New to me 2010 RTS

[k-town]

Hey All,

I too have recently come over to the Spyder from a Goldwing.
I actually purchased a local 2010 Spyder RTS that is posted on this forum. (thanks Jim)

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...010-Can-Am-Spyder-RTS-SM5-Premier-Edition-230

I have ridden it for 3 weeks now and I love it.

I actually held on to the wing because at first I wasn't sure. (wish I could keep both)
It felt at first like "I'm riding a 1000cc V-Twin 4 wheeler on the street"!

These are a few things expected, and I had to get used to:

Cruising at 4200 rpm's instead of 1800 rpm's. (inline 6 vs VTwin)
Downshifting for power. (I know... 1800cc vs 998cc)
Don't put your feet down (haven't done it but had to actually think about it )
need more air vents

Things I Like:

It is really comfortable
the V Twin sounds great with the 2 Bros. Can and Tip.
I don't miss holding up the Wing, especially 2 up
the electrically adjusted windshield is great
There's more but those seem to stand out

I rode the wing last weekend. It's for Sale now.

My RTS already has a few mods but I need to add a few things to.
There is a little play in the steering that I have to deal with very soon but everything else is just stuff I want to add.

See ya on the road....

 

[scott16119]

My guess is the steering on your spyder is fine. Give yourself a little more time and I bet the play in the steering will disappear.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Congratulations, I know you will learn to love it.

 

[memphisdan]

congratulations

I also have a 2010 RT, and love it. I have had 67,500 happy trouble free miles. This engine loves to rev learn to keep the rpms up, I run between 4500 and 6000 and don't shift until 6000. Steering is very quick and take some time to get used to. Ride and stay safe!

 

[Netminder]

Congrats! Wishing you many happy (S)miles!:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Oldmanzues]

Have fun and enjoy. I love my 2010 RT. Just for information, You said, you had a wing. If you belong to GWRRA, they have trike courses that are great for learning things and count if you are in the levels program.
Oldmanzues

 

[Purple Guy]

:congrats: & :welcome:

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: on your RT. Heed the recommendations on higher rpm's. The engine is almost lugging at 4200. 3500 will actually damage the clutch mechanism. I never used 5th gear until I hit 60 or higher. Always kept the rpm's up. First gear through in town traffic is usual if you are doing about 30 mph.

36,500 trouble free miles before I traded on a new 2014.

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome:

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

welcome to the spyder world and this awesome site. Congrats on your new ryde..:2thumbs: you will get used to it fast and see what all the hype is about. Enjoy the ryde and the smiles...hyea:hyea:

 

[Mazo EMS2]

I moved from a Honda ST1300 to a 2010 RT this spring....still getting used to the need for higher rpm's. Learning is FUN!:yes:

 

[k-town]

I'll try to keep it between 4500 & 6000 rpm. It does feel the happiest there. It's so different from the Goldwing.

 

[Don in E Texas]

I agree..

My guess is the steering on your spyder is fine. Give yourself a little more time and I bet the play in the steering will disappear.

Give it some time/miles...

Don

 

[Jimmur]

Glad you like it. We need to get together for a ride.