New to 3 Wheels

[Jpkelley]

Hi all.
Been lurking here far a while trying to figure out what would be the best ryde for me.
Found a reasonably priced 2015 F3S with a manual shift and low mileage so I brought it home a few weeks ago.
After almost a thousand miles, I think I have figured out what I like and some things that I would like to change.
For an old guy with some strength and balance issues, this thing is a good solution.
My biggest issue is with the clutch in traffic, that dang thing gets tiresome quickly.
Thanks to this forum, I think I have made an informed decision about my purchase and also the additions that I want to make as time and budget allow.
I would like to thank Joe and Ann from Squared Away for the alignment and all the good advice regarding the feed and caring of Spyders.
Best regards to everyone, Patrick

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi all.
Been lurking here far a while trying to figure out what would be the best ryde for me.
Found a reasonably priced 2015 F3S with a manual shift and low mileage so I brought it home a few weeks ago.
After almost a thousand miles, I think I have figured out what I like and some things that I would like to change.
For an old guy with some strength and balance issues, this thing is a good solution.
My biggest issue is with the clutch in traffic, that dang thing gets tiresome quickly.
Thanks to this forum, I think I have made an informed decision about my purchase and also the additions that I want to make as time and budget allow.
I would like to thank Joe and Ann from Squared Away for the alignment and all the good advice regarding the feed and caring of Spyders.
Best regards to everyone, Patrick

:congrats: & :welcome:..... about your clutch, there is a fix for that issue …. do a search ( above right corner ) …. PS did you mention the clutch to them , they might have been able to give you the fix info ….. Mike hyea:

 

[cptjam]

Hi! Wondering where you went! Did you ever move the clutch and brake pedals? There is a fix for that clutch. You can add a vacuum assist. Or, buy all the parts, bring it to us at NORCAL rally, and we put it on. As always, if you get stuck on a project, call. Joe

 

[Jpkelley]

Hi Mike,
I don't think I mentioned the clutch but maybe? We talked about so many things and I was in a hurry to get on the road.
I've looked into the problem a bit and understand that there is a PDF that discusses the fix, I'll have to do more research.
I'm well over a hundred miles from a competent dealer so it's difficult to drop in. But I will call the guy that is closest to me for information.
I also have serious budget constraints so this will have to be a DIY project.
Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Jpkelley]

Hey Joe,
How you doing? Good to here from you.
Have not changed the pegs yet, but really need to get on that project. Life has a way of interfering with projects for me.
Now that I'm retired I seem to have less time than when I worked full time.
I would love to meet you guys at the NORCAL rally unfortunately my son is getting married about that time and I'll be too far away for that trip.
I might just take you up on the invitation to call, I really appreciate the offer.
Thanks, Patrick

 

[bmccaffrey]

They make a clutch assist for them!!