TonyMac
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Picked up my 2014 RT-S in yellow (of course) last night and only got 39 miles to ride it home but absolutely love it. I know, I know, post a pic. Will get to it but I'm at work.
There is absolutely no comparing my old 2008 Spyder to this one. Smoother, more stable, more confidence inspiring. Wasn't sure about the SE6 but that has turned out to be a lot of fun. Probably should have measured the size of the frunk as it is smaller than the 2008. I used to be able to get a full face helmet, jacket, gloves and my lunch in there. Now the helmet is about it. Coming off a 2012 BMW K1600 GTL which is comparable in price, it is not comparable in features many of which I bet will become standard on RTs in the future. BRP ought to consider remote keyless fobs that lock all lockable containers, an integrated alarm system, heated seats to go with the grips, consider the move to shaft drive, satellite radio and Blue tooth standard, etc etc.
I was really happy with my dealer's attention to detail setting it up and delivering it to me. He had an issue with parts mislabled when he tried to put a drivers back rest on the box said stock seat but was actually for the comfort seat so it had those wrinkles and he had to take it off and re-order it. While the tech was taking the seat back off I was just standing around and noticed the passenger hand grips had slight rips in them. The tech took a look and figured out it was during setup that they have to run straps on those handles to lift the rear and install the shock. Owner simply said, they will order and replace right away. Good deal.
Weather will be great this weekend so hoping to put enough miles on it for the 600 mile checkup
There is absolutely no comparing my old 2008 Spyder to this one. Smoother, more stable, more confidence inspiring. Wasn't sure about the SE6 but that has turned out to be a lot of fun. Probably should have measured the size of the frunk as it is smaller than the 2008. I used to be able to get a full face helmet, jacket, gloves and my lunch in there. Now the helmet is about it. Coming off a 2012 BMW K1600 GTL which is comparable in price, it is not comparable in features many of which I bet will become standard on RTs in the future. BRP ought to consider remote keyless fobs that lock all lockable containers, an integrated alarm system, heated seats to go with the grips, consider the move to shaft drive, satellite radio and Blue tooth standard, etc etc.
I was really happy with my dealer's attention to detail setting it up and delivering it to me. He had an issue with parts mislabled when he tried to put a drivers back rest on the box said stock seat but was actually for the comfort seat so it had those wrinkles and he had to take it off and re-order it. While the tech was taking the seat back off I was just standing around and noticed the passenger hand grips had slight rips in them. The tech took a look and figured out it was during setup that they have to run straps on those handles to lift the rear and install the shock. Owner simply said, they will order and replace right away. Good deal.
Weather will be great this weekend so hoping to put enough miles on it for the 600 mile checkup
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