Well, after being teased and told that my 3-wheel F3L Spyder is really just "an old man's ride", and made for those too scared to climb on 2 wheels, and too rich to worry about cost....
and now seeing the Ryker.... which I'm told is meant for the younger crowd who have less money and want thrills, but aren't able to play or ride in the big market.....
I'm waiting for BRP's next move...... to cover the middle age, middle income, modestly capable and 'still-wanna-feel-the-wind' types who have been left out....
and there's a perfect name for it........................the SPYKER.
[SIGPIC]
2017 F3 Ltd. Intense Red Pearl/Metallic Black topside
2017 F3Limited , lowered brake pedal Intense Red Pearl w. Metallic Black topside
If I listened to what everyone said about Spyder, Ryker, etc., I would not have purchased any of the five that I have owned. Still have two RT's in the stable.
People that push an agenda and don't know what they are talking abut, don't even deserve an answer. Were these people HD or Beemer owners?
Some of the comments by others about our machines are laughable.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
If I listened to what everyone said about Spyder, Ryker, etc., I would not have purchased any of the five that I have owned. Still have two RT's in the stable.
People that push an agenda and don't know what they are talking abut, don't even deserve an answer. Were these people HD or Beemer owners?
Some of the comments by others about our machines are laughable.
Some of those people were enshrined in today's edition of the B.C. comic strip.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
akspyderman "Some of the comments by others about our machines are laughable."
I was heading off for the test rydes last week when my wife said your brother (older) said be careful they rollover in corners. After the ffs he doesn't know what he is talking about I realised she didn't tell him it was a Spyder.
I made a comment on that website that day, but it was held for moderation and hasn't appeared yet. In it, I told them I clipped the cartoon for my collection, and re-labeled the two characters "Harley" and "Davidson" :-). Maybe they can't publish that, for ethical reasons... if that's true, I would understand.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
I may have to start calling my F3 a "Spyker"... I've already got 'em confused with "Spyder", there not being too many out here in the wilds of NV, this would be just one more layer of confusion for the uninitiated.
I made a comment on that website that day, but it was held for moderation and hasn't appeared yet. In it, I told them I clipped the cartoon for my collection, and re-labeled the two characters "Harley" and "Davidson" :-). Maybe they can't publish that, for ethical reasons... if that's true, I would understand.
They DID publish my comment, and I received an email today that someone responded to it... but it was just a smiley-face emoji. Link above still works.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors