what to do?

[NancysToy]

Well, it's unfortunate that your RT was not fine "out of the box". It certainly should've been. The RT design is fine "out of the box", but there are many bad dealer PDI's and some factory goofs out there. My point was more to the fact that most RT owners are very happy, despite some problems that have crept up on an unfortunate few, like yourself.

V.

I'm not sure how you came to speak for "most RT owners." I certainly don't remember sending you my proxy. As a matter of fact, there are some RTs that are having great difficulties, which are taking a long time to resolve. These have nothing whatsoever to do with the PDI. I am glad you don't have the handling difficulties. That is no reason for you to be rude! Your experiences are just that, your experiences. They are not mine or Dwight's. Telling someone else to "just ride," based on your experience or your standards, assumes a lot. Maybe we should tell you the same about your gas smell and stalling.

 

[Vordak]

I'm not sure how you came to speak for "most RT owners." I certainly don't remember sending you my proxy. As a matter of fact, there are some RTs that are having great difficulties, which are taking a long time to resolve. These have nothing whatsoever to do with the PDI. I am glad you don't have the handling difficulties. That is no reason for you to be rude! Your experiences are just that, your experiences. They are not mine or Dwight's. Telling someone else to "just ride," based on your experience or your standards, assumes a lot. Maybe we should tell you the same about your gas smell and stalling.

I'm not "speaking" for anyone. Just stating the obvious. There are more Spyder owners out there that are fully content than those who are having problems. These message boards simply amplify the voice of the small minority who are having problems.

As for your :spyder2:, I'm sorry you're having issues, but don't take it out on me for being happy with my ride and encouraging someone else to go ahead and buy one.

V.

 

[Questions]

Bigdon,

Mine is stock. Suspension set at 4 in the front and the rear. It handles like it's on rails.

Put it this way, it handles much better than my Goldwing ever did. It handles better than most cars, better than all trucks and better than most harley-type cruisers.

Just because ONE board member is willing to spend thousands of $$$ to make his RT handle like a Ferrari doesn't mean the rest of us need or have to. The RT is fine out of the box.

You're buying a touring machine, not a GP superbike. You're really over-thinking the whole thing. Buy it, fill it, ride it, repeat.

V.

Vordak,

I started lurking around when the RT limited was announced on this site and a couple of others. I am trying to make the most educated decision I can because at almost 30k it is a major purchase for me. I understand there are allot of happy RT owners but there are a few that are not and it seems the ones that are not are having major issues and the issues are strangly similar. I would say for now I have shelved the idea of an RT but I am starting to look into the possibility of an RS and adding some sort of tour package.

Don