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Does anybody have an RT (not RT-S or Limited)?
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Oldmanzues
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I have a base model 2010 RT. There are a lot more then cometic difference however. All I thought I wanted was a CB and added that to the deal. Then I found out, you can not add a CB with out adding the radio package. Money I did not have at the time. It cost more to put one in later on, then it would have to get one with it. On board air ride compressor. Some models, not mine, are automatic ajustable. I added a manual one. Somebody on here said, they had a open bag light on, when there saddle bag was open. mine does not.
Some dealers hae a list of what is on each model. The higher the cost, the more stuff. For example, XM (or whatever it is) is not important to me. Heated whatevers may be important to you. The grips, only, are heated on mine, which is okay with me.
The experts ( NOT me) on here will go in with more.
Make of a list of what you want and deal. Good luck and safe riding.
Oldmanzues
Some dealers hae a list of what is on each model. The higher the cost, the more stuff. For example, XM (or whatever it is) is not important to me. Heated whatevers may be important to you. The grips, only, are heated on mine, which is okay with me.
The experts ( NOT me) on here will go in with more.
Make of a list of what you want and deal. Good luck and safe riding.
Oldmanzues
redflasher
New member
Wish I would have gone bigger
I've got the 2012 RT A&C. I'm happy with it so far but I wish I would have bitten the bullet and gone all the way up to top of the line. I think it would have been cheaper in the long run instead of trying to add can am parts piece by piece.
I've got the 2012 RT A&C. I'm happy with it so far but I wish I would have bitten the bullet and gone all the way up to top of the line. I think it would have been cheaper in the long run instead of trying to add can am parts piece by piece.
Grandpa Pete
New member
Spider Type
I've got an RTS-SE5. LUVIT....:thumbup::thumbup: I did'nt need a GPS and CB so I went down one notch in the food chain. I have not been disappointed
hyea:
I've got an RTS-SE5. LUVIT....:thumbup::thumbup: I did'nt need a GPS and CB so I went down one notch in the food chain. I have not been disappointed
hyea:
cohoff
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
i have a 2012 rt se5 with the a/c package. the only way i was able to afford the upgrade from my 2008 gs is that i bought it at the end of the year when they were offering great deals to get the 2012's off the floor. it was the last one they had so i had no choice on the color (silver). i paid $18,899 and i'm very satisfied with what i have.
shelbydave
New member
Got the RT A&C. The only thing on the higher models I wish I had was the suspension upgrade. If you will be riding both alone, and 2-up then that feature comes in handy, as I have the pressure set for 2-up, and when I do the PGR missions, I ride alone, and can feel the difference. The rest of it I didn't really need, nor do I miss.
Now the LTD... If we had had the money for that, I probably would have jumped on it for the features it had...
Now the LTD... If we had had the money for that, I probably would have jumped on it for the features it had...
BikerDoc
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My observation is that oftentimes folks go with less expensive base model only to spend twice as much on mods as it would have cost to go with an upgrade model to start with... I had a 2010 RTS (lost to a trailer truck at 21000 miles) and I upgraded to a 2012 Rt Limited. Even though the RTS had a lot of bells and whistles I am even happier with the Ltd
Oldmanzues
New member
I am not sure, where in the line, the on board air compressor is, but the Baker Air Wing (SL Sponsor)is around $300.00 or so. A good deal, if you not have the BRP one. Works with a button in the Glove compartment. Love mine.
Oldmanzues
Oldmanzues
2012 RT
We have a 2012 RT SE5 A/C in blue. We are happy, the radio is nice but I thought the CB is way over priced ($ 700-800) :yikes:. You can by CB'S starting at about $ 75.00, the factory one is 10 times the street price. Besides we are Ham radio operators, got out of CB years ago. The heated grips are nice also.
We have a 2012 RT SE5 A/C in blue. We are happy, the radio is nice but I thought the CB is way over priced ($ 700-800) :yikes:. You can by CB'S starting at about $ 75.00, the factory one is 10 times the street price. Besides we are Ham radio operators, got out of CB years ago. The heated grips are nice also.
Bob Denman
New member
I started out with a 2010 RT A&C...
And then dreaded Farkling Bug struck! :yikes:
Over the past two and a half years, I've upgraded it to RTS specs...
But i wouldnt suggest it!
And then dreaded Farkling Bug struck! :yikes:
Over the past two and a half years, I've upgraded it to RTS specs...
But i wouldnt suggest it!
BuddaBelly
New member
RT
I have a 2012 RT SE5 a/c.
I love it. My only complaint is a lot of add on cost almost twice for labor as what tbe part cost.
Example. Air horn cost $90.00. Install $175.00.
I have a 2012 RT SE5 a/c.
I love it. My only complaint is a lot of add on cost almost twice for labor as what tbe part cost.
Example. Air horn cost $90.00. Install $175.00.
AlamoRyder
New member
Sometimes savings aren’t really savings in the long run
I bought my bike (RT A&C SE5) because I was looking only at price of package. It wasn’t long before I wanted some of the parts that the S had (fog lights, chrome trims, etc,) and I wound up paying more for the upgrades than the package would have when you include labor. The part I do not like is the lack of the adjustable rear suspension and the small air bladder (on the A&C) that is constantly running out of air pressure and leaving my butt absorbing bumps-a-plenty. I bought my wife the S model and she loves it. There are some good deals out there now for them (2012’s). Do your research fully!
I bought my bike (RT A&C SE5) because I was looking only at price of package. It wasn’t long before I wanted some of the parts that the S had (fog lights, chrome trims, etc,) and I wound up paying more for the upgrades than the package would have when you include labor. The part I do not like is the lack of the adjustable rear suspension and the small air bladder (on the A&C) that is constantly running out of air pressure and leaving my butt absorbing bumps-a-plenty. I bought my wife the S model and she loves it. There are some good deals out there now for them (2012’s). Do your research fully!
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