F3-S Touring Escape Package

[rnet]

Look at it this way, if nobody buys, there will be big discounts in September 2015.

 

[GunDoctor]

I have to agree. I just had my dealer send me an accessory catalog for 2015 which includes the F3. The prices are ridicules to say the least. I hope someone in this forum works for BRP who can explain the pricing. And I thought Harley Davidson was crazy.

 

[den1953]

Makes the RT look more attractive to me.

This F3 accessories pricing debacle is making me take a second look at the RT, especially unsold 2014 models which are being marked down. I can get a new 2014 RT-S SE6 for $23,500 plus tax & doc fees. That being said I can get that one with a decent trade-in for my current ride and have a low enough payment to live with as well as some cash for a Baja Ron sway bar and a set of Lamont's highway pegs.

 

[otter28169]

One way or another, from expensive machines to buy, to wildly overpriced parts and accessories. An example: Next time you are at the dealer, just browse through the Can-Am gloves and look at the price tags. :yikes:Then look at the labels inside the gloves themselves to see where they were made. You got it - China! :hun:A pair of gloves that are sold for $118.00 maybe costs $15.00 to make. I'm no mathematician, but that is one heck of a markup. Back in the day, that used to be called "Price Gouging". Don't know what it's called now, although a few choice phrases come to mind, none of which can be used on this forum. If we want to ride Spyders - and there really is no alternative - we just have to grit our teeth and pony up the money. Think of it as spending a chunk of the kid's inheritance.

There is a small local leather shop that I have started doing business with here in central NY. The products are good and the customer service is excellent. I too noticed the made in tag and the ridiculous pricing,so I am supporting a smaller, and nearby, business now. Connecticut has a lot of great little shops and craftsmen, hopefully one of them can help you out. Until then "Old Guy", rubber down.....shiny side up. See you on the road.

Just sayin'............

 

[Bob Denman]

This F3 accessories pricing debacle is making me take a second look at the RT, especially unsold 2014 models which are being marked down. I can get a new 2014 RT-S SE6 for $23,500 plus tax & doc fees. That being said I can get that one with a decent trade-in for my current ride and have a low enough payment to live with as well as some cash for a Baja Ron sway bar and a set of Lamont's highway pegs.

For the extra $3500; you DO get a whole lot more content! :2thumbs:

 

[hchays]

The sad thing is everyone is posting about how ridiculously priced Spyders and BRP accessories are. Yet how many of these same people have already ordered a new F3? I agree with an earlier post that if you don't buy it the prices will come down. Untill people stop paying the prices the prices will continue to go up. I'd love to have a new F3, but it ain't gonna happen at these absolutely ridiculous prices. I also refuse to pay BRP their super inflated prices on accessories for my RS. I buy aftermarket or design and fabricate my own parts. The next "bike" I buy will either be a more reasonable priced Spyder or something from a different manufacturer.

 

[ARtraveler]

The sad thing is everyone is posting about how ridiculously priced Spyders and BRP accessories are. Yet how many of these same people have already ordered a new F3? I agree with an earlier post that if you don't buy it the prices will come down. Untill people stop paying the prices the prices will continue to go up. I'd love to have a new F3, but it ain't gonna happen at these absolutely ridiculous prices. I also refuse to pay BRP their super inflated prices on accessories for my RS. I buy aftermarket or design and fabricate my own parts. The next "bike" I buy will either be a more reasonable priced Spyder or something from a different manufacturer.

Some people do like to be on the cutting edge with new. I did it in 2008 for a first year GS and again in 2010 for a premier edition RT-S. We did know what the price was going to be in those cases though.

The F3 pricing is a new situation, and the jury is still out on how successful the program is going to be, or how many "farkeled to the gills" machines are going to be out there when all is said and done.

It is interesting to see that there are a lot of people who are not pleased with the cost of some of the accessories, including some who already have an order in.

I like what I see, but the prices are a bit scary for me also.

 

[rworell]

I want one but maybe not

Well, I'm thinking that the base model + a windshield and I'll add my own side bags (not to worried about the look) cause I'll only use on a long cruise, won't cost to much at all. Ya BRP has us by our balls on the windshield or factory accesories, But my big question is.... is there that much difference in the two models (base vs Tour pkg) or is it really just farkles? To me I would buy the base and build, like Mike (Blueknight) did with his Base RT.

What do you all think???
Thanks
Rich

 

[Outporter]

Some people do like to be on the cutting edge with new. I did it in 2008 for a first year GS and again in 2010 for a premier edition RT-S. We did know what the price was going to be in those cases though.

The F3 pricing is a new situation, and the jury is still out on how successful the program is going to be, or how many "farkeled to the gills" machines are going to be out there when all is said and done.

It is interesting to see that there are a lot of people who are not pleased with the cost of some of the accessories, including some who already have an order in.

I like what I see, but the prices are a bit scary for me also.

My problem is not so much with the pricing of the items (accessories) that make up the Touring Package, my problem is that an F3 model with the Touring Escape Package doesn’t exist as a factory option. Not saying I do, but if I wanted a bike with their Touring Escape Package I would have to pay for the base bike and then I would have to pay for the upgraded items (wheels, exhaust, seats, foot supports, etc), pay a dealer to remove the base items and install the upgraded items and I would end up with a bunch of parts I didn’t want to purchase in the first place. When I bought my RT Limited I didn’t have to purchase an RT and then purchase the upgraded items to make it a Limited, who knows maybe that will change as well.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK ? ? ?

Well, I'm thinking that the base model + a windshield and I'll add my own side bags (not to worried about the look) cause I'll only use on a long cruise, won't cost to much at all. Ya BRP has us by our balls on the windshield or factory accesories, But my big question is.... is there that much difference in the two models (base vs Tour pkg) or is it really just farkles? To me I would buy the base and build, like Mike (Blueknight) did with his Base RT.

What do you all think???
Thanks
Rich

hyea: :agree:...Well I think you know what I think Rich :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.........And I wouldn't get the windshield immediately , are you familiar with the Madstadt (?) windshield set-up..............I think their's is adaptable to the F-3.....at a far lower cost..........JMHO.....Mike :thumbup:

 

[rworell]

Mike I do know what you think. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: I still have my Madstadt from my GS. That would be awesome to be able to mount that on the F3 with you around my friend, I'm sure a little ride up to ya, we could find a way :roflblack:

I would just get the base period, it s how I buy all my rides and customize it as I go, my father has a complete machine shop in his basement with welder and such too. I could make anything! I made my hyway pegs for my GS and they looked factory new...

hyea: :agree:...Well I think you know what I think Rich :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.........And I wouldn't get the windshield immediately , are you familiar with the Madstadt (?) windshield set-up..............I think their's is adaptable to the F-3.....at a far lower cost..........JMHO.....Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

If you two guys ever get together on a project... :shocked:

It'll be fun to watch!!

 

[cptjam]

Wow!

Looks like ala carte is insanely expensive and foolhardy. Yes, you can make an F3 tour. Better idea. Cruise an F3, tour an RT, sport tour an ST, and ride an RS. You can mod anything, but remember, it costs quite a bit.
Harley seems like a bargain! How crazy is that?

 

[reissooz]

Cruise control?

The one thing the F3-s has that the base model doesn't have that is of interest to me is cruise control. Is it possible to add it at the dealer or would it have to be installed at the factory? (I have no idea about this, obviously as to what's involved. Does anyone use anything aftermarket such as the throttle control that Kuryakyn makes?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I BELIEVE THIS HAS BEEN DONE

The one thing the F3-s has that the base model doesn't have that is of interest to me is cruise control. Is it possible to add it at the dealer or would it have to be installed at the factory? (I have no idea about this, obviously as to what's involved. Does anyone use anything aftermarket such as the throttle control that Kuryakyn makes?

:thumbup:...Not on an F-3 , however I think a fellow Spyderlover found that the wiring etc was already in place in a Late model RS for CRUISE control and He tapped into it and made it work for Him.......................Note ...When manufacturers build these cars / trucks / mtc's etc. they generally wire them ALL the same ( it's way less expensive to do it this way ) and depending on what model or Options you want , they hook up the options according to the build sheet ................But the internal Basics are there.....so I think if you wanted CRUISE CONTROL on a BASIC model it could be done with some swapping of minor parts ............JMHO....Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TO BORROW .....THE FEW -THE PROUD - THE INNOVATIVE - ETC.

If you two guys ever get together on a project... :shocked:

It'll be fun to watch!!

:agree:...There aren't many of us here who mostly think out of the BOX ....Coz, robtdonna, Rich, Magdave, me , and some nameless but worthy others .......But we are FEW and just speaking for myself .....the main reason I tell other Spyderlovers is to let them know there are alternatives to spending big bucks on their rides .....because there really are some us who are on a shoe string budget and can't afford an extra $ 8000 to get the LTD............If you have it fine , but if you don't , it's nice to know there are reasonable options to explore. I also realize not everyone can do what I can or some others here ........................I will now apologize if this upsets anyone ...it's not meant to ............Mike :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

The one thing the F3-s has that the base model doesn't have that is of interest to me is cruise control. Is it possible to add it at the dealer or would it have to be installed at the factory? (I have no idea about this, obviously as to what's involved. Does anyone use anything aftermarket such as the throttle control that Kuryakyn makes?

You should be able to add it later. Pretty sure everything is there.

 

[reissooz]

Cruise an F3, tour an RT....

Looks like ala carte is insanely expensive and foolhardy. Yes, you can make an F3 tour. Better idea. Cruise an F3, tour an RT, sport tour an ST, and ride an RS. You can mod anything, but remember, it costs quite a bit.
Harley seems like a bargain! How crazy is that?

Pi don't know about you, Joe, but I don't have the means to pay for or even store multiple bikes, along with my car! I want to do the same thing with the F3 that I did with the v-rod- make it as utilitarian as I can for me.

 

[ARtraveler]

Pi don't know about you, Joe, but I don't have the means to pay for or even store multiple bikes, along with my car! I want to do the same thing with the F3 that I did with the v-rod- make it as utilitarian as I can for me.

You have a very good idea. Start basic and then find other things that will make it yours. The F3 program--out of the box is pretty good stuff. At least, you get a lot of options and directions to go with from the start.

When I started with 2008 GS, there was not to much to "farkle" the machine with. It took me a couple years to get it "my way."

 

[Bob Denman]

Mike you don't even think OUTSIDE the box...
Where you're thinking; they don't even HAVE boxes!! :roflblack:

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