Just Pre-Ordered my F3-S!

[Smallz]

I have ridden motorcycles for years. My first mode of transportation was a Honda Elite 80 when I was 15 and I took that thing everywhere! As time progressed so did my taste in bikes and I eventually graduated from my little Elite to an R1. I practically lived on that bike and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately in my early 30s I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and it got me in my legs and with my balance. The combination meant the end of a life for me that I thought I would never see again. Granted 3 wheel conversions have existed for generations and that could have been an option but not one that excited me. I have been a HUGE fan of the Spyder for years but the seating position of the legs has kept me from getting one. Imagine my excitement when I saw the F3 announcement! I am SOOOO excited to be able to enjoy the feeling of the open air again I am getting tears thinking about it! The dealership is saying January which can't come soon enough. Keep your fingers crossed that one of those beautiful bikes I am seeing in the videos finds it's way to Honda House in Richmond VA much much sooner! Especially if it is of the Pure Magnesium Metalic/Steel Black Metallic/Red Frame variety that I ordered!

[ARtraveler]

I have ridden motorcycles for years. My first mode of transportation was a Honda Elite 80 when I was 15 and I took that thing everywhere! As time progressed so did my taste in bikes and I eventually graduated from my little Elite to an R1. I practically lived on that bike and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately in my early 30s I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and it got me in my legs and with my balance. The combination meant the end of a life for me that I thought I would never see again. Granted 3 wheel conversions have existed for generations and that could have been an option but not one that excited me. I have been a HUGE fan of the Spyder for years but the seating position of the legs has kept me from getting one. Imagine my excitement when I saw the F3 announcement! I am SOOOO excited to be able to enjoy the feeling of the open air again I am getting tears thinking about it! The dealership is saying January which can't come soon enough. Keep your fingers crossed that one of those beautiful bikes I am seeing in the videos finds it's way to Honda House in Richmond VA much much sooner! Especially if it is of the Pure Magnesium Metalic/Steel Black Metallic/Red Frame variety that I ordered!

:welcome: and :congrats: on your newly ordered F3. I have a feeling that you are going to like it a lot. The ACE 1330 engine is something else. Coupled with the lighter weight and more aerodynamic ergos of the F3--it should be a real winner.

Please keep us updated and remember that pictures and ride impressions are required. :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :2thumbs: Welcome to the PARTY!! :yes::ohyea::yes:

[Tanshanomi]

I am thrilled to hear that the F3 appeals to someone who was otherwise able to resist the siren call of the Spyder lineup. I personally am exactly the opposite on the feet-forward ergonomic question, but that's not the point; they already made the RS-S for me. I think the F3 is a very smart move on BRP's part, and anything that expands the family of Spyderisti is a good thing in my book!

[PrairieSpyder]

:welcome: & :congrats:. I can't wait to see some pictures. I think the red frame with the black and gray will be sharp. You'll have to come to SpyderFest in the spring, and start the farkles. :ohyea:

[iSpyder]

I have been a HUGE fan of the Spyder for years but the seating position of the legs has kept me from getting one. Imagine my excitement when I saw the F3 announcement! I am SOOOO excited to be able to enjoy the feeling of the open air again I am getting tears thinking about it!


Awesome! Welcome to the :f_spider:family!

[Chupaca]

And the 2014/15 waiting season begins...:roflblack: do hope your wishes come true. We went through this with the 2014 RT's and it is all things to many. :pray:

[Purple Guy]

:congrats: & :welcome:

Look forward to hearing your first impressions! :yes:

[spydaman60]

a big congratulations!! hope you enjoy yours as much as the wife and I enjoy ours!!

[dguisinger]

as much as I complained that they didn't come out with a new RSS, I had my dealer order one of these up in the sports/muscular package.


Time to get rid of my 2012 lemon

[Mike,P]

I went with the F3S Orange manual trans... Will sort out options nxt week sometime 😎

[dguisinger]

I went with the F3S Orange manual trans... Will sort out options nxt week sometime 😎

Orange and black SE6 here
since mine was a lemon my dealer is really bending over backwards to get me out of it, had an offer I couldn't refuse

[Mike,P]

I only went with the manual trans cause the few people I talked to that rode the F3 said it was more fun w the manual... I've been waiting to hear from Lamont on the subject n left him a PM but I know he's kinda busy... I love the paddle shift on the RTS but I sometimes wish that it was a manual.. The resale on the SE6 vs SM6 is better no doubt but I don't think it will hurt as much on an F3 vs an RT especially if it increases the fun factor 😎

[dguisinger]

I only went with the manual trans cause the few people I talked to that rode the F3 said it was more fun w the manual... I've been waiting to hear from Lamont on the subject n left him a PM but I know he's kinda busy... I love the paddle shift on the RTS but I sometimes wish that it was a manual.. The resale on the SE6 vs SM6 is better no doubt but I don't think it will hurt as much on an F3 vs an RT especially if it increases the fun factor 😎


Weird, I would assume they are geared the same...
my SE5 is extreamly fun on the RSS and I'm glad I have it in rush hour traffic ...
I mean it's basicly an electronically actuated manual transmission as far as I know

[Tanshanomi]

My wife and I both chose to buy manuals. We've both ridden SE5s several times, and just like working the clutch ourselves. It's more fun, and there's a more direct feeling of control. But we both came from two wheels; I know people who have flappy paddles and would never switch!

