I’ve been a Harley rider all my life. In fact I’m a hall of fame master bike builder as well. I recently purchased a left over 2021 RT Limited. The reason being my physical limitations and my age. I’m 72 with extremely bad arthritis , both knees replaced and several problems from a near death crash years ago. Most recently an accident that led to having my right index finger fused. All of which made it way too hard to pull the clutch on my daily rider which was a Harley 2017 Anniversary Street Glide. I installed an auto clutch and changed the slave cylinder ( it had a hydraulic clutch ) and still for a long ride I simply couldn’t do. This unit is perfect! Recently rode a 4500 mile trip to Sturgis from SC taking the long way and doing many things along the way. Being on the road as long as we were it was great having all that storage. As to the ride. Very similar to riding a snowmobile which I loved so much when I lived up north. Riding through the Ozark mountains was an absolute blast! Over 200 miles of twists , turns and switchbacks. The Harley boys couldn’t shake me even with more HP. I had to make a modification to the shifting mechanism do to my finger. I made a part that eliminated that problem so I can shift perfect now. While it certainly is nowhere near a head turning custom bike at my age it’s simply the sacrifice I needed to make. After all it’s way better to be riding than just looking at a bike. My ONLY real complaint is the exhaust. It sounds like a sewing machine. I put on a RLS cat and Acropovic muffler which improved but still …..still sounds like a sewing machine but now on steroids. However it dropped a lot of weight. I honestly have a hard time figuring out how the stock system can even work with all the restrictions. The engine is approximately 80 CI which is the same as a Harley EVO motor. One cylinder alone on an EVO has a pipe diameter larger than this total exhaust. The cost for these parts was rather pricey as well. I’ve added a few goodies to it as well and I would say it’s as close to perfect as you can get for long trips. Just to sport around I think the F3 is probably way better. I only rode one for a little. For anyone debating weather or not to buy, I would have to say overall YES! Knock on wood, over 7500 miles now and not one single hiccup . Thanks to your video I decided to purchase the RLS cat and would be recommend by me along with the Acropovic muffler. Either that or hook up a recording of a bad ass Harley and crank up the stereo lol.
Wow Mr. Lee :) Wow!!! thank you for your insights. As for the sound, I am sorry but Akrapovic and if you went with original that BRP offers, is very muhc turned down. You can remove a silencer maybe and get the better sound. I love the look of it, its robust, but if you want something more, you will need full exhaust set up from RLS or somebody else. Also, if you lie mountain roads, i strongly recomend this. www.martinthevlogger.com/product-page/sway-bar-can-am-Motorcycles-Spyder its the strongest swaybar on themarket and soooo may people underestimate this upgrade. I have put it on every single trike I own even on bikes I have in rental agency, thats how badass this is. The original by BRP is just a joke for size of this bYke. have an awesome day, many many many more happy miles. martin
@@MartinTheVlogger yes I believe the RLS exhaust may sound better however I much prefer the looks of the Acropovic. I researched and found prices varied a lot between E Bay and Amazon. There are big differences. I believe I got The lowest price out there. Regardless it’s simply never going to have the sound of a Harley. However being now older and have been there , done that I can live with it and ride happily ever after. I appreciate your sway bar information. Thx for your quick response.
@@Lwimmermastermetalart anytime Sir. Harley sound its harley sound and i like that you are very wise and you are not trying to make something out of RT that the bYke and set up is not build for. I have seen so many ppl buying Rykers and trying to make touring bYke out of it, spending much more than F3s with good bags would be... but .... its a different story
best spyder review I have ever seen, and I have watched dozens. Thank you. I am currently working on getting my first one, 2020 RT limited here in Minnesota.
I will be looking at the F3L and the RTL in the spring, so I will have a decision to make. Thanks for the great video, very honest and informative. Cheers from Canada.
Martin, thank you for a great review, Ive been sat on the fence until now, but you have finally convinced me that I need an F3-S in my life, thank you for all your help, I will certainly be shopping with you when the beast (yours being Beast with big B) arrives. One decision made all I have to do now is get a leg over one before summer is just a memory.
Hehehe Mike,. Best call ever, trust me.!!! If you need anything, just add this phone number +421 902 944 669. I use whatsapp. What color you have went with?
