2016 RT Limited Problems

[jcthorne]

Coming from and F3, you really need to go ride an RT to see if YOU will be comfortable on it. Much less leg room, much higher center of gravity. I could not go back to an RT. No way, no how.

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Coming from and F3, you really need to go ride an RT to see if YOU will be comfortable on it. Much less leg room, much higher center of gravity. I could not go back to an RT. No way, no how.

JC, I am gonna guess that you don't do a whole lot of 2 up riding, do ya? Believe me, if I didn't have Pebbles on the back of Cocaine 25% of the time, I would have gotten an F3 myself.

[Saluda]

We love our RT. No major changes done to it and we're happy. Do suggest the test ride regardless.

[Bob Denman]

In stock condition: the RTs handle just fine. You won't need to worry about it doing anything unusual or dangerous...

...That's not to say that it can't be mde better!

If you get one: ride it for a while, and then decide if you think that it needs any improving.

[Dray]

Thanks People for all the input. I did take a test ride on RTL and a couple of things that stood out.
1). When shifting the auto tranny there is a definite lag time and I was told that was to make
shifting smoother.
2). The power/torque seems to be at a different rpm than the F3S and not as strong.
3). The gearing seems to be a little taller.
4). There is not much leg room and road pegs would be an absolute necessity.

The RT Limited does seem to have a lot going for it in the comfort department and has a lot of
bells and whistles, not to mention a bunch of lights up front. My wife sure likes it over the F3S.

Part of my problem is that I am a died in the wool OLD HOT RODDER and being able to spin the
rear tire without a problem tickles my inner soul. That said spinning the rear tire at 65mph in the
rain is not a fun thing and will get your attention quickly. Time will tell and maybe I can convince
my better half that two of a good thing is better that one of a good thing!!

Dray

[jcthorne]

Thanks People for all the input. I did take a test ride on RTL and a couple of things that stood out.
1). When shifting the auto tranny there is a definite lag time and I was told that was to make
shifting smoother.
2). The power/torque seems to be at a different rpm than the F3S and not as strong.
3). The gearing seems to be a little taller.
4). There is not much leg room and road pegs would be an absolute necessity.

The RT Limited does seem to have a lot going for it in the comfort department and has a lot of
bells and whistles, not to mention a bunch of lights up front. My wife sure likes it over the F3S.

Part of my problem is that I am a died in the wool OLD HOT RODDER and being able to spin the
rear tire without a problem tickles my inner soul. That said spinning the rear tire at 65mph in the
rain is not a fun thing and will get your attention quickly. Time will tell and maybe I can convince
my better half that two of a good thing is better that one of a good thing!!

Dray

Have the two of you sat on and F3-L with the top case and passenger backrest / arm rests? This really sounds like a better combo for the two of you.

[merlot]

hi dray
at our last muster i took a ride on a demo F3 S 2016...my bike is RT 2014
much as i loved the F3 the G.F. on the back said it had no support for her
but the 2017 F3T now has the back rest,i think, so could be an option for you

the RT has great weather protection up front tho and with a few handling options is just a great bike to live with
since i fitted new front tyres(nankangs AS1) the machine handles like a slot car

and if you do get an RT dont forget to fit up a set of magic mirror mounts to complete the package

russ
www.magicmirrors.shop