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kcshuffle
02-25-2015, 07:23 PM
After months of waiting and constant trollingthe F3-S forum, I'm happy to say that I'm finally a member of the ranks. Took ownership of 2015 Spyder F3-S SE today from Tampa Bay Powersports! First time on anything other than 4 wheels so, I'm sure I will have plenty of questions. Looking forward to connecting with the Spyder community!

MMMII
02-25-2015, 07:24 PM
Congrats! However, if you've been reading you know that you must post pics or it didn't happen.

Chupaca
02-25-2015, 07:28 PM
And its about time..!! :roflblack::roflblack:welcome to the spyder world and this most entertaining site...lived in Tampa for a few years and know you can ryde any time so expect a report soon....oh and what about the pictures...:dontknow:

one2doo
02-25-2015, 07:29 PM
:congrats:You going to love it.

BAM
02-25-2015, 07:36 PM
nice need photo ;):popcorn: enjoy your ride

SPYD3R
02-25-2015, 07:45 PM
ASK AWAY..... :thumbup:

SpyderAnn01
02-25-2015, 07:50 PM
Congratulations

ARtraveler
02-25-2015, 07:59 PM
:welcome: and :congrats: on your new F3-S. I know you are going to like it a lot.

Feel free to ask whatever questions you may come up with. Most of us are pretty easy to deal with on the answers. :roflblack:

kcshuffle
02-25-2015, 08:01 PM
Sorry. Newbie mistake

Cruzr Joe
02-25-2015, 08:12 PM
After months of waiting and constant trollingthe F3-S forum, I'm happy to say that I'm finally a member of the ranks. Took ownership of 2015 Spyder F3-S SE today from Tampa Bay Powersports! First time on anything other than 4 wheels so, I'm sure I will have plenty of questions. Looking forward to connecting with the Spyder community!



More power to you, you are about to change your life style for the better. Welcome to the "More Smiles Per Mile" club.

(ask all the questions you want).

Cruzr Joe

LV2RYDE
02-25-2015, 09:15 PM
Sorry. Newbie mistake

Enjoy and be safe

hawkiii
02-25-2015, 09:30 PM
Looks cool. Enjoy the ride. Welcome to SpyderLovers.

MMMII
02-25-2015, 10:18 PM
Sorry. Newbie mistake

:thumbup: Great taste in color. What is the first farkle going to be?

Purple Guy
02-25-2015, 10:26 PM
:congrats: & :welcome:

You got questions, someone here will have the answers. :thumbup:

capt.jim
02-25-2015, 10:38 PM
You look like a happy guy on there, enjoy the ride!

PrairieSpyder
02-25-2015, 11:09 PM
:congrats: & :welcome:

RBS66
02-25-2015, 11:19 PM
:congrats:

Benggolf
02-25-2015, 11:45 PM
Sweet looking ride! Congratulations. :clap:
Enjoy and ride safe.

den1953
02-26-2015, 06:49 AM
That's identical to the F3-S in my dealer's show room, a great lookin ryde!! The one I'm looking at is an SM6 manual and that doesn't bother me as I'm a motorcycle guy. I see your foot controls appear to be in the stock #3 position, I'll have to put a #5 on it for my long legs. Looks like we have the same taste in our F3s, congrats on your new ryde!!

DLewis
02-26-2015, 07:13 AM
Way to go!! :clap::yes: Glad you were able to join the Spyder family. Enjoy!

Jackspyder
02-26-2015, 07:38 AM
Awesome! :congrats::thumbup:

kcshuffle
02-26-2015, 09:09 AM
:thumbup: Great taste in color. What is the first farkle going to be?

Thanks! I think my first farkle will be a moving the license plate position. I like what BAM did with his. I remove the rear tire fender and place the license plate at the base of the swingarm. Chopper style.

kcshuffle
02-26-2015, 09:11 AM
That's identical to the F3-S in my dealer's show room, a great lookin ryde!! The one I'm looking at is an SM6 manual and that doesn't bother me as I'm a motorcycle guy. I see your foot controls appear to be in the stock #3 position, I'll have to put a #5 on it for my long legs. Looks like we have the same taste in our F3s, congrats on your new ryde!!

Thanks Den1953! I agree with you regarding the foot peg position. I'm 6'0 tall and the stock position creates more leg bend than I'd prefer.

