CentralCoastCA
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Picked up my new RT at the dealer last Saturday and have been riding it around. I absolutely love it and what a difference between it and my '08 GS. There was 1 mile on the odometer when we got to the dealer and then took it out for the 10 mile pre-purchase spin. I'm adjusting to the SE6 versus the SM5, and its been rather easy although I do find that downshifting myself seems to be smoother than letting the Spyder do it. I've got about 550 miles on it now and put 2 tanks of gas in; first tank I averaged 33 mpg in stop and go Los Angeles freeway traffic using the Eco mode and still less than 30 miles on the bike. The second tank was was 2 up down the freeway to Santa Barbara and back, using the Eco mode for the trip down and not on the trip back via Hwy 154; 35 mpg on that tank.
My only complaint is that the frunk latch is hanging up and does not fasten all the time. Had to call the dealership on the trip home from purchasing it, and ask what was going on. The tech said sometimes you have to jiggle the key (and not turn on the Spyder) and you can hear the latch click, so then you can close the frunk and it will latch. The tech said this was an issue with the '14's but that time and use should make the problem go away. I'm willing to wait until my 3,000 mile service - if it's not fixed then I'll have them warranty it.
Oh, and it needs to be aligned. Since I got my GS done, I know what to look for and for sure the left tire is out. So off to Las Vegas for Joe & Ann Meyer alignment magic!
Otherwise, with the high temps and gorgeous weather we're having on the Central Coast, I've been ryding as much as possible.
P.S. One other thing - it's important to let the RT warm up before putting into gear or the engine will die - I read somewhere here on SL that it is because the oil has to get pumped into the tranny - anyway, so I make sure it warms up for a minute or so, and then off I go. Just another little quirk to get used to
My only complaint is that the frunk latch is hanging up and does not fasten all the time. Had to call the dealership on the trip home from purchasing it, and ask what was going on. The tech said sometimes you have to jiggle the key (and not turn on the Spyder) and you can hear the latch click, so then you can close the frunk and it will latch. The tech said this was an issue with the '14's but that time and use should make the problem go away. I'm willing to wait until my 3,000 mile service - if it's not fixed then I'll have them warranty it.
Oh, and it needs to be aligned. Since I got my GS done, I know what to look for and for sure the left tire is out. So off to Las Vegas for Joe & Ann Meyer alignment magic!
Otherwise, with the high temps and gorgeous weather we're having on the Central Coast, I've been ryding as much as possible.
P.S. One other thing - it's important to let the RT warm up before putting into gear or the engine will die - I read somewhere here on SL that it is because the oil has to get pumped into the tranny - anyway, so I make sure it warms up for a minute or so, and then off I go. Just another little quirk to get used to
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