I broke in my new Spyder this weekend......

[jerpinoy]

:congrats: on your new ride, about the small brake pedal I replaced mine with car brake pedal .

 

[peterparker]

Brake Pedal

Congrats on your new Spyder.

You can purchase a bigger brake pedal from Tricled, one of supporting vendors. Here is a link to the pedal, http://tricled.com/TricLed.com/Pedals___Mudflap.html[/QUOTE

Thanks for the suggestion. It looks like their brake pedal will not work on my 2014 RT with driver floorboards. Drat!!

 

[peterparker]

Brake Pedal

First oil change on the 14s is at 3,000 miles (not 600)

An oversized brake pedal is available at TricLed's website.

after you get the hang of the turn signals it will be second nature.

AND DON'T FORGET First oil change on the 14s is at 3,000 miles (not 600)

Cruzr Joe

Joe - The Tricled people told me that their brake pedal will not work on my RT SE6. I see that you have one on your bike. Do you have non stock floorboards?

 

[YIRYDE]

Congrats on your new Spyder.

You can purchase a bigger brake pedal from Tricled, one of supporting vendors. Here is a link to the pedal, http://tricled.com/TricLed.com/Pedals___Mudflap.html[/QUOTE

Thanks for the suggestion. It looks like their brake pedal will not work on my 2014 RT with driver floorboards. Drat!!

Some members are using this pedal on their 2014 RT with stock floorboards. I know Cruzr Joe has them on his 2014 RTS. See this thread for more info and you can also PM Cruzr Joe for more details.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...D-full-size-brake-pedal&highlight=brake+pedal

 

[ARtraveler]

I transferred the Tricled brake pedal from my 2010 to the 2014 RTS. I did not have any problem with the installation.

Maybe they are saying not to because it may interfere with the foot boards in the event of an emergency stop. The OEM pedal is supposed to make the foot board release in the event of an emergency stop.

 

[peterparker]

First Checkup

FYI - In checking with the service department of my Spyder dealership today, they tell me that they have been given some new directives from BRP and that the 2014 Spyder owners are now needing to come in after 600 miles for their first checkup. I don't know if this is supposed to be all of the models or if this just applies to the triples. They also said that the 3000 mile checkup is still in effect also just like the operator's manual says.

 

[Bob Denman]

Peter,
I'm not saying that your dealer is lying...
...But ask for a copy to see it for yourself!

My guy has seen nothing about this; I just had him check, while I had him on the phone...

 

[ARtraveler]

FYI - In checking with the service department of my Spyder dealership today, they tell me that they have been given some new directives from BRP and that the 2014 Spyder owners are now needing to come in after 600 miles for their first checkup. I don't know if this is supposed to be all of the models or if this just applies to the triples. They also said that the 3000 mile checkup is still in effect also just like the operator's manual says.

It might be good if we could get someone like Lamonster to verify this information.

To me, this sounds like a mix up of information concerning 2014 1330 models and 2014 998 rotax models. The initial service is 3000 miles for the triples and 600 miles for the rotax engines--per the manuals.

So many dealers don't have a clue on either the machines or servicing that I suspect dealer misinformation until we can get different information from an "official" source.

I know a local dealer where only one person has actually ridden a 2014 triple. I just passed 4000 miles on mine.

 

[Bob Denman]

You're in the longest days of the year right now; aren't you? :2thumbs:

That's not fair; our riding days are MUCH shorter than yours!

 

[ARtraveler]

You're in the longest days of the year right now; aren't you? :2thumbs:

That's not fair; our riding days are MUCH shorter than yours!

Yes, we are in that part of the year where it does not get pitch dark at night--just twilight. If it is very cloudy, it will get dark though.

I am not out and about after 10:00 very much though. I get my 50 to 100 mile daily ryde in during the afternoon most days. Thursday night, is club ride night and weekends are open to longer rydes. I do like the extended hours in the summer though.

However, by end of September, the party is over. 12 hours of day/night. Cold fall breezes in the air, and waiting for the first snows of October--usually by the 2nd week. Our leaves are usually down by third week of September--depending when we get the first big windstorm.

 

[peterparker]

Sounds like a good idea

Thanks guys. I can see where if the first checkup is different for each motor, it would be easy to get someone's wires crossed on this.

Maybe I should PM Lamonster.

 

[ARtraveler]

Thanks guys. I can see where if the first checkup is different for each motor, it would be easy to get someone's wires crossed on this.

Maybe I should PM Lamonster.

Please do. Was hoping he might chime in when I posted earlier--but so far--silence. Let us know what you find out. Thanks.

