Reliability question

[M2Wild]

no plans, no dealership listings, no route...just kinda pointed and lived each day as it came. We didn't even book any motels in advance because we had no clue where we would be at any given time.

Great way to travel .... I did that on one of my Europe trip and it was awsome.

 

[dltang]

It's on the front page of SpyderLovers on the right.

» Spyder Web
Spyder Customer Support
Spyders to the Rescue
SpyderRider
Spyder Specs
Factory Site
Spyder Dealers List
BRP Parts Online
Operators Guide
Owners Map

Sorry Lamont, I looked and must have just missed it. I went back and looked, I was looking in the wrong place.

 

[Lunar Rover]

My wife is in love with the RT. I'm not completely sold on it yet, I like the concept. But.... I currently ride a Goldwing and would not hesitate to just jump on and take off cross country. 35K trouble free miles so far and don't think twice about taking off for a week or two at a time.
We're considering a purchase in March/April 2011 of a 2011RT.

So here's question: Would you feel comfortable taking off on a 6K-7K ride less than a month after buying? Not talking about seats or floorboards just mechanical reliability.

TIA

We took off on a 6200 mile trip across country after 15,000 miles on our original 2008 Premiere Edition RS. Obviously this wasn't a month after purchase but in a way this is more telling, all kinds of time and mileage for something to go wrong on a first model year brand new type of vehicle but nothing ever did. I'd say GO FOR IT! :thumbup:

 

[Slybird]

Going back to the original question.....I've been riding GoldWings and H-D Ultra Classics since WAY BACK WHEN and actually traded in my last Ultra Classic in on my 2010 RT-S. To say I love it and that it's the finest ryde I've ever owned would be an understatement. :yes: I had the RT-S less than a month and took off for Street Vibrations in Reno last Fall. Ran like a top. In the past, I've participated in numerous Iron Butt Association rydes and functions (ran and finished the 2001 Iron Butt Rally in the middle of the pack on my 2000 Wing). I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to compete in an Iron Butt Rally on my RT-S - - if only I could find an adequate aux fuel tank!!:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

Sly, When switching over from 'Wings and Ultras; how much of an adjustment period was there for yuou?

 

[Lamonster]

Sorry Lamont, I looked and must have just missed it. I went back and looked, I was looking in the wrong place.

I tend to move things around a bit if I have other things to display. It will always be on the right side of that page but may be up or down depending. :doorag:

 

[Harry Gilbert]

I need to thank all that replied to this thread it has lessened my fears of the RT.


And it gave me the name of my RT when it arrives. NC-991RT (Trekkies will understand)

 

[NancysToy]

I need to thank all that replied to this thread it has lessened my fears of the RT.


And it gave me the name of my RT when it arrives. NC-991RT (Trekkies will understand)

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Beam me up!