So rode the wife's scoot back home after picking it up today. Fifty miles of lovely twisty back roads. Between 5100 and 5150 RPM at 70 MPH, and pulled just fine on a nasty steep section simply by keeping it in the powerband and not lugging it. Not rocket science, but I am amazed at how many folks try to "tractor" high-winding engines. It was not as buzzy as I expected, but it will still benefit from some foam grip covers. Cornered well as long as the rear air ride was maxed, I leaned towards the inside handlebar, and added throttle throughout the curve, but I'll be getting with Lamonster to get a sway bar and end links soon. Hopefully that will keep it more settled in long sweepers, as it did feel like it wanted to "wander" a little. This thing is WAY warmer than a two-wheeled scoot...I ended up dropping the windscreen all the way down to get some airflow, wind noise be damned! Should be great for her in the cooler months, though, especially with the heated grips. Angel (SWMBO) wants to add some tunes (MP3 or iPod) using the factory speakers as opposed to her usual earbuds, and looking in the trunk, it appears I need a 7-pin male DIN to 3.5mm adapter. The CanAm ones are outrageously priced, but I presume I can use a "generic" one. Only two issues I found is the slightly spongy brake pedal and the inside of the right tire is wearing funky. So time for fresh brake fluid & some EBC pads- may see about braided lines as well- then adjust the toe-in on the right side. I plan on throwing some 15" rims on and fresh darkside rubber, then getting a proper alignment, but this will at least allow her to cruise a little without the tire becoming unsafe right away. I'm not sure how accurate the fuel gauge is, but if it's remotely accurate, it got at least 27 to 28 MPG, which is pretty much what I was expecting from checking out fuelly.com. It may not be as flashy or fast as the newer machines, but it runs great, everything works, and it was affordable. :thumbup:
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First ride on the '11 RT-S SE5/ report
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Grandpot
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Welcome aboard. The spongy brake is not that uncommon. One thing you will notice is if you have your foot on the brake while releasing the parking brake, the foot brake will go down. Just pump the pedal while releasing the parking brake. The brake pedal will also go up if you are pressing it and engaging the parking brake.
pegasus1300
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After 5 years on my 2012,if I were to buy one today I wouldn't worry about the onboard entertainment system. I would Bluetooth it all from my Android/iPhone to my helmet. Satellite Radio, Pandora, Your own music, iTunes, etc., etc., etc. There are so many steaming services today. Plus if you both have a compatible headset, you can pair to each other.
Glad you had so much fun riding it home. That is where I stay, 5000 to 5500. I also usually ride with the windscreen down and the face shield up. Just keep on riding and enjoying.
Glad you had so much fun riding it home. That is where I stay, 5000 to 5500. I also usually ride with the windscreen down and the face shield up. Just keep on riding and enjoying.
Oldtimer51
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Refreshing review. I own a 2011 RT standard. It is not a bad machine and the price was right for the condition and very low miles that mine had when purchased in February. Everyone say "buy a new one or a larger engine". This one is fine for the price and no more payments is refreshing also. So far I had put almost 4000 additional miles.
merlot
Member
hi noah
sounds like you have excess toe out given your tyre wear
best to get laser align done before you fit new rubber
if you cant wait then you need to adjust both sides,not just the right...if not you will offset the handlebars at centre(no biggie,just feels strange)
i wouldnt go more than 1/4 turn on the tie rods,to give toe in eg increase the distance
best is laser align ASAP tho
you could go to digital fuel and temp if not already....disconnect both analogues and should show on the dash(i did a 2010 and it didnt work tho)
that audio lead you mention comes standard with a new bike....must be lots out there not getting used
russ
sounds like you have excess toe out given your tyre wear
best to get laser align done before you fit new rubber
if you cant wait then you need to adjust both sides,not just the right...if not you will offset the handlebars at centre(no biggie,just feels strange)
i wouldnt go more than 1/4 turn on the tie rods,to give toe in eg increase the distance
best is laser align ASAP tho
you could go to digital fuel and temp if not already....disconnect both analogues and should show on the dash(i did a 2010 and it didnt work tho)
that audio lead you mention comes standard with a new bike....must be lots out there not getting used
russ
carbonation
New member
Congrats. The 11 has smaller BRP brakes. They work but are not aggressive. You get used to it.
New pads help, with the caveat that (unless changed now) EBC does not come with the clips for the front pads. You may have difficulty with moving the old clips to the new pads. You should already have braided lines to the front calipers.
General Altimax RT43 work fine on the front, and fill the fender wells.
I never used the adapter setup. It's kind of dumb to have the music in trunk IMO. I could never hear the radio at highway speeds anyway. My Sena works fine with an iPhone running Foobar playing music in the helmet, and responds to HeySiri commands.
The usual stuff on something with a few years on it... Vacuum lines, canisterectomy, end links and sway bar, alignment. Since you have skills, oil change, filters. Lots of debate on that subject here, just realize the 998 uses oil, and shears it like crazy. Change accordingly.
Enjoy: you and SWMBO be safe.
New pads help, with the caveat that (unless changed now) EBC does not come with the clips for the front pads. You may have difficulty with moving the old clips to the new pads. You should already have braided lines to the front calipers.
General Altimax RT43 work fine on the front, and fill the fender wells.
I never used the adapter setup. It's kind of dumb to have the music in trunk IMO. I could never hear the radio at highway speeds anyway. My Sena works fine with an iPhone running Foobar playing music in the helmet, and responds to HeySiri commands.
The usual stuff on something with a few years on it... Vacuum lines, canisterectomy, end links and sway bar, alignment. Since you have skills, oil change, filters. Lots of debate on that subject here, just realize the 998 uses oil, and shears it like crazy. Change accordingly.
Enjoy: you and SWMBO be safe.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
The 2011 is a good one. Linda drove hers from 2012 to 2019. Put 38K trouble free miles on it. I used it as a trade for my new 2019 F3.
She now drives the 2014 RT-S.
She now drives the 2014 RT-S.
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