New Spyder

[T Oliveri]

I am a woman who has rode a 2011 Harley Street Glide. I am not comfortable on 2 wheels. I ride on the back of my husbands bike. I looked into a trike. But cost and upper body strength. So I am thinking about a Spyder RT Limited in white. Help suggestions???

 

[warp10]

See if you can get a test ride at a dealer. You should love the ride. hyea:

 

[ARtraveler]

I am a woman who has rode a 2011 Harley Street Glide. I am not comfortable on 2 wheels. I ride on the back of my husbands bike. I looked into a trike. But cost and upper body strength. So I am thinking about a Spyder RT Limited in white. Help suggestions???

A test drive of the model you want is recommended to determine what is best for you. The :spyder2: is different from the other trikes. With power assisted steering they take less physical force to pilot. You gain stability on turns with the two wheels up front and also gain safety features like ABS brakes, and the computerized safety system (nanny). The line offers three levels. RS which is like a crotch rocket--both in performance and sitting position. The ST which is half way between the RS and the RT--which is full blown touring. If you go with the 2014 RT--you get a new configuration with the three cylinder 1330cc engine, and six gears instead of five. There is a learning curve so be careful not to overcontrol on the test ride. This will give you the impression that the :ani29: is skittish--which it is not. The :spyder2: is just sensitive to any input. Your mention of the RT limited is the best of the best IMO.

Have fun on your shopping and let us know what you decide. :thumbup:

 

[T Oliveri]

Are their any issues with the 2013 I should know or worry about. I did a small test drive. How are the on the highway?

 

[Purple Guy]

Can't go wrong with a RT LTD.
You can't beat the comfort level.
IMO the Spyder is the safest machine without a lid!

 

[ARtraveler]

Are their any issues with the 2013 I should know or worry about. I did a small test drive. How are the on the highway?

You can save bucks with a 2013 RT LTD--but some have had issues. With the upgraded RT for 2014, I would recommend that instead of any 2013. If you can still find any 2011 or 2012 RT's they are a very good buy and mostly without issues. If you do a search, you will find a lot of information about issues on the 2013's.

 

[Deanna777]

See if you can get a test ride at a dealer. You should love the ride. hyea:

:agree: Deanna777hyea:

 

[Deanna777]

Sent PM.

Deanna777

 

[Pennyrick]

Are their any issues with the 2013 I should know or worry about. I did a small test drive. How are the on the highway?

The Spyder seems to be just the thing for you. Coming off of a Street Glide you may be more comfortable on a 2014 RT as the power band on the machine is more akin to a Harley than prior year Spyders. The 2014's three Cylinder engine is more refined for touring. Some who moved from Harleys or GoldWings can't get used to running in the 5-6,000 rpm rev range and that is where the earlier Spyder Twins were most comfortable.

My wife loves her 2012 RT though and says she likes to hear it rev up into the power range.

2013's have the 2014 chassis with the 2010-12 Twin Cylinder engine and there were some problems with excessive heat that BRP sort-of addressed. We never experienced this first hand but if you search the posts on 2013's and overheating you will find lots of information.

What ever you decide you will quickly fall in love with a Spyder RT.

 

[NancysToy]

If you can swing it, the 2014 Rt may be a bit better suited for a former Harley rider. More low end torque and lower rpm operation means less to "unlearn".

 

[Sarge707]

If your comfortable with Manual shifting and don,t need a lot of Frills you can get a Base Model 2014 RT SM5 for about $22-23,000.:yikes:

 

[Deanna777]

:welcome: to this Site. :clap: :clap::clap: :clap:
Deanna777

 

[jerpinoy]

:welcome: Just take your time and all the best advice are here already. It's you decision now what to do. Good luck and have fun, keep us posted.

 

[Rid'nrandy]

My wife went from two wheels to a trike to a Spyder. She loves her Spyder!

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome to this site...as you can see you will get answers to all your questions..whatever your choice you will be glad you picked a roadster. The more you ryde it the more you will love it. good luck..!! :thumbup:

 

[Pennyrick]

If you can swing it, the 2014 Rt may be a bit better suited for a former Harley rider. More low end torque and lower rpm operation means less to "unlearn".

Okay, Scotty. You managed to say the same thing that I did in about eighty fewer words!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

If money is the issue then I would look for a used 2012 but I would not recommend a 2013. Now the 2014s are really sweet.

 

[OldCowboy]

If your comfortable with Manual shifting and don,t need a lot of Frills you can get a Base Model 2014 RT SM5 for about $22-23,000.:yikes:

Which is still a lot less than a Harley Trike.

I sold my 2007 Road Glide last summer and bought a 2013 RT-S SE5. I LOVE IT! The additional features are impressive and the safety and stability is outstanding. I've had no significant heat problems with mine, but some have.

If you can swing a 2014 RT, you won't be disappointed. If you decide on a 2013, I'd recommend a long test ride in warm weather to see if you have any heat problems.

 

[NancysToy]

Okay, Scotty. You managed to say the same thing that I did in about eighty fewer words!

Yours wasn't there when I started typing. Sorry for the Reader's Digest duplication.

 

[Daisyjoe]

If money is the issue then I would look for a used 2012 but I would not recommend a 2013. Now the 2014s are really sweet.

I agree!