[Mike,P]

Weird, I would assume they are geared the same...
my SE5 is extreamly fun on the RSS and I'm glad I have it in rush hour traffic ...
I mean it's basicly an electronically actuated manual transmission as far as I know


It's not weird,, there is a noticeable lag on all SE transmissions.... The moto journalist's have been commenting on it for years.. Like I said ,, I like it on an RT ,,, on the F3 I'm goin a different route.. Unless I hear something drastically different from Lamont...

[GunDoctor]

Hi folks, brand new here. Three years ago my girlfriend and I test drove the SPYDER here in Los Angeles and once I saw the smile on her face, that was it for me. On her birthday I bought an RSS for her. Me, I still amW riding the Harley, well that is until I ordered myself a F3 this afternoon. Not sure what I will do with the HD Deuce, kinda depends if I can get all 3 in the garage.

[chuck gross]

Glad you found something that will work for you I hope you have a blast riding your new F3-S and good color choice
I bet you just can't wait:yes: it sounds like you have been waiting for a long time for the right machine to come along I don't think you will be disappointed the F3 has to hual:cus:

[BikerDoc]

Welcome. I think the Spyder opens up a lot of doors. Have a great time

[dguisinger]

It's not weird,, there is a noticeable lag on all SE transmissions.... The moto journalist's have been commenting on it for years.. Like I said ,, I like it on an RT ,,, on the F3 I'm goin a different route.. Unless I hear something drastically different from Lamont...

i guess I dunno, most of the time my SE5 shifts instantly and I don't notice it much, whereas I've had a manual in my cars for 10 years and I still make mistakes shifting it all the time :p

[PrairieSpyder]

Hi folks, brand new here. Three years ago my girlfriend and I test drove the SPYDER here in Los Angeles and once I saw the smile on her face, that was it for me. On her birthday I bought an RSS for her. Me, I still amW riding the Harley, well that is until I ordered myself a F3 this afternoon. Not sure what I will do with the HD Deuce, kinda depends if I can get all 3 in the garage.

:congrats: to you, too!

[ekfraz]

I too was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996, my balance is ok, my legs are weaker, I am on my 2nd Spyder and the heat from my 13 RTS-SE5 might just put an end to my riding, as you know heat and MS don't mix too well at all. I hope you will find the 2015 to your solution for riding, if BRP does no fix the RT heat problem on my Spyder I will just have to give up on the riding because being in SSDI they don't pay enough to afford a new one.

[Smallz]

I too was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996, my balance is ok, my legs are weaker, I am on my 2nd Spyder and the heat from my 13 RTS-SE5 might just put an end to my riding, as you know heat and MS don't mix too well at all. I hope you will find the 2015 to your solution for riding, if BRP does no fix the RT heat problem on my Spyder I will just have to give up on the riding because being in SSDI they don't pay enough to afford a new one.

I am sorry to hear that! I hope that BRP does something to make it right for everyone! I am hoping with the open frame style of the F3 that heat dispersion will be less of a problem.

[Smallz]

Has anybody heard any rumors on when they can be expected? My dealer is telling me January.

[dguisinger]

Has anybody heard any rumors on when they can be expected? My dealer is telling me January.


I was told January as well
My dealer told me they are only making a certain number for 2015 and that they have to put their order in for models/colors next week.

[Smallz]

I was told January as well
My dealer told me they are only making a certain number for 2015 and that they have to put their order in for models/colors next week.

My dealer told me the same thing. Said they were getting 5 alloted to them. I guess the race is on to see who gets theirs first... #Lamonster doesn't count :P

[vondalyn]

my dealer told me the same thing. I put my deposit down on Saturday. Can't wait!

[Midian]

An MS diagnosis in Feb of 2014 brought me to looking at RT spyders these last few months. Once I saw the platforms and hand brake options... sign me up!:2thumbs: Looking to pull the trigger in mid-May. :yes:


I have ridden motorcycles for years. My first mode of transportation was a Honda Elite 80 when I was 15 and I took that thing everywhere! As time progressed so did my taste in bikes and I eventually graduated from my little Elite to an R1. I practically lived on that bike and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately in my early 30s I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and it got me in my legs and with my balance. The combination meant the end of a life for me that I thought I would never see again. Granted 3 wheel conversions have existed for generations and that could have been an option but not one that excited me. I have been a HUGE fan of the Spyder for years but the seating position of the legs has kept me from getting one. Imagine my excitement when I saw the F3 announcement! I am SOOOO excited to be able to enjoy the feeling of the open air again I am getting tears thinking about it! The dealership is saying January which can't come soon enough. Keep your fingers crossed that one of those beautiful bikes I am seeing in the videos finds it's way to Honda House in Richmond VA much much sooner! Especially if it is of the Pure Magnesium Metalic/Steel Black Metallic/Red Frame variety that I ordered!