Thank you for the bike review. I have this new model and love it. It’s smooth and relatively quiet except at around 80 kph when there is a wind noise. Love the storage. I’m short and sit forward and there is no problem for me. I have put the Garmin Zumo GPS onto the steering column and that’s much better than the BRP system. Looking forward to your future reports. Thank you again. Toni
Thank you Toni. New RT its a nice and luxury item. I should have soon the Sea to Sky and it has few things i cannot wait to test. Also what i have many reports about, is tgat in tge rain it protects you very nicelly because of airflow and aerodinamics 🤟🤟🤟
Hi Martin I have the 2014 RT Limited 80000km on it still love it. Now have the 2020 RT Limited So for Me out of the BOX stock standard the 2020RT hands down is the very best RT BRP has made the storage the ride the sound system The information display all amazing Having make an amazing difference to comfort on long rides and as for the headlights WOW totally amazing NO BUYS REGRETS AT ALL. Like You I still love My old bike had the ECU chipped and had the 2014 up to 195 kmh of course on a private road the 2020 175 kmh standard only 5000km on it Due to Covid lockdowns etc
Hi buddy, great sum up. Love the new RT2020. Hope my rental and tour bizniss i am.opening will go well with RYKERs so one day i will be able to buy RT20 for more demanding ppl. Its like GoldWing. Some upgrafes i would do, but more becausr i am tall and maybe to tweek the throttle a bit with PedalBox, but that would be it.. some holders dount count as mods 😉😉🏁❤💯🚀
@@MartinTheVlogger I do have a Pedal Commander on My 2020RT what a difference WOW 111 And also a cat delete !!! You must come over to New Zealand sometime and ride our roads You would Love it !!!
Thanx buddy. Well, in case she love traveling, in case she loves sceneries just take her with you on a demo rYde. 🤟🤟🤟 and let me know what color you have bought 😁😉😉😉
Yeah, i think the "elder" RT is bit outdated with the rear lights and also the front handlebars and few things here and there. But what is more important is not only the look but also the comfort. That is just... its great 👌🤟
Hi Martin, as always I enjoyed your vlogs. You give a very thorough assessment of BRP products. I trust your assessment. I love my F3 Limited. Due to the damm Couvid 19 I not taken my normal 1,400 mi summer trip. However, like you, I still have fun!
Daniel, thank you 👊👊👊 yup covid f... up few things. However i rYde around Slovakia and i am close to 10.000km this summer. But twins are comming so it will be hard to continue like this for the rest of the summer
Aaaaa,,,, i think its not only about money. I, for example would not have time for both. Btw, if you have new RT, do ypu agree with what i have said? Or in other wprds, what you dont agree with?
MartinTheVlogger yes agree with your comments. I’m only 5’9” so I fit the bike well. I find it very comfortable and being a left leg amputee the huge floor boards help me climb on board. Only covered 1500miles and new to 3 wheels so still very much getting use to it, so loving your videos and comments also. Would love to hear the Akro pipe on it. Have been looking at these for the last ten years since becoming an amputee but never quite convinced to ride a trike, but love the new styling better compared to last years model, and after seeing it in November at the NEC show in the UK I was convinced and bought one as soon as they became available in the UK
Sorry to hear your story :( but exactly, this is why i also love Spyders. I have seen many ppl with wheelschairs attached to spyders as well. Enjoy your new toy, enjoy every mile on it. And hopefuly one day i will rUde for couple of miles with ya 🤟🤟🤟😉
Liked 👍🏻 the video, thanks for the information. I deliver stuff to a local dealer about 3 times a week. Gotta get one of these for next season’s ridding. I live in the far west burbs of Chicago so it gets pretty cold in the winter. Still don’t know what model I’ll buy yet but the wife and I love to ride. Don’t think the limited is really needed due to the extra thousands of $ they want! They are pretty costly machines!
😉😉😉 i will record video in November early dec time from new studio, exactly for ppl like you who are thinking about purchasing Spyder but they are not sure which model. 😉😉😉 so stay tuned, and in case of any questions feel free to ask me 😉😉😉
Well, I’m sure I have already stated in another video, I bought a 2021 F-3S in Gravity Gray. Really like it, only got to ride it about under 100 miles then the Midwest weather came in 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶. It is in my garage on the trickle charger. I need to figure out which windshield im going to install. Spring is coming soon.👍🏻 nice video Martin, this is my second time watching.
