If I were to Buy an ST, what OEM parts should I get up front in case BRP stops making them?

[Lctriple]

If I were to buy a Spyder ST, what OEM replacement parts should I get up front in case BRP decides to stop making them? In short, what needs replaced most often that isn't on the F3 and 1330 RT? Would an ECU for the V twin be on the list? Also, I don't see any 2015 or 2016 ST's for sale near Ohio, is there reason for that? Thanks for any input!

 

[Peter Aawen]

Here in Oz, most of the 2013-2016 V-twin Spyder owners that I know wouldn't part with them for anything, but it does seem that there are fewer ST's than there were RSS or RT's - maybe it was a 'Sporty or full-on Touring' thing, and the ST's just didn't really fit into either camp.

However, I don't really think you need to buy ANY OEM parts up front, except maybe a replacement belt if you plan on riding more than the average number of dirt/gravel roads (ie, half or more of your riding), or intend keeping your Spyder until it falls apart at some stage in the far distant future. Mind you, I do the former and still intend doing the latter on the 2013 RT Ltd that I purchased brand new over a decade ago, averaging more miles a year than many Spyder riders do in a lifetime, and I haven't needed a new OEM ANYTHING yet, altho now that the milage is getting well up in the 6 figure range, I am juuuust beginning to see some wear signs on the belt...

Do the usual 'due diligence' checks, then if all is good and it's in pretty good nick, well maintained, and at a reasonable price...

Just Buy the Damn Bike, you Know you want to!

Then...


Ride More, Worry Less!

 

[Lctriple]

I like that answer! I'm in Ohio, not sure if it makes much difference. I'm also almost 67 and I've had back issues since I was 15 so I'm not able to put the miles on I did in my 50s but sure wish I could. I really like the ST, the bikes I had the most fun on were sport touring/naked bikes. They got some of the pressure off my back with the mild forward lean. Thanks for your input.

 

[Bfromla]

ST’s are great, unfortunately don’t think much available for the discontinued V twin, some dealers won’t/cant even service (depending on their BUDS package & tech training) Would heavily consider the F3 with better mpg & available parts-services, saddle also sits a little lower. Baja Ron has brake pads & common DIY parts.

 

[Lctriple]

ST’s are great, unfortunately don’t think much available for the discontinued V twin, some dealers won’t/cant even service (depending on their BUDS package & tech training) Would heavily consider the F3 with better mpg & available parts-services, saddle also sits a little lower. Baja Ron has brake pads & common DIY parts.

The feet forward/cruiser riding position isn't something I want or am able to do with my back issues. I need to keep my feet under me more to take pressure off my back.

 

[Bfromla]

Suggest floorboards should provide enough time to adjust feet forward -mid- back. Heck, I have used the passenger pegs at times, just adjusting my self.

 

[2dogs]

If I were to buy a Spyder ST, what OEM replacement parts should I get up front in case BRP decides to stop making them?

Buy two, and keep one on hand as a source for parts.

 

[Nokesy]

Suggest floorboards should provide enough time to adjust feet forward -mid- back. Heck, I have used the passenger pegs at times, just adjusting my self.

I had a 2012 RSS which I went to because of my leg and back, it had floor boards that made a slight improvement as you could move your feet around, but any time you had to use a brake or gears you still would have to move to the pegs to do anything. I did put 245,000 klm on it, but lost the use of the left leg. I went to a 2013 RT Ltd which I now have 60,000 klm on, but the difference is enormous if you have leg or back problems. I love it because neither hurt while riding. I have never used anything but OEM parts and not many of them for the miles I have done. Get the Ltd and enjoy it, and don't worry about add-ons.