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    Default My First Ride with the New F3-S

    Today, it was 64 degrees F and I went out on my first ride with the new F3-S. It was also my first Can-Am ride. No test rides in my area. The first 20 miles was a little tenuous. But, after that it was hell on wheels...

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    Default Way to go...!!

    Just needed that short ryde and your on your way.. had the advantage of ryding all my life but my first spyder ryde was on the way home from the dealer...
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    and on your new F3.

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    Congratulations!
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    Congrats! Hope to be in your shoes tomorrow!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrJohn View Post
    Today, it was 64 degrees F and I went out on my first ride with the new F3-S. It was also my first Can-Am ride. No test rides in my area. The first 20 miles was a little tenuous. But, after that it was hell on wheels...

    John
    Coming from a 2-wheel motorcycle, my first miles were spent "unlearning" a few natural habits; but soon each trip out added to my overall confidence and 3-wheel skills. Sadly I only got a little over 500 miles on the before it was time to put it up for the winter. I am really hoping for an early Spring so I can get back to riding again, because I was having a blast.
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    I remember how big my smile was on the first day with my Spyder. Now that I've added a few things to make it suit me better I love it even more.

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    Congratulations on your new F3. I am newbie myself and today I went passed the 200 mile mark on Sandra. Every street is a catwalk for me and Sandra and we love it.
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    Hi Darren,
    We haven't heard from you in a while...
    I assume it's because you've been spending your time, showing Sandra the sights...
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    Default Riding Experience

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Hi Darren,
    We haven't heard from you in a while...
    I assume it's because you've been spending your time, showing Sandra the sights...
    Hi Bob,
    Today we had lots of wind and rain and I took the chance to experience riding in the rain and wind. Since getting Sandra, I can't keep away from her and whilst there is no snow,ice or salt grit on road we are both out on the road building up riding experience. Every street is a catwalk for us as we enjoy the photos taken, the cheers, the thumbs up and even the odd Harley rider giving us the nod and smile. Last weekend I mentioned headlamp not working, this was a false alarm. I now understand that day running lights are my auxillary lights and front wheel arch lights and full beam my headlamps. BRP have built the perfect machine for me with NO problems so far. With a mixture of advice from SL, reading my Can-Am operating guide word for word and having the Guardian Bell which is my good luck charm you sent, this is the perfect recipe for me as a new rider.
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    I got mine in September and managed to put almost 900 miles on it before the winter and loved every mile. Playing with purchasing a toy hauler so I could run south for week in the winter and have some fun. We will see!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morturf View Post
    I got mine in September and managed to put almost 900 miles on it before the winter and loved every mile. Playing with purchasing a toy hauler so I could run south for week in the winter and have some fun. We will see!
    Whereabouts in IA are you? I got mine in the middle of October (Griimes dealer) and didn't get that many miles on it before having to quit for the Winter. Am really looking forward to maybe an early Spring and getting back on it again.
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