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    greetings fellow Spyders
    newbie here from north central Texas checking in
    short bio, have been on and off bikes for over 47 years, recent back surgery has removed me from the two wheel crowd, truth be know I'm really happy it did, wife and I are really enjoying the 2015 F3S we just picked up last Saturday. great forum here, used it to do a lot of research before my purchase. looking forward to learning from the wise old timers and hope to be able to add some of my past experiences

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    Congrats on your upgrade! Welcome to SpyderLovers!
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    David and Sharon Goebel
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    Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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    I'm getting to be in the same boat so-to-speak. I had two retina reattachment surgeries on the same eye in ten days. I'm also having lower back and knee issues making handling a big two wheeler a challenge in and out of my garage and backing out as well as low speed maneuvers with my legs pushing the weight. A real challenge would be if the nearly 900 pound bike would ever drop and I wouldn't be able to get it back up. Now that the eye is questionable I'm really thinking this a good time to make the switch to three wheels. I need to feel safer and more secure, especially if my wife wants to ride as passenger. My local dealer has a new leftover 2016 Spyder F3T reduced in price and that might be the ticket. Congrats on you getting your F3, I'm sure it was the right choice.
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    and welcome.

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    Default Welcome, welcome....

    To both the spyder world and this awesome site. Congrats on your new ryde.... glad you found a great replacement and can stay out there and with the wife....enjoy it only gets better....
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    and on your new ryde.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Default north central ...

    when I was in the area , north central texas , had been --- Dallas or Denton region --- there is defiantly a lot of riders in that area , you should have good rides ahead ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by den1953 View Post
    I'm getting to be in the same boat so-to-speak. I had two retina reattachment surgeries on the same eye in ten days. I'm also having lower back and knee issues making handling a big two wheeler a challenge in and out of my garage and backing out as well as low speed maneuvers with my legs pushing the weight. A real challenge would be if the nearly 900 pound bike would ever drop and I wouldn't be able to get it back up. Now that the eye is questionable I'm really thinking this a good time to make the switch to three wheels. I need to feel safer and more secure, especially if my wife wants to ride as passenger. My local dealer has a new leftover 2016 Spyder F3T reduced in price and that might be the ticket. Congrats on you getting your F3, I'm sure it was the right choice.
    That's how I bought mine. Left me enough money to buy an unlimited life-time warranteeee!
    to see my 2016 F3-T and many how to's
    2016 F3-T SE6 Roadster , Extended brake pedal for which I drilled out the brake rod yolk to lower it and added spacers to lift it slightly Black/Grey

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    on your spyder andto the spyder web. Dale

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    Greetings from Ohio and welcome even though I am not yet a Spyder owner. I am in a similar situation with a bad back and two bad knees. I also had to have retina surgery on my right eye and that too is questionable as to whether or not I'll get 100% vision in it. That makes me feel a whole lot less than secure trying to go back out on two wheels. Fortunately the two nearest dealers have left-over Spyders discounted. Hopefully I'll get back in the saddle again as you have, on a Can Am that is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lastinline View Post
    greetings fellow Spyders
    newbie here from north central Texas checking in
    short bio, have been on and off bikes for over 47 years, recent back surgery has removed me from the two wheel crowd, truth be know I'm really happy it did, wife and I are really enjoying the 2015 F3S we just picked up last Saturday. great forum here, used it to do a lot of research before my purchase. looking forward to learning from the wise old timers and hope to be able to add some of my past experiences
    Welcome, brother man!

    A WEALTH of knowledge and good intel to be had here.

    Russ
    UCLA F3S (Russ): ('16 F3S SE6 Special Series "The Batpod") - DJ PC V, K&N AF, RLS Punisher Custom Exhaust, 7Jurock 27" Windshield, Corbin Dual Tour Saddle, Shad Rack/Bags, Bajaron Swaybar, BRP Signature Light, Lamonster "Parts Suite" (LED Fog/Headlights, GPS Mount/Garmin Zumo 660LM, RIP Boards, IPS Caps, Foam Grips), Can Am 2-Up Rear Shock; ('16 RT-S SE6 "Gipsy Danger") ​- BRP Adjustable Backrest, Bajaron Swaybar, Magic Mirror Mounts, Lamonster Dual Power Plate w/Large X-Grip





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    Welcome from way down in San Antonio.
    2012 2012 RT-L and 3015 RT-S , 2012 - red and 2015 black (way too black)

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    Welcome from Corpus Christi.

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    would welcome meeting up with some of the local Texans, we're in North Richland Hills, in between DFW

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    One more "Welcome from San Antonio" sent your way
    2014 Spyder RT Limited SE6
    BRP Tri Axis Adjustable Handlebars
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    Custom Dynamics HMT Brake Light
    Show Chrome 7.5 inch Spiral Antenna
    SpyderFlap Mud Guard
    Helmetlok w/ T-Bar Extension
    Hopnel 5PC Luggage Set
    Airhawk R Seat Cushion
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