2020 Spyder RT

[bikerbillone]

Outstanding comment Paul, we both know I've been looking at the RT/RTL forever, so your comment is well accepted. The 2020 has definitely caught my attention with the 47 gallon storage and can replace my GW/RoadSmith conversion with ease with the additional luggage capacity. Yep, you also right with 'what if' things which comes with every two or three wheel machine. I think about the expense, but perhaps I can snag a 2019 and make the luggage thing work, just take less stuff, but you know how the two up thing works. I really want to get a handle on how the 2020 performs for others during this year, but trying not to overthink it. Thanks again, always good to read your comments, I'm aware you came off a GW three wheeler back in the day and never looked back.

 

[kingfish108]

I bought a 2014 RTL new and had it for two years. Put 19K miles on it. The 2020 looks to be a big improvement with the saddlebags and rear tourpak. Those were my complaints along with the tires. At 14K I was on my third pair of front tires and two alignments. At 7600 miles I was putting on my second rear tire. After two years I traded for a '17 TriGlide and have never looked back. I have over 45K on it. I wish CanAm would switch to car tires and put a bigger engine in to improve gas mileage. Those two items would get me looking back.

 

[Pegasus1300]

I bought a 2014 RTL new and had it for two years. Put 19K miles on it. The 2020 looks to be a big improvement with the saddlebags and rear tourpak. Those were my complaints along with the tires. At 14K I was on my third pair of front tires and two alignments. At 7600 miles I was putting on my second rear tire. After two years I traded for a '17 TriGlide and have never looked back. I have over 45K on it. I wish CanAm would switch to car tires and put a bigger engine in to improve gas mileage. Those two items would get me looking back.

I'm glad you found something you love to ride.You had a front tire/front end problem that your dealer should have recognized. Kenda tires junk and many have had to replace front tires from the factory because of faulty tires. In 2014 Spyder put on a new Kenda on the rear with a softer compound, it didn't wear very well at all and they switched back, but they are still crummy tires. You could have switch to car tires any time you want to. Hundreds have, I did. I got 35, 000 miles out of my 1st rear car tire. I have car tires on the front also and the have over 40,000 miles and still going strong. The rims on a Spyder are car tire rims so have no trouble taking standard car type tires. The only thing to remember is to lower the tire pressure as the Spyder has nowhere near the weight of a car. I run 15lbs in the front and 20Lbs in the rear. Hope you are getting lots of miles on your Tri.

 

[trikermutha]

You should have not gone thru that many front tires. Something doesn't sound right.

Rear tire is a mixed bag on that one . I had the softer Kenda compound didn't last 5800 miles. Then went to the Vee rubber. Even worse yet.

Then went to a car tire and that held up much better.

Now going to install the new Kenda Kanine tire and see how that pans out. Tire is on the wheel. Just waiting for a new seal and some new dampeners. Then I will install and wait for spring.

Had the Tri too. Getting older it was time to move on from driving a tank.

Bigger engine , is has a inline 3 on it and can be tuned to unleash more power.

 

[hogcowboy]

Yeah, unfortunately you have to travel some distance to get laser aligned and that's what yours needed for sure. Or rather that's my guess. We had to travel to Springfield Missouri to get my wife's RT done and boy did it make a difference she says. That's just in handling. Better tire wear is a bonus. We put a car tire on just as soon as that factory piece of garbage wore out. It's the only way to go.

 

[kingfish108]

I had two laser alignments at 14K. I would have changed to car tires but after getting one on the back, which the dealer charged $180 to install, I couldn't get anyone in my area to do the fronts. I didn't feel like getting into the tire changing business myself, so we parted ways. It was fun to ride, just not fun dealing with the tires.

 

[hogcowboy]

I hear ya loud and clear. They don’t make it easy. But I sure wish I had gotten a good tire change, there almost automatic one, years ago. That thing would have paid for itself several times over. And that would be before we got a Spyder. The Spyder would have just been icing on the cake so to speak.

 

[trikermutha]

The front tires can be done by a car tire shop . balancing would required a smaller hub cone which I bring with me to the tire store for balancing.

 

[Pegasus1300]

So Bill have you got that 2020 home yet?

 

[bikerbillone]

Yes sir Paul, I do, it sitting in my garage. I ordered an iPhone mount for it today, gonna need that. Wife Millie is gonna take the course for her endorsement under the BRP $50 subsidy around late March. so looks like I'll be riding pillion some. That should be exciting. :>)

 

[trikermutha]

Your first farkle?

 

[bikerbillone]

My first thing on the list is passenger arm rests for the wife. Waiting for an after market to get it together, I'd rather not pay $400 plus install for OEM BRP arm rests.

 

[trikermutha]

Good Luck Bill nothing is cheap unless you get a set used someplace.

 

[bikerbillone]

Oh yes, I've wrapped my mind around 'more $' before I embarked on this new Spyder journey. I just need to spread the purchases over a few months, but I will get there; I want to be sure it's more of a 'need' purchase than a 'fun' buy, at least for a while. Man, this mc/trike/3 wheeler, whatever the term, is such a change for a smooth ride, an easy ride, there is nothing about this thing that is difficult, or 'rough' in my opinion. I'm just glad I've had this opportunity to experience in my life time.

