After some True Can-Am insight - will I be making a huge mistake buying the RTL or F3?

[pegasus1300]

I have a 2012 with 81,000+ miles on it. I have been in every State West of the Mississippi. The only reason I would say to get a newer one is that many dealers won't work on the older ones and there are not enough independent shops that will work on a Spyder. Go try both models and see which you like best. I like the RT best because of the comfort. Your wife may like some input on that score also.

 

[Bubby-D]

So, how are you liking the Spyder?

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get as much street time on the bike as I would have liked. I was only able to get about 515 miles on it before the weather went to crap here in Western PA. In that short amount of ride time, though, I have become totally enamored with it, and absolutely love riding it. I've already spent a few bucks on some additions and I'm looking to add more come Spring. Had it in for the post purchase work up and it had to have some minor work done, but other than that, no complaints. Looking forward to Spring, the warm weather, and to getting back out on the road.

I have a 2012 with 81,000+ miles on it. I have been in every State West of the Mississippi. The only reason I would say to get a newer one is that many dealers won't work on the older ones and there are not enough independent shops that will work on a Spyder. Go try both models and see which you like best. I like the RT best because of the comfort. Your wife may like some input on that score also.

I bought a 2020 RTL and fortunately for me, I have a shop about an hour from me that is BRP certified. They don't charge excessive prices (they did a brake fluid flush and replacement for $250). The RTL really is comfortable to ride, has a ton of get up and go, and is a blast to get around on.

 

[McClendons]

Ok so a quick update. I am going tomorrow (9/26) to look at and test ride a 2020 RTL Chalk Metallic - Dark Edition
with 7,294 miles and list for $19,084 out the door with tax, title, etc. Hope if all goes well, it'll be coming home with me. Once again thank you everyone for you much valued and appreciated comments, insights, and guidance. Will let yinz know when I get home how it went.

Allot of good comments. Should the bike you mention not work out, two thoughts. The dealer that encouraged you to ride is a huge plus. Does not mean that they have a great service dept, but does show that care, Buying from them could have advantages when any issues do pop up.

Second, if you decide to look new, iMotorsports in Chicago is still showing some brand new 2024 RT Limiteds for as low as 23.5K. They have a couple of very small add ons, but reasonable, and of course tax. They will ship the bike to your door at that price, and are very easy to deal with. I prefer to buy locally, but got a huge savings through them and a painless deal.

Good luck. There is no doubt in my mind the Honda is most reliable. I've had 2 Tri Glide Harleys, they've just gotten stupid in price, poor ride, and the stock stereo cant even be made to works with bluetooth headsets reliably (Vendor changes between the bluetooth module you have to buy but can't and headsets......)

 

[Snoking1127]

They did leave the mount, and it's hardwired to the bike. Not sure why, and the dealer said the former owner took the head unit with them.

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That does not look like the normal cover for the Zumo XT/XT2???