F3 or RT?

[PrairieSpyder]

However, Bob, it's not like the Holy Grail. I'm sure NCmedic will enjoy whatever Spyder he chooses.

NCmedic, I've had both - 2 RTs and now an F3T, and they each have their points. You've gotten some good advice here already, so I can only say: Buy the dang Spyder and start enjoying it!!!!

[Bob Denman]

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[ncmedic]

Thanks everyone. Great advice and words of wisdom and experience.

My current ride is a HD Road Glide Custom. Before that it was a GL1800 and FJR1300.

Both knees are shot, so the upright position and footpegs on the Wing didn't work. The Harley is much more comfortable. Just starting to look, my thought was to go with the seating most similar to my Harley.

I'm sort of bewildered by the blizzard of different models. Can you buy a base model and add all the extras? I've seen Corbin bags, for example, that look better than the OEM ones. I assume it's the same with stereos, shocks, etc.

[AeroPilot]

Thanks everyone. Great advice and words of wisdom and experience.

My current ride is a HD Road Glide Custom. Before that it was a GL1800 and FJR1300.

Both knees are shot, so the upright position and footpegs on the Wing didn't work. The Harley is much more comfortable. Just starting to look, my thought was to go with the seating most similar to my Harley.

I'm sort of bewildered by the blizzard of different models. Can you buy a base model and add all the extras? I've seen Corbin bags, for example, that look better than the OEM ones. I assume it's the same with stereos, shocks, etc.

Make sure you get a demo ride on each. Sounds like you enjoy the open road and both will give you a very dependable platform to rack up some miles. My last bike was a Road King, and I really like the 6 speed, and storage I have on a 15 RT base model. One of these days I'll add some floorboards, but for now Lamonsters NBV brackets and pegs give me some place to move my feet. I enjoy the lower center of gravity and sporty ride of the F3, but after 27,000 miles on the RT its still my ride of choice. To each their own

[ARtraveler]

Thanks everyone. Great advice and words of wisdom and experience.

My current ride is a HD Road Glide Custom. Before that it was a GL1800 and FJR1300.

Both knees are shot, so the upright position and footpegs on the Wing didn't work. The Harley is much more comfortable. Just starting to look, my thought was to go with the seating most similar to my Harley.

I'm sort of bewildered by the blizzard of different models. Can you buy a base model and add all the extras? I've seen Corbin bags, for example, that look better than the OEM ones. I assume it's the same with stereos, shocks, etc.

Yes, you can buy a base model. It cost more bucks to add on some of the accessories than to buy the upline version. Well equipped for the RT is the RT-S. The mid range price one.

The F3 people can tell you which is a good model to buy there.

[Tomline]

I have an RT. Bought it used,private sale. I like the styling of the F3 and the foot control position. I have never ridden an F3 but it seemed to me to have a lower center of gravity and probably handle better. Like other replies I think the foot control position would be my deciding factor but a test ride would be the way to go!

[shroth]

Like everyone else said.....it's a very personal decision. I had an RT Limited & always felt that I was on top of it & riding my Spyder. I purchased an F3 Limited a few months ago because after driving one I felt like I was part of the Spyder & was in it not on it.

While I ride single most of the time, 2 up was a concern. My wife is very happy on the F3 & it almost feels like we have more room even though neither of us is the weight our doctor wants . I can tell you that I will never go back to an RT.........just my personal taste.

Buying a Spyder is the right decision......which model is right for you is a reason to ride them all !!