropped the manual from the RTS this year. I think I will have to keep this one until the wheels fall off

 

[SpyderAnn01]

You were, of course, right there when we bought this one in Henderson (my wife, Jen, says hello). Great to hear you're in the 100K range.

Just to clarify my question in general, I'm not asking specifically about the engine, as about the entire Spyder. (I just used the 1330 designation because it covers everything from 2014 forward, as they are generally the same design).

I had one of the hinges break on one side saddlebag probably because I had put too much weight on it. I try to stay on top of keeping it clean and keeping the black plastic pieces polished and if I have body panels off I clean as much under them that I can. I've replaced the mirror clips a few times as they take a lot of abuse especially if you take them on and off a lot. Everything works on it except for the fog lights and I haven't had a chance to tear into that to see if it is just burned out bulbs.

 

[Tideman]

High mileage 1330

In three years, I've put 40,000 miles on my Spyder, and I'd like to keep it running dependable for another 40-60K miles before I have to buy a new one.

I'd like to find out the experience of others in dependability and longevity after the first 40K miles for RT's with the 1330 engine.

I have 51,000 miles on my 15 RT, so far only repairs tires
and brakes and one air bag. Seat starting to rip probably repair or replace soon. Have not replaced pulley yet, told it was good for another 10,000 by the Can Am mechanic.

 

[Peacekeeper6]

Engine/drivetrain-wise, it should last well over 100k miles if you keep up with the maintenance.

It's the other stuff you need to worry about ....

 

[bikerbillone]

Wow, SpyderAnn, my hero. What a rider she is.

 

[BajaRon]

As far as I know. No one has worn out a 1330. Nor have I heard of a 998 being worn out for that matter. Take care of a Spyder and it will take care of the rest.

 

[bikerchris1270]

97,000 miles now but leaving in a week for a 5,000 + mile trip followed by a 1,000 then a 3,000 so by May 5th I should have 106,000. Then in June another 5,000 + to Valcourt. 2014RT-S SM6 with virtually no issues in 3 years. Does that answer your question?

Got your moneys worth out of it.

 

[ButterSmooth]

97,000 miles now but leaving in a week for a 5,000 + mile trip followed by a 1,000 then a 3,000 so by May 5th I should have 106,000. Then in June another 5,000 + to Valcourt. 2014RT-S SM6 with virtually no issues in 3 years. Does that answer your question?

What about Normal expendable items... How many belts? Plugs? Brake fluid and coolant changes? What oil at what frequency? What tires? Other incidentals....

Sorry, not a hijack attempt -- I just wonder how you did it!

 

[ollicat]

As far as I know. No one has worn out a 1330. Nor have I heard of a 998 being worn out for that matter. Take care of a Spyder and it will take care of the rest.

That is very true. I am glad you said that.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

As far as I know. No one has worn out a 1330. Nor have I heard of a 998 being worn out for that matter. Take care of a Spyder and it will take care of the rest.

Well Buckeye Chuck 54 wore His 1330 out at about 218,000 miles in Oct. 2022. He mentioned something about a valve?! .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Peteoz]

Since this is a resurrected 2017 thread when Ann mentioned 100,000, I wonder what she is up to now, 6 years later?

Pete

 

[SpyderF3-s]

I have a 2015 F3-S SE6 1330 with just over 92000 miles. Only problem I've had is the front sprocket.

 

[Peter Aawen]

ldpost: . Just a reminder that up until SpyderAnn's post #24 from back in what, March 2017, this thread had gone nearly 6 years without a post.... :lecturef_smilie:

So SpyderAnn has probably done a lot more miles since hyea: Altho I reckon she may have also changed bikes in the meantime too!? :dontknow:

That said, we have a number of Spyders here in Oz with over 150,000 miles up, at least a couple of them being 1330 powered too! So it's pretty safe to say that given basic care & maintenance, these things are likely to last a loooong time!! :thumbup:

 

[GDoc]

Peacekeeper, thank you for your service. I had an uncle was a member 101st Airborne who died in The Battle of the Bulge. GDoc