are we going to do the right thing??

[ARtraveler]

You really need to do a thorough two up test drive. There is a difference as to the ride quality from the RT to the F3. We also here about mostly second class passenger accommodations and ride comfort levels.

I only ride one up these days, love the looks of the F3T and F3L, but the ergos did not feel right for me. I decided to pass and will stick with my 2014 and 2011 RT's. Prefer the 2014 because I love the new 1330 triple.

Its your choice, its your money. Get the one you want the most that suits your style and comfort level, and then enjoy the ride. :yes:

 

[Jimboregon]

I put 100K on your FJR'S sister, an '04 ST1300. I agree with the comments above, I recommend a RT-S. With the 1330 Rotax, you'll find it much more powerful than the 2012 that had the 990. But, realize the Can-Am weighs nearly twice what the FJR does, so the power to weight ratio is off. But, the comfort and safety factor is much higher on the Can-Am.

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[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Everyone else has commented about the differences of the RT and the F3's, so I will not add to that.
What I will add to is the difference between the 2012RT and a 2015RT. I had the 2012 and traded for the 2015. My wife rode with me every now and then on the 2012RT. I was looking at getting an F3 but my wife took one look at the passenger seat and said no F in way. When I traded up to the 2015RT, she wasn't sure that we needed to upgrade. I told her about some of the improvements, bigger motor, better MPG, blah blah blah. What she was not expecting was a better handling machine, even without the BajaRon swaybar. The 2015RT is much more comfortable for her, even on day long rides. Now she is the one suggesting we go for a ride. Even if you don't go for the F3, you may want to consider upgrading to the newer RT's with the 1330 motor. We haven't regretted it.

 

[Lew L]

+1

Don't sell your bike.

I bought a RT-s for touring with my wife ( vertigo has taken her off my motorcycles). We enjoy it alot---BUT It will be a truly sad day when I give up riding either of my motorcycles. They are paid for and insurance is cheap. I'm still to young at heart to give up the rush of V-boost( a V-Max trick that acts like a kick of nitrous oxide injection) Or the solid, big torque of the modded Valkyire.

But whatever Spyder you heart desires but KEEP YOUR BIKE.

Mourning the loss of your FJR will cause::::::
Kaos

 

[irvin48]

Get her a shirt like this one!
It explains everything!

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do they have one for the rt ? irv

 

[Semper Fi]

I want to thank all of you for your opinions. My wife and I have done it. We got the 2015 F3-S! I love this Spyder! It makes the RTS Spyder that we had, seem slow and almost outdated.

There are several things we have to do to it to make it good for the 2 of us. The first 2 things we agree we have to do is, 1. get a back rest and 2, get a new rear shock that would hold both of us.

She only rides about 2 or 3% of the time. I have read on here that there is a 2 up shock that will fit our needs. I also talked to a dealer that told me it would cost about $200. Thanks to this forum, I have found it for $172. Her back rest has been ordered and should be here tomorrow. We got the one that can be used by the passenger and the driver. We thought that was the best way to go since, she will not be riding that much and, I can use it when she is not. I also decided to get the manuaL. The auto was great but, I thought if I am going to give up my bike, I would like to keep the ability to shift. Fantastic Spyder!!

 

[safecracker]

Congrats on new Spyder.

 

[al0vely]

Congrats on the new :ani29:!

Enjoy the ride.

 

[_..stiffler..]

Lots of mixed reviews here.

We had a 2011 RT limited. Nice machine. My wife and I both liked it. But I wanted something more sporty. Plus I wanted the bigger motor and the 6 speed. As well you can't beat the F3 look IMO.

Anyway my wife didn't want to because she was comfortable on the rt.

Well I traded the rt for an F3s. And I wouldn't look back.

We bought some soft saddle bags (Cortech 2.0) and they work pretty good and only costed 200 cad.

My wife rides the back with me once in a while but she loves it now as well. Yeah she says she's not as comfortable as the RT but she's fine.

As for myself. It's amazing. Best thing I did.

Now as for adds.

Like said above make sure you get a passenger back rest.

I have the detachable BRP one. Takes 5 secs to remove and install. Smooth spyder one is nice. But when solo I didn't want anything for myself.

As for the $200 2 up shock. I myself am not 100% sold on it.

I'm 230 to 240 and my wife is 140 or so. And we were fine with the stock shock on the f3s. My buddy went to an elka and gave me a smoken deal on his almost brand new two up rear shock so I bought it.

Its nice but it makes the rear alot more harsh. Especially when driving solo for me. I find it seems to jar more where as the stock shock cushioned the blow more.

We don't bottom out but we didn't on the stock one either.

Definitely take a demo for a good day ride with your wife on the back before you decide tho.

My dealer gave me a demo for a weekend to make sure I liked the seating etc.

Stiff

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