Replacing my 2011 RT Limited

[wengerda]

My dealer is giving me a super deal for trade in on my 2011 RT Limited for a brand new 2015 RT-S. On my 2011 I had to installed a Bajaron Sway Bar because I felt on high speed I was riding in the air. Did the new 2015 has the same issues? I am very excited, the bike is in a crate at the dealer. I should have it by Monday. Any tips coming out on an older Rt? Thanks.

 

[Dragonrider]

I went from a 2010 to a 2014. The 14 needed a sway bar and shock spring stiffeners - but I'm a big guy, and I got tired of hearing the undercarriage scrape on heaves and other road issues... Shifting is smoother, and you check the oil under the seat.

Other than that, enjoy.

 

[ARtraveler]

You will like the 2015 compared to the 2011 a lot. I have never used swaybars on any of my machines because I did not feel a need. I am not an aggressive driver but can hold my own in the twisties.

Recommend to go a thousand miles or so and see if you have any handling "issues."

 

[wengerda]

You will like the 2015 compared to the 2011 a lot. I have never used swaybars on any of my machines because I did not feel a need. I am not an aggressive driver but can hold my own in the twisties.

Recommend to go a thousand miles or so and see if you have any handling "issues."

Great I am not an aggresive rider either. i cant wait until I get my new bike.

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on your wise choice! :clap:
I had my 2010 RT chock-full of Elkas, and Ron's anti-swaybar up front.
The 2014 is about 90% as quick to respond, with NONE of the harshness of the old bike...
They DID improve the stock setups a lot! :thumbup:

My advice: ride it a while, and then make a decision!

 

[Don in E Texas]

I fully agree with Bob..

... I too had a 2010 with added extras to the front end. The 2014, so far, needs nothing for my riding. Give it a chance and see how you like the stock set=up.

Don