A realistic speedometer that doesn't go to 200 mph.
Did you know that the speedometer also does Kilometers per hour? If your driving in Canada or elsewhere 100 is equal to about 62 mph. 120 mph will equal 200 Kph and you will be right on the money.
I love to point to the 200 part when someone asks me how fast it will go. I leave out the Kph explanation though.
I got up to 150 the last time I was in Canada.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
I am actually pretty happy with the levels of options offered. A tweek would be a custom build program--but it will cost you--I am sure.
Aftermarket items also allow for farkling to the max. Allowing you to "make it yours" without forcing a price point on someone else that does not need it that custom.
As I have progressed through the years and models, I have farkled less and less.
Oh, I would still like my electronic trunk release though.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
A trunk the size of a Harley top box, with a lid that lets you access all of it. Side bags that a 2XL modular helmet with a Sena or Scala mounted on it will fit in.
Bodywork that doesn't require the removal of the mirrors to take off.
(Back to Business...)
...The top trunk and saddlebags are not well-designed.
Make the saddlebags a bit wider, and about two inches longer (front to rear)
The top trunk should also be extended rearward by the same amount...
...or at least moved rearward, so that some more rider/passenger space can be opened-up for use.
I REALLY like the idea of opening up more space for riders and passengers front-to-back for the RT. That would be great for larger people or those with longer legs. Do it in such a way that would allow aftermarket venders to sell longer seat pans.
There are some very good suggestions so far in this thread.
Did you know that the speedometer also does Kilometers per hour? If your driving in Canada or elsewhere 100 is equal to about 62 mph. 120 mph will equal 200 Kph and you will be right on the money.
I love to point to the 200 part when someone asks me how fast it will go. I leave out the Kph explanation though.
I got up to 150 the last time I was in Canada.
I remember when all of us in North America used Miles per Hour , but then our Elected Brains of Trust and enlightenment decided to make us European here in Canada again . It took me about 5 years to stop thinking in MPH and use Kilometres. . The rest of the Metric changeover was a blast as well since I was an apprentice auto mechanic and had to now outfit with metric tools ... Yee haw
Speaking of more power: has anyone heard anything more about the F3-Turbo?
Wouldn't the "Custom Build" program, render our Farkling episodes pointless??
Otherwise; I've already added the LED lighting, extra turnsignal indicators and brakelights.
I love what Turbo chargers do for adding big power to any engine , but they do have their own heat problems unless used with an intercoolers . I guess the F3 ( as the prototype ) would be the only possibility for production ?
How about a suspension system that is first rate. No need to upgrade. (shocks, sway bar)
Heated seat, standard.
Custom paint program.
More useful sized saddle bags.
Shaft drive is nice also.
Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
I love what Turbo chargers do for adding big power to any engine , but they do have their own heat problems unless used with an intercoolers . I guess the F3 ( as the prototype ) would be the only possibility for production ?
BRP threw it out there for everyone to see, and I believe that the response was overwhelmingly positive.
Sports mode switch for the RSS giving a performance boost, less intrusive nanny etc.
or an RSS with a sportier engine (NOT the 1330 though as it's tuned wrong).
I like the high rev power output of the 998, would just like a bit more of it. Particularly coming out of the corners.
I own an RS and the only Spyder I'd consider in the current range is an RS or RSS so I'd need a compelling reason to trade mine in. Changing the paintwork each year isn't a good enough reason:-)
a) Better command center with GPS, better iPod/iPhone interface, more features
b) Tire pressure monitoring system built in
c) encoded protected pocket to toll tags that can always be read but secure from theft
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A realistic speedometer that doesn't go to 200 mph.
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That's one of my "favoritest" things to do, when the questions get to be tedious... 
. The rest of the Metric changeover was a blast as well since I was an apprentice auto mechanic and had to now outfit with metric tools ... Yee haw
Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
