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    Default Upgrade time

    Took the plunge Saturday and traded in my RS for a new F3T. Clocked 200 miles on Sunday. Wow what a difference. I couldn't stop smiling!
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    They are tons of fun to ride!
    Enjoy and ride safe.
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    He really never stopped smiling all 200 miles!! Just glad there aren't a lot of bugs out yet. We even had a secret poll on when he was finally going to sign the papers. Lol we were all wrong, he had it worse than any of us realized!! Congratulations again!!! Yaaaaahoooooo

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    Default Congratulations. ...🎉🎊🎖

    That's the way that it is...when you get a new critter it is smiles all over...
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    Congrats!

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    Congrats

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    Quote Originally Posted by torquehound View Post
    Took the plunge Saturday and traded in my RS for a new F3T. Clocked 200 miles on Sunday. Wow what a difference. I couldn't stop smiling!
    Help me understand what the differences are. I have RS/GS #104 and the only bike that would get me off of it would be an F3. What does the T stand for?

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    Default SMILES

    and some people wonder why I always use the term; MILES OF SMILES when I talk about my F3....
    I now have 34,000+ MILES OF SMILES on mine, and it only gets better each time i ride....
    ride on bro... be safe and enjoy....
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobnaquin View Post
    Help me understand what the differences are. I have RS/GS #104 and the only bike that would get me off of it would be an F3. What does the T stand for?
    Touring. The F3-T is effectively the same as an F3-S but it's got a windscreen, more frontal area wind protection, integrated saddlebags and air rear suspension. However it's not like the difference betwen a GS/RS and an RT, the F3-T handles and goes just like any of the F3s. There is very little wieght penalty on the touring F3 and owners report no discernible difference in drivng one to the non-touring model.

    Just type F3-T and F3-S into a google image search to see the differences.
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    Default Welcome, Wecome & Welcome

    to the F3 family. YEP absolutely a wonderful ryde. Rack up those smiles/miles....alllllll gooooood.
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    Live my life in such a way that when my feet hit the floor in the morning...Satan shudders & says "Oh, crap, SHE'S awake!"

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    There is a lot of F3's being purchased these days.

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    [QUOTE=monkeyboymorton;1224301]Touring. The F3-T is effectively the same as an F3-S but it's got a windscreen, more frontal area wind protection, integrated saddlebags and air rear suspension.

    If memory serves me correctly, the T vs. the S is the addition of heated grips and cruise control.
    Most if not all of the T models around here also have the radio but I am not sure if this is an option or part of the upgrade.

    That is all I remember.

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    [QUOTE=Buckeye Bleau;1224434]
    Quote Originally Posted by monkeyboymorton View Post
    Touring. The F3-T is effectively the same as an F3-S but it's got a windscreen, more frontal area wind protection, integrated saddlebags and air rear suspension.

    If memory serves me correctly, the T vs. the S is the addition of heated grips and cruise control.
    Most if not all of the T models around here also have the radio but I am not sure if this is an option or part of the upgrade.

    That is all I remember.

    Joe
    Both the S & the T have cruise control standard. The T & the S do not have heated grips. The Limited as heated grips.
    The audio is an option T.
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    I love this thing. I added the Nightmare headlight covers today as my first purchase addition. I think the smoothspyder backrest will be next.
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    YES! Another convert

    Dude, the F3 is miles above the RS/RS-S. I was definitely glad I traded mine in for my F3S!
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    Default Congratulations

    Congratulations on your new spyder. Come see us when you get ready to add those "extras" to your bike. We have Luggage racks, Hand Wings, and Leg Wings for your F3 we will be happy to assist you on making your ride everything you want it to be. Be safe and enjoy the roads.

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    on your new ryde. As they say you will only like it more, the more you ryde. Happy motoring.
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    on your up grade!

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    Default Upgrade time

    Congratulations. I only have 400 miles of smiles, but I'm working on many, many more, Lord willing.


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    Quote Originally Posted by 9tda1dr View Post
    Congratulations. I only have 400 miles of smiles, but I'm working on many, many more, Lord willing.


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    I racked that up week 1 since I bought it!
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    Congratulations!
    Enjoy your new ride and be safe always.
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    Quote Originally Posted by torquehound View Post
    I racked that up week 1 since I bought it!
    Good for you!


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    [QUOTE=Michaelscs;1224455]
    Quote Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau View Post
    Both the S & the T have cruise control standard. The T & the S do not have heated grips. The Limited as heated grips.
    The audio is an option T.
    Yeah sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I was more relating it in terms of performance and handling as the question seemed to be asking if the F3-T would be as sporty to ride as an F3-S.

    As you say, more equipment on the T or LTD.
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