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09-10-2018, 05:01 AM
#101
That must be just the ticket for my wife. No belt, 900cc 3 cylinder=smooth, plus the semi auto tranny. Probably a little hot rod.
What's not to like.
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09-10-2018, 08:20 AM
#102
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by old Timer
That must be just the ticket for my wife. No belt, 900cc 3 cylinder=smooth, plus the semi auto tranny. Probably a little hot rod.
What's not to like.
Auto tranny(cvt)
2016 F3 Limited
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09-10-2018, 08:22 AM
#103
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Firefly
Some cool features.. but ugly as sin...
The F3 was called ugly when first seen.
2016 F3 Limited
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2020 CSC TT 250
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09-10-2018, 08:35 AM
#104
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by old Timer
That must be just the ticket for my wife. No belt, 900cc 3 cylinder=smooth, plus the semi auto tranny. Probably a little hot rod.
What's not to like.
Not gonna be a hot rod with these specs:
600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque
And looking that ugly you'd want it to move fast so people don't have to look at it....
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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09-10-2018, 08:48 AM
#105
sub 10k spyder
Was told at a dealership in Decorah Iowa that a 10k spyder model is coming out. But it will be very basic. Just to get the younger generation interested and able to afford one.
Nothing that a current spyder owner would really want.
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09-10-2018, 08:52 AM
#106
Very Active Member
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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09-10-2018, 08:54 AM
#107
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09-10-2018, 09:00 AM
#108
Originally Posted by Firefly
Especially when you can arleady get a base model F3 for under 10K. My dealer was selling brand new 2017 F3 base units this summer for 9,700.....
Maybe this will go over well with first time buyers, but I can't see anyone stepping down from a Spyder into one of these.
Agreed. However, you might see folks add one and or buy two of these instead of one F3 or RT... In fact, buying two would have been exactly what my wife and I would have done originally when we first started, had these Ryker's been available (Vs. an all out RTS SE decked out).
There will always be those however that will go backwards. They may not need the larger F3 or RT, plan to sell it. And decided to get one of these to at least still ryde vs. going to no Spyder.
I for one can see these be hot items in the used market if they prove to be reliable.
If one is in the market for a low cost Spyder, who would not consider paying $6500 for a three or four year old reliable Spyder?
Last edited by IWN2RYD; 09-10-2018 at 09:04 AM.
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09-10-2018, 09:10 AM
#109
Active Member
Originally Posted by Firefly
Not gonna be a hot rod with these specs:
600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque
And looking that ugly you'd want it to move fast so people don't have to look at it....
I think you might be underestimating the hot rod potential. It's nearly 300 pounds lighter than the F3S!
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09-10-2018, 09:14 AM
#110
Active Member
Originally Posted by Michaelscs
I think you might be underestimating the hot rod potential. It's nearly 300 pounds lighter than the F3S!
Yes and as I just said in another thread the 900 has almost identical power to weight ratio as an F3-S.
F3S = 280 HP per tonne
Ryker 900 = 275 HP per tonne
I think it'll be a fun little machine.
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09-10-2018, 09:24 AM
#111
formerly pman2011
I may have to consider one for my daily rider to work, weather permitting. They are adding all these hot lanes in the Northern VA area and riding this will reduce some of the wear and tear on my RT. You can ride a motorcycles in the hot lanes without a EZ-PASS.
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09-10-2018, 09:28 AM
#112
Originally Posted by IWN2RYD
If one is in the market for a low cost Spyder, who would not consider paying $6500 for a three or four year old reliable Spyder?
How about folks who prefer a new bike to come with a warranty?
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09-10-2018, 10:07 AM
#113
Originally Posted by Firefly
Especially when you can arleady get a base model F3 for under 10K. My dealer was selling brand new 2017 F3 base units this summer for 9,700.....
Maybe this will go over well with first time buyers, but I can't see anyone stepping down from a Spyder into one of these.
what dealer is that? I am in columbus, ohio and the local dealers seem to barely discount.
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09-10-2018, 10:14 AM
#114
Dan is in Michigan…
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09-10-2018, 10:23 AM
#115
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Dan is in Michigan…
Yeah, I saw that, I have been going through Michigan dealers inventory trying to find it. Maybe it's the sticker price posted in store and not online. Because $9700 and me shipping it or picking it up from Michagan is a whole lot cheaper than $16k locally.
Heck locally I can't even find an used f3 for less than $12k and that for a '15 with several thousand miles on it.
Last edited by delkhouri; 09-10-2018 at 10:28 AM.
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09-10-2018, 10:36 AM
#116
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09-10-2018, 10:41 AM
#117
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
How about folks who prefer a new bike to come with a warranty?
Sorry Bob, I am not understanding the question?
My comment that you quoted was about my thoughts on when these hit the used market. My prior comments to that reflect those of the "New" factor.
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09-10-2018, 10:48 AM
#118
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Firefly
Not gonna be a hot rod with these specs:
600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque
And looking that ugly you'd want it to move fast so people don't have to look at it....
They say the same thing about the A10 Wart Hog, but it gets the job done!
Last edited by Grandpot; 09-10-2018 at 10:51 AM.
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09-10-2018, 10:50 AM
#119
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09-10-2018, 11:54 AM
#120
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Anyone calling these ugly who own a F-3 should look in a mirror. Just saying. Bob
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09-10-2018, 12:18 PM
#121
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Firefly
Some cool features.. but ugly as sin...
I would definitely shop around for a used spyder if I wanted a 3 wheeled machine..
Now, if like so many other items, if it is 25-30% off next fall (fall 2019), then I might consider the base model, just to have a new one with warranty. But it is still ugly.
I will be test riding one, just to see what it is about. After all, I thought the F3 series were ugly (and still do), but after a test ride, I just had to have one. Who knows, if I can get into one next fall for around $7k (and it will happen), then I might go for it.
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09-10-2018, 12:44 PM
#122
Very Active Member
Just learned these do not have power steering........
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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09-10-2018, 12:51 PM
#123
Very Active Member
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09-10-2018, 12:56 PM
#124
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09-10-2018, 01:23 PM
#125
Very Active Member
Not sure
but I myself would have to ryde one before commenting on performance. I know a buddy who stated that my GS could never be a really fun experience, until he tried mine. I can see the Ryker being an affordable alternative to some, and possible a better fit for smaller frame ryders.
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