I picked up my new blue 2013 RTS and noticed a few things I'm not sure I've read previously so I thought I would share. If this has been covered in another thread, I apologize.
1) The frunk space is naturally smaller because of the battery placement (my guess is 20%)
2) The mirrors have a bit more up and down adjustment in my 2011 I could not raise the mirror high enough for someone of my height (6'2"). Nice subtle change
3) You can pop the frunk while the motors running by just pushing the key in
4) The handle bars are a little closer to your body which provides a slight different arm position (more relaxed for me)
5) You have to raise your foot quite a bit higher to reach the break.
6) Fit and finish on the latches seem to be much better
7) I didn't catch this but the handle bars are black on the rts I thought that was just the adjust bars but apparently not
8) not proven by me but my dealer stated that the handle regular handle bars could be adjusted slightly?
9) the following were added with no problems (air wings, heat block off plate, diamond r. arm rest and NPV pegs)
10) elka were added but a slightly tight fit (still need to tweak the preload)
11) Added the ultimate seat, it fit but barely the battery move definitely affect its fit, not sure if a previous years corbin would fit. The back plate under the seat was a little higher causing a slight closing issue (you must push it closed and the passenger back rest gets a little in the way when you raise the seat. not a problem if you have the gas door like I do. I think you still could fill up with out the door but ill test it)
12) the screen is orange at night
13) The 2012 and earlier hitch does not quite fit the 2013 it requires a notch be put into the metal. (I moved my hitch instead of buying a new one) There is a new hitch for 2013 if your buying a new hitch for your 2013 don't buy an older model.
14) the power steering is more sensitive that prior years at high speeds (i'm sure this is brought on by several things and may just appear to be more sensitive)
I want to get my elkas tuned in prior to giving my impressions on driving. If I find other items, I'll let you guys know.
I hope this was helpful.
1) The frunk space is naturally smaller because of the battery placement (my guess is 20%)
2) The mirrors have a bit more up and down adjustment in my 2011 I could not raise the mirror high enough for someone of my height (6'2"). Nice subtle change
3) You can pop the frunk while the motors running by just pushing the key in
4) The handle bars are a little closer to your body which provides a slight different arm position (more relaxed for me)
5) You have to raise your foot quite a bit higher to reach the break.
6) Fit and finish on the latches seem to be much better
7) I didn't catch this but the handle bars are black on the rts I thought that was just the adjust bars but apparently not
8) not proven by me but my dealer stated that the handle regular handle bars could be adjusted slightly?
9) the following were added with no problems (air wings, heat block off plate, diamond r. arm rest and NPV pegs)
10) elka were added but a slightly tight fit (still need to tweak the preload)
11) Added the ultimate seat, it fit but barely the battery move definitely affect its fit, not sure if a previous years corbin would fit. The back plate under the seat was a little higher causing a slight closing issue (you must push it closed and the passenger back rest gets a little in the way when you raise the seat. not a problem if you have the gas door like I do. I think you still could fill up with out the door but ill test it)
12) the screen is orange at night
13) The 2012 and earlier hitch does not quite fit the 2013 it requires a notch be put into the metal. (I moved my hitch instead of buying a new one) There is a new hitch for 2013 if your buying a new hitch for your 2013 don't buy an older model.
14) the power steering is more sensitive that prior years at high speeds (i'm sure this is brought on by several things and may just appear to be more sensitive)
I want to get my elkas tuned in prior to giving my impressions on driving. If I find other items, I'll let you guys know.
I hope this was helpful.