 

[trikermutha]

The fun is just beginning. :laugh: I liked it for me , it was way less fatigued after a long ride.

I am sure you have read all the tire remarks. I really didn't like the OEM tires but they work as advertised.

I am trying that new Kanine Tire on the rear now , hope that works out for me.

 

[bikerbillone]

I need to check my tires to find out what's stamped on the side, just been busy riding, feeling the rush. Haven't done much 'poking around' just do what comes naturally. :>)

 

[rhino 2]

I need to check my tires to find out what's stamped on the side, just been busy riding, feeling the rush. Haven't done much 'poking around' just do what comes naturally. :>)

I never had a problem with the stock tires that came with my Spyder or my Tri's and now my Slingshot ...Yet when i was on the Spyder Forum' And now The Tri-Glide Forum and the Slingshot Forum ' Thats all i hear about when someone talk tires how bad they are..?...:Shrug:...

 

[paws]

A few months ago when I was really researching the Spyder I recall that someone pointed out that there were other resources for Spyder after-market accessories with more reasonable prices than Can-Am. Since I didn’t actually buy a Spyder I filed that information in my memory data banks file titled “Dang-it... where did I see that?”. :xzqxz:

Hopefully someone “in the know” will chime in with the info..

 

[trikermutha]

Dont see much for the 2020 models just yet..Give it a few months or more..

 

[Pegasus1300]

A few months ago when I was really researching the Spyder I recall that someone pointed out that there were other resources for Spyder after-market accessories with more reasonable prices than Can-Am. Since I didn’t actually buy a Spyder I filed that information in my memory data banks file titled “Dang-it... where did I see that?”. :xzqxz:

Hopefully someone “in the know” will chime in with the info..

canamspyderaccessories.com

Valueaccessories.net

lamonstergarage.com

Spyderpops.net

I have bought from all of the above and received very good service and excellent products. Have fun.

 

[paws]

Thank you Paul!!!!!

 

[DblTrbl]

Last month went with Paws and I test rode a 2019 RT Limited. Liked some features but didn't care for the body roll and the twerky steering. The power steering would take some getting used to after putting 30K miles on my Venture/Hannigan.

Last week went back to look at the 2020 model. For the first time ever I began to like the CanAm. I'm seriously considering getting the 2020 RT Limited.

Will be going to the local Yamaha dealer and checking how they handle consignments. May even advertise locally.

You just never know the crazy stuff I will do:clapping:

 

[bikerbillone]

Trouble, you may have already read my comments, but a real quick refresh. I traded my 2005 GW w/2012 RoadSmith conversion for the 2020 RTL and I am quite happy with my decision. This is one fine machine, rides like on a cloud with plenty of luggage space. Did I take beating on the trade, probably, but all that counts is the out the door bottom line number, and I was satisfied with that. Could I have waited until later in the year and saved a few $, probably, but I didn't. I took about a 30 min demo ride two up with the wife, and that was all it took. Needless to say, I now do not frequent gl1800riders forum with their new format which i don't like anyway. I can tell you, my decision was not impulsive, I've been lurking in the Spyder world for a couple years, the 2020 has the upgrades that I've been looking for. No regrets, no look backs. Cheers in your decision.

Bill

 

[paws]

Bill... once you get a couple of tanks filled... please give us a rundown on the mpg.

The salesman told us 40mpg. Another source said 29mpg in the real world....

Please let us know what your mpg has been. Many thanks!

 

[rhino 2]

Bill... once you get a couple of tanks filled... please give us a rundown on the mpg.

The salesman told us 40mpg. Another source said 29mpg in the real world....

Please let us know what your mpg has been. Many thanks!

Apples to Oranges here' But i had an 08 Spyder..And i was on the Spyder Forum till about 2013 ish and then asked to leave.. ..32 was all i got on the Highway....

Gotta be careful what people tell you....

 

[bikerbillone]

OK Paws, will do. I sort got an Idea, I think, when the needle was a half a tank, I decided the miles by 3.5, I have no idea how close that will be, so I'll be doing a couple tanks test just for grins, and keep a fun record of tanks along the way sort to see what the avg might be. This is not some scientific thing, gives an idea how the engine is performing over the long haul. In my wildest dreams I don't think this thing is ever gonna pump out 40 mpg, but who knows? By the way good readers, when's the last time you can remember such interest here on TT about an upgrade on any three wheeler that was 6 pages and 58 comments? Hmmm....Cheers.

 

[trikermutha]

I will say you should get between 30 and 40 MPG.. It will change but will stabilize depending on your driving habits.. Eco mode you may get a half to 1 MPG more. Never found it useful as found myself staring at the dash when to shift. :xzqxz:

 

[DblTrbl]

Geez, local shop in Kerrville wants 15% for a consignment. I know I'm not in NH any longer but most shops take 10% and I even sold a bike in a shop that only charged me $50 per month that it was on their showroom floor.

Also they really don't want to list for more then the NADA combined value. I have my own value based on what I have invested.....some say you'll never get it, I say you dont know until you try.

I may list it here once I update the parts and accessories list. I have around $40K invested so feel something in the neighborhood of 18K to 19K is reasonable.