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    Default Sold my RTS, bought an F3T today

    First 50 miles have been great, can't wait until the shop gets in the position 5 brake link so I can recline :-)
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    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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    Default Congratulations. ...🎉🎊🎖

    very nice ... like the flip on the windshield... Your just warming up so you'll have to review again....you did get the picture....
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    on your new spyder. Dale

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    Default Congrats

    Quote Originally Posted by Spider-man View Post
    First 50 miles have been great, can't wait until the shop gets in the position 5 brake link so I can recline :-)
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    Been thinking about doing the same thing. What's your opinion (pros & cons) between the two. Thanks Wayne
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrb3004 View Post
    Been thinking about doing the same thing. What's your opinion (pros & cons) between the two. Thanks Wayne
    I put 200 miles on her today, and developed some definite opinions. First, the F3 has a much sportier feel. It's like I'm more a part of the bike, rather than sitting on top of it. To me, it's also a much more comfortable ride. I always felt cramped on the RT. Should be even better when I move the pegs further forward with the uFit adjustment. The stock seat itself is about the same for long rides, I will still need my Airhawk.

    The radio is much more useful, I can actually hear it. I think it's because the speakers are pointed more at my face rather than my chest. Also, some genius figured out that you need the USB and phone connection in the glove box rather that the trunk. Much more useful!

    The feeling is much more "out there" without the big front dash of the RT, and there is significantly more wind in the face for me with the stock windshield. I will probably have to buy a taller one in the future.

    Overall I am very glad i did it. This bike is much more fun, and I think I will be happy with it for a long time! Can't wait to try her out on some twisties!

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    Congrats! The F3's are a lot of fun and very comfortable after you get the
    ufit system to fit you. Enjoy and ride safe.
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    Keep us posted on comparisons.

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    on your new
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    Congrats I know you will love it!

    Ride Safe

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    But you went with a semi auto?

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    on your new ride!

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    Some more thoughts I didn't mention above. The engine seems to run much smoother than the 2 cylinder. And the gas mileage! Probably a combination of the larger gas tank (?) and the engine, but I got twice as far on a tank as I did with the RT. Good thing since there's almost no gas to be found in San Antonio.

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    Default Trading your bike in

    Quote Originally Posted by wrb3004 View Post
    Been thinking about doing the same thing. What's your opinion (pros & cons) between the two. Thanks Wayne
    Hi if you end up trading your rts in are you going to the stock windshield back on let me know if you consider selling your 28 plus 3 f4 custom windshield thanks RudyB

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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyB View Post
    Hi if you end up trading your rts in are you going to the stock windshield back on let me know if you consider selling your 28 plus 3 f4 custom windshield thanks RudyB
    Will do. If I do trade at some point I would take off and try to sell what I could since they don't care about any of this stuff anyway.

    Waiting to see what the 2018's have to bring and for good deals on left over 2017 F3L's. One dealer near by has a 2017 F3L, pear white, marked down to 24,800. Now that I have a year in the saddle on my RT I want to do a nice long test ride on an F3L to compare. I hate the thoughts of starting all over again with the farkling but I'm in no hurry.
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    Default Re windshield

    Quote Originally Posted by wrb3004 View Post
    Will do. If I do trade at some point I would take off and try to sell what I could since they don't care about any of this stuff anyway.

    Waiting to see what the 2018's have to bring and for good deals on left over 2017 F3L's. One dealer near by has a 2017 F3L, pear white, marked down to 24,800. Now that I have a year in the saddle on my RT I want to do a nice long test ride on an F3L to compare. I hate the thoughts of starting all over again with the farkling but I'm in no hurry.
    Ok thanks let me know if you decide to sell your windshield Thanks

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    Default Nice Choice

    Quote Originally Posted by Spider-man View Post
    First 50 miles have been great, can't wait until the shop gets in the position 5 brake link so I can recline :-)
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    I did the same thing, Love it

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