The 1330 never needs its valves adjusting? Are they done hydraulically like a Harley/Buell?
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The 1330 never needs its valves adjusting? Are they done hydraulically like a Harley/Buell?
Bob Denman
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They didn't run on a track; it was more of a street racing sort of format this year... :banghead:
pegasus1300
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So to finish this thread out I did buy my Spyder pictures are in another thread. It is a Vtwin. I have read many of the threads on how to ride the vtwin and they have been very helpful. I am enjoying my Spyder very much and thank you all for your help in the decision to buy a twin rather then put my self in a bind for a 1330.
Bob Denman
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beadaholic
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I bought my 2014 RT Spyder for $19600, here in Mexico everything is higher than the US, electricity, gas, you name it. But I did get quite a deal on mine. I really wanted a 2014 if possible, it took me 3 months to find it, but you can find them reasonable enough if you look for it and be patient. Mine had about 400 miles only on it too. Was missing all accessories but that was ok with me. I already got lots of the stuff it was missing like the Ipod cable, tool kit, 2 more keys, etc....manual online, no DVD though...
Hope you enjoy your new bike! I know the feeling and it is so much fun! Enjoy!
Hope you enjoy your new bike! I know the feeling and it is so much fun! Enjoy!
pegasus1300
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You've already seen the pics in "Charlotte is home" I think I remember you posting there?!
pegasus1300
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So then I can count on you for the extra scratch to buy the more expensive machine right?
AeroPilot
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Just got in from 2000 miles in Utah on the Twin- Wife's still out on the 1330
[wait QUOTE=pegasus1300;968448]I am in the process of selling my 1990 Goldwing SE 1500 trike to be able to buy a Spyder RT. It has become apparent that I will not get as much out of my Trike as I had hoped so I may have to adj my desires. I had wanted to get s 1330 but it seems that may be out of reach budget wise. For those of you who have ridden a 1330 but for whatever reason are still on the V Twin how do you feel about your V Twin.What are you doing to deal with the more frequent service intervals,higher RPM, lower gas mileage,etc.
Thanks for your help.[/QUOTE]
Great trip, great scenery, on mostly secondary roads through Western Colorado, Canyonlands, North Rim, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and assorted state parks in Utah.
Overall both bikes did well, and the other two riders that went with us enjoyed the cruising through the parks this week.
Observations: Wifes' and her friends' 1330 RTS's were the ride of choice when we parked the others and cruised two up through the parks so we could gawk and take pictures.
My twin and the other bike were the deciding factors on scheduling fueling stops and we carried tanks to provide a safety factor and usually fueled at between 100-130 miles for safety. The 1330's were usually good for the 160-200 mile intervals with no concern for running out.
When I had to duck out and get back, the 250 miles of interstate would have been easier at 75-80 mph if I had been on the 1330, however winds and traffic were light and I made 570 miles yesterday and got in this morning after another 130 miles with no concerns..... averaging about 32 MPG riding one up moderately for the most part. Oil usage was about 1/3 quart overall on the 998 twin, and didn't even take a bottle for the 1330..... it hasn't used any with about 7000 miles on the Odo since new. I will change oil again on the twin in another 2000 miles at 70,000 total, and wait for the 1330 to hit 10,000 miles and change early switching to full synthetic. Looking forward to more parks and cruising the rest of the summer.
Anytime the wife wanted to show she could, she could just roll on the throttle going up a grade and make me grab a gear to accelerate to keep up..
If you burn up the interstates and ride two up, wait and look for a good deal on a 1330. If you ride like Bob or I and enjoy the purr of the twin at 5100 RPM and 60-65 MPH buy a low mileage 2011 or 2012 RT. Just enjoy the ride!!!!
[wait QUOTE=pegasus1300;968448]I am in the process of selling my 1990 Goldwing SE 1500 trike to be able to buy a Spyder RT. It has become apparent that I will not get as much out of my Trike as I had hoped so I may have to adj my desires. I had wanted to get s 1330 but it seems that may be out of reach budget wise. For those of you who have ridden a 1330 but for whatever reason are still on the V Twin how do you feel about your V Twin.What are you doing to deal with the more frequent service intervals,higher RPM, lower gas mileage,etc.
Thanks for your help.[/QUOTE]
Great trip, great scenery, on mostly secondary roads through Western Colorado, Canyonlands, North Rim, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and assorted state parks in Utah.
Overall both bikes did well, and the other two riders that went with us enjoyed the cruising through the parks this week.
Observations: Wifes' and her friends' 1330 RTS's were the ride of choice when we parked the others and cruised two up through the parks so we could gawk and take pictures.
My twin and the other bike were the deciding factors on scheduling fueling stops and we carried tanks to provide a safety factor and usually fueled at between 100-130 miles for safety. The 1330's were usually good for the 160-200 mile intervals with no concern for running out.
When I had to duck out and get back, the 250 miles of interstate would have been easier at 75-80 mph if I had been on the 1330, however winds and traffic were light and I made 570 miles yesterday and got in this morning after another 130 miles with no concerns..... averaging about 32 MPG riding one up moderately for the most part. Oil usage was about 1/3 quart overall on the 998 twin, and didn't even take a bottle for the 1330..... it hasn't used any with about 7000 miles on the Odo since new. I will change oil again on the twin in another 2000 miles at 70,000 total, and wait for the 1330 to hit 10,000 miles and change early switching to full synthetic. Looking forward to more parks and cruising the rest of the summer.
Anytime the wife wanted to show she could, she could just roll on the throttle going up a grade and make me grab a gear to accelerate to keep up..
If you burn up the interstates and ride two up, wait and look for a good deal on a 1330. If you ride like Bob or I and enjoy the purr of the twin at 5100 RPM and 60-65 MPH buy a low mileage 2011 or 2012 RT. Just enjoy the ride!!!!
AeroPilot
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Sounds like the right choice!
I've heard nothing but good things about the 2012's. Find the service intervals/service techs and tires you like, RIDE and ENJOY!!!
I've heard nothing but good things about the 2012's. Find the service intervals/service techs and tires you like, RIDE and ENJOY!!!
wiredgeorge
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You are asking owners whose purchases reflect upon themselves. Geesh, if we were on a Harley forum they would be telling you a Sportster is a girly bike and you HAD to have such and such a big twin. If you don't have the money for a 1330, get the v-twin. Wasn't the best engine to catch old guys coming off big touring sleds but if you have ridden for awhile, you MUST have been on bikes you had to rev. I came off a bunch of touring bikes with big powerful slow turning car engines but the v-twin was in my wheel house money wise. You been around long enough to know if you ask someone what is the best dog breed, it will be the breed that the person owns... their buying choice reflects on them. The main thing is to keep riding...
jaherbst
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No one mentioned the great improvement in handling of the 14 and 15. If you will compare they have a completely different suspension. This was fifty percent the reason I traded my 13 for a 14. The other was the terrible gas fume smell of the 13RTS. My 14 RTL is far beyond my expectations and handles so much better than the 13 due to the front suspension change.
Jack
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