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    Default Number Seven Is On The Way

    We did it again. We purchased Spyder #7 for Linda as a Christmas Present.

    She is getting a new 2020 F3L (dark) in Magma Red. We are sending the 2014 RT-S off to trade-in land. It's a good one with 45,235 miles and has been trouble free for us. Someone will get a nice 2014. Also has car tires put on 10 K miles ago.

    Once again, we made the purchase from iMotorsports. This will be our second purchase from them. We were able to work out a good deal that both were satisfied with.

    Now the anticipation for delivery. Will hear from them sometime today. Bought it with just the signature light, short reach handlebars, and brake position #2. When she gets 3,500 miles on it, off to Spyderpops for the farkleing. She has a wish list with $1K of lights and bling. I am guessing March/April for that.

    I will post a picture when delivery happens.
    Last edited by ARtraveler; 12-30-2020 at 02:55 PM.

    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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    Me thinks that Linda, is gonna enjoy alotta Miles of Smiles
    the funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it........

    Spyder F3s 2019 All Black ( Named it: Brutus)
    Carbon Items added, just for looks
    Upgraded Shocks Trac-Tive, Rear hi/lo and rebound adjustable, with Hydraulic Pre-Load adjuster
    fronts hi/lo and rebound adjustable, custom made by the Trac-Tive Guru's
    Swaybar (Ron's)
    Tyres Front Michelin Cross Climate+ 175/60-15
    Rear, for 2022 still a Kenda, next Yokohama Advan Fleva 205/55R15
    Exhaust Bone stock, with a RLS Cat- Delete
    Custom ECU-Mapping, rewritten/adapted to my Ridingstyle
    Pedalbox, Awesome Upgrade...
    2019 F3s , O.E.M. Black, Black, Black

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    Congratulations!


    Altho...... as someone who's still the owner of their first RT, I do think this 'continually upgrading' thing might be becoming juuust a little worrying?!? Is it perchance a 'just can't make up your mind' thing; or maybe it's just cos you like the 'new Spyder' smell??
    2013 RT Ltd Pearl White

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    Linda was driving a six year old Spyder. She is worth a new one.

    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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    Well Spoken, ARtraveler, Happy Wife, Happy Life..
    the funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it........

    Spyder F3s 2019 All Black ( Named it: Brutus)
    Carbon Items added, just for looks
    Upgraded Shocks Trac-Tive, Rear hi/lo and rebound adjustable, with Hydraulic Pre-Load adjuster
    fronts hi/lo and rebound adjustable, custom made by the Trac-Tive Guru's
    Swaybar (Ron's)
    Tyres Front Michelin Cross Climate+ 175/60-15
    Rear, for 2022 still a Kenda, next Yokohama Advan Fleva 205/55R15
    Exhaust Bone stock, with a RLS Cat- Delete
    Custom ECU-Mapping, rewritten/adapted to my Ridingstyle
    Pedalbox, Awesome Upgrade...
    2019 F3s , O.E.M. Black, Black, Black

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    We need to keep those Arkansas Travelers looking good on the AR roads and around the US! Congrats Linda!!

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    Congratulations to you two!!
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    2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
    2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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    Doesn't iMotorsports sell the BEST warranty for $671 or less? Anyone know who sells for less than $671?
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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    Default New Spyder

    As they say "Happy Wife = Happy Life".

    Wishing you all the best. Enjoy your Spyder Ryde Times. .....
    ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
    Ryde with a Friend and be Safe

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    Quote Originally Posted by RICZ View Post
    Doesn't iMotorsports sell the BEST warranty for $671 or less? Anyone know who sells for less than $671?
    That looks like the price from iMoto. Berts was the other one that I know of. For best price at iMoto, mention you are from SL.

    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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    To Linda on the new 2020 Spyder F3L!! Got the fancy red one to boot.
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    Awesome. That sure is a killer color that I really like. I also have purchased 2 Spyders from iMotorsports. Good people to deal with.



