F3T vs F3T-limited

im about to purchased my 1st spyder,, couple questions,, 3000.00 more for the limited, but i would probably take the top-case off, as i like the look without it,, so that would mean 4 speakers instead of 6, also no floor boards, which i would want for myself, also the limited has self leveling rear suspension, i dont need heated grips as i ride in warm weather only,, also i would need a backrest for my wife, so i would save 3 grand, but have to add a few accessories if i dont get the limited,, is the ride better with the self leveling suspension. any other pro's or cons with buying the lesser model,, thanks.. also is the passenger seat the same on both models, ive contacted 2 differant dealers via contact us form, one dealer answered me everytime, the other not once after 4 contacts, so i know which dealer i will buy from.. i have not gone to a dealer in person yet, because i know if i do, i will be buying a spyder,, lol..

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Originally Posted by fredgal

im about to purchased my 1st spyder,, couple questions,, 3000.00 more for the limited, but i would probably take the top-case off, as i like the look without it,, so that would mean 4 speakers instead of 6, also no floor boards, which i would want for myself, also the limited has self leveling rear suspension, i dont need heated grips as i ride in warm weather only,, also i would need a backrest for my wife, so i would save 3 grand, but have to add a few accessories if i dont get the limited,, is the ride better with the self leveling suspension. any other pro's or cons with buying the lesser model,, thanks.. also is the passenger seat the same on both models, ive contacted 2 differant dealers via contact us form, one dealer answered me everytime, the other not once after 4 contacts, so i know which dealer i will buy from.. i have not gone to a dealer in person yet, because i know if i do, i will be buying a spyder,, lol..

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Even here in Arizona I have used my heated grips a couple times. The trunk on the Limited model appears to be the same as the RT's and it will hold two helmets which is a nice feature. The Limited backrest for your wife will make here feel much more secure and nestled into the machine with you. Happy wife happy life! Think of it as jewelry for her!!! You both should sit on the F3-L and the RT-L to check the difference of riding position to be sure to get the one that is most comfortable for both of you, as the riding position is much different especially for the driver.

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Originally Posted by fredgal

im about to purchased my 1st spyder,, couple questions,, 3000.00 more for the limited, but i would probably take the top-case off, as i like the look without it,, so that would mean 4 speakers instead of 6, also no floor boards, which i would want for myself, also the limited has self leveling rear suspension, i dont need heated grips as i ride in warm weather only,, also i would need a backrest for my wife, so i would save 3 grand, but have to add a few accessories if i dont get the limited,, is the ride better with the self leveling suspension. any other pro's or cons with buying the lesser model,, thanks.. also is the passenger seat the same on both models, ive contacted 2 differant dealers via contact us form, one dealer answered me everytime, the other not once after 4 contacts, so i know which dealer i will buy from.. i have not gone to a dealer in person yet, because i know if i do, i will be buying a spyder,, lol..

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I have an F3-Limited and love it. I like it for the storage (top case, sides). On my model we do have floor boards, albeit small. The one thing I do not like is the switch on the top case is flaky and reports the case open even though it is not. The rider is great and it is enjoyable to ride. I am in the northeast and ride year round.
Jim

You really should test ride both models, with your wife on the back, before you buy. The seating positions are completely different and your wife will feel the difference, too. She may not feel "as secure" without the top box. Besides, with the new models removing the top box is fast and easy.

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Originally Posted by Copperman

You really should test ride both models, with your wife on the back, before you buy. The seating positions are completely different and your wife will feel the difference, too. She may not feel "as secure" without the top box. Besides, with the new models removing the top box is fast and easy.

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yes she would feel better im sure, i would just have to get a cover for when i take the topbox off.. maybe the dealer would throw that in,, they also charge freight ? when buying.

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Since you mentioned your wife, I would consider the limited with the top case. It will allow you to expand your usage as you gain more experience riding. Some reasons are mentioned above but your wife can take an extra jacket , you can run some errands with it. Maybe take a weekend trip together. You would also enjoy the additional upgrades. If you were single or your wife refused to ride with you then the F3-T would make more sense.

