What the HECK was I thinking last Fall?

[spyder-dude]

Just don't ride one of the 2014 RT's as you will find it is the best spyder that they have put out yet. I am loving my 6850 miles on this new 2014 RTS since February!

 

[happyspyder2039]

my 2012RT-S IS PAID FOR! so its a keeper!

 

[ARtraveler]

I was all over the board on what to do. Had both a 2010 and 2011 RT and was very happy with both. When it looked like I would not be going for a 2014, I rationalized that I was very happy with what I had.

I went through a series of ups and downs before I finally ended up buying the 2014. The new engine and other things were finally what made me do it.

I put a thousand miles on mine the first week. No buyers remorse here.

 

[stewartj239]

just wait until the 2015's come out … you'll hear the same thing …. lol.

And that is the absolute truth! At this time last year, wasn't the 2013 the cat's meow? In reality, 95% of us don't push the RT hard enough to truly decipher the differences from year to year. Compared to the 2014, the 2012 is certainly not a Model T.

 

[Knarfoh]

And that is the absolute truth! At this time last year, wasn't the 2013 the cat's meow? In reality, 95% of us don't push the RT hard enough to truly decipher the differences from year to year. Compared to the 2014, the 2012 is certainly not a Model T.

Prior to owning a Spyder, I owned a 1994 Goldwing. Yes, the later models of Goldwing included many nice things. The engine went from 1500cc to 1800cc; better audio system (my 1994 had a built-in cassette player - LOL); redesign of the shell to give it a more aerodynamic look; etc. But it ran like a beauty from day one and while I was jealous of the new models - not so much I had to dump my old Goldwing.

I guess the trick is to admire from afar; but not be so covetous that I need to switch out. It is great fun to read about the 2014's (whassup with the tire wear?) and I enjoy all the posts from those who chose to make the switch.

But, as God is my witness, I think my 2012 RT-S runs better this year, then last year --- and I love it!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Prior to owning a Spyder, I owned a 1994 Goldwing. Yes, the later models of Goldwing included many nice things. The engine went from 1500cc to 1800cc; better audio system (my 1994 had a built-in cassette player - LOL); redesign of the shell to give it a more aerodynamic look; etc. But it ran like a beauty from day one and while I was jealous of the new models - not so much I had to dump my old Goldwing.

I guess the trick is to admire from afar; but not be so covetous that I need to switch out. It is great fun to read about the 2014's (whassup with the tire wear?) and I enjoy all the posts from those who chose to make the switch.

But, as God is my witness, I think my 2012 RT-S runs better this year, then last year --- and I love it!

I"m changing my tire at 9,500 miles which is just a little short of what I had on my 2013 when it was ready for a new tire. The whassup with the tires is they continue to use Kenda's, which suck.

 

[Bob Denman]

What are you replacing the Kenda with? :dontknow:

 

[sddinnh]

I wish Michelin or a quality tire maker would come out with a set for the Spyder. ray: CanAm changing sizes on the front from 14" to 15" probably didn't give the tire mfg's a warm and fuzzy feeling about producing tires though

 

[Bob Denman]

Spyders are still a pretty low-numbers vehicle; it probably doesn't make economic sense for the manufacturers to jump in... :shocked:

 

[JKMSPYDER]

I have a '13 ST-S and love it! No serious heat problems and it's paid for! Got 10,000 miles out of the rear Kenda. Now have the Kumho Ecxta AST. Much better tire IMO.