Thanx buddy 😉😉😉😉 there is some good stuff i believe in playlist like - TheBeast on road - We are traveling the World: ruclips.net/p/PLTth19DmW8MHQREnrtMHhNPFmaLwEZKYV or BRP Zone: ruclips.net/p/PLTth19DmW8MFepL9CKZDdnvf6tPzMWyZP have an awesome day, martin
Nice part 2 buddy!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻how many more 👍🏻 can I give??? What was the top speed achieved by that other guy??? 😉🥴
I am working on "new series" and it should be about different trikes. I saw couple of these GoldWings, so hopefully next year with vanderhall, slingshot and Wazuma Lazareth😁
Its a slovak slang.. griff for me is when you find a way gow to do it, and you kind of dont know how, but you do it.. so ypu have that griff in your hands..
Good review but too muck time back and forth to your face. We need to see the bike while you are talking not panning to your face. We need more visual of bike not panning to your face. We know what you look like. Hate to be critical but it is very annoying. FYI for future videos.
Yup its a good point and i have also realize that. It was not plan like that, but the other camera did not do its job so i had to use this footage. I like constructive criticsm and this one is. So big thanks 😉😉😉
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I’ve been a Harley rider all my life. In fact I’m a hall of fame master bike builder as well. I recently purchased a left over 2021 RT Limited. The reason being my physical limitations and my age. I’m 72 with extremely bad arthritis , both knees replaced and several problems from a near death crash years ago. Most recently an accident that led to having my right index finger fused. All of which made it way too hard to pull the clutch on my daily rider which was a Harley 2017 Anniversary Street Glide. I installed an auto clutch and changed the slave cylinder ( it had a hydraulic clutch ) and still for a long ride I simply couldn’t do. This unit is perfect! Recently rode a 4500 mile trip to Sturgis from SC taking the long way and doing many things along the way. Being on the road as long as we were it was great having all that storage. As to the ride. Very similar to riding a snowmobile which I loved so much when I lived up north. Riding through the Ozark mountains was an absolute blast! Over 200 miles of twists , turns and switchbacks. The Harley boys couldn’t shake me even with more HP. I had to make a modification to the shifting mechanism do to my finger. I made a part that eliminated that problem so I can shift perfect now. While it certainly is nowhere near a head turning custom bike at my age it’s simply the sacrifice I needed to make. After all it’s way better to be riding than just looking at a bike. My ONLY real complaint is the exhaust. It sounds like a sewing machine. I put on a RLS cat and Acropovic muffler which improved but still …..still sounds like a sewing machine but now on steroids. However it dropped a lot of weight. I honestly have a hard time figuring out how the stock system can even work with all the restrictions. The engine is approximately 80 CI which is the same as a Harley EVO motor. One cylinder alone on an EVO has a pipe diameter larger than this total exhaust. The cost for these parts was rather pricey as well. I’ve added a few goodies to it as well and I would say it’s as close to perfect as you can get for long trips. Just to sport around I think the F3 is probably way better. I only rode one for a little. For anyone debating weather or not to buy, I would have to say overall YES! Knock on wood, over 7500 miles now and not one single hiccup . Thanks to your video I decided to purchase the RLS cat and would be recommend by me along with the Acropovic muffler. Either that or hook up a recording of a bad ass Harley and crank up the stereo lol.
Wow Mr. Lee :) Wow!!! thank you for your insights. As for the sound, I am sorry but Akrapovic and if you went with original that BRP offers, is very muhc turned down. You can remove a silencer maybe and get the better sound. I love the look of it, its robust, but if you want something more, you will need full exhaust set up from RLS or somebody else. Also, if you lie mountain roads, i strongly recomend this. www.martinthevlogger.com/product-page/sway-bar-can-am-Motorcycles-Spyder its the strongest swaybar on themarket and soooo may people underestimate this upgrade. I have put it on every single trike I own even on bikes I have in rental agency, thats how badass this is. The original by BRP is just a joke for size of this bYke. have an awesome day, many many many more happy miles. martin
@@MartinTheVlogger yes I believe the RLS exhaust may sound better however I much prefer the looks of the Acropovic. I researched and found prices varied a lot between E Bay and Amazon. There are big differences. I believe I got The lowest price out there. Regardless it’s simply never going to have the sound of a Harley. However being now older and have been there , done that I can live with it and ride happily ever after. I appreciate your sway bar information. Thx for your quick response.
@@Lwimmermastermetalart anytime Sir. Harley sound its harley sound and i like that you are very wise and you are not trying to make something out of RT that the bYke and set up is not build for. I have seen so many ppl buying Rykers and trying to make touring bYke out of it, spending much more than F3s with good bags would be... but .... its a different story
best spyder review I have ever seen, and I have watched dozens. Thank you. I am currently working on getting my first one, 2020 RT limited here in Minnesota.
