Blog- Compairing the RT to the RS

[NancysToy]

probably a different assist rate, but to be fair, the SM also has a vacuum assisted clutch.....:doorag:

When Nancy was considering a Spyder, she wanted an SE, but didn't want to wait nine months until they came out. She didn't think she could work the clutch, since she had failed at doing well with a clutch on every cycle I had ever tried to teach her to ride. I read one single review that mentioned the vacuum assisted clutch, but nothing else, and no BRP advertising. When we asked the dealer, he said he had never heard of such a thing. He started it up right there on the showroom floor in February, and lo and behold, it was obviously assisted. Nancy put down her deposit five minutes later! As far as I am concerned this is one of the best kept secrets about the Spyder. It is a great feature! Even I find it nice in heavy traffic, and I have used a bike clutch for over 50 years.

 

[jabba11]

Trailering

To clarify as far as trailering goes I meant to and from a dealership for service mostly in my post. I have never trailered a bike anywhere while traveling either, although I dont hold it against anyone if thats what they do. Ideal trailer for me is one I could pull behind my spyder with stuff on it then put my spyder on it and haul it to the dealership when needed. LOL IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME:2thumbs:

 

[BumbleBee]

Lamonster ?

Very good comparison between the two models. As you have accessorized your RS for touring, How does the cost difference (including the price of the RS), compare to the RT price tag?

We were looking at accessorizing the RS for touring but, thought that we would save money in the long run, by buying the RT instead.

 

[Lamonster]

Lamonster ?

Very good comparison between the two models. As you have accessorized your RS for touring, How does the cost difference (including the price of the RS), compare to the RT price tag?

We were looking at accessorizing the RS for touring but, thought that we would save money in the long run, by buying the RT instead.

I would say it's real close to break even but like I said the RS will still fall short in some areas.

 

[BumbleBee]

Thanks you just cost me $10,000.00 :roflblack:

Right decision was made then :thumbup:

 

[SSG Bean]

I've been thinking about different wheels to achieve a slightly wider stance. I know we've seen the bikes that have ordered the wheels from Immortal Kustomz and Ride Wright Wheels, but I'd like to see more options. If the width were similar to those, except a shorter diameter to allow a slightly larger sidewall (I don't like the thought of 17" or 18" wheels and no sidewall), we already gain a little width. I'm guessing with a 7 inch wide wheel and very little change in offset, we actually exceed the width of the RT. I know the offset needs to be changed slightly to not change the centerline too much, but a little shouldn't put too much stress on the bearings.:dontknow: