Got any questions about the RT you want me to ask?

[bjt]

Yeah , kinda not cool to dis someone and skirt around the "I know who it is "part. This thread's reminding me of 3rd grade a little bit. :dontknow:

I know Marc over at Spydertalk and Lamont will put the RT through its paces and give everyone their opinions.

Not meant to complain about 'dissing someone but I was just curious who the 5 testers were and also who gets to test one without having a lot of original Spyder riding experience. So Marc and Lamont are two of the "holy 5"?

 

[Lamonster]

Not meant to complain about 'dissing someone but I was just curious who the 5 testers were and also who gets to test one without having a lot of original Spyder riding experience. So Marc and Lamont are two of the "holy 5"?

They actually refer to us as "The RT5".

I didn't know Marc was getting one till today.
Ken Miller is getting one and so is Fred Rau. I'm not sure who the last guy is but I'll know tomorrow. :doorag:

I would like to keep this post on track if we could. There's been some good questions so far.

 

[The_Spyderwoman]

mirrors / brakes questions

1. In the pics it looks like the rear view mirrors are right in front of your hands again. Did they modify this?
2. I'd also like to ask about the brakes as well. Chris56 already did.
3. Did they do anything different with the parking brake so it was more convenient to use and not so finicky with sticking?
4. And just as a side note...I wish they would have made it a 6 speed -- maybe get more mpg.

 

[GregD]

Hand Brake

I was about to buy an 09 SE5 and set it up for "old guy" touring. Dealer was having trouble getting 3rd party accessories (Corbin, Floorboards, etc.). Looks like the RT will fill my needs nicely. One thing I would like to see on the RT is the Hand Brake. I spent many years on Trials and Enduro bikes. Would like to have that "front brake" lever up there. Old habits die hard. Missed it on my demo ride. Opps. Maybe the ISCI unit would work? Rather have a BRP option, if possible.
I've been following this site since June. Learned a lot. Hope the nagging problems are being fixed for you guys. I almost decided to pass on the Spyder, because of the dumb problems. I no longer have a fully equipped garage and am hoping for a reliable ride. We are light on dealers around here. That makes me nervous, but I'm ready to buy. Just in time for Colorado winter. 2010 models will be trouble free, just change the oil and ride. Right? So,Lamonster, you can put me down for a Hand Brake, and thank you, and all the other members for the great info.
:2excited:

 

[Lamonster]

welcome GregD
I think the hand brake is a dead issue, I don't see it ever happening from BRP and I will miss that too. :sour:

As far as being reliable, time will tell. If I go by my experience the Spyder is just as reliable as any Honda.:thumbup:

 

[tatt2r]

not to sound like an a-hole but did they fix problem with sqeaky brakes ..????
just checking ...looks cool....

 

[NancysToy]

not to sound like an a-hole but did they fix problem with sqeaky brakes ..????
just checking ...looks cool....

No...but the squeak has a much throatier sound now. :joke:

 

[bjt]

I have a few questions. Some folks stated that the "spy photo" RT looked like the engine cowls were larger than the original Spyder's cowls. I'm not sure I can tell a difference in the official RT photos. Are the cowls bigger and, if so, why? Is the new front end design just for looks or is it functional (better airflow, aerodynamics, etc.)? Does the new engine design have anything to do with fuel economy? IMO, fuel economy is a concern of those who do a lot of touring nowadays.

 

[Roaddog2]

welcome GregD
I think the hand brake is a dead issue, I don't see it ever happening from BRP and I will miss that too. :sour:

As far as being reliable, time will tell. If I go by my experience the Spyder is just as reliable as any Honda.:thumbup:

And if I go from mine it's as reliable as my 57 Pan Head nojoke but will say been riding hard last four weeks and no warranty issues so things are lookin up :ani29:

 

[krb1945]

One question for BRP

Are they going to install a decent sounding twin exhaust, a muffler on each side, that has tuned headers? The headers, as you know, on the 08 and 09 leave a lot to be desired. One header pipe is about 12 inches and the other is 3 FT 4 inches, ie: 40 inches. Not real good for equalizing tuning.

 

[Bersquack]

Where's mine? :roflblack:

 

[TonyMac]

What happened to Yellow? I love the Blue but Yellow if my color

 

[3wheeldemon]

Is it true that the new screen ask you three random questions about the safety card before it lets you start the engine?

Have a safe ride!


3WD

 

[NancysToy]

Is it true that the new screen ask you three random questions about the safety card before it lets you start the engine?

Have a safe ride!


3WD

:roflblack::clap::roflblack::clap::roflblack:

 

[Cliff-Co.]

welcome GregD
I think the hand brake is a dead issue, I don't see it ever happening from BRP and I will miss that too. :sour:

As far as being reliable, time will tell. If I go by my experience the Spyder is just as reliable as any Honda.:thumbup:

Is rear tire valve stem located opposite drive belt, too check air pressue mor easily ??? :2thumbs:

 

[Lamonster]

1.When are they available?
2. Is it or will it be equipped with plug-in intercom between ryder and passenger?

They should start shipping in Dec.

Yes they will have plug and play intercom.

 

[Lamonster]

1) what type of hitch is on it? Will it fit the current spyder?

