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annybody switching for the f3
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I like the fact that the F3 has the more efficient engine with less maintainence, but my RSS only has 1000 miles (in 5 weeks) so I am in no hurry to change. Plus, I have yet to even see an F3 in person, but I'll tell you this- I really dig the RSS agressively svelte look. Acceleration and cornering numbers would be interesting to compare.
Oh yes....one of the most comfortable bikes I had ever ridden. I've no doubt that some enterprising soul will come up with a "rear-set" rig to get the feet back under your rump.
SPYD3R
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growing
the F3 is starting to look better n better to me....
at first, i thought it looked like my John Deere lawn tractor.... but the more i look at this beast, the better it's looking....
who knows, maybe i'll have one in my MAN-CAVE in January.... but i'm keeping my perfectly grand '09 RS/SE5 also....
dp
the F3 is starting to look better n better to me....
at first, i thought it looked like my John Deere lawn tractor.... but the more i look at this beast, the better it's looking....
who knows, maybe i'll have one in my MAN-CAVE in January.... but i'm keeping my perfectly grand '09 RS/SE5 also....
dp
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PrairieSpyder
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It's also starting to look better to me, too. But I need a tourer. Now if they'd come out with an RT with the F3 forward controls and low seat . . . won't happen. Or if they come out with a trailer option for the F3 . . . then I might be in.
Over the next few years, we'll see how the F3 shakes out, what farkles BRP and the after-market come up with, etc. By the time I'm ready for a change, there might be a good used one around. Or I could spring for a good used one and keep my RTS, to boot! Yeah, that's the ticket!! :thumbup:
Over the next few years, we'll see how the F3 shakes out, what farkles BRP and the after-market come up with, etc. By the time I'm ready for a change, there might be a good used one around. Or I could spring for a good used one and keep my RTS, to boot! Yeah, that's the ticket!! :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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They sure do look much better; up close and personal! :thumbup:
Dan,
How serious are you about this? :dontknow:
Dan,
How serious are you about this? :dontknow:
Spyder Tony
New member
Put down my deposit...
I put a deposit down on an F3-S. Problem is I can't see being without Charlotte (My '08 GS Premiere edition). If i kept my GS AND the F3, that would make us a 3 Spyder household including my gal's ST-L. Not to mention that I still owe many years on the ST-L. Considering that the GS is paid off, i'd still be footing the bill for 2 brand new Spyders...and that price tag is not cheap. As of right now, I will go through with the F3, keep the ST-L, and attempt to keep the GS as well...because she is my 1st Spyder-Love and I can't see being without her. In reality, i'll probably end up selling the GS due to the lack of garage space for a 3rd Spyder, if for no other reason. Saddens me just to think about it.
I have to say though that the F3 performance is more than my GS...even with the juicebox, Elkas all around, Leo Vince exhaust and K&N air filter. 2 test drives of the F3 in which i was allowed to ryde aggressively convinced me of this fact. The 1330 Ace in a body lighter than the RT does wonders for the F3's performance. I like the "relaxed Nanny" as well!
I put a deposit down on an F3-S. Problem is I can't see being without Charlotte (My '08 GS Premiere edition). If i kept my GS AND the F3, that would make us a 3 Spyder household including my gal's ST-L. Not to mention that I still owe many years on the ST-L. Considering that the GS is paid off, i'd still be footing the bill for 2 brand new Spyders...and that price tag is not cheap. As of right now, I will go through with the F3, keep the ST-L, and attempt to keep the GS as well...because she is my 1st Spyder-Love and I can't see being without her. In reality, i'll probably end up selling the GS due to the lack of garage space for a 3rd Spyder, if for no other reason. Saddens me just to think about it.
I have to say though that the F3 performance is more than my GS...even with the juicebox, Elkas all around, Leo Vince exhaust and K&N air filter. 2 test drives of the F3 in which i was allowed to ryde aggressively convinced me of this fact. The 1330 Ace in a body lighter than the RT does wonders for the F3's performance. I like the "relaxed Nanny" as well!
