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What do you think?Buy it?
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Mainly very local,we have a lot of beautiful areas to ride,They are short distance,I wont be putting a lot of miles on it,No commuting,I don't like riding in the dark.
I know my wife will not ride long distances.I would mainly ride on the weekends time permitting..
I'm very anal when it comes to oil/servicing schedules.
P.S. Thank you everyone for all your input and opinions!,It really helps me decide.
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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If you have determined that this bike is the style and configuration you will want to ride then go for it. NADA low retail price is about $9700, high retail $12800 so price looks good. Unless you're going to be doing a lot of high speed freeway riding the 998 will serve you well, if you're comfortable with the maintenance level it needs.
trikermutha
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See if you can get the maint history on the bike if you go this route..May save you some headaches later??
Mike Ard
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A lot of good advise given however what I would ask is do you fit on the RS. The seating position is not for everybody and looking at the picture it looks to be bone stock as far as the seat and handle bars go. If you don't fit it can get expensive getting the handle bars just right also the stock seat sucks. Another issue that comes into play on the older RS models is the shocks. The stock shocks on (I believe) 2012 and older spyders really suck. I couldn't tell from the picture but would think if it had upgraded shocks they would have said something.
Yes it is low mileage and not a bad price but before I bought it I would find a dealer and see how the ergonomic's fit you in addition to the other advise you were given..........Sometimes the cheap turns out expensive.
Yes it is low mileage and not a bad price but before I bought it I would find a dealer and see how the ergonomic's fit you in addition to the other advise you were given..........Sometimes the cheap turns out expensive.
PatriotRider
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one other observation by this 57 year old riding since he was 15 and purchaser of uncounted number of vehicles.
high mileage machines can be an issue with finite longevity on those man made parts
but also, low miles can have just as many problems as machines are made to be used, to run...a bike that sits for months and months is potentially problematic...acidic fluids sitting inside, seals becoming hard & brittle never seeing warm/hot fluids and metal. etc etc etc
bikes x years old with a few hundred or a thousand miles give me the same level of concern as one with 100k miles
high mileage machines can be an issue with finite longevity on those man made parts
but also, low miles can have just as many problems as machines are made to be used, to run...a bike that sits for months and months is potentially problematic...acidic fluids sitting inside, seals becoming hard & brittle never seeing warm/hot fluids and metal. etc etc etc
bikes x years old with a few hundred or a thousand miles give me the same level of concern as one with 100k miles
latony007
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I agree with the seating position. I had an RS and first thing i had to do was put risers on it. They designed it so your leaned over like its a sport bike or something it was pretty uncomfortable stock, better after the risers but still not great. Not sure why, maybe they thought they could steal some riders from the sport bike market when it was cruiser guys they should have been aiming for. The RT is a lot more comfortable, but a lot more money too. You might find yourself riding it more to do errands and stuff with all the extra storage as well.
Be sure your wife likes whatever if you are just weekend cruising...
I had been looking at the Spyders for a couple of years, after reading all the reviews I knew the 1330 was a better engine. After looking at the RT and sticker shock I thought I would settle for the RS sport; however when my wife went with me she was like 'no way, I want wrap around comfort - get the RT or nothing'. Having her 'sign off' made it a lot easier purchase, and she even suggests going out on weekends when the weather is nice. Since you are in the area check with Richardson Motor Sports - GM Kyle. He got me a killer deal on a loaded low mileage 2014 RT limited with lots of necessary upgrades for about $10k less than a new one. They have the largest selection and great people, plus they are one of the few that will allow a test ride. I would hate for anyone to get a bad taste by buying the wrong bike, so try several.
I had been looking at the Spyders for a couple of years, after reading all the reviews I knew the 1330 was a better engine. After looking at the RT and sticker shock I thought I would settle for the RS sport; however when my wife went with me she was like 'no way, I want wrap around comfort - get the RT or nothing'. Having her 'sign off' made it a lot easier purchase, and she even suggests going out on weekends when the weather is nice. Since you are in the area check with Richardson Motor Sports - GM Kyle. He got me a killer deal on a loaded low mileage 2014 RT limited with lots of necessary upgrades for about $10k less than a new one. They have the largest selection and great people, plus they are one of the few that will allow a test ride. I would hate for anyone to get a bad taste by buying the wrong bike, so try several.
Rocketman 2012
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I don't yet own a Spyder and like you, I have found amazing deals on almost new V-twin models so I started asking questions on this forum and got a lot of PM's sent to me about which I should buy, the 3 cyl or the 2 cyl, V-twin and every single one of them said to buy the 3 cylinder model.
I have always did ALL MAINTENANCE on the 79 motorcucles/ track bikes/ dirt bikes/ scooters/ sidehack etc and this is one area that was mentioned and is important to me: The 3 cyl requires NO VALVE ADJUSTMENTS at all. It looks to me like the increased service intervals and no valve adjustments and better fuel economy on the 3 cyl, will amortize the difference in price over time.
