spyderCodes
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It's a long story and all that really matters is that when I first drove my new F3 out of the Dealer's lot I was not exactly happy.
I traded my RT that I spent more time getting to be what I wanted than I care to admit.
And more money than I will ever admit.
I loved that Spyder.
The F3 was a compromise and as I tooled down the street it didn't seem to be a very good compromise at that.
Competent, with a certain degree of kick that while lacking in my 998 wasn't missed.
Much ado about nothing.
I drove it home almost 1000 miles.
Storage space was lacking.
You have to decide what hand you want to keep warm because there is only space for one glove.,
My tool space is pretty well restricted to the standard kit and a postage stamp so I can mail a request for a tow if I would ever need one.
The thing has gradually grown on me.
Now after spending more time than I care to admit..
And spending more money than I will ever admit, I am really liking it.
The forward controls fit my body unlike the RT ever did.
I had to fit the RT with a hand brake because I didn't feel I could find the brake fast enough with my arthritic legs.
The F3 poses no such problem for me.
Because of the lowered center of gravity the F3 just seems to track better around turns.
My RT had Elkas and a heavy sway bar.
I can't at this point justify either for the F3, although the day may come.
I do really like the F3 now.
I replaced the stock seat with BRP's Cannon Ball seat.
Removed the passenger seat and put the Urban Whatever It is Called in its place.
That gives me enough storage for my sunglasses and few tools.
Added Sat radio, a GPS and a 5Volt bus to run the Sat radio and Garmin.
Oh and a few lights as well as a heated backrest and heated grips.
The F3 is beginning to feel like home.
I traded my RT that I spent more time getting to be what I wanted than I care to admit.
And more money than I will ever admit.
I loved that Spyder.
The F3 was a compromise and as I tooled down the street it didn't seem to be a very good compromise at that.
Competent, with a certain degree of kick that while lacking in my 998 wasn't missed.
Much ado about nothing.
I drove it home almost 1000 miles.
Storage space was lacking.
You have to decide what hand you want to keep warm because there is only space for one glove.,
My tool space is pretty well restricted to the standard kit and a postage stamp so I can mail a request for a tow if I would ever need one.
The thing has gradually grown on me.
Now after spending more time than I care to admit..
And spending more money than I will ever admit, I am really liking it.
The forward controls fit my body unlike the RT ever did.
I had to fit the RT with a hand brake because I didn't feel I could find the brake fast enough with my arthritic legs.
The F3 poses no such problem for me.
Because of the lowered center of gravity the F3 just seems to track better around turns.
My RT had Elkas and a heavy sway bar.
I can't at this point justify either for the F3, although the day may come.
I do really like the F3 now.
I replaced the stock seat with BRP's Cannon Ball seat.
Removed the passenger seat and put the Urban Whatever It is Called in its place.
That gives me enough storage for my sunglasses and few tools.
Added Sat radio, a GPS and a 5Volt bus to run the Sat radio and Garmin.
Oh and a few lights as well as a heated backrest and heated grips.
The F3 is beginning to feel like home.
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