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F3 issues
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MikeP
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Advice::: Ride one before you buy.. My F3 has been a pleasure so far. 1300+ mi..I feel a vibration but it's not like some describe / Not even close.. An Indian Scout is a nice bike but I don't see how it would be anywhere near as comfortable as an F3...
Troystoy
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I maybe biased as I own a F3 and love it, so I'd say get the F3! I looked at the Indian Scout a few days ago and after sitting on it, it's not what I'd want for any longer than a half hour ride. That said, I did drive the new Chief Dark Horse, that may end up in my stable very soon. That bike had a nice soft ride and good seat, totally different than the Scout. If you like the Indian, look at the Dark Horse, price falls between a Scout and F3. When I road away from the Indian dealership on my F3, I had no regrets with my new spyder.......but that dark horse sure looks bada$$!!!!
One input here.
I had looked at the original back in 2008 but they were only on demo, so I picked up a Vision Tour, Ducati 900SS and
F650GS for the wife. (Had not been riding since 1980, yes 1980 and by then had everything from a Honda MiniTrail
up to a Suzuki 1000GS-E). Then gave it up about 2yrs ago. OK....to present. Saw the new commercials and went out
to sit on one. ONLY SAT ON IT. The position was perfect. Never drove it yet. Placed a call to a dealer that knew what
they were talking about at 9am on a Monday, said I wanted a red F3S SE6 w/windscreen, passenger backrest. They had
it ready by 2pm. So I purchased sight-unseen WITHOUT a test drive.
Now let me say this. I am having a BLAST on this thing. I now have 1200m on it and have been out every weekend on
both days! It is incredibly fun to ride, and at the same time a challenge because of what it is into the turns. The more I
take it out, the more my smile opens. My wife loves it also.
Sure, there is a crazy vibration at a special "sweet spot" in 5th at just shy of 4000rpms... which may (or may not) be
the MPH you want to be at locally. But I understand it, understand it is possibly adjustable in the belt, but again it
is at that special spot you feel/hear it. So lets call that 1% of my riding because I go above or below it, but, at some
point you will hit and pass it. I will play with the belt adjustment and see what shakes. So let me say again, this is
a super minimal time you hit this spot. (So not like I am riding and in that exact spot vibrating body parts).
Am I worried. Not in the least. There is a 3yr warranty.......... Would I purchase again. I can clearly say that without
hesitation I would. For the 22K+ I could purchase almost anything out there, I wanted to try 3-wheels this time, and
like I said, the fun factor is just unreal. Extremely reliable. The more I ride it, learn the best way to make turns to get
the most out of them (in the super twisty mt roads), it just gets better and better. On the highway its a great machine
as-well.
I had looked at the original back in 2008 but they were only on demo, so I picked up a Vision Tour, Ducati 900SS and
F650GS for the wife. (Had not been riding since 1980, yes 1980 and by then had everything from a Honda MiniTrail
up to a Suzuki 1000GS-E). Then gave it up about 2yrs ago. OK....to present. Saw the new commercials and went out
to sit on one. ONLY SAT ON IT. The position was perfect. Never drove it yet. Placed a call to a dealer that knew what
they were talking about at 9am on a Monday, said I wanted a red F3S SE6 w/windscreen, passenger backrest. They had
it ready by 2pm. So I purchased sight-unseen WITHOUT a test drive.
Now let me say this. I am having a BLAST on this thing. I now have 1200m on it and have been out every weekend on
both days! It is incredibly fun to ride, and at the same time a challenge because of what it is into the turns. The more I
take it out, the more my smile opens. My wife loves it also.
Sure, there is a crazy vibration at a special "sweet spot" in 5th at just shy of 4000rpms... which may (or may not) be
the MPH you want to be at locally. But I understand it, understand it is possibly adjustable in the belt, but again it
is at that special spot you feel/hear it. So lets call that 1% of my riding because I go above or below it, but, at some
point you will hit and pass it. I will play with the belt adjustment and see what shakes. So let me say again, this is
a super minimal time you hit this spot. (So not like I am riding and in that exact spot vibrating body parts).
Am I worried. Not in the least. There is a 3yr warranty.......... Would I purchase again. I can clearly say that without
hesitation I would. For the 22K+ I could purchase almost anything out there, I wanted to try 3-wheels this time, and
like I said, the fun factor is just unreal. Extremely reliable. The more I ride it, learn the best way to make turns to get
the most out of them (in the super twisty mt roads), it just gets better and better. On the highway its a great machine
as-well.
vondalyn
New member
Exactly what he said.
jcthorne
Well-known member
Minor correction. There is a 2 year warranty on F3s unless you purchased a BEST extended warranty.
Deer Slayer
New member
I think vibration is no worse than all the spyders before. Good ole floppy notch belt. I think all could use an idler pulley. Always test ride. Just me I could not stand the forward controls due to my back fusions and damage. :cheers:
When I purchased my F3-S BRP had a promotion and included the BEST extended warranty at no additional cost - so for some/many no correction needed
Good point there...My error. On the day (Apr27) I purchased, BRP was offering the free 3rd
year with BEST. So I've got 3yrs on everything. (Believe it or not the dealer said EVERYTHING
I purchased that day)... Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SPYDER... 1Month and 1day! :yes:
spydaman60
New member
i got a 3 year and didn't pay anymore for it! good till april of 18.
Bob Denman
New member
Chuck,
Shouldn't you give us a new look for your signature pic?
Shouldn't you give us a new look for your signature pic?
jcthorne
Well-known member
The BEST is good but if you read the contract, it does not quite cover everything. I am purchasing a 3 year BEST on my F3 though.
spydaman60
New member
waiting for my graphics guy to call and say he's ready. i'll post the f3s when she's got her finished look! you know women bob, they don't like getting their picture taken when they're not ready!:roflblack:Chuck,
Shouldn't you give us a new look for your signature pic?
Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: Don't I know it!! :2thumbs:
(Why not do a tandem picture of both of your bikes; like I did?)
(Why not do a tandem picture of both of your bikes; like I did?)
vondalyn
New member
See that's what I thought also... Only covers the machine, but they listed the accessories I
purchased that day as-well. (And that's just fine if not. The nice bonus was that extra year
of coverage). Although this dealer takes almost 1hr to get to, damn they are good. (I have
three other within 15-20mins and all should just not be selling the product line. Those typical
multi-carrier dealers. Master of none)
hyea:
ElmoLucy
New member
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