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    Default Finally Picked Up Hopper

    Picked Hopper up yesterday from Pensacola Motorsports. Traded my 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom.
    I never rode a reverse trike and was pleasantly surprised how easy the transition from two to three wheels, no shifting, and no hand brake was. I rode Hopper through city traffic and back roads for a total of 60 plus miles. It was hot out and I expected the fan to kick on more than the three times it did at some longer stop lights. The mirrors did not cause me a problem and the ride overall was fantastic! I went out earlier this morning when there was a nip in the air and yea, the smile just won’t go away. Got about 40 miles before the 200 mile break in is done. Will ride a bit more aggressive and try out the interstate.
    Now to try and post a picture😉
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    Congrats on the new ryde! Keep us up to date on your progress but sounds like you have it well in hand.
    2014 ST-S , Cognac

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    Default Congrats...

    It looks like you are one of the lucky ones that were able to relax and slide right into the three wheel ryding without the usual 300-500 miles. It does get better and more fun the more you ryde....enjoy.
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black

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    You'll love it!! some of the things down the road like a hand brake and what not you may miss, but they are a blast!!! Miles of smiles to you!!!!
    2012 RTL , Pearl

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    on the good looking new Ryker. You have dressed it up nicely.
    My Spyder
    2012 RTL , Brown

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    and

    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)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Nice, enjoy your new ride

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    While it did have a learning curve for me, almost 12,000 miles later I can't remember having so much fun. Enjoy your new ride!

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