Here's a look at the 2014 Can-Am Spyder lineup

[Derek Paisley]

I also hate that notion. (over the hill)
However we hear it all the time.

Btw: I have another year before I hit 40.

 

[Illinois Boy]

Now we will have tons of threads on how people just can't get used to shifting at such low rpms. :roflblack: I personally hate those little upshift indicator lights.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Now that's funny...

 

[TexasSpyder]

"I hated to tease you guys like that but you can click on the first picture to scroll through all 65 of them. I'll answer any questions you have the best I can here."
I guess I am dense or something...........Where is the first picture you click on?

J. D.

 

[Lamonster]

"I hated to tease you guys like that but you can click on the first picture to scroll through all 65 of them. I'll answer any questions you have the best I can here."
I guess I am dense or something...........Where is the first picture you click on?

J. D.

Here you go
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=3070

 

[TexasSpyder]

Here you go
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=3070

Thanks

J. D.

 

[Bob Denman]

Over the Hill?? :shocked:
:roflblack: Yup! Proud of it too! :thumbup:
I've disappointed more enemies than I can count by living this long!

 

[Farmbanker]

Maybe not over the hill but you might want to downshift. :roflblack:

My body appears to have an automatic downshift already installed!

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[Kratos]

I'm sorry.....it's not orange....excuse me.......let's be more proper............Cognac. LOL

 

[lookerjdc]

I'm not a drinker (anymore) but i know I am going to drown in Cognac......

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm gonna have to pick up a botttle of that stuff so that I can toast the new bike! :cheers:
(Why couldn't they have called it "Beer?):shocked:

 

[frank3]

Well, the wait is over and it looks like BRP made all the changes I desired. As for me, after being one of the first to purchase an RT-S at introduction (#180, 2010) and living with all of the initial problems and seeing all of the initial problems with the 2013 change, think I'm waiting for the 2015 model year so that BRP can correct what I believe will be "initial" problems with this new 2014. Believe me, can't hardly wait for the 2015 so I can place an order.

 

[Lamonster]

I'm thinking it was around 8K but not sure. :dontknow:

I was off, it's 7500rpm for redline now.

 

[finless]

As near as I can tell it will but your dealer can say for sure.

Looking at the posts on the backrest, it looks like they go down into holes in the frame under the seat!
Are those holes there on older models?

Bob

 

[Elembytes]

Very interested now in the 2014---but

Why did they drop the VIPER RED----I get so many comments about the VIPER RED we have---Great for visibility too.

Just love the 6-speed transmission-3 cyclinder engine--done away from the heat and boiling gas issues, lower cost maintanence engine----How easy is the battery to access?

Love the real Alternator too---can farkle it up nicely and not worry about electrical issues.

This could be a realy genuine winner---

Will wait a bit though and let others go first--but I might be looking to trade soon! Will see! Only got 2000 miles on my almost 1 year old RTS-SE5 now. *Sigh*

Thanks for the posting Lamont!

 

[Kratos]

I was off, it's 7500rpm for redline now.

Got some more questions for the SpyderMaster.....Lol

1) Will we be able to over-fill the fuel tank, or is there still that canister issue that traps over-filled fuel (fire hazard)?

2) Are they going with new tires or the same stock tires on previous years? Kinda hoping for higher mileage...

3) Do you know the minimum rpm to ride at? I know it will be a lot lower, but there still has to be a min.

4) Is it easier to access the airbox for the filter than before? I hated changing that thing, LOL.

5) I hear that they eliminated the centrifugal clutch, does this mean the electronic shifting is even smoother than before?
And is the "clutch destruction" that plagued previous models heavily minimized?

6) Is the battery just as easy to access as before?

 

[finless]

Up to 252 miles on a tank!

Bob

 

[Firefly]

Anyone know if the seat is different pan from 2012? I seem to recall some change in 2013 on the RT seat pan?
Reason I ask is I would want to transfer my Corbin to the 2014 RT. I know BRP has their comfort seat, etc..... But I've never been impressed with any of their seats.... Plus would want to keep the gas door!
Then again, maybe Corbin will come out with a new model with another door for the oil!

Another question. Did they do anything about the belt squeak? I have to lube my 2012 RT belt every 400 miles to get rid of it.

 

[Sny]

1) Will we be able to over-fill the fuel tank, or is there still that canister issue that traps over-filled fuel (fire hazard)?

3) Do you know the minimum rpm to ride at? I know it will be a lot lower, but there still has to be a min.

Eco mode tells you when to shift. 1st to 2nd at 1800rpm. 2nd to 3rd at 1950. 3rd and beyond at 2100. Because of the clutch design you cannot damage it by shifting too soon. There is no centrifugal clutch anymore.

4) Is it easier to access the airbox for the filter than before? I hated changing that thing, LOL.

yes, it's on the top left side, you can remove the y-panel and get to it much easier than before.

5) I hear that they eliminated the centrifugal clutch, does this mean the electronic shifting is even smoother than before? And is the "clutch destruction" that plagued previous models heavily minimized?

Yes it's removed and you cannot damage anything by shifting too low. Well, I'm sure someone will find a way but not like before.

I can't comment on how smoothly it shifts other than to say it's designed like the Audi DSG which is smooth as butter. However the Audi is not without it's quirky behaviors, no idea if these carry over to the new RT.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for this info! :thumbup:

 

[ulflyer]

Difference between RT SE and RTS SE?

The RTS is $3600 more. What does this get me?