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

[Dukester]

RT

What's a good guess on the annual maintenance cost of the RT?

 

[Smylinacha]

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

:2thumbs::clap::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Smylinacha]

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

Good one! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:roflblack::roflblack::thumbup:

 

[Extracool]

RT5

When is BRP going to get rid of the belt drive and put a drive shaft in so you don't have to adjust and worry about gravel?:thumbup:

 

[q-brrr]

Handle bars?

Does it look like one could put the RT handle bars and ignition shield on a 08-09?

 

[pjense2002]

ask my dealer what he would give me for mine

he said top dollar for mine in mint with corbin upgrades is 11000 what a joke

 

[3wheeldemon]

he said top dollar for mine in mint with corbin upgrades is 11000 what a joke

Is not, I asked my dealer just for curiosity about RT interest, he toll me that, so far, ALL the requests he has for RT are trade-ins, no new customers (that will probably change once they are on display but, still, will put a lot of pressure on the resale price).

Keeping the thread on track: Great reporting job Lamonster :2thumbs:. We will live the "RT tester" life vicariously through your reports and will keep riding our good old SM/SEs!

3WD

 

[Firefly]

he said top dollar for mine in mint with corbin upgrades is 11000 what a joke

Sorry to say--- but that's about right. Things like this depreciate like crazy during the first year of ownership. You can get a NEW 2008 right now for 11,300.

I think anyone hoping for a decent trade-in value is going to be sorely disappointed. I've got over $20,000 into mine and doubt I would get much more than $10,000 on the open market--- and less if doing a trade-in.

 

[Firefly]

Is not, I asked my dealer just for curiosity about RT interest, he toll me that, so far, ALL the requests he has for RT are trade-ins, no new customers (that will probably change once they are on display but, still, will put a lot of pressure on the resale price).

Keeping the thread on track: Great reporting job Lamonster :2thumbs:. We will live the "RT tester" life vicariously through your reports and will keep riding our good old SM/SEs!

3WD

Doubtful that anyone other than current Spyder owners is aware of the RT right now. Once they get the pics and info out--- they will have plenty of interest from new owners.

The more people that trade in their Spyders -- the less they are going to be worth as the dealers will have too many used ones available.

 

[RubyRed]

Doubtful that anyone other than current Spyder owners is aware of the RT right now. Once they get the pics and info out--- they will have plenty of interest from new owners.

The more people that trade in their Spyders -- the less they are going to be worth as the dealers will have too many used ones available.

I dont own a Spyder, but I do know about the RT... hahaha Just picking. :joke:

 

[sabunim5]

I'd like to know if the air shock on the rear will fit the older models? Did they make any changes to the front shocks? Are they air also?
thanks for all the info you are providing :clap:

 

[spyryder]

I see the sprockets are the same ratio, but I'm wondering if the ratios have been changed internally in the transmission? I've heard some reports of lower rpm's at hi-way speeds.ray:

 

[dltang]

I have a question Lamont. With the RT they have covered a number of the mods that many of us have done on our current spyders. One thing that I use a lot that I am wondering if they have addressed is the driver floorboards or extended footpegs. I just mine an awful lot on the long haul. I understand the new RT has a more relaxed foot position but I like to stretch my legs out when I am riding for a long period of time. Is it something that can be done with this bike or will it still need to be added on?

 

[you24824]

Handlebars?

Can I replace my handlebars with those? They seem taller and further back. Please research that. Looks are good, but I need function first.

Thanks, Bill:lecturef_smilie:

 

[DannyS]

I know all the buzz is about the new RT but is there anything "new" about the new RS?:doorag:

 

[WaltH]

On both of my SM5's the ambient temperature typically would read 5F degrees higher than actual while going down the road. When parked in the garage, before the engine was started, the temperature would be accurate. Have they corrected this problem on the new RT with its better air flow, etc.?

Do we still have the bar gauge for engine coolant temperature? Maybe an analog gauge?

Will you be pulling your trailer with the RT?

The website indicates that the RT-S has the electric shift as standard??? If this is true, why do you have a manual transmission? Because it is a prototype?

Are the saddlebags removable? If not, will they interfere with maintenance?

 

[NancysToy]

The website indicates that the RT-S has the electric shift as standard??? If this is true, why do you have a manual transmission? Because it is a prototype?

I thought this at first, too, but if you look in the options list you will see that it is actually an option.

 

[mjw930]

On both of my SM5's the ambient temperature typically would read 5F degrees higher than actual while going down the road. When parked in the garage, before the engine was started, the temperature would be accurate. Have they corrected this problem on the new RT with its better air flow, etc.?

Do we still have the bar gauge for engine coolant temperature? Maybe an analog gauge?

Will you be pulling your trailer with the RT?

The website indicates that the RT-S has the electric shift as standard??? If this is true, why do you have a manual transmission? Because it is a prototype?

Are the saddlebags removable? If not, will they interfere with maintenance?

If you recheck the site you'll see that the SE5 is available on the top two models but it's optional. The manual is standard on all models. The SE5 is a $1500 option.

 

[Cambello]

Throttle issues on the RT

HI, must have seen every clip on Youtube, great work, any way I have an 2010 RT premier and yesterday while I was pulling away (quite hard) my auto sequence gears didn't kick in, I was pulling 6k and nothing!!! when i revved down the gears changed as normal. gave me a bit of a shock, so at the next junction I changed up as I normally do and all was ok, So is this the norm?
Thanks

 

[NancysToy]

HI, must have seen every clip on Youtube, great work, any way I have an 2010 RT premier and yesterday while I was pulling away (quite hard) my auto sequence gears didn't kick in, I was pulling 6k and nothing!!! when i revved down the gears changed as normal. gave me a bit of a shock, so at the next junction I changed up as I normally do and all was ok, So is this the norm?
Thanks

ldpost: Best to start a new thread with your question.