2) Have a look at that electric windshield and dash my hopes of a retrofit...LOL!

Thanks Lamont! Have fun with it. Im envious!

It's their hitch and it is swingarm mounted and will fit our Spyder.

No way on retro fitting anything that I can see so far.

 

[Lamonster]

Bigger rear wheel sprockt?

Nope, same size.

Is there any difference in the gas tank location and amount of fuel it holds for longer touring runs?

Same size to but it should get the same mileage as ours. Around 32 mpg I'm guessing but I'll know for sure tomorrow.

It says gearing is the same. 28/79 or whatever it was.
I wonder what kind of gas milage to expect. The specs say 6.6 gal tank, that won't get to far at 20mpg. How quiet is it?

See above comment.

Will a full-size helmet still fit in the reconfigured front trunk?
Will a full-size helmet fit in the side and/or rear trunks?
Are the lights LED or incandescent?
What kind of financing will BRP offer?
Is there a BRP trade-up program?
Will service departments be thoroughly trained on this more-complex machine?

Front trunk is the same size. The side bags will fit a full face helmet
Lights are LED

Similar to LJ's questions: what components of the RT (bags, windshield, hitch, etc) will work with the current Spyders?

Just the hitch.

Do you know if they addressed the oil getting in the air box and did they redirect the fuel lines or did they protect them?

Is there still a strict Nanny onboard?

I love it and I'm really thinking about trading my 08 in for tour model. But I need to know MPG and if they made some of these corrections.

I'm thinking about waiting until 2011 and then, make the move.

Not sure on the oil in the airbox or the fuel lines.
Nanny should be a little better thanks to the fly by wire.

1. In the pics it looks like the rear view mirrors are right in front of your hands again. Did they modify this?
2. I'd also like to ask about the brakes as well. Chris56 already did.
3. Did they do anything different with the parking brake so it was more convenient to use and not so finicky with sticking?
4. And just as a side note...I wish they would have made it a 6 speed -- maybe get more mpg.

Mirrors are huge and look like they will work great. I was not looking at my hands. I'm told there is no vibration in them either.

Not sure about the brakes but the parking brake is operated by a switch now.

I was about to buy an 09 SE5 and set it up for "old guy" touring. Dealer was having trouble getting 3rd party accessories (Corbin, Floorboards, etc.). Looks like the RT will fill my needs nicely. One thing I would like to see on the RT is the Hand Brake. I spent many years on Trials and Enduro bikes. Would like to have that "front brake" lever up there. Old habits die hard. Missed it on my demo ride. Opps. Maybe the ISCI unit would work? Rather have a BRP option, if possible.
I've been following this site since June. Learned a lot. Hope the nagging problems are being fixed for you guys. I almost decided to pass on the Spyder, because of the dumb problems. I no longer have a fully equipped garage and am hoping for a reliable ride. We are light on dealers around here. That makes me nervous, but I'm ready to buy. Just in time for Colorado winter. 2010 models will be trouble free, just change the oil and ride. Right? So,Lamonster, you can put me down for a Hand Brake, and thank you, and all the other members for the great info.
:2excited:

The front brake is now being looked at as a option.

not to sound like an a-hole but did they fix problem with sqeaky brakes ..????
just checking ...looks cool....

Don't know.

I have a few questions. Some folks stated that the "spy photo" RT looked like the engine cowls were larger than the original Spyder's cowls. I'm not sure I can tell a difference in the official RT photos. Are the cowls bigger and, if so, why? Is the new front end design just for looks or is it functional (better airflow, aerodynamics, etc.)? Does the new engine design have anything to do with fuel economy? IMO, fuel economy is a concern of those who do a lot of touring nowadays.

It pretty much is a one piece front now and it is much larger and channels the air to the radiator much better now. The hot air is kicked out to the side now too.

They say that one of the reasons is still gets about the same fuel mileage as ours is the aerodynamics.

Are they going to install a decent sounding twin exhaust, a muffler on each side, that has tuned headers? The headers, as you know, on the 08 and 09 leave a lot to be desired. One header pipe is about 12 inches and the other is 3 FT 4 inches, ie: 40 inches. Not real good for equalizing tuning.

They are talking about that too. Maybe next year.

 

[BumbleBee]

They should start shipping in Dec.

Yes they will have plug and play intercom.

Thank-you very much for the answers :thumbup:

 

[Questions]

Thanks, but I'll Wait

They should offer something special to the :spyderwners that were told that you were gone to get a PE edition 1 thrue 2500 and ended up with a number over 2500 we had to put our money up for almost a year and they handled it like Hurricane Katrina and never did a thing except some Bull :cus: press release that was supposed to fix everthing well it didn't at least not with me they would be more a value if they didn't srew up the roll out of the PE Edition :ani29: This has left a Bad taste in my mouth and feelings with doing buisness with BRP don't get me wrong I like my :spyder:I have to date purchased 14 H-Ds new some numbered and limited editions true numbers and never had a srcew like that a rain suit some ryding gear something beside a letter (email) until then I'm on the side lines
PE Edition 3433 out of 2500 Venting:gaah:

You can have the PE. I'll let them get the bugs worked out b4 I jump. Of course, I just got the one I have and the newness and novelty hasn't worn off yet.:f_spider: