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Best F3 Demo Ride Video Yet
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Tom in NM
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I liked this.
While it is long, it is really interesting to hear the guy's opinions. He is coming at this from a completely different perspective, so while my first inclination was to dismiss some of his observations, on 2nd thought - no, they are observations and it all depends on what you value.
He has a real sensitivity to how the F3 sounds ( he likes it & so do I ), but he really likes motorcycle sounds and yes, the F3 is different. I think he was off on it's parking lot dead stop steering and it not being for "seniors". I may be exceptional, but I am 66 and have had a shoulder replaced, and the F3 ( and other Spyders I have owned ) are no problem. Actually, I was riding my Spyder 4 days after my surgery and not having any problem. Given where I park, it takes some maneuvering ( with clearance measured in inches ) to drive out and also park the Spyder - in both forward and reverse. My take is the steering assist works when it should and it is easy. Where-as, I feel like I am in a Sumo match with my motorcycle. So, test drive to see if it fits you.
Also, my experience on the F3 and "vibration" in different gears at various RPMs was different. I really do not notice much at all. It may be that I am not sensitive to it, or a difference from one Spyder to another. On the F3, I cannot tell when to shift by the bike's vibration. On other observation, I found it hilarious that he hit 6th gear at all on that ride - I don't think I would have even hit 5th - and I don't think I would have ever gotten close to the red line. But, that is a learning curve of experience and riding style. Too bad he didn't ride a SE6, I would have enjoyed hearing what he thought about that.
He also has my admiration for being able to talk through the experience - and make sense. That is talent.
Tom
While it is long, it is really interesting to hear the guy's opinions. He is coming at this from a completely different perspective, so while my first inclination was to dismiss some of his observations, on 2nd thought - no, they are observations and it all depends on what you value.
He has a real sensitivity to how the F3 sounds ( he likes it & so do I ), but he really likes motorcycle sounds and yes, the F3 is different. I think he was off on it's parking lot dead stop steering and it not being for "seniors". I may be exceptional, but I am 66 and have had a shoulder replaced, and the F3 ( and other Spyders I have owned ) are no problem. Actually, I was riding my Spyder 4 days after my surgery and not having any problem. Given where I park, it takes some maneuvering ( with clearance measured in inches ) to drive out and also park the Spyder - in both forward and reverse. My take is the steering assist works when it should and it is easy. Where-as, I feel like I am in a Sumo match with my motorcycle. So, test drive to see if it fits you.
Also, my experience on the F3 and "vibration" in different gears at various RPMs was different. I really do not notice much at all. It may be that I am not sensitive to it, or a difference from one Spyder to another. On the F3, I cannot tell when to shift by the bike's vibration. On other observation, I found it hilarious that he hit 6th gear at all on that ride - I don't think I would have even hit 5th - and I don't think I would have ever gotten close to the red line. But, that is a learning curve of experience and riding style. Too bad he didn't ride a SE6, I would have enjoyed hearing what he thought about that.
He also has my admiration for being able to talk through the experience - and make sense. That is talent.
Tom
den1953
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Now I Have To
Demo one for myself and see how close or different my experience will be. At least this video and others are kind of giving me a preview. Now if our Ohio winter would just go away. We're supposed to get 6 to 10 inches of new snow on Sunday February 1st, go figure.
Demo one for myself and see how close or different my experience will be. At least this video and others are kind of giving me a preview. Now if our Ohio winter would just go away. We're supposed to get 6 to 10 inches of new snow on Sunday February 1st, go figure.
Yazz
MOgang Member
This is the first video I watched all 50 minutes. Great commentary and experimenting with the gears.
Agree with Tom in NM about dead stop steering...
vondalyn
New member
that's all I could think of whenever he was walking his FJR backwards -- man! He never tried reverse on the spyder. He would like that
Orange Spyder Man
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I tried a demo ride on the F3 about 2 weeks ago... i'll pass on one...... & keep my RT limited
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Jharpo
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my ST Limited
Glad you liked my ST Limited back at the dealer. That one by the door was White Lightning as you could have read on the front tires. I traded her in the week before on my new F3S who is White Lightning 2. I'm already planning the customizing on the new bike. Great, honest, unbiased review. I love my new F3. Glad you enjoyed the ride.
Bagger
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I was interested in how a "motorcycle guy" liked the F3-S, too. I had the 1st version of the FJR ... never liked it a bit even after doing many aftermarket things to it. Just not my cup o'joe. The ST1300 and the 2010 Concours are much more to my liking.
Anyway, I'm certainly interested in a test ride on the F3-S. And, I'm leaning toward the non-manual bike, too. But, with over 2 feet of snow on the ground and another half a foot or more coming tonight ... well, it'll be sometime in March before that happens. Looking forward to giving one a go.
Excellent review, though. And, really nice commentary while riding. The guy's a pro. Watched the whole thing!
Anyway, I'm certainly interested in a test ride on the F3-S. And, I'm leaning toward the non-manual bike, too. But, with over 2 feet of snow on the ground and another half a foot or more coming tonight ... well, it'll be sometime in March before that happens. Looking forward to giving one a go.
Excellent review, though. And, really nice commentary while riding. The guy's a pro. Watched the whole thing!
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