New To Forum -- Many questions

[OwnerOfHarriet]

We are in the process of looking at a 2014 Spyder RT

Couple of questions as we start our journey

1) since we live in a high heat area -- are they prone to heat problems?
2) is a belt guard a good idea?
3) road hazard warranty for tires and wheels?
4) if we get the can am soon, it will have a 3 year warranty -- should I look at a longer one?

I know I will have more questions --

anything else I should be aware of?

 

[StealthSpyder]

We are in the process of looking at a 2014 Spyder RT

Couple of questions as we start our journey

1) since we live in a high heat area -- are they prone to heat problems?
2) is a belt guard a good idea?
3) how about the extended warranty for tires and wheels -- is it a problem with damage?

I know I will have more questions --

anything else I should be aware of?

You call that many questions!? You should see all the question threads I've been posting over the last few weeks as I'm a new Spyder owner too haha!! :yes:

1...they do run hot, some models more so than others....will let 14 RT owners comment
2...not necessary unless you travel unavoidable gravel roads regularly, from what I've read. But they arent a bad idea at all, can only help.
3...I opted out of the extended warranty for tires and wheels. Was not worth the price IMO. I did elect the 5 year bumper to bumper though.

This forum is amazing and has helped me so much, keep your questions coming!

 

[TonyMac]

I can speak to the heat issue.

I had a 2008 and it often INDICATED that it was running hot by the bars on the dash, but it never overheated and never went into limp mode and I live in San Antonio where it gets pretty hot. Nothing like sitting at a long light in the Texas summer.

I have a 2014 RT-S and love it. Even though BRP designed all the Spyders and did testing in Florida in the summer, they listened to real world customers and figured out that a big engine wrapped up in plastic tupperware can allow a heat build up. The new 2014s have two radiators vice one and they are in front of the front wheels with lots of air rushing through them. They also have a special mode where if you're sitting in traffic the fans blow forward away from you. We haven't had any really bad 110 degree days yet this year but certainly 100 degrees and long traffic lights and the analog temperature gauge just sat there and didn't move.

Much better heat management built in. Search the forums here for heat management and you'll see other folks have swapped exhausts, wrapped exhausts, added vents, removed plastic etc. Bottom line is heat is not an issue. Good luck

 

[Highwayman2013]

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Welcome!

 

[CentralCoastCA]

Your dealer

Just make sure you have a reliable dealership to handle your servicing and repairs. A quick search on this forum will show you that some dealerships have bad reputations for good reasons. Other riders, myself included, will drive over 100 miles each direction to by pass some dealerships to get to "good" ones.

Find and join a Spyder group near you here or on Facebook. Those groups can answer a lot of the local questions about dealerships & servicing available in your area. Its a great way to find riding groups and share ideas too.

hope you find your perfect Spyder soon!

 

[Bob Denman]

The 2014 RTs do NOT suffer from any heat-related issues! :2thumbs:
I've never needed a belt guard on either of mine; but there are LOTS of folks here who love them; it'll have to depend on the road condtions that you're mnost likely to encounter...
Extended Warranty?? Yup! :thumbup:
After all; what is, "peace of mind" worth to you?

 

[Dan_Ashley]

My opinion:
Extended warranty: good idea.
Extra Warranty for tires: bad idea.
Heat Issues on my 2012 RT: Solved by boots and Spyderpops block off plate. I live in the Southern California Desert area (Redlands)
Belt Guard: I don't know anyone who has one. Good idea or bad idea--I do no know.

 

[ARtraveler]

The previous posters have pretty much answered the questions.

I have a question though--an extended warranty on tires? I did not know such a thing existed. I must have missed that.

I always thought that tires were a wear item. :dontknow: UNLESS road hazard tire insurance is what is being discussed.

 

[OwnerOfHarriet]

The previous posters have pretty much answered the questions.

I have a question though--an extended warranty on tires? I did not know such a thing existed. I must have missed that.

I always thought that tires were a wear item. :dontknow: UNLESS road hazard tire insurance is what is being discussed.

Yes it is a road hazard warranty --

if we get the bike in a short period of time, it will have a 3 year warranty --

 

[ARtraveler]

Yes it is a road hazard warranty --

if we get the bike in a short period of time, it will have a 3 year warranty --

The extra offer for the Best Warranty is worth having. I would recommend that for sure.

 

[StanProff]

no concerns with the 2014 RT's

Bigger engine. More H.P. and torque.
6 speed trans as opposed to previous 5 speeds
good heat management. Heat is no longer an issue.
Better gas mileage


I love my 2010 RT S and have it set up perfect for me but I think I will trade up for a '15 by the end of this year for the reasons mentioned above. I do longer touring trips and pull the 622 trailer. I am sure the new 1330 engine is perfect for the way I ride.

 

[Deanna777]

First of all :welcome:and :congrats: on the 14'RT. :nopic: of your new 14'RT. And let the fun and memory's begin.
Definitely, get the B.E.S.T. Warranty ( extended Warranty). Deanna777

 

[Bob Denman]

Bigger engine. More H.P. and torque.
6 speed trans as opposed to previous 5 speeds
good heat management. Heat is no longer an issue.
Better gas mileage


I love my 2010 RT S and have it set up perfect for me but I think I will trade up for a '15 by the end of this year for the reasons mentioned above. I do longer touring trips and pull the 622 trailer. I am sure the new 1330 engine is perfect for the way I ride.

What sort of fuel mileage do you get when towing?
I've seen some "Scary-Good" numbers being reported by the 1330/622 combinations! :thumbup:

 

[murphybrown]

Heck ?'s are what this forum is all about

We are in the process of looking at a 2014 Spyder RT

Couple of questions as we start our journey

1) since we live in a high heat area -- are they prone to heat problems?
2) is a belt guard a good idea?
3) road hazard warranty for tires and wheels?
4) if we get the can am soon, it will have a 3 year warranty -- should I look at a longer one?

I know I will have more questions --

anything else I should be aware of?

1. '14 no on heat
2. I have belt guard as I live on gravel road
3. Didn't know there was such
4. With my '14 got 4 yrs. I added the 3rd year extended. I do nothing mechanical and Spyder wrenching costs as they are a specialized machine for me.

buy the '14 and get ready for perma grin to set in!!!

WELCOME WELCOME

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!!

To this awesome site and soon to be welcomed to the roadster world..!! :clap::clap:

As for heat issues...none...
Belt guard..for the cost not a bad idea
Road hazard..not needed..not the best units for off road :roflblack:
Extended warrany..your choice...whats peace of mind (more or less) worth..??

Hope to see you rolling with us soon..!! :2thumbs:hyea:hyea:

 

[cptjam]

Concur

1. '14 no on heat
2. I have belt guard as I live on gravel road
3. Didn't know there was such
4. With my '14 got 4 yrs. I added the 3rd year extended. I do nothing mechanical and Spyder wrenching costs as they are a specialized machine for me.

buy the '14 and get ready for perma grin to set in!!!

WELCOME WELCOME

She nailed it! Tires wear out. Buy new ones. Best warranty, for sure. Spyderpops belt guard to protect the belt. Cheap, effective, a no brainer. Get the 14, enjoy!