Help with my purchase please. 2009 GS SM5

[ARtraveler]

Had I read down another post or two, I wouldn't have parroted your words. :doorag:

No problem my friend. Great minds always run in the same directions. :roflblack:

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

I had a 2013 Spyder, an RS SM5, basically the same as what you're looking at. Yes, they do have noisy brakes. Not to worry, it's pretty normal. As far as the brake error, that isn't normal but if it hasn't come back, the brakes work fine and the price for the GS is good, I wouldn't worry too much about it. It is possible the error came because the rider was "riding" the brakes. If you do things you shouldn't while riding, you can get various "nanny" codes..basically tell you, "tsk tsk, don't do that again".

 

[SpyderCam]

@TerryTheSpyderRyder

Thanks for the reply. Everything you stated from your experience is what is happening with the first bike. It has under 3000 miles, the brakes squeak at times, and the bike was taken in for inspection which the owner provided the pw. The dealer could not replicate the error and said everything looked fine. This maybe the first one I go with and if so do all the things that have been recommended here. I have time as the owners are on vacation until the July 17th. Gives me time to look over all my options.

Now I have a question for you or anyone else that reads this how do you feel about buying a 2010 Rs sm5 with 10000 miles. Owner says they can provide paperwork that they just put new tires, brakes, and new clutch with warranty still on it. They added a windshield, lights, muffler and back rest to it. The pictures sent to me Spyder looks clean. Just curious on thought? Thanks again.

 

[Sarge707]

My 2009GS had the DPS replaced and Many did. Something that's been sitting could have chewed wires from rodents- Where was in stored may give you a tip. Just be careful of gremelins??

 

[SpyderCam]

@Sarge707

Nice! Never crossed my mind about rodents. The Spyder was parked in a garage next to a nice Harley. Don't think this is the case but you brought something I didn't even think about Thanks! DPS the power steering?

 

[SpyderCam]

First off I want to thank everyone for their feed back. I've narrowed down my options and need your opinion on the 2nd one. It's being sold by a car dealer. It's a 2010 rs. It has a juicebox with 2 brothers exhaust. JL audio slampack with it own battery. It has 3500 miles and is about $100 less than the 1st one. I've read some threads that say don't buy moded can ams. What are some thoughts if I go this way. Do we know enough now with extra addons if it's a good or bad thing? Thanks again hoping to maybe having one by the weekend. Also, the title says it's from Texas not that it's a bad thing I can only think of the heat and if it's a bad thing for the spyder.

 

[SpyderCam]

Oh yeah!!!!

I finally went through with a purchase last night. What a sweet moment and ride home. I probably had bugs across my teeth and didn't even know it as I had a smile on my face all the way home:roflblack: It's a 2014 RS SM5 and has less than 2000 miles on it. It looks brand new. On to doing the recommendations provided to me here. Thanks to all that provided feedback and helped with my decision. Now, I'm off to brush my teeth and go to bed as I look forward to seeing my baby in the morning.:riding:

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

Buy you a nearer Spyder (2014 up) and it will have the 1330 engine in it, if it is a F3 or RT. This what everyone wants, and you will like it a lot better. With prices where they are, the 2014 and up will not cost you that much more!
I made that mistake and bought a 2013 with the 998 engine! In less than a year i was so disappointed and traded it for a 2016 RT Limited!

I used to own a 2013 RS-SM. I liked the 998 though it was thirsty and somewhat peaky. What I didn't like was, damn was that thing uncomfortable! Floorboards, seat and handlebar modifications finally made the thing somewhat tolerable for 100 mile jaunts..about the same distance when it needed gas. I finally sold it and bought an F3. Night and day difference.

 

[SpyderCam]

@TerryTheSpyderRyder I can definitely see myself changing the seat. It's usually one the first things I change. Rode it home about 100 miles and it wasn't that but I always want a little more cushion for comfort. Hopefully cross my fingers that once I do that I should be fine.I did the same to my Harley Sportster when I first got it and man what a difference a seat can make.Guess time will tell. ��

 

[CopperSpyder]

:congrats: On the new to you Spyder!! Make sure and get a photo in the Spyder Garage So I can have a look. :2thumbs: Live to Ride, Ride to Live!! hyea::doorag:

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats:

 

[SpyderCam]

Thank you very excited. Now I have to wait for Tuesday for the DMV to be open to transfer the title. I created an album now I'll have to figure out how to place picks in my garage.