are there any diffences between 2012 and 2013 RTS except for heat issues

[NancysToy]

"are there any differences between 2012 and 2013 RTS except for heat issues" Original Question???

Mr. Ramjet, The poster started his post with the above statement in the lead Line Sooo he realized the heat issues and wanted advice on the differences- NOT a $3,000 cure to the Hit or Miss heat issues?

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[Ramjet]

"are there any differences between 2012 and 2013 RTS except for heat issues" Original Question???

Mr. Ramjet, The poster started his post with the above statement in the lead Line Sooo he realized the heat issues and wanted advice on the differences- NOT a $3,000 cure to the Hit or Miss heat issues?

Well you will notice all my suggestions were not only to address a "heat issue" also some issues with handling especially seeing the machine has non-adjustable shocks so please save your inconsequential opinions of my post to yourself.

The mods I suggested (and have done to my 2013 RT) will make the 2013 a better machine. They all are hot the heat trapped within the confines of the engine compartment will over time cause allot of issues to include but not limited to hoses getting hard and brittle boiling gas and breakdown of electrical wires.

So again you can put on your cheerleading skirts and don your pom poms but the issues are real and they are possible with any 2013 machine but luckily there are fixes those fixes cost and it is fair to let someone know the potential costs.

Also in fairness you picked this fight I just made few suggestions and you jumped all over me for that....

 

[rugbyruth]

Thank You All For Your Input and Opinons

The reason i asked about differences was i looked at a brand new 2013 RTS and a used (4000miles)2012 RT~limited for the exact same price of $18,000 and thought i would go with the.......2012 limited.:firstplace:
Thanks for all the replys and this site Rocks for info.:yes:

Ruth:doorag:

 

[wis2013rtltd]

Before we bought our 13' we drove a 12 as well, and

in my opinion the 13' handled much better, stopped much better and since we went with the SE5, the floor boards are a really welcome addition to the 13' as well. At the time the 12' had a discount that was attractive, but we opted for the 13'. In addition to what others have mentioned, I also believe the 13' had a tighter belt tension spec.-Ride Safe and good luck!!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I don't know that any of us had any idea we were buying a "transitional bike" at the time we purchased our 2013s. With that said, I have to say that I have not had the heat problems others have had. No melted components, no codes, no burned thighs, and she never left me by the side of the road. All I have experienced is a little right foot heart that was common to all the pre-2014 models. My beef is that my machine is painted with the same brush as ALL 2013s and now we have long time Spyder riders telling folks to steer clear of 2013s. Makes me feel like, if I were to attend Spyderfest, they would have a special parking area for 2013s so they wouldn't be with the "real Spyders". Oh well, once the weather warms and I can get out and ride, my attitude will most certainly approve! If ya get a good deal on a '13, … Good luck!

I too had a great 2013 with none of the problems, but was painted with the same brush and did not get a great trade in because of the bad publicity, the 2013 that I had was a great machine and i liked it better than the 2012 that i had, which was also a good machine.

Cruzr Joe

 

[MouthPiece]

I too had a great 2013 with none of the problems, but was painted with the same brush and did not get a great trade in because of the bad publicity, the 2013 that I had was a great machine and i liked it better than the 2012 that i had, which was also a good machine.

Cruzr Joe

Agreed!!!!!!!!!!!!

​Chris