I have this exact RT-S. It is just at 4800 miles. Scheduled maintenance, a set of tires (age) and two batteries so far. I did get a bad BUDS software update once, but they fixed that quickly. I also have a 2020 Ryker Rally thanks to you. I live in the Desert Southwest now, but was born in Ilwaco and my grandparents lived in Longview. Thanks for all your great content. You have saved me big bucks I am sure. My V-Twin is happy following your advice.
Cheap petrol (10% ethanol) is the equivalent of $9.75 per gallon in the UK although our gallon is a little larger than a US gallon for some reason. Non ethanol is $10.17. 52% of our cost is Government taxes spent on anything but road repairs
Seems like you've had two issues with service communication lately. The spider belt and the F800gs service. Sure that happens, but two so close together... probably good time for a conversation before riding season does kick up.
Sister bike to my wife's (her's is a 2012 SM-5). Never short run it for sure. Gets used every year just not much but each time is a good 40 or 50 mile ride. Maybe 5000 miles on it. She loves it.
where I am in CA, gas has gone up 80 cents in the last 10 days. I cost me $5.19 for premium last night for the Harley. That's about 60 cents to $1 cheaper that the big name stations. I don't put cheap unknown gas in any of my vehicles, but won't pay the ridiculous amount for the big names.
Yep it's gone up here too. I think diesel, my Grand Cherokee is a diesel, was $1.89/L and she was pretty empty, $132 to fill her up. I filled Suzy Q yesterday and she cost $22.75 to top off.
That Spyder rider could be my long lost twin. Being retired also, gives us plenty of spair time. Patience is a virtue. The dogs-not so.!! Feeding time at the zoo is a now must. Lol. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
There wasn't an updated belt for this 2012, just a damage replacement. However, a much tougher belt was introduced in 2014 for the new 1330 motors. The 1330 belt is not compatible with the older 990 powered Spyders... Thanks Maurice!!
Sorry to say it, but we are sitting on a sea’s worth of oil here in the USA! Just let ‘em drill baby drill! The greenies are in the way. Remember gas under 2 Bucks a gallon. I do. Let’s Go Brandon!!!
Hey Smoaks, I live in Sweden and these will be highly seasonally driven because of snow/cold. Is there any problem having these, Rykers/Spyders sit for 5-6 months in a cold garage?
Sounds like the service writer needs a refresher on the importance of letting you know when a customer is waiting. I know you hate to be rushed. Did that not require a test ride? Between my van (Regular) and my bike (Premium), I'm already over $100 for the month in gas and it's only March 9th! I used to spend less than $120 for the whole month! Happy Hump Day! Peace and love.
Hi there Shawn. Just wanted to let you know that you think your petrol prices are expensive. You pay by the gallon. We pay by the litre. Our price here in New Zealand is now over the $3 mark.
Another problem solved and another happy customer. You're good! I hate you have to pay 5 bucks for premium. It wouldn't be so bad if this was 1968 gas. You know the rich red stuff. But it's this water they are selling for gasoline these days. You give your car indigestion with each fill up. Really sad. Stay safe my friend🤔
I have this exact RT-S. It is just at 4800 miles. Scheduled maintenance, a set of tires (age) and two batteries so far. I did get a bad BUDS software update once, but they fixed that quickly. I also have a 2020 Ryker Rally thanks to you. I live in the Desert Southwest now, but was born in Ilwaco and my grandparents lived in Longview. Thanks for all your great content. You have saved me big bucks I am sure. My V-Twin is happy following your advice.
That is a super clean fire engine RT-S. You were makes some tunes with them BMW spokes. Good stuff Smoak's!
Cheap petrol (10% ethanol) is the equivalent of $9.75 per gallon in the UK although our gallon is a little larger than a US gallon for some reason. Non ethanol is $10.17. 52% of our cost is Government taxes spent on anything but road repairs
Kai Kai is hiding in the bush, playing "Where's Waldo".
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Great video as always :)
Wow that Spyder was is good shape…he definitely needed a belt. Cool to see these old Spyder’s 👌👍
If you gotta hang around waiting for some thing there aint no place better than a motorcycle shop! Thanks guys.
Seems like you've had two issues with service communication lately. The spider belt and the F800gs service. Sure that happens, but two so close together... probably good time for a conversation before riding season does kick up.
Sister bike to my wife's (her's is a 2012 SM-5). Never short run it for sure. Gets used every year just not much but each time is a good 40 or 50 mile ride. Maybe 5000 miles on it. She loves it.
where I am in CA, gas has gone up 80 cents in the last 10 days. I cost me $5.19 for premium last night for the Harley. That's about 60 cents to $1 cheaper that the big name stations. I don't put cheap unknown gas in any of my vehicles, but won't pay the ridiculous amount for the big names.
Speaking about demo's, you have added about four bikes to your garage since last year, so where are you going to park your demos?
Yep it's gone up here too. I think diesel, my Grand Cherokee is a diesel, was $1.89/L and she was pretty empty, $132 to fill her up. I filled Suzy Q yesterday and she cost $22.75 to top off.
I drove by today and saw them installing glass at the BMW entrance. Did another lowlife break the windows?
That Spyder rider could be my long lost twin. Being retired also, gives us plenty of spair time. Patience is a virtue. The dogs-not so.!! Feeding time at the zoo is a now must. Lol. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
I got gas on Tuesday morning. 4.59 for premium, 15 cents off for rewards, so 4.44. Today, over 5. Just is.
hello the fuel is going up in australia $172 .00 lt 3.7lt in gallon
what was the upgraded replacement belt on that spyder?
There wasn't an updated belt for this 2012, just a damage replacement. However, a much tougher belt was introduced in 2014 for the new 1330 motors. The 1330 belt is not compatible with the older 990 powered Spyders...
Thanks Maurice!!
@TheSmoaksVlogs thank you so much. Ive watched all your videos. Keep them coming.
Love that red!!
Sorry to say it, but we are sitting on a sea’s worth of oil here in the USA! Just let ‘em drill baby drill! The greenies are in the way. Remember gas under 2 Bucks a gallon. I do. Let’s Go Brandon!!!
Hey Smoaks, I live in Sweden and these will be highly seasonally driven because of snow/cold. Is there any problem having these, Rykers/Spyders sit for 5-6 months in a cold garage?
Why is it that most of your videos have little to do with what the title says it’s about?
Sounds like the service writer needs a refresher on the importance of letting you know when a customer is waiting. I know you hate to be rushed. Did that not require a test ride? Between my van (Regular) and my bike (Premium), I'm already over $100 for the month in gas and it's only March 9th! I used to spend less than $120 for the whole month! Happy Hump Day! Peace and love.
Hi there Shawn. Just wanted to let you know that you think your petrol prices are expensive. You pay by the gallon. We pay by the litre. Our price here in New Zealand is now over the $3 mark.
Another problem solved and another happy customer. You're good! I hate you have to pay 5 bucks for premium. It wouldn't be so bad if this was 1968 gas. You know the rich red stuff. But it's this water they are selling for gasoline these days. You give your car indigestion with each fill up. Really sad. Stay safe my friend🤔
You could show how you actually changed the belt on the Spyder. The rest is useless
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Ffs we came here for the belt replacement spends 7 min talking about another bike
whith what is going on allover the world i think it was in the first year of covid the ful went down to &99 cent lt