2 questions re: new F3

[petegtsv10]

1. Several people have told me how nice it is to NOT have to press the "mode" button before starting the engine. Our screen tells us to push the "mode" button and it won't start w/o doing so. Is that the case with others? I wonder if this was changed with later deliveries.

2. There were two ~4" x 4" pieces of 3M protective sheets in the frunk. What are they for?

 

[Tom in NM]

2 answers . . .

1. Several people have told me how nice it is to NOT have to press the "mode" button before starting the engine. Our screen tells us to push the "mode" button and it won't start w/o doing so. Is that the case with others? I wonder if this was changed with later deliveries.

2. There were two ~4" x 4" pieces of 3M protective sheets in the frunk. What are they for?

1: My F3 prompts to press the Mode Button. It is # 179. I have always assumed that the Spyder can be programed NOT to display/require the Mode button, but for Safety/Liability & Security, it does. I am fine with that. I find it weird that it does not. I would be a little concerned that it may be in some diagnostic mode, not rider/street mode. Anytime that something does not operate as 'expected', it is a good practice to understand "Why?".

2: The sheets are "protective" decals . . . . they can be put on your F3 where your knees might rub the body panels. I opted not to put them on and told they dealer they could keep them.

Tom

added: Yes, if the Spyder has been running and is then turned off . . . You have about 5 minutes where you can turn the key on and just press the starter and it will restart, without pressing the mode button. It has always been like that.

 

[Chupaca]

As I see it..!!

the change is that the cycle for the mode button is much shorter than on the RT's...you still have to press it if you have stopped for a while. The protective tape is a nice extra if your ryding style has you rubbing panels...:thumbup:

 

[Doug]

4" by 4" sheets

these sheets are so your heels don't scratch the paint on the tubes near the footpegs

1. Several people have told me how nice it is to NOT have to press the "mode" button before starting the engine. Our screen tells us to push the "mode" button and it won't start w/o doing so. Is that the case with others? I wonder if this was changed with later deliveries.

2. There were two ~4" x 4" pieces of 3M protective sheets in the frunk. What are they for?

 

[DrewNJ]

these sheets are so your heels don't scratch the paint on the tubes near the footpegs

You mean soles right?[emoji57]
Not heels? [emoji23]

 

[Lamonster]

these sheets are so your heels don't scratch the paint on the tubes near the footpegs

I was told they for the side panel when you flip up the passenger peg so it doesn't scratch the paint.

 

[Doug]

no, sticking with the heels, well maybe the whole foot

You mean soles right?[emoji57]
Not heels? [emoji23]
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