New owner checking in!

**Blekaxe** · 03-12-2017, 06:07 PM

Hello everyone,
Retired adventure bike rider here, due to head on collision! I have been lurking on the forum for a while trying to decide if I wanted to get one of these and finally pulled the trigger. I picked up a 2016 F3-S SM6 overstock model with the silver with orange frame. Hope to take deliver sometime this week (Cleveland, Oh). Just wanted to say Hi and get recommendation on the first farkles I should be adding. I want lots of lights up front for visibility. Any riders in the North East Ohio area that do group rides? Nice to meet you all and can't wait to really dig into the forum.
JP

**cmar157** · 03-12-2017, 06:18 PM

Welcome to the fun. You will really enjoy the ride and the Farkles. The first thing I did was go thru the do's and don'ts, it is real helpful and makes the transition much easier. Before you add to much get some time in and than make your wish list. This is a great place to get the info you need but I will warn you there are a lot of great ideas that will keep you wanting more. Congrats again.

**Dave7691** · 03-12-2017, 06:23 PM

For lighting go with the lamomster head lights and fog lights easy install and plug and play fit and check the sponsors for leds .
Welcome aboard and let he fun began.

**Jim&Teresa** · 03-12-2017, 06:23 PM

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on your new 2016 F3-S - you will really like it! Enjoy!

Here's a list of my first farkles (on my 2014 RT Limited):
HMT 3rd Brake Light w/ Dual Converter
Helmet Guardian dual locks
LED's on mirrors
SENA Bluetooth
BajaRon's High Performance Sway Bar
BajaRon's Heim Joint Links
Bumpskid

You can go to my profile and see all the farkles added to date on my Spyder (FYI).....

**SPYD3R** · 03-12-2017, 06:32 PM

welcome newbee.....

lights and a tall wind screen.....
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Dan P
SPYD3R

**Ranman42** · 03-12-2017, 06:41 PM

Hello new owner and welcome. Lots of good sponsors here to spend your cash on. Great open and friendly forum, as you no doubt know if you have been lurking. Enjoy your new ryde.

**gkamer** · 03-12-2017, 06:53 PM

Wlcome to the zoo.

**BLUEKNIGHT911** · 03-12-2017, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Blekaxe

Hello everyone,
Retired adventure bike rider here, due to head on collision! I have been lurking on the forum for a while trying to decide if I wanted to get one of these and finally pulled the trigger. I picked up a 2016 F3-S SM6 overstock model with the silver with orange frame. Hope to take deliver sometime this week (Cleveland, Oh). Just wanted to say Hi and get recommendation on the first farkles I should be adding. I want lots of lights up front for visibility. Any riders in the North East Ohio area that do group rides? Nice to meet you all and can't wait to really dig into the forum.
JP

&

......... And before everyone spends ALL your money .....

with reading the Do's and Do Not's .... get a few 1000 miles on it and then decide what's needed ................ Mike

**trucker1** · 03-12-2017, 07:57 PM

Yes I agree with blueknight911. Get some good seat time in. Then see what goodies you really need to make the new ride what you want it to be. Bling is a good thing. And welcome to the family. Enjoy the ride.

**PrairieSpyder** · 03-12-2017, 08:11 PM

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**Haze** · 03-12-2017, 08:15 PM

Welcome from Pittsburgh, PA.
Quite a few riders over here.
Read the Do's and Do Not's and get some road
miles on the machine.
Safety farkles first...
Cheers, David C.

**marty1096** · 03-13-2017, 09:11 AM

Hi! Phoenix AZ

**Chupaca** · 03-13-2017, 09:26 AM

To both the spyder world and this most informative site. congrats on your purchase

you will have fun with this whole new world of ryding. Agree with the rest on getting some mile before you start that never ending frarkel experience...

but it is mostly a three step process...1. safety, 2. comfort and performance, 3. sparkles....and you will find it all here.

**Lew L** · 03-13-2017, 09:58 AM

and

From Battleborn Spyders of Northern Nevada. Let the farkeling begin. A Spyder with out farkels is like a day without sunshine

Kaos

**Zip** · 03-13-2017, 10:02 AM

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Hope you enjoy your new ryde

**hdlongrod** · 03-13-2017, 10:47 AM

Welcome!

**Roadster Renovations** · 03-13-2017, 11:56 AM

on the new ryde!

**Cruzr Joe** · 03-13-2017, 12:03 PM

Welcome

go to spyderpops page and look at the lighted bumpskid, front end protection and extra lights all rolled into one nice farkle

Cruzr Joe

**murphybrown** · 03-13-2017, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Blekaxe

Hello everyone,
Retired adventure bike rider here, due to head on collision! I have been lurking on the forum for a while trying to decide if I wanted to get one of these and finally pulled the trigger. I picked up a 2016 F3-S SM6 overstock model with the silver with orange frame. Hope to take deliver sometime this week (Cleveland, Oh). Just wanted to say Hi and get recommendation on the first farkles I should be adding. I want lots of lights up front for visibility. Any riders in the North East Ohio area that do group rides? Nice to meet you all and can't wait to really dig into the forum.
JP

Absolutely BEST lights as well as BEST customer service is to deal with Reggy and Cindy of TricLED.com They are a site sponsor. You won't regret their product or service. Enjoy the new ryde. F3's are "da bomb", IMHO>>>>

**ARtraveler** · 03-13-2017, 02:44 PM

and

on your new

.

They have you covered on the Do's/Dont's Thread as well as give it a thousand miles or so before spending the money.

**Buckeye Bleau** · 03-13-2017, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe

Welcome

go to spyderpops page and look at the lighted bumpskid, front end protection and extra lights all rolled into one nice farkle

Cruzr Joe

That would be my first suggestion as well, protection for the Byke, visibility for you all in one purchase, easy install too.

I am in Canton only a hop from you. If you purchased in Cleveland then you got it at the newest Johnny K location. Some say they are high priced, but I find them to be honest, knowledgeable and helpful, a pretty good combination for a dealership.

Need something let me know. Ohio Spyder Ryders is now officially dead, the owners decided to take thier ball and go home, so other than looking at the state directory here, good luck.

Joe

**kamper** · 03-13-2017, 04:59 PM

Wecome!!!!! Just relax and enjoy the ride.

**Habib** · 03-13-2017, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Dave7691

For lighting go with the lamomster head lights and fog lights easy install and plug and play fit and check the sponsors for leds .
Welcome aboard and let he fun began.

L

those lights are a great first add on.

**RussRT** · 03-13-2017, 06:10 PM

Welcome and congrats on the new ride. A lot of fun to ride. Farkles are endless. I live in Mogadore Ohio. Just east of Akron!!

**Deanna777** · 03-13-2017, 06:48 PM

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enjoy your new

.

My first farkle was Painted Dashboard( painted by Mike Blueknight911)

2nd farkle was LED'S on front fenders( red+ Amber safety reflective ), side markers red Safety reflective, also, on the back ( under the trunk lid, above the lock, in between the saddle bags ( red) they are running/brake/turning). Here are some pictures: FRONT FENDER+ SIDE LED'S 001.jpg FRONT FENDER+ SIDE LED'S 002.jpg LED'S lights on a 2014RTS-SE6 010.jpg Rear LED lights+ turning signals 003.jpg.

I have a 2014RTS-SE6 The LED'S I bought from TRIC-LED, SPYDERPOPS they are sponsors on this site. Go to my "profile " and" MY Album "to see a list of all the farkles that I have on my spyder. Deanna

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