Almost sold her

[Dragonrider]

Well, my dealer offered me a sweet swap for my RT, and if a nasty health issue hadn't arisen, she would be history. It's not that she's been unfaithful, but she's as farkled as she's going to get, there are still some trust issues, & its time to start a new project.

After the 2013 debacle, and the various problems with the earlier models, I have less than no interest in a new Spyder, but the ease of riding the old girl, and some the "creature features" would be missed. One day, the right deal & time will come, it's just still out there.

 

[jerpinoy]

:agree: :agree: I'd keep my 2012 for now until the 2014 probe to be worth.

 

[Bob Denman]

There's a lot to be said for dancing with the lady that you brought ot the party... :2thumbs:

 

[OldCowboy]

Hey, Bob. Do you have any idea when your '14 will be delivered??

 

[Bob Denman]

They're saying November... ray:ray:ray:ray:ray:

 

[Chupaca]

Tough times..!!

unfortunatly this has developed into a really tough time to switch, sell, or upgrade. What with issues with the 13's and the fact the 14's are all new and untested ( by Joe/Jane Public) seems hanging on to your ryde is a wise choice. Like you said the time will come...!! hyea:

 

[Magdave]

unfortunatly this has developed into a really tough time to switch, sell, or upgrade. What with issues with the 13's and the fact the 14's are all new and untested ( by Joe/Jane Public) seems hanging on to your ryde is a wise choice. Like you said the time will come...!! hyea:

I bought the "New and Improved" 2013 before the poop hit the fan after reviews and recommendations from here and elsewhere. I won't do that again fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me. Wife said I could get one but I will wait till 2015 and make chicken soup out of chicken crap in the mean time.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Just Curious

Hey Dave, what do you LIKE the most about your 2013?

 

[Magdave]

The way it looks, the acceleration and stability (under 65mph) , the way you can use it as a grocery getter and buying limiter if I take the wife :roflblack: she can only get so much into it and the ease of operation. See I am not a total hater just disappointed with some of the obvious engineering heat flaws.:thumbup: I imagine IF the 2014 works as advertised without flaws I will have one in 2 yrs.

 

[coz]

known good dealer

dave, why can't you take your bike to a known good dealer and get the problems resolved. it's all warranty work, right ?

 

[Magdave]

dave, why can't you take your bike to a known good dealer and get the problems resolved. it's all warranty work, right ?

Because the time and distance to good ones as well as the simple fact that the issues do not have any fixes that are proven...yet. I do not trust the BRP alignment process so I have to wait till the end of NOV to get the alignment I want done by Rolo/Outlaw. I am considering taking the pipes off and sending them out to Jet Hot for ceramic coating ( I believe this is what BRP should be doing for 2013 instead of handing out tinfoil covers) it works. A lot of the issues have been happening to some degree for a long time on the RT but a few changes to the 2013 make the aftermarket fixes unusable that helped 2010-12 RT owners. In particular the radiator swoop is now one piece with no bottom plate to remove so to use a block off plate you have to butcher it. I am not to that point yet.

 

[Bob Denman]

At least you've been working at finding solutions to the problems... :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[Dragonrider]

The pot was sweetened, and she's gone the day after tomorrow…. It was great fun, but now, off to a different drummer!

I'll have a few extra farkles available next week….

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on finding yourself with a "sweeter pot" than you had imagined! :2thumbs:
So... What will be coming home with you??

 

[Dragonrider]

I have ended up with a new Honda VT13, a new Griz 700 EPS, and cash - very pleased with the deal. I now have a bike that is easy to work on, for the few things it will need.

I will be posting my left over and unused farkles tomorrow. Bottom line was almost $19K for the RT..

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: You're gonna love the Grizzly! They have a real nice balance of power, handling, ground clearance, suspension travel, and traction...
But if you ride the rocks; put some serious armor underneath it's belly! nojoke