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    congratulations. NICE christmas present!!! the f3t dark in magma. red, great combo.

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    She is a luck dog!!!! And in my color, I am blue in envy Have fun, enjoy!!!!
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    Wow, special Christmas for wife Linda, she's gonna be very happy. Good for you AR Traveler.

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    Congratulations! I think Linda will love the F3L. I also have a 2020 2020 F3L Dark in Magma Red. It is a great upgrade from my 2009 RS. If you make the trek to South Dakota, we may have to get together for a ride.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dpetrick View Post
    Congratulations! I think Linda will love the F3L. I also have a 2020 2020 F3L Dark in Magma Red. It is a great upgrade from my 2009 RS. If you make the trek to South Dakota, we may have to get together for a ride.
    She has been driving my F3 for the last couple months. When we decided to trade off the 2014, we just parked it and I put more miles on the Vulcan. A meet up sounds good if travel opens up.

    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.
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    I have the early 21 version. Love the color. Did the fog lights, w/s, fender lights, tank bra, and under hood light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    She has been driving my F3 for the last couple months. When we decided to trade off the 2014, we just parked it and I put more miles on the Vulcan. A meet up sounds good if travel opens up.
    Congratulations on the new purchase. I think you answered my question in the post above. But I was just wondering that since you have a 2019 F3 Limited, if you guys had considered the new version of the RT? If she has been riding yours, I see how she became addicted to it, but was just wondering if she gave the 2020 and up RT a test ride? I also bought my 2016 F3T from Imotorsports and the transaction was flawless. They even delivered it to me while I was on vacation. But with the new looks of the new RT, I will be strongly considering that one when the time comes. I did a couple of test rides, and the ride was super smooth. But I cannot see giving up the added acceleration that I get from my larger sprocket on my 2016 F3T. I am also concerned about some of the quality things that I am seeing, like fitment and rusting bolts on the new ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RICZ View Post
    Doesn't iMotorsports sell the BEST warranty for $671 or less? Anyone know who sells for less than $671?
    Yes they do
    All the great movements in the world began with a cup of coffee!

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    My mods: Can am Trailer hitch, USB and 12 volt power outlets, Gustason windshield, Bead rider seat cushion, battery harness for electric gear and battery tender, Time out trailer.
    2018 F3-T , Pearl White

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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    Congratulations on the new purchase. I think you answered my question in the post above. But I was just wondering that since you have a 2019 F3 Limited, if you guys had considered the new version of the RT? If she has been riding yours, I see how she became addicted to it, but was just wondering if she gave the 2020 and up RT a test ride? I also bought my 2016 F3T from Imotorsports and the transaction was flawless. They even delivered it to me while I was on vacation. But with the new looks of the new RT, I will be strongly considering that one when the time comes. I did a couple of test rides, and the ride was super smooth. But I cannot see giving up the added acceleration that I get from my larger sprocket on my 2016 F3T. I am also concerned about some of the quality things that I am seeing, like fitment and rusting bolts on the new ones.
    When Les and Kathy visited us last fall, Linda tried a test sit on the 2020 RTL. She liked it a lot, specially, the color. We considered an RT, but the almost $4K premium made the F3L look so much better. I used to be an RT person...till I tried out the F3. About 11,000 miles so far and I am glad I went for the F3L. A tad better mileage, I like the sportier look, and the hot rod feel.
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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)

    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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    Congratulations! She will love it!!
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    Congrats!
    I had a feeling something like this was going to happen. When we head back to Nashville we may have to detour to see it in person.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    Congrats!
    I had a feeling something like this was going to happen. When we head back to Nashville we may have to detour to see it in person.
    Let us know when.

    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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    Congrats on the new bike. It's always a good feeling to drive something new into the garage and then stand back, staring at it with a big smile on your face. In this case, the two of you are smiling.
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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