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Originally Posted by fredgal

yes she would feel better im sure, i would just have to get a cover for when i take the topbox off.. maybe the dealer would throw that in,, they also charge freight ? when buying.

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Dealer tag on all kinds for fees. Delivery, assembly, document etc.

she likes riding on my 1500 vulcan, she did not like my 900 polaris ranger which i just sold with 9000.00 in my pocket, which will be my down payment, plus i have my 2007 1500 vulcan classic for sale with only 9300 miles on it, its like new.. if it comes down to it, i will trade the vulcan it on the spyder, weather looked like its gonna warm up next week, tired of the snow here in northeast pa. i guess the limited would prolly be better, its nice the topcase comes off fairly easy.. ive been looking and reading about the spyder for awhile, havnt read many bad things about them,,

If you ride with your spouse, I would go with the limited instead of the F3T. I have the F3T because I ride solo 98% of the time. But if you have a passenger, then the limited backrest and additional storage will be nice. Good luck shopping. And don't take any crap off the dealerships, as there are dealers all over the country that will gladly ship to your door, and normally for less (IMotorsports comes to mind).

Definitely the LTD. No "coulda, woulda, shoulda".

Your Wife may end up at the controls riding around with you on the back seat. it happens now days.


T.P.

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Originally Posted by fredgal

yes she would feel better im sure, i would just have to get a cover for when i take the topbox off.. maybe the dealer would throw that in,, they also charge freight ? when buying.

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Remember, if she feels uncomfortable, she'll stop riding with you. The only good that can come out of that is she'll want her own Spyder. Many wives/women (Is that acceptable to call them women anymore?), mine included, ride their own. I have a 2020 RT Limited and I took the top box off as soon as I got it home. It sits on a shelf in my garage covered with a blanket.

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Originally Posted by fredgal

yes she would feel better im sure, i would just have to get a cover for when i take the topbox off.. maybe the dealer would throw that in,, they also charge freight ? when buying.

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I might throw this into the mix when purchasing a new Spyder. iMotorsports in Illinois and a sponsor here has free freight when you purchase from them. Plus I think they are easy to deal with too. I have purchased 2 new Spyders from them. When delivering the new Spyder they picked up my trade in both times.

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Originally Posted by T.P.

Your Wife may end up at the controls riding around with you on the back seat. it happens now days.


T.P.

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Many couples on here ride together each on their own Spyder. My wife and I have Scala Q3 in helmet for coms. I also do rides with a friend, as wife has an illness that is limiting her time on the trike, one up and he got a new helmet with Freedconn intercom. So I put a cheapy Freedconn T-Com intercom in another helmet. It was pretty cool to be able to talk trike to trike during our last outing.

I have an RT (base) so I can't speak from F3 experience. I chose the base model (similar to the F3T) because I ride solo 104% of the time. Even still, I added my own top case (Shad) for those days when I feel the need to add extra gear. If your other 1/2 only rides occasionally, I'd say the auto leveling suspension would be a good thing. I ride year round here in NC and I've used the heated grips quite a bit. If you get an F3, you'll probably want to invest in an aftermarket windscreen. The stock 12" windscreens don't do much although YMMV. In your situation, I'd vote for either the F3 Limited or an RT Limited. If you rode solo all the time, I'd vote for the F3T or RT base.

If you do any touring two up, the L version is the way to go. 20 & up come with the LinQ system which makes it easy to remove that top trunk.

I too, like the trunkless look, but with the exception of the S2S RTL, you have to pay extra for that top plate.

I would never pay $2K for the cheesy trunk by itself. As long as it is part of the package (L), I have them. The additional amenities make the package price a tad more tolerable.

Another iMoto person here. Bought two from them now, no freight and free pickup of trade. Easy to deal with compared to many other dealers out there.