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  1. I don't believe any current F3 offers a manual so...

    I don't believe any current F3 offers a manual so you will have to be satisfied with the paddle shift. Also, please don't expect better fuel mileage. I consistently get between 32 and 35 mpg except...
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    It might be a bit pricey after you get through...

    It might be a bit pricey after you get through importing it.
  3. As others have stated I would recommend the F4...

    As others have stated I would recommend the F4 windshield with the side wings option.

    You are going to have a different wind experience since you are used to the Harley Ultra which places the...
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    It is annoying to hear of the problems. I...

    It is annoying to hear of the problems. I subscribed to and downloaded the apps required by Connect and found them to be troublesome to deal with. I like to keep things simple so I just installed a...
  5. You can't adjust your way out of this. The...

    You can't adjust your way out of this. The movement you are experiencing is caused by wheel ruts or depressions made by heavy vehicles or simply road wear. You have two front wheels generally in the...
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    This virus is a contact virus. Infected human to...

    This virus is a contact virus. Infected human to human. It is not caused by pollen in the air. It is not dust or dirt. It does not survive on exposed surfaces for long.

    I cannot see why you would...
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    If is leaking you are still under the original...

    If is leaking you are still under the original warranty are you not?
  8. Well, it's water cooled so you have a tea kettle...

    Well, it's water cooled so you have a tea kettle exhausting heat right in front of your legs. All Can Ams and large motorcycles have this problem to a certain degree. I see many HD riders in shorts...
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    My wife loves her 600 Ryker.

    My wife loves her 600 Ryker.
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    Be careful of the changes in the harness due to...

    Be careful of the changes in the harness due to year of manufacture. I bought a factory harness for my 2018 F3L on line to save a few bucks. It turns out it was for a 2017 and there was an...
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    I suppose the dealer could have been a bit more...

    I suppose the dealer could have been a bit more gentle with you but the fact is: Used Can Am's depreciate like a rock thrown off a cliff. In comparison, average depreciation on a 4 year old car is...
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    This has been my experience as well. I've had my...

    This has been my experience as well. I've had my 2018 F3L for 11 months and 6,000 miles. Tires are still good, no problems with anything.

    I added the belt tensioner, and a F4 windshield which were...
  13. You ask good questions but the only correct...

    You ask good questions but the only correct answers will come from you.

    We have both a Spyder F3L and A Ryker. The Ryker is my wife's ride. I enjoy both but to address the smoothness I would say...
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    The Shad bags are larger. Do not envy the F3T/L...

    The Shad bags are larger. Do not envy the F3T/L panniers as they are pretty minimal. They do look good...
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    I have had no luck hearing anything with clarity...

    I have had no luck hearing anything with clarity on a motorcycle or a Can Am. The volume must be set so high that I get distortion. The Can Am system is awful. I stream from my phone by Bluetooth to...
  16. I graduated in 1973. I rode a 73 Kawasaki S2 350...

    I graduated in 1973. I rode a 73 Kawasaki S2 350 3-cylinder two stroke. I have had 15 m/c and Can Ams. I did take a few years off between 1993 and 2001 because Boy Scout years took up all of my spare...
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    The key question is not if WE feel it is road...

    The key question is not if WE feel it is road worthy but if YOU think it is roadworthy. Any well maintained licensed vehicle is road worthy. If it is reliable and carries what you need then .... it...
  18. The problem is not the key. This cap has a very...

    The problem is not the key. This cap has a very tight fit and the spring mechanism which holds the gasket needs lubrication or it binds. The binding of that spring and gasket is what you are...
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    Poll: Phone apps and Paper maps to keep the apps...

    Phone apps and Paper maps to keep the apps honest.

    I usually just use the app to find my destination.
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    I have been riding motorcycles for 48 years now....

    I have been riding motorcycles for 48 years now. I have owned every Japanese brand, BMW's, Triumphs, Harleys and a Victory. I do not now nor have I ever felt the need to identify with a brand (nor...
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    I love my leftover '18 F3L which I bought in...

    I love my leftover '18 F3L which I bought in February from a dealer 200 miles away to save thousands over the prices offered from two local dealers. The F3L has been a great ride and an excellent...
  22. I seen posts about handling and some mentioning...

    I seen posts about handling and some mentioning they can't keep up with "Ultras". In response to that I say Spyders are different need to learn to ride it within its own dynamic. This machine can be...
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    Insurance prices vary widely from state to state,...

    Insurance prices vary widely from state to state, amounts of coverage, credit score, and probably even zip code. Also, my experience indicates Progressive does not want to insure Can Am Spyders.
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  24. Thread: 2020 rt

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    Thanks. I looked it up after i wrote that post....

    Thanks. I looked it up after i wrote that post. It looks like with both sporting top boxes the new RTL has about 25% more storage than the F3L. . That's a bunch.
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    It is hardly a racing machine so you won't notice...

    It is hardly a racing machine so you won't notice her weight. What you may notice is the stock sway bar will cause more lean as weight increases. Most people change to the Baja Ron sway bar to...
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    I think it looks good and seems to have some...

    I think it looks good and seems to have some great features. Long footboards allow you to move your legs (That's why I ride a F3L), removable trunk that is wide enough to hold two helments, and...
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    That minimum Liability coverage would not even...

    That minimum Liability coverage would not even begin to cover costs in even a minor collision with any injury. The question to ask is: Do you have assets you want to protect?
  28. Thread: Rain Gear?

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    First Gear is good. I suggest you go to a full...

    First Gear is good. I suggest you go to a full line motorcycle shop with real accessories. BMW shops are always good for quality accessories.

    Don't go to Bass Pro and get frog toggs.
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    Break. I had a difficult determining you weren't...

    Break. I had a difficult determining you weren't writing about your Brakes.
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    This will just echo replies from others. I have a...

    This will just echo replies from others. I have a F3L Spyder and have years and a couple of hundred thousand miles experience on BMWs. You must recognize that any machine can break down. The internet...
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