Yazz
MOgang Member
Spyder Tony,
Have the same situation as far as how to keep my GS with our other rides in a small space. Two two-wheelies and soon, two Spyders.
Have a two car garage and my car stays in the garage along with our toys. Going to put the GS in frontwards, the F3 in backwards snugging up to the GS. Hubby's BMW at the back next to the garage door. The Springer sideways in front of the GS.
Can't give up my GS. Too many miles, too many memories and it's paid for.
Have the same situation as far as how to keep my GS with our other rides in a small space. Two two-wheelies and soon, two Spyders.
Have a two car garage and my car stays in the garage along with our toys. Going to put the GS in frontwards, the F3 in backwards snugging up to the GS. Hubby's BMW at the back next to the garage door. The Springer sideways in front of the GS.
Can't give up my GS. Too many miles, too many memories and it's paid for.
MikeP
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Mine is supposed to be here in February and with the modifications I plan for it,, I think it'll be a great long distance ride for me and the wife.. The beauty of being able to take all the touring crap off to ride it around town is the reason for my switch... I don't want two Spyders..
Bob Denman
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It sounds as if it's time, for an addition to the garage... :thumbup:
den1953
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Need the Demo Ride
I can't commit to buying any vehicle without driving it first. Things are on hold in that regard for three reasons: 1. I wont be able until my knee is healed and properly loosened up with therapy sessions which will end by about mid January. 2. My dealer probably won't get one until January. 3. The winter weather here in NW Ohio will be bad by that time preventing any kind of riding period. That being said, I'll probably get that demo ride in April, then I can decide whether or not I want to buy one.
I can't commit to buying any vehicle without driving it first. Things are on hold in that regard for three reasons: 1. I wont be able until my knee is healed and properly loosened up with therapy sessions which will end by about mid January. 2. My dealer probably won't get one until January. 3. The winter weather here in NW Ohio will be bad by that time preventing any kind of riding period. That being said, I'll probably get that demo ride in April, then I can decide whether or not I want to buy one.
Yazz
MOgang Member
It would be nice to add an addition to the garage but...
No can do. We live in a subdivision that has a Neighborhood Association. :shocked:
Have to work with what we have.
granpa in Cincy
New member
Or move! :yes:
Bob Denman
New member
Joy,
Can you go vertical? :dontknow:
Put in a lift, and store the bikes over top of the Spyder... :thumbup:
http://www.loft-it.com/
Can you go vertical? :dontknow:
Put in a lift, and store the bikes over top of the Spyder... :thumbup:
http://www.loft-it.com/
Spyder Tony
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Yazz...I totally agree with you. I can't believe I am contemplating selling a reliable, paid off Premiere Edition Spyder with many farkles for a new Spyder with a hefty monthly payment (In addition to the ST-L I am still paying on). Still working the logistics of how to keep them all. Guess I want to have my cake and eat it too!!!
Bob Denman
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:shocked: :dontknow: Who can blame you for that?? :2thumbs:
Yazz
MOgang Member
In Hubby's career we have owned 13 (my favorite number) houses in 30 something years. Tired of moving, love my home, love our neighbors, not moving.
If you could see our garage, well it doesn't look as pristine as the video's. Shelves of chemicals and whatnots along one wall and different lengths of ladders on the other wall. Neat idea though...
At Spyder rallies have seen two Spyders parked in one parking spot. Rear wheel to rear wheel. It's doable. Two-wheelies don't take up much space.
I want my cake and eat it too, and I want you to have your cake to eat yours too!
Our garage has a three foot curb at the end of the garage. Maybe to keep a person from punching a hole in the sheetrock with their car? Don't know if you have the curb or not.
On the curb is where the Springer is going with the GS straight on snugged up to it. Thinking if you could get some Harbor Freight vehicle dollies...
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-1500-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-67338.html
There are cheaper ones around, but hope you get the idea.
Maybe you could buy three, put the least ridden Spyder on it and turn it sideways to make more room?
Dragonrider
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Hope you love the F3 Yazz!.. It's not for me - I've got the RT dialed in for the long haul, and space saved in my garage for my RED Slingshot...
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