Just for the fun of it, go to YouTube and see how difficult the valve adjustment is on the V-twin and you will see it's one headache you can do without.
In Psychology, in College, we did a few days on the topic: "Pride of ownership" and how it distorts common sense in some people about what they have purchased, to the point that they will defend their decision vociferously to assuage their egos. Does this prove anything? Not really:yikes:
I'm still waiting for my bikes to sell so I can get serious---Pittbull here I come!
Sam:yes:
I have always did ALL MAINTENANCE on the 79 motorcucles/ track bikes/ dirt bikes/ scooters/ sidehack etc and this is one area that was mentioned and is important to me: The 3 cyl requires NO VALVE ADJUSTMENTS at all. It looks to me like the increased service intervals and no valve adjustments and better fuel economy on the 3 cyl, will amortize the difference in price over time.
Just for the fun of it, go to YouTube and see how difficult the valve adjustment is on the V-twin and you will see it's one headache you can do without.
In Psychology, in College, we did a few days on the topic: "Pride of ownership" and how it distorts common sense in some people about what they have purchased, to the point that they will defend their decision vociferously to assuage their egos. Does this prove anything? Not really:yikes:
I'm still waiting for my bikes to sell so I can get serious---Pittbull here I come!
Sam:yes:
Highwayman2013
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I think the V-twin is a good engine, of course I own one. Is the 1330 better, yes, but there are a lot of 998's running around out there and if a valve adjustment is what's holding you back, don't let it. There are many that have gone a lot of miles without one. As I stated before most people don't get anywhere near the 9,300 mile interval for changing oil on the 1330 and having tested the BRP oil at 4,600 and it was ready to change. There are a few less things that need to be done on the 1330 but none that would make me want to dump a good bike. So no not every single person on here is saying wait for a 1330. Some still like the V-twin.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
Like I said in my post above consider what your riding expectations are going to be. If you are into two wheelers and you want to travel mountain roads you sure do not want a Goldwing. You'll want a Honda XR650L Dual Sport for example. But, if you plan to ride Interstates you sure don't want to do it regularly on the 650. For that you'll want the Goldwing.
In other words, buy the ryde that fits your ryde!
In other words, buy the ryde that fits your ryde!
Omcge
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I agree. I have both a 13 RT Ltd with the twin and a 15 RT Ltd with the 1330. I love riding both and I feel like my twin is just as fast as the triple up to about 75 ,above that I give the edge to the Triple, but not by much. The difference in maintenance is not enough to worry about especially if you do your own work.
I say if it fits your style and budget go for it. That looks like a good price. You could probably ride it a couple of years , sell it and get
what you paid for it and move up if you wanted too.
Good Luck
Talking to a Can Am dealer about the V-twin,He thought highly of the engine,and we got on the subject of valve clearance checks,..
He told me of all the checks they have done,He doesn't recall the Tech ever having to adjust the clearances.
Here is a thread on V-twin valve clearances,I thought was interesting....
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?80511-V-Twin-Valve-settings
I met with the seller,Over the phone he had stated the paddle shifter sometimes wouldn't shift,but when I got there he couldn't get it out of first Dealer diagnosed problematic shifter,and he has got one on order,I was able to test drive around neighborhood,I told him I want the Spyder,I will test-drive again when he gets shifter replaced.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
THAT V-TWIN
...I'm really surprised the dealer was that HONEST with you about the VALVES....IMHO, I'll bet more than a few dealers have claimed they checked them ( and collected the $ 650.00 charge ) and NEVER did. Because how would you know ?????......................On the shifter thing , I also had an issue with mine on a 2011. It was very sporadic, but finally got it replaced under warranty......................good luck, ....Mike :thumbup:
Me too.The only issue he brought up was he said the v-twin has a tendency to have cooling issues and ran a little warm.
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
HEAT ISSUES
......This was especially BAD with the 2013 RT, but they did come up with a fix for that ........All the GS/RS/RSS didn't really have much if any heat issues, so your choice should be OK.....Mike :thumbup:
No cooling issues with the motor itself. Yes, they do run warm, the 13's run hotter than the previous years. However, It's more personal rider cooling issues. More of an issue with some than others. Depends more on what your used to....and expectations.
Here it is....Got it last weekend,Seller had SE5 shifter installed...Im very happy with it and is very comfortable to ride,I dont think I would ride cross country but for my surrounding area it is perfect.
The Two Brothers exhaust sounds great,its not real loud but it does let people know your there.I look at it as a safety feature
Thanks again everyone for all the input,This is a great forum,stock full of information and people who want to help.
The Two Brothers exhaust sounds great,its not real loud but it does let people know your there.I look at it as a safety feature
Thanks again everyone for all the input,This is a great forum,stock full of information and people who want to help.
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