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  1. 12-08-2014, 04:58 PM #1
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    Got to test out a F3 today on the frontage road at Velocity Power Sports. Didn't take it on the road - didn't have my helmet or gloves and it's cold and rainy. I fit quite nicely on the bike the way it was set up. Very comfortable seating - almost felt I could ride all day on it and not be hurting too badly. Would probably need a back rest if I was interested in getting 1. Also lower then my RT. I could stand flat footed on the ground and swing my fat hoof over the seat without standing on the peg! Driving: IT'S A BOMB!!! Very quick and responsive on both acceleration and handling - and I was just on the pot holed frontage road doing about 50mph. If I had been on the highway I would probably have had every LEO in the surrounding counties after me!!! You could get in a big -load of trouble if you weren't paying attention to the speedo! Would love someone with a lot of nerves or cojones to take this on a drag strip to see what it could do! That would be something to see - and experience!!! Just my humble opinion on the new F3. Still think the front end looks like a lawn mower - but a really fracking fast lawn mower!!!
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    Thank you for posting your impressions. Most seem to really like the F3.

    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)

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    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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  3. 12-08-2014, 05:13 PM #3
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    it would be cool to see someone turn the negativity around, and do a john deere paint job on an f-3 .... i'll bet it could look pretty good if done right! ....
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    Thanks for posting your thoughts on the F3.
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  5. 12-08-2014, 06:12 PM #5
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    Sooo... Are you going to make the leap?
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  6. 12-08-2014, 08:15 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Sooo... Are you going to make the leap?
    Nah - got my 2014 Limited - LOVE it too much! F3 frunk is tiny! And side bags and everything else is extra $$$$! After adding all the extra storage and windshield and back rest (if it's avail.) you're almost up to the price of an RT. Besides, I made the leap when I started off!!! Really fast off the line!!! Like I said, would love to see it in a drag race!!
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  7. 12-08-2014, 08:33 PM #7
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    for the review. Always good to hear from different folks.... now the doubts start and the wheels a turning..in your mind..!!
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