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Thank you for all your advice. I took the plunge and put money down on a new 2016 F3-T. The dealer had an RT, which I drove along with an F3-limited, for the same price but it came down to:
1. I think there is a lot to that laser alignment stuff since the F3-Limited felt way more stable. But I also think the F3-T felt far more stable due to less sway, being a bit lower to the ground, and a smaller cross section.
2. I can carry more on the F3-T. Since I would not have a passenger, I can put on a luggage rack. I think with the ability to carry two dry bags I can carry more than with one dry bag and the extra storage on the RT.
3. The RT does sway more, and I would feel a need to get an aftermarket anti-sway bar for it.
4. The handlebars on the RT were too low for me. Their adjustability on the F3-limited eliminates the need for triaxis handlebars.
5. The RT blocked too much wind on the sides for my taste. That negated the electrically adjustable windshield, which I think is super cool.
6. I have decided I can live without heated handgrips.
7. Both have radios.
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2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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Welcome , welcome....
Well thought out and tested...congrats on your choice.. enjoy the ryde and this most enjoyable site...most of the time..
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Congrats !
Enjoy.
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Good for you
Good choice and welcome to the Spyder family. Here's to your having many years and miles of enjoyment. I suggest you consider coming to our winter Spyder event in Tombstone this January.
Rob
2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.
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2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
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Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
2020 Petrol Blue Metallic RTL
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Congratulations and welcome. You did your preparatory homework well, thought your way carefully through the choices, and took the test rides to confirm. Now, there should be lots of thoroughly enjoyable miles ahead of you. And, you have a great machine that you can easily modify if you want to begin tweaking and making it your own. Have fun and be safe!!
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2017 F3 Ltd. Intense Red Pearl/Metallic Black topside
2017 F3Limited , lowered brake pedal Intense Red Pearl w. Metallic Black topside
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2010 RTSM5
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Ride on, ride on, ride on..... Personal preference are really the #1 reason to buy the bike you want.
Welcome and may your new steed bring you many, many happy miles and smiles, they are beautiful looking Spyders....
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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