Took the plunge, new 2018 RT LTD

[MonPaul]

Thanks to everyone who helped answer my questions. Today was the last day of the BRP sales and I decided to go with the blue RT LTD. I was hesitant for a while about the new dash, but the longer I played with it, it really didn't seem that complicated. Biggest problem I have found is every dealer I visited were less informed about the Spyder than I was (and I didn't even have one!) They were especially uninformed about the updates. I realize (at least by me) there are no Can Am dealers just "motorsports" dealers that carry the Spyder but it can really get frustrating trying to find someone with experience to answer questions.
Anyway here is my new addition, It is being delivered Friday!!

 

[tibadoe]

Congrats on your new RT.

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats:

 

[h0gr1der]

Hey, he swiped my bike. Beautiful ride though!

 

[CopperSpyder]

:congrats: On the new ride!! :2thumbs:

 

[rpainter]

I have one just like yours... love it. Be sure to have the firmware updated.. makes a big improvement.

 

[MonPaul]

I have one just like yours... love it. Be sure to have the firmware updated.. makes a big improvement.

Thanks, I agree. I am waiting for them to update before they deliver.

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:congrats: on your spyder and :welcome: to the spyder web. We all know blue is the best. Dale

 

[sandeejs]

Congrats! That's a fine looking tryke!
(Btw, white is fastest.)
~Sandee~

 

[MonPaul]

Congrats! That's a fine looking tryke!
(Btw, white is fastest.)
~Sandee~

I have heard that! It was a different color when you bought it, but you went so fast the paint flew off and left the white

 

[KenF]

Hey, he swiped my bike. Beautiful ride though!

Ditto on the ride, bars and backrest. :agree:

 

[pegasus1300]

Hey, he swiped my bike. Beautiful ride though!

At least he had good taste

 

[FlyBoy2121]

I MonPaul

Congratulations on your purchase, a beautiful blue Spyder WOW !!!!!!!!!!

FlyBoy2121:congrats:

 

[starrider60]

Congratulations on your new machine. Ride far and often :doorag:

 

[bluewoo]

Nice!

 

[bonabob]

Congrats on your new spyder. When you mentioned most dealers did not know much about the dash, I became a victim of the exact same thing. After purchasing I checked the firmware version and it showed 10. I learned on this forum that the new firmware should be 20. I returned to my dealer in Fort Lauderdale FL only to find out they really don't know how to update it. I'm waiting to hear from Can Am on where to go.
It doesn't affect the ride and I hope you are having as much fun as we are with our new Spyder.

 

[MeudtPG]

Congratulations on your new blue/chrome RTL! You will love it.
I know your frustrations with knowing more about your ride than the dealer most of the time. Sometimes they only look at BRP vin # and tell you what is available on the screen but they need to connect BUDS to get the update.
Be patient with the service manager and explain to him what you know is correct and refer him to spyderlovers.com Spyder subject you want his brain to take in.

 

[vtrider]

Congrats! Let the smiles, miles, and the farkling begin!

Adrien

 

[MonPaul]

Congrats on your new spyder. When you mentioned most dealers did not know much about the dash, I became a victim of the exact same thing. After purchasing I checked the firmware version and it showed 10. I learned on this forum that the new firmware should be 20. I returned to my dealer in Fort Lauderdale FL only to find out they really don't know how to update it. I'm waiting to hear from Can Am on where to go.
It doesn't affect the ride and I hope you are having as much fun as we are with our new Spyder.

That is ridiculous! I went to 4 or 5 different dealers and none of them could answer all my questions. Hopefully this will work for you, here is a link I used to find dealers in my area: https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/dealer-locator.html

 

[MonPaul]

Congratulations on your new blue/chrome RTL! You will love it.
I know your frustrations with knowing more about your ride than the dealer most of the time. Sometimes they only look at BRP vin # and tell you what is available on the screen but they need to connect BUDS to get the update.
Be patient with the service manager and explain to him what you know is correct and refer him to spyderlovers.com Spyder subject you want his brain to take in.

Thanks! I just think they should know more than me about the bike BEFORE I even own one :gaah:
I can understand knowing more after, but obviously I have done more research than they did and I wouldn't think that would be the case.