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I agree with all this. I had a similar problem with a BMW R1100GS, replaced the gearbox and did a further 40,000 miles [91,000 in total, sold it at 95,000 miles]. I'm glad I kept the bike so long.

I am moving back to Yorkshire from Portugal next spring and will be riding my F3-S, loaded well up. Can anyone tell me the best place to get a Spyder serviced in the North of England?

Thanks for the replies, folks.

I have Shad panniers on my F3-S. They are great bags and look good in situ.

It doesn't need adjusting. I was asking whether parking with it on puts strain on the parking brake motor as a number have failed, or so I have read.

Has anyone on here had one of these fail? Particularly 2018 and 2019 models. Is it a good idea to leave the bike parked in your garage without the parking brake being engaged? This was suggested to...

Having done over 260,000 miles on two-wheelers, I have been surprised by how sporty my F3-S feels. It must be a match for an MT-07/SV650 etc.

Your set-up is the same as mine. I got a deal when buying my 2019 F3-S new from Angel Pilot in Portimao, Portugal. Two BRP backrests and the Shad bags sorced from Shad, not Can-Am. I think they are...

Just out of interest, what didn't you like about the Harley Freewheeler?

I ride an F3-S in one country, but I also live elsewhere for part of the year. I was considering a Ryker Rally for there. Are these machines reliable, please?

Thanks for the replies. I am going to buy one. The small lockable storage compartment will be very useful. Plus they look good.

Good news, OK-DZ9R. I am assuming it is compatible with BRP rider's backrest.

I wonder if there was a problem with some of the early ECUs.

Thanks, Gwolf, but given the seat only fastens on one side and the Seat cowl must do too, I was wondering how rattly it was. That's what I meant by loose.

roobus, how many miles has your F3 done?

The only thing I don't like about my F3-S is how the rear seat only fastens on in one place. For such an expensive bike, this is ridiculous. I'm sure others agree. I would like to fit the Mono Seat...

I actually live across the border in Portugal, but I'll take a few snaps of the stunning southwest Portuguese coastline and countryside. For the first day in as long as I can remember, it's cloudy on...

Ah! Success. Doubly so. This was after I'd ploughed (almost literally) through a sea of mud in a Spanish town near Murcia which had been devastated by the worst floods to hit Spain in 140 years. More...

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Kriega make one that will fit just about any tank. It will take their luggage cubes: 5, 10, 20 litres.

Hs anyone fitted one to an F3-S? If so, which make?

MakoShark2: Indeed. I like it so much I am going to sell my Yamaha MT-01 and my Buell XB12X (I have interested people for both bikes in the Lagos area). I just don't want to ride those two now. Weird...

I picked up my F3-S new a month ago and so far have done over 2,500 miles. I absolutely love it to the extent that I am selling my two two-wheeled bikes. Here is a photo of my mount after I had...

Completely agree. Mesh gear is superb.

I still wear protective pants but not all the time. On tour I wear my Resurgence New Wave Jeans. I bought them for riding my two-wheeler but now I only use the F3-S. So Canadian pants on a Canadian...

MrBones, wow! 86 and still riding. Well done, sir!

Just done 3,500 km around Spain on my new F3-S. It was hot in the south. Not once did I feel any heat come off the engine.

Thanks. I'll have a look in mine.

I won't be switching to car tyres.

Thanks.