These are some of the things i have learned so far,i would welcome your Honest response-I own a Beemer and an Aprilia,looking to sell and buy a new RT-S but $30K is a lot of money,and i am doing my homework,help me if you can,good or bad,
The various paragraphs are from my research so far:>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The Y-configuration of the Spyder is a great innovation and is probably the best thing about the platform. It is far better than any conventional Trike out there in that respect. It's incredibly stable and is very comfortable and fun to ride. The community, especially on this site, is a wonderful group of people who are fun and extremely helpful.
However, I am learning that there is a ridiculous amount of electronics on these machines and they cause alot of trouble. The engines are so restricted you can't get any real performance out of it without doing major mods (this on top of the 20K you already spent on the machine) and the RT for all intents and purposes is so heavy compared to the RS yet they use the same engine and did nothing to up the HP to compensate. fuel economy is very poor for what is supposed to be a touring class machine.
Every time you enter a corner the VSS wants to either apply outside brake which messes with your line or cuts power to the engine which is just annoying! This is due to inferior suspension that makes the platform roll way too much, although as you go you find ways to take some of that out of play by learning to be smoother or just plain slowing down.
The shocks on the RT are improved somewhat in 2011 . Others owners have completely changed their suspensions to get better cornering performance, but again, $3,000.00 on top of the purchase price is just crazy. The brakes provide good stopping power, but they squeal like mad and there doesn't seem to be any fix. Even the new Gen3 pads didn't fix this problem. Some have found ways to quiet them down but they all sqeal.
The dealer network is not the best as i have found out,Car salesmen is the best description i can give them This is going to be critical because I am learning that these things see A LOT OF SHOP TIME!I Read the boards . Furthermore, BRP seems to have no clue when it comes to parts distribution. Waiting up to weeks to get parts when you need them. I am reading that the build quality of these machines is not up to par .
I am going to a dealer In AL to take a good, hard look at one.
Maintenence costs are excessively high. I am also reading that many have suffered various driveline issues that have ranged from front sprocket repair to complete engine swaps.
I Like to know the truth from all of your experiences,we all like to defend our rides but i am no Bike mechanic and need somethign reliable on the long rides which my Beemer is,i am looking for the same level,i love the way they luck,
Q: Does BRP not read these forums?
The various paragraphs are from my research so far:>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The Y-configuration of the Spyder is a great innovation and is probably the best thing about the platform. It is far better than any conventional Trike out there in that respect. It's incredibly stable and is very comfortable and fun to ride. The community, especially on this site, is a wonderful group of people who are fun and extremely helpful.
However, I am learning that there is a ridiculous amount of electronics on these machines and they cause alot of trouble. The engines are so restricted you can't get any real performance out of it without doing major mods (this on top of the 20K you already spent on the machine) and the RT for all intents and purposes is so heavy compared to the RS yet they use the same engine and did nothing to up the HP to compensate. fuel economy is very poor for what is supposed to be a touring class machine.
Every time you enter a corner the VSS wants to either apply outside brake which messes with your line or cuts power to the engine which is just annoying! This is due to inferior suspension that makes the platform roll way too much, although as you go you find ways to take some of that out of play by learning to be smoother or just plain slowing down.
The shocks on the RT are improved somewhat in 2011 . Others owners have completely changed their suspensions to get better cornering performance, but again, $3,000.00 on top of the purchase price is just crazy. The brakes provide good stopping power, but they squeal like mad and there doesn't seem to be any fix. Even the new Gen3 pads didn't fix this problem. Some have found ways to quiet them down but they all sqeal.
The dealer network is not the best as i have found out,Car salesmen is the best description i can give them This is going to be critical because I am learning that these things see A LOT OF SHOP TIME!I Read the boards . Furthermore, BRP seems to have no clue when it comes to parts distribution. Waiting up to weeks to get parts when you need them. I am reading that the build quality of these machines is not up to par .
I am going to a dealer In AL to take a good, hard look at one.
Maintenence costs are excessively high. I am also reading that many have suffered various driveline issues that have ranged from front sprocket repair to complete engine swaps.
I Like to know the truth from all of your experiences,we all like to defend our rides but i am no Bike mechanic and need somethign reliable on the long rides which my Beemer is,i am looking for the same level,i love the way they luck,
Q: Does BRP not read these forums?
- As you increase weight you need to increase the power
- Fuel at almost $4 and more for premium,they need to look at hybrid
- Passenges has a runner board and the driver a peg,why?
- I am reading some ride on regular and some on premium which is the recomended fuel?
- I would welcome your replies and input