Cruising RT
02-26-2015, 09:23 AM
After months of waiting and constant trollingthe F3-S forum, I'm happy to say that I'm finally a member of the ranks. Took ownership of 2015 Spyder F3-S SE today from Tampa Bay Powersports! First time on anything other than 4 wheels so, I'm sure I will have plenty of questions. Looking forward to connecting with the Spyder community!

Congrats on the purchase.

rpatsh
02-26-2015, 09:36 AM
:congrats:

BLUEKNIGHT911
02-26-2015, 10:02 AM
:congrats: AND :welcome:.....No one has mentioned this , but there is a learning curve with these machines. Some are quicker than others. If you drive it like a car you will be fine. Also the steering is very easy / fast so gentle is better, and the Brakes can launch you off the seat...........................Take your time and have FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNN:yes:, Mike :thumbup:

kcshuffle
02-26-2015, 10:27 AM
:congrats: AND :welcome:.....No one has mentioned this , but there is a learning curve with these machines. Some are quicker than others. If you drive it like a car you will be fine. Also the steering is very easy / fast so gentle is better, and the Brakes can launch you off the seat...........................Take your time and have FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNN:yes:, Mike :thumbup:


Thanks Mike! I'm Mike too. Yeah, definitely taking my time getting used to this beast. Practicing in the neighborhood mostly. It has a total of 4 miles on it so far. There is a burning smell. I'm wondering if that is just the "new" smell ?

BLUEKNIGHT911
02-26-2015, 11:46 AM
Thanks Mike! I'm Mike too. Yeah, definitely taking my time getting used to this beast. Practicing in the neighborhood mostly. It has a total of 4 miles on it so far. There is a burning smell. I'm wondering if that is just the "new" smell ?

:hun:...When I picked up my 2014 RT and drove it home to Vermont ( 1500 + miles ) I don't remember any burning smell, and I took it for a test drive before leaving the area of the Dealership.............Not saying there is something amiss with yours , but I would do a through check over and try and identify where the smell seems to originate from.............Mike to Mike :thumbup::thumbup:...........PS,,,Lamont has already designed a Hitch for the F- 3, I have built 3 myself so I'm anxious to see what He cam up with.

vondalyn
02-26-2015, 12:04 PM
Mine definitely had a "burning off the new engine" smell for awhile. My husband said he thought it was normal. I asked the dealership about it and they said it was normal.

The bad part was that I was originally planning on calling it "Doc Hudson" after the cars character (the headlights look like Cars headlights), but every time I came to a stop, I'd say, "Whew! Stinky Pete!" and that's the name that has stuck. We'll have to switch to "Speedy Pete" maybe, but...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSSppEylRNc

Grandpaspeed
02-26-2015, 12:31 PM
I have test road 3 of them none of them had miles on them when I started out and all 3 had the same smell from the exhaust system. This is normal and will go away.

Highwayman2013
02-26-2015, 12:33 PM
Welcome! Enjoy the ride.

kcshuffle
02-26-2015, 12:38 PM
I have test road 3 of them none of them had miles on them when I started out and all 3 had the same smell from the exhaust system. This is normal and will go away.

Thanks for the feedback regarding the smell. That's a weight off my mind. I'm sure "STINKY PETE" will feel the same way!

MMMII
02-26-2015, 01:04 PM
I like the smell and will miss it when it's gone.

Bob Denman
02-26-2015, 01:11 PM
:lecturef_smilie: Don't forget to brush your teeth after EACH ride... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102817&stc=1 :D :congrats:

Grandpaspeed
02-26-2015, 07:15 PM
I like the smell and will miss it when it's gone.

It's the new bike smell. I wonder if we will be able to get a air freshener with that new bike smell.:roflblack::roflblack:

RPM
02-27-2015, 02:23 AM
:congrats: I'm new here myself. Had my F3 for 2 weeks now and LOVE it! You will, too.

I'm just over the 600 mile break in period and I'm starting to lose that "new engine smell". After babying it for the past 600 miles, today I really broke her in. Wow! Does this thing go!!!

bxdom08
04-19-2015, 11:32 AM
Sorry. Newbie mistake


Congrats.
I am in tampa also. was going buy a CBR cash but went to the dealer and love the F3 once a sat in it. Going have to save a bit more. But was wondering how much u paid for your OTD. PM