Too quiet on the RS & ST forum

[JAS POWER]

Welcome!!!

I just picked up my first new to me 14' Spyder on Monday so I cannot reply with any legitimate answer but will be making some noise, researching and asking lots of questions.

LOOKS GOOD!!! I LOVE the color :2thumbs:. I wish you the best on the Spyder experience :thumbup:

I got my 1st new to me '12 RS-S (SE5 w/1200 miles) Spyder back in December, loving it so far!

A couple little things have come up, nothing more irritating than the oil leak I have out of the weep hole by the water pump :banghead:

:congrats: HAPPY :riding:, & :cheers:

 

[willey]

S T L

We had a 13 RTS and sold it after 30,000 miles and bought a 14 STL.Turned 33,000 miles today.When that ST was new it would burn a quart of oil every 500 miles.I think that was my fault because I changed to amzoil full syn after the first 600 miles.I changed back to BRP blend after 10,000 miles and now it won"t use mutch more than a quart between changes.I have used amzoil in most of my bikes and in my truck with out any problems.I liked the RT for long trips but most of my miles are day trips of 200 or 300 miles.I enjoy riding the ST more than the RT.Its just a fun bike and I can travel on it.The gas mileage has been getting better.When it was new the reserve light would come on around 150 or 160 miles than it was around 170 180 miles and the last two tanks have been around 200 miles and today the gauge has two bars left and I have gone 210 miles.I didn't buy the bike for the gas mileage but it is nice to go another 50 miles or about an hour before stopping for fuel.

 

[cmbspyderrss]

LOOKS GOOD!!! I LOVE the color :2thumbs:. I wish you the best on the Spyder experience :thumbup:

I got my 1st new to me '12 RS-S (SE5 w/1200 miles) Spyder back in December, loving it so far!

A couple little things have come up, nothing more irritating than the oil leak I have out of the weep hole by the water pump :banghead:

:congrats: HAPPY :riding:, & :cheers:

Thanks for the comment. I was just looking to get into a Spyder period and this one was in my price range and so happened to have my favorite color being Orange. Only put about 140mi on it so far and still getting the feel for what it needs from me. It is definitely is a different way to "Ride" than on two wheels. As far as corning, just poking around it is very tame and very little non counter steer input is needed to glide through the turn enjoying the open air. I did however intentionally take a few flowing turns to fast to see how the TC and SCS work/interfere. Shift your weight forward and hang your arse off a little and BAM it is on rails. I think i pushed it probably 10% but felt like much more being new to it. I compare it to riding a quad with some authority.

Read the Do's and Don't Bible and look forward to learning more.

Be safe out there but have fun.

 

[spyderman33]

RSS AKA Standalone (If you must)

Not sure why but I did feel a little left out getting my RS at first. It seemed all the buzz was RT this or F3 that. I'm like :banghead:
I was looking for performance mods and even the aerocharger folks gave up on us LOL But then I remembered I got the RS for a reason and that was for a sport option experience, not being in a group buying seat cushions (not that there is anything wrong with that):thumbup:. Jumped out on the road, left the forum and started having a blast. Now I'm back and feeling motivated. :doorag: In fact, I determined I was going to find some more performance mods if I have to do them myself. Luckily I don't think I will as I just read the post on the ECU tune by Jase. Working with him now to enjoy my Spyder my way. Best of luck!

 

[JAS POWER]

Thanks for the comment. I was just looking to get into a Spyder period and this one was in my price range and so happened to have my favorite color being Orange. Only put about 140mi on it so far and still getting the feel for what it needs from me. It is definitely is a different way to "Ride" than on two wheels. As far as corning, just poking around it is very tame and very little non counter steer input is needed to glide through the turn enjoying the open air. I did however intentionally take a few flowing turns to fast to see how the TC and SCS work/interfere. Shift your weight forward and hang your arse off a little and BAM it is on rails. I think i pushed it probably 10% but felt like much more being new to it. I compare it to riding a quad with some authority.

Read the Do's and Don't Bible and look forward to learning more.

Be safe out there but have fun.

Everyone talks about a learning curve from riding a motorcycle. However I myself had no problems even when I started test driving some. I figured it would be like my snowmobile for the way it rode, and to me thats exactly what its like snowmobiling. Your reference to the quad is also the a similar feel (Thats what the wife said its like riding on back of the quad, she doesn't snowmobile)

Most people that think a Spyder will ride like a bike usually have a negative impression of a Spyder which is sad, because why would it ride like a bike its got 3 wheels!

 

[Nokesy]

2012 RSS

I just switched to a spyder in april 2017 after selling my 2007 ST1300 with 245000 miles on it, I still have a V twin in the garage so I decided to try the spyder and got a good price on the 2012 RSS with 14,000 klm on it.

picked it up in May and drove to Atlanta, Georgia and after go back to Toronto took off for Halifax and Oak Island. Now have 24,000 klm on it and love it.. My buddy has the fully loaded one and looks nice but I love the sleek design of the RSS, only need to add a little oil every once in a while so far.

 

[sealfloorboards]

You're right, less chatter about the RS then the others. However, I have sold more RS floorboards this year then ever before. So many people buying a used RS has a starter Spyder. I love my 2009 RS SE5. It was my first bike and it treated me so well after I invented the Seal Floorboard. The only reason I went to an RT was because I got married my wife wanted to ride on the back. It became a happy wife happy ride thing. I'm sorry they discontinued RS, it was and still is a great bike.