Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

[Metalman]

I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 2023 RTL. My concern is with the number of electrical and electronic gizmos. Are they prone to problems?

 

[pegasus1300]

They are not prone to any more problems than any other modern machine. All cars and motorcycles are run by sensors, electronic gadgets, and gizmos today. It comes with a good warranty and the BEST warranty offered by BRP is great also, but you must buy that before your factory warranty expires. Prices vary, so shop around. I have had my Spyder 13 years and 80,000 miles and it has not had any sensor or electronic problems in that time!

 

[baxter]

I bought my first Spyder in 2020. Rode from one end of the country to the other. Traded it in 2022 for a new F3L. Rode it everywhere. Traded that in on new 2024 F3L and I am now riding it just like others. I have not had any issues on trips or otherwise. The only things that did not hold up were the rear top stowage lid struts, which are not good quality to start with.

 

[Metalman]

Thanks for the information. The trike was bought in April 2024, is it still under warranty?

 

[troop]

Thanks for the information. The trike was bought in April 2024, is it still under warranty?

Should be under original (2) year factory warranty until the purchase date 2026

 

[RayBJ]

I have a 2020 RT with 40k+ miles. The only electrical problem I've had was a bad brake switch that BRP did a recall on to replace the switch. Other than that the RT has been bulletproof reliable.

 

[Redbeard]

I purchased a 2023 RTL in August of 2023, and now with 26k miles on it, I have had zero problems electrically. Prior to the RT, I had a 2020 F3L with around 40k miles on that, with no electrical gremlins either. No complaints other than the sorry battery it came with, but that was changed to a lithium battery 6 months into my ownership and I strongly recommend a lithium battery for these Spyders.

 

[Woodenfish]

If you have some mechanical ability, and would like to learn more about maintenance, there are many posts here and on YouTube showing you how to do oil changes. There are also folks telling you how to install “Speedbleeders” on your brake calipers, which can make that a simple one man job.

There are more and more folks sharing maintenance tips, which really help you to save money and learn more about how to care for your Spyder. If you have that interest, it’s worth while doing as much as possible yourself, to avoid downtime waiting for a service technician to get to your Spyder through the backlog of other customers.

 

[Metalman]

Should be under original (2) year factory warranty until the purchase date 2026

The seller just told me that it has a five-year service warranty that is transferable. The trike was purchased by him in April 2024.