1330cc 2015 Spyder F3S vs 2011 Spyder RSS

[donhy]

Hi Guys,

My wife comes along with me as a passenger on the trips sometimes but doesn't find it comfortable or enjoying. She used to love riding with me on Vstar 950. Personally I love my RSS it has and does everything I need. So for you folks that ride two up and came from RS any thoughts ?

Now from technical side of things, I know people say it's more efficient and less maintenance but I don't find a big difference.

F3S more fuel efficient: but it uses premium fuel vs regular on my RSS 2011 so it kind of cancels the advantage. Where I am premium usually costs 15%-20% more.
F3S requires less maintenance: Besides longer interval oil changes what other advantages are there ? I know RSS requires valve adjustment but from everything I read and from talking to people who put lot of miles on RS none ever required a valve adjustment they simply paid a hefty bill to tell them it doesn't need an adjustment.

Is 2015 a good year to own ? if I make the switch I want to have the red frame so it seems 2015/2016 had that combination.

 

[SpyderChris]

I have an F3S but can't compare it to the RSS since I have never ridden an RSS. However, I do know that someone will want to know what aspect your wife finds uncomfortable about riding with you on the RSS.

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

Buy her a 600 Ryker?

 

[BajaRon]

You can run regular in the RSS. But it will run better on premium fuel.

 

[donhy]

Buy her a 600 Ryker?

That would be a win-win but she never even rode a bicycle in her life, her riding is strictly on 4 wheels to and from work.

 

[donhy]

You can run regular in the RSS. But it will run better on premium fuel.

Never tried, i just put what manual calls for.

 

[BajaRon]

Never tried, i just put what manual calls for.

I think the manual states a 'Minimum Requirement'. The ECU compensates for the lower octane by retarding ignition when needed. You don't necessarily notice the difference. But performance will suffer when it does this.

 

[donhy]

My bike just got sold so I guess there is no more dilemma. I will miss my RSS almost broke into tears and i usually dont cry for anything. Hope is the right decision.

 

[MrBones]

You did. Had an RSS and traded it for a 2015 F3s and its a world of difference. More power smoother ride just plain better! Course its only me as my bride don't ride anymore. I only have used the regular gas 87 oct. and no complaints.