ST vs GS handling (help?)

[Sarge707]

The "Sweet Thing " for All of us with the 2008-2012 GS/RS is that we All have the Vintage BRP Power to Weight ratio King and If its Yellow it appreciates even MORE!!:roflblack:
Try both [/QUOTE]

I wouldn't count Ron out of the ST bar business yet...

Not sure you'll notice the 65 lb weight difference.

Dry weight:
2012 RS 699 lbs
2012 RT 929 lbs
2013 RS 798 lbs
2013 ST 864 lbs
2013 RT 955 lbs

The 2013 ST has a much lower center of gravity than the 2012 RT. You'll definitely notice that.

The ST-L has bigger saddlebags than the RT, but the top box is really handy on the RT. Both come with heated grips, cruise control etc.

The "Sweet Thing " for All of us with the 2008-2012 GS/RS is that we All have the Vintage BRP Power to Weight ratio King and If its Yellow it appreciates even MORE!!:roflblack:
Try both

 

[spydyrydyn]

Tire press on STS

I have a stock ST-S and have found that when I brought the front tire pressure down to 16 it "felt" more stable in turns and also on the highway. The tires came from the dealer at 23 and I thought the handling felt too sensitive. The back tire is at 28.

I didn't think it would have much effect changing the press, but was pleasantly surprised that it did.

I'm pretty new to the Spyder and have no experience with the RS or GS.

Best,
Joe

 

[HuckFin]

I have a stock ST-S and have found that when I brought the front tire pressure down to 16 it "felt" more stable in turns and also on the highway. The tires came from the dealer at 23 and I thought the handling felt too sensitive. The back tire is at 28.

I didn't think it would have much effect changing the press, but was pleasantly surprised that it did.

I'm pretty new to the Spyder and have no experience with the RS or GS.

Best,
Joe

My 2013 RS-S came from the dealer with 14 lbs front and 24 lbs rear and handles so well, I'm afraid to put more air in....I will experiment with different air pressures as time goes on.