Thank you. I am.about to start to work on upgrades on few RT so stay tuned as you may want to watch dose videos :))))
I will be looking at the F3L and the RTL in the spring, so I will have a decision to make. Thanks for the great video, very honest and informative. Cheers from Canada.
thank you :) in case you have any questions to answer, just write me to my mail martinthevlogger@gmail.com
Martin, thank you for a great review, Ive been sat on the fence until now, but you have finally convinced me that I need an F3-S in my life, thank you for all your help, I will certainly be shopping with you when the beast (yours being Beast with big B) arrives. One decision made all I have to do now is get a leg over one before summer is just a memory.
Hehehe Mike,. Best call ever, trust me.!!! If you need anything, just add this phone number +421 902 944 669. I use whatsapp. What color you have went with?
Thank you for the bike review. I have this new model and love it. It’s smooth and relatively quiet except at around 80 kph when there is a wind noise. Love the storage. I’m short and sit forward and there is no problem for me. I have put the Garmin Zumo GPS onto the steering column and that’s much better than the BRP system. Looking forward to your future reports. Thank you again. Toni
Thank you Toni. New RT its a nice and luxury item. I should have soon the Sea to Sky and it has few things i cannot wait to test. Also what i have many reports about, is tgat in tge rain it protects you very nicelly because of airflow and aerodinamics 🤟🤟🤟
Hi Martin I have the 2014 RT Limited 80000km on it still love it. Now have the 2020 RT Limited So for Me out of the BOX stock standard the 2020RT hands down is the very best RT BRP has made the storage the ride the sound system The information display all amazing Having make an amazing difference to comfort on long rides and as for the headlights WOW totally amazing NO BUYS REGRETS AT ALL. Like You I still love My old bike had the ECU chipped and had the 2014 up to 195 kmh of course on a private road the 2020 175 kmh standard only 5000km on it Due to Covid lockdowns etc
Hi buddy, great sum up. Love the new RT2020. Hope my rental and tour bizniss i am.opening will go well with RYKERs so one day i will be able to buy RT20 for more demanding ppl. Its like GoldWing. Some upgrafes i would do, but more becausr i am tall and maybe to tweek the throttle a bit with PedalBox, but that would be it.. some holders dount count as mods 😉😉🏁❤💯🚀
@@MartinTheVlogger I do have a Pedal Commander on My 2020RT what a difference WOW 111 And also a cat delete !!! You must come over to New Zealand sometime and ride our roads You would Love it !!!
@@MrSwift05 will do it one day for sure 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
I like the sporty look base model without the top case which I wish ithe base came in black
👌👌👌👌👌👌
Saw part one, very good. Love what you did with part one and two, this Texan is impressed. Carry on, chin up wheels down.
Thanx Edd, love to hear nice words. Ride safe be safe buddy 🤟🤟🤟
Love the RT! Your video is eye-opening. Wish I could get one in Kenya with full specs!
Uuuu... Kenya,. I wpuld love to travel Kenya with spyder.💪💪💪
I'm surprised they Did not put in A home link switching. Open a garage door on your gate. I like your blog.
Yup, that is good point. They need to do a lot of tgese tiny thibgs, coz that is what counts and what makes the good things - superb 🤟
Thanks buddy. Just watched p1 and p2 back to back. That was an awesome review. Love the shoutout
😁😁😁😁😁😉😉😉😉😉
Nice video - and great English! Good camera work and editing too. I am just trying to persuade my wife to let me get one of these...!
Thanx buddy. Well, in case she love traveling, in case she loves sceneries just take her with you on a demo rYde. 🤟🤟🤟 and let me know what color you have bought 😁😉😉😉
I really want one of new design RT's . I have a 2015 RTS SM6 now. Thanks for the detailed information.
Yeah, i think the "elder" RT is bit outdated with the rear lights and also the front handlebars and few things here and there. But what is more important is not only the look but also the comfort. That is just... its great 👌🤟
Hi Martin, as always I enjoyed your vlogs. You give a very thorough assessment of BRP products. I trust your assessment. I love my F3 Limited. Due to the damm Couvid 19 I not taken my normal 1,400 mi summer trip. However, like you, I still have fun!
