Do the 08s and 09s have fewer issues?

[ChasCS]

about 2 years ago I bought my 2008 GS used with 6K on it it now has almost 20K
I was very uninformed when I bought mine I have been riding motorcycles for over
58 years and my wife said to get something that don't tip over so I did the Spyder thing
and not having my GoldWind made into a trike.
Since I got mine I have had NO TROUBLE with any heat issues, codes or anything else
however I have added a ton of mods to it to make it more useful to me and my wife
I do my own service on it change tires align the belt and anything else that comes up
but if a code pops up I will take it to the dealer. Asfor the RT's I am playing the waiting game
to see what goes on with the 2014's so far it looks like they have a winner.
I have no plans to sell my 08 I want to see it still going with 100K
Ride Safe
Dave




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Bike looks great.I really like your seat a lot, the Spyder's look awesome... Thanks for sharing...

Chas

 

[Motorcycledave]

Thanks ! I can do that for you if you want
just give me a call
Dave

Bike looks great.I really like your seat a lot, the Spyder's look awesome... Thanks for sharing...

Chas

 

[ChasCS]

Great offer

Too bad I live a long ways from you, up here in Canada. And presently only have the stock seat on my RS-S. Perhaps in the near future, I could order a seat and have it customized.

Thanks for the kind gesture.

Chas

 

[Boots]

08 RS

Looking for feedback on service related issues on the original 08 and 09 Spyders

I've read here that the early models were less problematic. That the relative simplicity was actually a good thing. True?

The only problem I had with my 2008 GS/RS the brackets from the rear fender broke off. I get some heat from the engine on the side by your legs.I put wings across the engine vents that has helped.

 

[SPYD3R]

09

i know this is an old post... but it looks like people are still interested....

well, mine is an '09 RS SE5.....
i've had the steering replaced because of a recall... oil seal replaced... 2 front tires and i'm on my 3rd rear tire, last 2 being the KUMHO... Fronts are KUMHO's as well...
other than the above, i have had ZERO issues in the 41,000 miles that are now on my SPYD3R.....

i think we need more people to post on SL the POSITIVES of our rides... we see/read far too many NEGATIVE post, and people who are thinking of buying a SPYD3R may move on to another type of vehicle if they only read negative comments.... i for one am EXTREMELY HAPPY :2thumbs: with my SPYD3R and hope that when BRP comes out with the 1330 in the RS, that i have as good of luck with that one as i'm having with this one.....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R