Finally

[den1953]

I finally got over to my dealer, American Powersports in Findlay Ohio and got to see in person as well as sit on that silver with orange frame F3-S SM6 sitting in his showroom. It does indeed look much better up close. Being a motorcycle guy I liked the exposed engine. The seat was very comfy but I would need the plus 2 inch footpeg relocation kit for my long legs. I checked out the small frunk and confirmed it would probably hold two half helmets. I also popped the back seat off to look under there. The top access panel on the right-hand side revealed the brake fluid reservoir and the oil dipstick while the opposite one didn't have much to look at under it. I was impressed with it and now want the weather to improve to more springlike conditions in order to get a demo ride on it. Another surprise is that there was no visible anti sway bar on it, so I'm guessing they now have the front suspension tuned not to need one. Now come-on spring, hurry up and get here!!

 

[ARtraveler]

I have a feeling that the test drive will work its magic on you and then you will soon be joining the ranks of :spyder2: owners. :yes:

 

[den1953]

Absolutely

I'm looking forward to that. Aside from the peg relocation, I'm thinking Blue ridge windshield, passenger backrest and saddlebags. Kind of a cruiser that can do day trips with my wife on board.

 

[Chupaca]

Your on your way...

that test ryde is the final push...everything is adjustable or upgradable...:2thumbs:...soon :thumbup:

 

[vondalyn]

I finally got over to my dealer, American Powersports in Findlay Ohio and got to see in person as well as sit on that silver with orange frame F3-S SM6 sitting in his showroom. It does indeed look much better up close. Being a motorcycle guy I liked the exposed engine. The seat was very comfy but I would need the plus 2 inch footpeg relocation kit for my long legs. I checked out the small frunk and confirmed it would probably hold two half helmets. I also popped the back seat off to look under there. The top access panel on the right-hand side revealed the brake fluid reservoir and the oil dipstick while the opposite one didn't have much to look at under it. I was impressed with it and now want the weather to improve to more springlike conditions in order to get a demo ride on it. Another surprise is that there was no visible anti sway bar on it, so I'm guessing they now have the front suspension tuned not to need one. Now come-on spring, hurry up and get here!!

I took mine to the mountains and there's no need for a sway bar. By the time I got to the canyon near my house, the jeep in front of me pulled over and let me go by. I was all alone on the road the entire way down out of the mountains and was able to take most of the curves around 50 mph. The F3 really does corner like it's on rails.

 

[Ben Burped]

Really ?

Possibly it's time to get off your new F3 and look at the underside of the lower A arm. There is a definitely a sway bar under there. We understand that the elation of owning a new F3 could limit your point of view simply to the road rushing under your wheels. May you enjoy many "miles of smiles" .

 

[den1953]

Thanks for your input

I didn't lie down on the showroom floor to look up underneath the A-arms but I'll take your word for it that there is an anti-sway bar hiding under there. It makes sense to me. As for Vodalyn's experience in the mountains of Colorado, that's gotta be fun and confidence inspiring. Outside of just getting the pegs moved forward and the Blue Ridge windshield as well as a passenger backrest for my wife, the F3 is good to go.

 

[vondalyn]

Possibly it's time to get off your new F3 and look at the underside of the lower A arm. There is a definitely a sway bar under there. We understand that the elation of owning a new F3 could limit your point of view simply to the road rushing under your wheels. May you enjoy many "miles of smiles" .

Sorry, I meant an aftermarket sway bar. I knew it had one already. And.... no, I don't want to get off it and look at it. I'd much rather ride!!!!!

 

[den1953]

I get it.

The way the F3 handles from the factory makes me think it won't be needing an aftermarket anti-sway bar. I'm just going to have to wait out this Winter weather to get a ride on one and find out for myself. Thanks for the replies.