My first thousand miles.....

[PatGund]

A few days ago I went over a thousand miles on my RT-S. A few thoughts come to mind.

The first is that this has been a complete and utter blast to ride. The more comfortable I get, the more fun it's become.

My daughter got her helmet and jacket a week or so ago, and has started to go out on rides with me. The first time we got off the freeway, she said, with all the enthusiasm of a 'tween, "That was AWESOME!!!"

I like the speed, the stability, and the way it moves. It's an eye-catcher (I usually get 10-20 minutes of questions). I like the storage, the comfort. It's got a lot of get up and go.

The only real complaints are:

1) I'd like an analog fuel gauge that bears a passing resemblance to accurate or reality. The current one is a freaking joke. I find myself using the trip meter more to gauge fuel than the fuel gauge.
2) It would be nice if I could identify if the fuel cap has been replaced via recall.
3) A "Spyder 101" class at dealers to help newbies like me learn how to do things like change oil, do quick checks, etc.
4) Downloadable PDF's of accessory instruction sheets, so that one could get an idea what it takes to install something.
5) A horn that doesn't sound like someone stepping on an elderly duck.

Otherwise, having fun with it. Planing my first long trip down to Vancouver, WA for later in the month.

 

[ARtraveler]

Thank you for the update. Your comments pro and con are right on. :thumbup:

 

[eddieshep999]

Sounds like your already having fun

Ref the Fuel cap the new ones issued as a recall had a RED Seal on the inside

Post this link it may still give the recall details

http://spyder.brp.com/DownloadFile.ashx?fileID=e6f0ccce-d591-4f31-bd45-a12e00f69937

Ref the Horn many have replaced theirs - Do a search on Horn and see if the posts come up

This is a good one to start you off

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...el-Nautilus-Air-Horn-on-the-RT&highlight=horn

 

[finless]

You are pretty much at the exact same miles as me! I remember your sticker on the left saddle bag from a early post

Bob

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I'm glad to hear that you and your daughter are enjoying your RT.

 

[Brogers57]

I am pushing 1400 miles on my RS. My cornering and speeds have picked up as I have started to become more comfortable wit h the way the Spyder drives. As to your con list: Number 3, I believe dealers need that training more than people on this forum do :clap:. Normally a dealer is not going to show you those things due to them wanting a "service call". I must say, I will have to re learn a few things once I order Ron's sway bar, all positive comments. May want to look into it.

 

[Jeriatric]

"5) A horn that doesn't sound like someone stepping on an elderly duck."

:roflblack:

 

[dshogman]

Funny, I thought it was more like a "sick" duck - but elderly does hit the mark. Mine's getting a Wolo Bad Boy in the next week or so. :yes:

 

[jerpinoy]

Elderly duck or a senior duck, over the hill duck? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Chupaca]

Well..!!

mine sounded like a bathtub duck. Installed a Wolo Bad Boy. I believe if you disconnect the gas gauge then the analog gauge appears on your dash. Then you replace the gas gauge with something else, volt meter, batt condition etc. But glad those are your only problems...4 more and you can get your brp 5k pin...enjoy..!!:thumbup: