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Trying to decide on the right model
Hello, all, this is my first post on this forum. I went to a motorcycle show and sat on a few Spyders, and I am very interested in buying one. I am only 5'1" though, so I definitely want one that I'll feel comfortable riding. I love the look of the RT, but I'm afraid that it will just feel too big and heavy for me. I sat on the F3 and that felt really good. Can any short ladies who ride tell me what model they ride and whether they are happy? I'd love any advice on selecting the right model. I think I'm more comfortable with a cruising riding position that a sport riding position.
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Apsana
Hello, all, this is my first post on this forum. I went to a motorcycle show and sat on a few Spyders, and I am very interested in buying one. I am only 5'1" though, so I definitely want one that I'll feel comfortable riding. I love the look of the RT, but I'm afraid that it will just feel too big and heavy for me. I sat on the F3 and that felt really good. Can any short ladies who ride tell me what model they ride and whether they are happy? I'd love any advice on selecting the right model. I think I'm more comfortable with a cruising riding position that a sport riding position.
Thank you!
My wife is your size. I picked up a used RSS for her to practice on. If she decides to ride more, she may pick up a ST before they are all gone. The seating position is perfect for someone her size.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
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I have an F3S but have had 2 RTs. I am only 5'6" and, altho I had no problems handling an RT, I am really more comfortable on the F3 and enjoy it more. Keep in mind that you can adjust the F3 more than you can the RT as far as handle bars and brake/foot rest positions. And - BONUS - you can now get an F3 "bagger" if that suits your riding style! Good luck on your choice. You will have a blast!
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WHICH MODEL??
The nice thing about the F3 models is the U Fit system that lets you choose four foot positions and I believe three handlebar positions. Find a dealer that has the U Fit system on a floor model and try them all out. That is what I did to find the best riding position for me.
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights
2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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Originally Posted by Apsana
Hello, all, this is my first post on this forum. I went to a motorcycle show and sat on a few Spyders, and I am very interested in buying one. I am only 5'1" though, so I definitely want one that I'll feel comfortable riding. I love the look of the RT, but I'm afraid that it will just feel too big and heavy for me. I sat on the F3 and that felt really good. Can any short ladies who ride tell me what model they ride and whether they are happy? I'd love any advice on selecting the right model. I think I'm more comfortable with a cruising riding position that a sport riding position.
Thank you!
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You may want to go to the Girls on Spyders facebook site and pose your question also. You mentioned you like the cruising position better so that makes the F3 your bike. Go to a dealer and ride both bikes - have the ufit F3 adjustment made for you if possible.
If you inbox me your email address I can have you added to the group or you can go there and make the request yourself.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsonspyders/
Happy hunting.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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Decide yet?
Originally Posted by Apsana
Hello, all, this is my first post on this forum. I went to a motorcycle show and sat on a few Spyders, and I am very interested in buying one. I am only 5'1" though, so I definitely want one that I'll feel comfortable riding. I love the look of the RT, but I'm afraid that it will just feel too big and heavy for me. I sat on the F3 and that felt really good. Can any short ladies who ride tell me what model they ride and whether they are happy? I'd love any advice on selecting the right model. I think I'm more comfortable with a cruising riding position that a sport riding position.
Thank you!
So Apsana, How's the search going for your Spyder?
He's on his RT She's on her F3
And the Keys to a Happy Marriage: Separate
Bathrooms, Individual Remote TV Clickers, and
His and Her Spyders.
"If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die,
I want to go where they went." ~ ~ Will Rogers
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."
~ ~ Winston Churchill in his tribute to the RAF.
"I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining
people who think the world owes them a living." ~ ~ John Wayne
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Try a used one
I am 5'1' or so... I couldn't decide, either, so I tried both models at the dealer. I found a nice, used RT, for less than half the price of a new one and had it about a year and a half. I LOVED it!!! We wanted to make some long trips (PA to Grand Canyon, to Denver, CO and home last spring) so, I bought a new RT Limited and haven't looked back!!!! The ONLY thing that I don't like is WAITING for the next trip!!!
2015 Spyder RT Limited, Red Pearl
Tri-Axis Handle Bars
Contigo Cup
Cup Holder
Cargo Nets
Additional turn signals mounted behind speaker grill
12v cable for heated clothing
Sheepskin seat cover
Baja Ron Sway bar
Myles of Smyles!!
2011 Spyder RT
Viper Red
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