Epic Fail : 2020 RTL Design Failure

[ThreeWheels]

After about 8 weeks and 2000 miles I've found a serious issue with the design of the 2020 RTL. At least the ones in Anthracite Gray.

It seems that the Force Shield designed to keep dirt and bugs off the Spyder has completely failed. It has NO FUNCTIONALITY whatever.
This has become especially apparent when riding on some roads that have puddles in them.
I'm now forced to MANUALLY clean the bike.
Is anybody else having this problem ??

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[bodymanpainter]

What! You have to clean them? I guess I will be trading mine when the gas tank is empty and it's dirty!

Toby:yes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What! You have to clean them? I guess I will be trading mine when the gas tank is empty and it's dirty!

Toby:yes:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:....:thumbup:...... Mike hyea:

 

[ARtraveler]

You had me going there for a bit ThreeWheels. :bowdown::bowdown: :bowdown:

I agree about that washing thing. In AK, I used to do it about once a year. We called it the "Alaska grunge" look. I have washed my new 2019 F3 once so far since I got it (12/2019). It's due again...the dilemma...should I wash it, or should I trade it off? :roflblack:

 

[Grandpot]

Isn't the person on the back seat supposed to wash and wax the bike in exchange for a wonderful riding experience?ray:

 

[ThreeWheels]

Isn't the person on the back seat supposed to wash and wax the bike in exchange for a wonderful riding experience?ray:

Thanks for that excellent tip.

Unfortunately, I live alone and don't have anyone to to help, so I've got to do it myself.

Maybe the blank switch on the panel is supposed to control the force field.................

 

[jsflash]

Now just wait a minute, I know I’m new to these Spyder, but someone told me all I had to do is get on & enjoy, boy was I duped, with all the mod’s to be made now U’re telling me I’m gonna have to wash it, man the fun just keeps coming... seriously, enjoy every minute of it, a real LUV affair...........

 

[rugerbear]

I figured if I had time to wash it, I had time to ride it instead.

 

[Little Blue]

Wash

Well, wash as needed. Wear and wash, Ryde and Dry. Good Luck on Your Mission. .....:thumbup:

 

[safecracker]

LOL, had me fooled there. I was thinking what could be wrong now... Keep on ryding...

 

[bikerbillone]

Rode out yesterday, short ride, love bug month in FL, bit of a mess, thought about trading it in on a clean machine.

 

[EdMat]

It seems that the Force Shield designed to keep dirt and bugs off the Spyder has completely failed. I
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This new Force Shield you speak of, do you think BRP with offer it as an upgrade on the older models when they get the bugs worked out? :2thumbs:

 

[Tango]

Rode out yesterday, short ride, love bug month in FL, bit of a mess, thought about trading it in on a clean machine.

Yes they are out again. :yikes: Tom :spyder:

 

[teninospyder]

Isn't the person on the back seat supposed to wash and wax the bike in exchange for a wonderful riding experience?ray:

I'll be glad to let you tell my "back seat soul mate" that...….if you wish :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[cptjam]

After about 8 weeks and 2000 miles I've found a serious issue with the design of the 2020 RTL. At least the ones in Anthracite Gray.

It seems that the Force Shield designed to keep dirt and bugs off the Spyder has completely failed. It has NO FUNCTIONALITY whatever.
This has become especially apparent when riding on some roads that have puddles in them.
I'm now forced to MANUALLY clean the bike.
Is anybody else having this problem ??

:clap:

Pure misery. Send me your address and I’ll take it off your hands! I’m here to help! Joe

 

[ozarkryder]

Isn't the person on the back seat supposed to wash and wax the bike in exchange for a wonderful riding experience?ray:

Backseaters reaction:

 

[Longtimer]

I will have to check with my shop they said they would take care of everything under warranty I would think that would included weekly washing and detailing

 

[Jetfixer]

I think you didn't get the addendum to the owner's manual. You are supposed to ride it in the rain. This is referred to as "free bike wash day". The faster you go, the greater the scrubbing action. Please DO NOT try to explain this to any of your "Harley Goon" friends. The blank stare you get in return is not worth it. If you want exceptional results, spritz a little soap water on the front end before you ride. You'll be amazed.

 

[ozarkryder]

If there hasn't been any rain, and you live in farm country with large corn, sod or soybean fields near the road, run it through the country car wash a few times:

 

[trong]

Ride, Wash, Sleep.
REPEAT.


Oh, don't forget to fill the gas tank.