 

[peterparker]

Ok

Will do AK. No word from him yet. I think I will question BRP on this also.
Updated results to come soon.

 

[murphybrown]

Brake pedal FITS

Congrats on your new Spyder.

You can purchase a bigger brake pedal from Tricled, one of supporting vendors. Here is a link to the pedal, http://tricled.com/TricLed.com/Pedals___Mudflap.html[/QUOTE

Thanks for the suggestion. It looks like their brake pedal will not work on my 2014 RT with driver floorboards. Drat!!

Just fine. I have on my 2014 with driver floorboards...

 

[windancer]

Frost ride

:joke: Glad you had a good time yes there little things that you learn as time goes by. Have lots of fun

 

[Bob Denman]

They work perfectly with the 2013 and later OEM floorboards. :thumbup:

 

[peterparker]

Straight from the horse's mouth

Bob and AK -

I contacted BRP on the question of the mileage of the first checkup on the '14 RT. Here is what they sent me:

Thank you for contacting BRP.

I will say that it is possible that your dealer was confused, but the normal first service maintenance is suppose to be done on the unit after 3000 miles.

You can confirm with your dealer, but has the manufacturer, that is the recommended service time.


I would say that the speculations of the dealer service department getting the 2 first service intervals on the motors mixed up is correct. Thanks to all for questioning this. I would have spent hard earned money un-needingly.


"Manual?,.. Manual?,.. We don't need no stinking manual!!...We got Spyderlovers forum members in our corner".

 

[ARtraveler]

Bob and AK -

I contacted BRP on the question of the mileage of the first checkup on the '14 RT. Here is what they sent me:

Thank you for contacting BRP.

I will say that it is possible that your dealer was confused, but the normal first service maintenance is suppose to be done on the unit after 3000 miles.

You can confirm with your dealer, but has the manufacturer, that is the recommended service time.


I would say that the speculations of the dealer service department getting the 2 first service intervals on the motors mixed up is correct. Thanks to all for questioning this. I would have spent hard earned money un-needingly.


"Manual?,.. Manual?,.. We don't need no stinking manual!!...We got Spyderlovers forum members in our corner".

Thank you for posting what you found out. Sometimes, it does not hurt to "trust but verify." :thumbup::yes:

 

[SNOOPY]

Howdy gang.

I bought my first Spyder on 6/28/14. It is a 2014 RT LTD in the titanium gray matte finish and I named her Lucky. This weekend I had 4 days off with the 4th of July holiday so I figured that I would ride it out to some property that my wife and I own out in the Texas hill country. I just got back and thought I would post up a few newbie thoughts after racking up a total of 823 miles on this trip.

- I learned not to try to wave back at other riders in curves. Both hands on the bars are very much appreciated. A nod of the helmet will suffice.
- I had to adjust my aim for dodging roadkill.
- The RT's stock GPS is a worthless pile. I don't really care if it is waterproof - if you can't read the screen for the glare, it is of no use to me. Maybe a different one is easier to read in direct sunlight?? Suggestions are welcome.
- I wish the flat part of the turn signal cancellation switch was wider. I kept turning the signal on the opposite way instead of cancelling.
- The turn signal flashes way too long if you let it self cancel.
- This thing will really fly through the curves if you want it to. Especially with your body going to the inside of the curve and hanging off the seat just a bit.
- Waiting for the thing to tell you to read the safety card before starting sucks.
- Wish the brake pedal was bigger. I operated it with the side of my foot.
- I could have never made this trip without the forum suggestions of a seat pad on the stock seat. The Airhawk R rules!!!!
- Ecoboost is synonymous with "punch this button to make me run crappier".
- A vented windshield and Baker Air Wings are in my immediate future.
- The cruise control is the easiest to use that I have ever experienced on a motorcycle.
- My grandkid's mother would not let them ride with me on my Goldwing but the Spyder got a thumbs up for them to participate.


With about 850 miles on the odo, it is a little past time for the 600 mile check up but I want to get that taken care of. I had 1 mechanical problem in riding but I will post that in the RT section and ask if anyone can offer some advice.

After leaving 2 wheelers and going over to 3, I thought that I would be giving up a lot in not watching the world tilt anymore, but I can honestly say that I am highly satisfied with my choice.

Spyders rock!!!

Just caught this thread....first, congrats!


Second....and I didn't see where anyone has noticed??? AWESOME USERNAME SPIDERMAN !

You can't hide from me. lol




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[peterparker]

You are the first

Just caught this thread....first, congrats!


Second....and I didn't see where anyone has noticed??? AWESOME USERNAME SPIDERMAN !

You can't hide from me. lol




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Nope. No comments on the username. But I could not slide that past you Snoop.