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"IF" BRP comes out with a Touring Spyder...
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FANG
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Seeing as how the wife wants one of her own - I would probably buy one that was already outfitted for touring at the factory. Aftermarket additions are more expensive; my only request would be for BRP to make sure the touring model has NMN risers and all the light kits that ESI has to offer. :2thumbs:
DynamoBT
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No. Pleading with my husband to get endorsed so he can drive is going nowhere. So we don't need two Spyders. And the one I have is just fine. I'll outfit it eventually with luggage. But honestly, I'm not a long distance ryder. The most I see myself doing are day trips, maybe an overnight. I'm enjoying what I've got for now.
I might consider it if delta between trade-in and new bike makes sense to me. I suspect money wise one would take a bath, just like trading in a one or two year old car for a new one.
I would also want to know the improvements made in this new model-doubtful they will be disclosed.
For example: relay seating, fuel lines near motor covered, gas fumes, brakes/rotors improved, suspension improved, oil in air filter, etc.
After having personalizing my Spyder it would be hard to give it up since mine has performed flawlessly. I am one of the lucky ones - zero issues of importance.
No I have not had the Recall Software loaded.
I think most straight up trade-ins will come from Spyder lovers who have unresolved issues hoping to get a good one.:dontknow:
I would also want to know the improvements made in this new model-doubtful they will be disclosed.
For example: relay seating, fuel lines near motor covered, gas fumes, brakes/rotors improved, suspension improved, oil in air filter, etc.
After having personalizing my Spyder it would be hard to give it up since mine has performed flawlessly. I am one of the lucky ones - zero issues of importance.
No I have not had the Recall Software loaded.
I think most straight up trade-ins will come from Spyder lovers who have unresolved issues hoping to get a good one.:dontknow:
ntxYguy2009
New member
No. I am still enjoying my 1st one! 
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I'll be keeping mine for a while. Once this one is due for replacement, probably. But with all the money invested and modification it would be stupid since my spyder is now a touring bike.
But hey, that doesn't mean I'm not intreigued and interested to see what BRP has up it's sleeve.
But hey, that doesn't mean I'm not intreigued and interested to see what BRP has up it's sleeve.
TonyMac
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While I'm extremely happy with my existing :spyder2: it is what it was designed for which is a fairly sporty and fun to ride machine. As it sits with the mods I've made it is a great daily commuter and weekends in the Texas Hill Country, but I've not been tempted to go more than 4 or 5 hours at a whack as that is about the limit for me.
As I have drooled over Gold Wings and BMW dressers for a few years, a true touring :spyder2: would be an interesting departure. The features that would make me want to trade up would be:
- A really efficient cooling system. You see police Wings idle and putt slowly for long periods of time without overheating. Granted touring is not a lot of sitting, but I wouldn't want to worry about cooling on long trips.
- A really efficient charging system. I read somewhere that a Gold Wing makes a huge amount of power at low RPMs compared to the :spyder2: which only creates a few hundred watts at relatively high RPMs. You could have a lot of electronics with a decent charging system.
- More built in storage that looks like it was made for the :spyder2: like the Corbin bags. I was really disappointed when the existing trunk turned out to only hold one full face helmet, a jacket and some gloves. Two helmets and jackets would be the minimum. I'm tired of dragging our stuff into the restaurant because it won't fit in the trunk.
- A big improvement in highway stability. The :spyder2: feels relatively light and gets blown around a bit at highway speeds. I would imagine (since I don't own one) that Gold Wings and the like are a bit less apt to being bounced around hence the ease with which folks can do hours on end.
Until then, I'm good to go with what I have and absolutely love it for what it is.
Tony
As I have drooled over Gold Wings and BMW dressers for a few years, a true touring :spyder2: would be an interesting departure. The features that would make me want to trade up would be:
- A really efficient cooling system. You see police Wings idle and putt slowly for long periods of time without overheating. Granted touring is not a lot of sitting, but I wouldn't want to worry about cooling on long trips.
- A really efficient charging system. I read somewhere that a Gold Wing makes a huge amount of power at low RPMs compared to the :spyder2: which only creates a few hundred watts at relatively high RPMs. You could have a lot of electronics with a decent charging system.
- More built in storage that looks like it was made for the :spyder2: like the Corbin bags. I was really disappointed when the existing trunk turned out to only hold one full face helmet, a jacket and some gloves. Two helmets and jackets would be the minimum. I'm tired of dragging our stuff into the restaurant because it won't fit in the trunk.
- A big improvement in highway stability. The :spyder2: feels relatively light and gets blown around a bit at highway speeds. I would imagine (since I don't own one) that Gold Wings and the like are a bit less apt to being bounced around hence the ease with which folks can do hours on end.
Until then, I'm good to go with what I have and absolutely love it for what it is.
Tony
Dragonrider
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I'll be keeping mine.
Like many others, it's now fully outfitted - but the Spyder is NOT a long distance rider for me. That role belongs to my LT - I don't hesitate to hop on the LT for a 3K trip, with all the creature features - coffee, GPS, tunes, heated grips/seat, cushy seat, electrically adjustable windshield, and on.....
The bags on the Spyder just facilitates errands and other trips around town, like commuting - and I really would swap roles... the Spyder isn't comfortable enough...
Nice to be able to be picky... :2thumbs:
Like many others, it's now fully outfitted - but the Spyder is NOT a long distance rider for me. That role belongs to my LT - I don't hesitate to hop on the LT for a 3K trip, with all the creature features - coffee, GPS, tunes, heated grips/seat, cushy seat, electrically adjustable windshield, and on.....
The bags on the Spyder just facilitates errands and other trips around town, like commuting - and I really would swap roles... the Spyder isn't comfortable enough...
Nice to be able to be picky... :2thumbs:
BumbleBee
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Lamonster!!! What about you?
WackyDan
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No deal. Only bought my 08 this past April and only have 1900 miles onit so far... Not worth it for me to go that route, especially when a lot of trips are pretty much bombing around town.
I'm not sure I like the touring model based on the spy/leaked pics. Once I see it in person, I may have a different opinion.
So I guess I'll just wait to see the one they are going to trailer to your BBQ..... :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
That is the surprise right?
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I'm not sure I like the touring model based on the spy/leaked pics. Once I see it in person, I may have a different opinion.
So I guess I'll just wait to see the one they are going to trailer to your BBQ..... :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
That is the surprise right?
opcorn:
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