@@johnfelski6716 Glad it helped!

@@tonecontrol3271 TK and I worked together at Pontillo’s Pizza in Geneseo in the 70’s. He left there to start TK’s in Fairport. Still the best pizza.

@@clementparadis5336 not sure what you are referring to. I didn’t pull any retaining pins. I’m in my fourth oil change now. Thanks for pointing out a potential issue.

Yep, Mt Dew Zero!

Agree! I ride a 2021 RT Limited

Good point! If they are smart they will offer a software update on the Spyder

@@learnwhileyoucan5947 sadly it takes a technology not available with the older screen nor BUDS system

What amazed me was everyone was still driving at 75 - 80 mph. No choice but to keep up😁

Thank you

I’ll play some more with it as the trip continues. It can display speeds and elevations.

Thank you.

Thank you

I purchased three oil change kits directly for the dealer (MotoMember in VA.) when I purchased the RT. The Can Am site also shows 5W40 for the 1330 RT: can-am-shop.brp.com/on-road/us/en/9779249-4t-5w-40-synthetic-blend-oil-change-kit-for-rotax-1330-engine.html

That is correct. Please make sure you noted the correction on the tool specs for one of the plugs. It’s written in the description. I just replaced the drain bolts with magnetic hex bolts to keep it simple.

@@learnwhileyoucan5947 Would you happen to have a link to the drain bolts that you replaced the originals with? I'd like to do the same.

@@99shadows66 I think I got them on-line. Let me dig in my emails and get you a link.

@@99shadows66 found it. I purchased them from Slingmods.com. Here is the description: Item #SM18381 Set of Magnetic Drain Plugs for the Can-Am Spyder F3 / RT (2014+) - 1330cc Engines

I agree, no real value in the slight outward movement.

Planning to ride to Florida in May 😁

Thank you. I live in the Rochester area. If you aren’t getting a dealer to negotiate on pricing check out MotoMember in Purcellville, VA. That were I got mine. Much better pricing. It was a nice drive back to NY on my RT.

Funny you should say that about Va. I was looking at their website and their prices are great. Were there any surprise “dealer fees” or were they good to deal with.

@@gregfaucher6338 my experience was very good. I emailed them what I wanted and asked for out the door price to include NYS taxes, registration, plates etc. I couldn’t felt any NY dealer to match the price. A friend drive me down. My only cost was for a Holiday Inn Express for one overnight. I paid for the bike, purchased some oil change kits (3) with an additional 10% discount and drove to the hotel. There was issue with the taillights staying on so I returned first thing in the morning and they fixed it immediately. Then I drive home on the RT. There is a short video I made of the sales manager answering some questions and taking about safety on the channel.

I turn 68 this month. I loved my two wheel VTX1300, but decided to switch to the RT. Like you, I did a lot of research. All in all, I’m happy with the switch. A lot I miss about riding the VTX, but a lot I like about the three wheeler. Plan to ride to Florida this year and planning to do Route 66 again in 2025.

We’re the bionic men😆

Thank you Ashley!

Thank you for your input. I do read all the comments. I found the height of the front wheels did not hinder the draining of the oil. The refill took the full required amount of oil. If there was any remaining oil before the drain, I’m confident it wasn’t significant. That said, I am working to bring up the back wheel on a ramp as well.

I had to replace a throttle sensor as well. I also just had my right hip replaced! The left on May 22nd and my right hip on October 5th. The right hip was a much harder recovery. The good news is I will be well recovered and ready to ride👍👍

Take care.

That refers to a torx bit. Hopefully you noticed that one of the plugs uses an Allen head. I made note of it in the description.

Glad it helped. Hope you noted the correction on the tool size for the second plug. Have to change my oil again soon too😁

Thanks! Did you catch the noted correction on the one plug torx to Allen head change?

I’m glad it helped.

I agree, especially when there is a rider’s backrest. In fact, when I have a passenger I don’t even use the swing feature. I just have the person get on before while I hold the backrest down.

That didn’t create a big problem for me. The plug was not fully behind the parking brake rod and spring. I am planning to purchase the hex bolt plugs at some point. However, that could add some size that might make it harder to reach. I’m laid up right now, but plan to change my oil again soon. I have been changing the oil at anywhere from 2,800 miles (first oil change) to about 3,500 miles. I’ll be on my fourth oil change since purchasing the bike. The price of the oil change kits is getting ridiculous. I get a discount from MotoMember (where I bought the bike) so I purchased three more kits. With my discount and adding shipping I still save about $30 over purchasing local or from Amazon. Imagine the cost of you had a dealer do the change.

This backrest came directly from BRP. I ordered it as part of the original build, but it was back ordered and they sent it to me separately. I purchased the RT from MotoMember in Virginia

That’s encouraging. Thanks. I am keeping up in PT for sure.

Amen

I have had to use the BRP towing service twice. It was seamless! The second time was when the battery died while I was riding. That time I did have a pretty long delay…about two hours. That said, the service was great.

I have heard the same thing. Since the surgeon did the anterior approach I am told recovery could be in as little as 4 weeks. I’m not in great pain, but most of my hip and leg look like someone took a baseball bat to me.

😆Thank you! Hoping I am riding again in the next five or so days. We’ll see.

Yeah, I was losing flexibility and finally had it checked out. I was planning to do the Tail of the Dragon in June, but that will have to wait. Only four days since the surgery and I am doing well👍

Thanks. I am supposed to call the dealer the end of May to see if the part has arrived. They have me pencilled in for the work in June. That’s the disadvantage of having only one dealer in the region. Everything is list price and service times aren’t always timely. One of the reasons I bought mine in Virginia.

Thank you! Recovery seems to be going well. The advances in hip replacement are pretty amazing. Tentatively, my right hip will be done in about 4 weeks. Then I will get my flexibility back😁

I’ve purchased a number of items from Slingmods. They are a good source.

I have been using the BRP oil kit that comes with oil, oil filter and required o-rings. It is a 10 40 oil and I have seen various posts of other RT owners using different brands. I just have not gone that route yet. Did you see my comment in the intro about a correction on the proper tool for one of the plugs? One uses the torx I mentioned, but the other uses an Allen head.

I was frustrated that the power issue hit me last week while we had beautiful weather. Like you, cooler tomorrow with rain expected most of the week.

I agree! I added the Pedal Commander and I love it.

Please note the comment in the introduction on the correct Allen head for one of the plugs.

Glad it helped!

$160 labor to install that is ROBBERY.

Yes I know, and I made notes in the introduction so people would get the right nut. Most people have made that connection. Thanks for pointing it out though. I do appreciate it.