Daniel, thank you 👊👊👊 yup covid f... up few things. However i rYde around Slovakia and i am close to 10.000km this summer. But twins are comming so it will be hard to continue like this for the rest of the summer
Great couple of videos Martin, love my 2020 Rt, if I could afford both would have F3s also
Aaaaa,,,, i think its not only about money. I, for example would not have time for both. Btw, if you have new RT, do ypu agree with what i have said? Or in other wprds, what you dont agree with?
MartinTheVlogger yes agree with your comments. I’m only 5’9” so I fit the bike well. I find it very comfortable and being a left leg amputee the huge floor boards help me climb on board. Only covered 1500miles and new to 3 wheels so still very much getting use to it, so loving your videos and comments also. Would love to hear the Akro pipe on it.
Have been looking at these for the last ten years since becoming an amputee but never quite convinced to ride a trike, but love the new styling better compared to last years model, and after seeing it in November at the NEC show in the UK I was convinced and bought one as soon as they became available in the UK
Sorry to hear your story :( but exactly, this is why i also love Spyders. I have seen many ppl with wheelschairs attached to spyders as well. Enjoy your new toy, enjoy every mile on it. And hopefuly one day i will rUde for couple of miles with ya 🤟🤟🤟😉
MartinTheVlogger hey shit happens especially in Afghanistan, but certainly living the dream now 🤣
Thank you for another great video
Welcome but this one is pretty oooooooold 🤪🤪🤪
Liked 👍🏻 the video, thanks for the information. I deliver stuff to a local dealer about 3 times a week. Gotta get one of these for next season’s ridding. I live in the far west burbs of Chicago so it gets pretty cold in the winter. Still don’t know what model I’ll buy yet but the wife and I love to ride. Don’t think the limited is really needed due to the extra thousands of $ they want! They are pretty costly machines!
😉😉😉 i will record video in November early dec time from new studio, exactly for ppl like you who are thinking about purchasing Spyder but they are not sure which model. 😉😉😉 so stay tuned, and in case of any questions feel free to ask me 😉😉😉
Cool, thanks!
Well, I’m sure I have already stated in another video, I bought a 2021 F-3S in Gravity Gray. Really like it, only got to ride it about under 100 miles then the Midwest weather came in 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶. It is in my garage on the trickle charger. I need to figure out which windshield im going to install. Spring is coming soon.👍🏻 nice video Martin, this is my second time watching.
Great video!!! I subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanx buddy 😉😉😉😉 there is some good stuff i believe in playlist like - TheBeast on road - We are traveling the World: ruclips.net/p/PLTth19DmW8MHQREnrtMHhNPFmaLwEZKYV or BRP Zone: ruclips.net/p/PLTth19DmW8MFepL9CKZDdnvf6tPzMWyZP have an awesome day, martin
@@MartinTheVlogger I'll be watching. Ride safe, and ride well.
Nice part 2 buddy!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻how many more 👍🏻 can I give??? What was the top speed achieved by that other guy??? 😉🥴
Not more than 185kmh i think...
@@MartinTheVlogger that’s 114.91 MPH 😉
Imagine this bike with a Goldwing 1800 DCT , SHAFT DRIVE , 10 GALLON TANK!
40+mpg .
nice job!
Thank you 😉😉😉
Great review..
Thank you Thomas 😉😉😉
Fantastic review!!!
Could be better because of camera angle shots, but you learn every day. But thanx 😉😉😉
Love the new look of the RT but the seat is still to high for me. Still prefer the lower sitting position of the F3
Yup and i think cannonbal seat lowers you a tiny bit as well 😉
Hi from New Zealand. I have one and agree with a lot of your views. A fair assessment. This is ideal for my riding style/needs.
Hey Brett, love to hear that. And enjoy your new rYde 😉😉😉👊
I would find your test drive of a goldwing GL 1800 trike interesting as long as its a 2018 or newer
I am working on "new series" and it should be about different trikes. I saw couple of these GoldWings, so hopefully next year with vanderhall, slingshot and Wazuma Lazareth😁
What does griff mean matie?
Its a slovak slang.. griff for me is when you find a way gow to do it, and you kind of dont know how, but you do it.. so ypu have that griff in your hands..
@@MartinTheVlogger Thank you mate
Good review but too muck time back and forth to your face. We need to see the bike while you are talking not panning to your face. We need more visual of bike not panning to your face. We know what you look like. Hate to be critical but it is very annoying. FYI for future videos.
Yup its a good point and i have also realize that. It was not plan like that, but the other camera did not do its job so i had to use this footage. I like constructive criticsm and this one is. So big thanks 😉😉😉