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Picking up my new F3-T, Recommend any first mods/farkles?

Pikester

Pikester

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Hi everyone,
I’m picking up a 23 F3-T this coming weekend and I can’t wait! I’m trading in my K1600GT, which has been a great bike, but I’m looking forward to getting on 3 wheels. I’m riding from Rio Rancho, NM to Provo, Utah, so I’ll have some time to get familiar with the ride. Let me hear some recommendations for the “must have” accessories. I’m thinking one of the first things will be a taller shield, as I’m 6’5” and the stock shield is pretty short. Looking forward to everyone’s suggestions.
Ride safe,
Billy aka Pikester
 
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Pikester said:
Hi everyone,
I’m picking up a 23 F3-T this coming weekend and I can’t wait! I’m trading in my K1600GT, which has been a great bike, but I’m looking forward to getting on 3 wheels. I’m riding from Rio Rancho, NM to Provo, Utah, so I’ll have some time to get familiar with the ride. Let me hear some recommendations for the “must have” accessories. I’m thinking one of the first things will be a taller shield, as I’m 6’5” and the stock shield is pretty short. Looking forward to everyone’s suggestions.
Ride safe,
Billy aka Pikester
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Forget the Farkles .... just get home safe ..... Spyders are a learning experience ..... if you try and drive like your K1600 .... your very likely to crash ...... the best advice I got was .... drive like a car ... test the brakes immed. , they are powerful ... the LESS input you apply for STEERING the easier it will be ..... good luck ..;.;.. Mike :thumbup:
 
Thanks Mike! I owned an early RT Audio & Convenience, so I’m familiar with how they ride, but it has been a while. Yeah, definitely won’t ride it like the K, but I’m already thinking of long rides I can take. The K was a fun bike, but it’s a beast to maneuver around at slow speeds. Thanks again for the advice & ride safe as well!
 
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Enjoy as is then course get some better tires:popcorn: laser alignment. Rest will come along as develop relation with the bike. :thumbup:
 
Pikester said:
Hi everyone,
I’m picking up a 23 F3-T this coming weekend and I can’t wait! I’m trading in my K1600GT, which has been a great bike, but I’m looking forward to getting on 3 wheels. I’m riding from Rio Rancho, NM to Provo, Utah, so I’ll have some time to get familiar with the ride. Let me hear some recommendations for the “must have” accessories. I’m thinking one of the first things will be a taller shield, as I’m 6’5” and the stock shield is pretty short. Looking forward to everyone’s suggestions.
Ride safe,
Billy aka Pikester
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Pikester,

When you make left/or right turns, push thru the curves, don't lean like you would on a 2 wheel motorcycle.

Deanna
 
Get nothing but some miles.

After a few thousand get the accessories and upgrades for your comfort and safety.

My $3k list probably would leave you wanting something different.
 
al0vely said:
Get nothing but some miles.

After a few thousand get the accessories and upgrades for your comfort and safety.

My $3k list probably would leave you wanting something different.
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Totally agree! Riding always puts a smile on my face. I always remember the quote, “Live to ride and ride to live.”
 
Pikester said:
Hi everyone,
I’m picking up a 23 F3-T this coming weekend and I can’t wait! I’m trading in my K1600GT, which has been a great bike, but I’m looking forward to getting on 3 wheels. I’m riding from Rio Rancho, NM to Provo, Utah, so I’ll have some time to get familiar with the ride. Let me hear some recommendations for the “must have” accessories. I’m thinking one of the first things will be a taller shield, as I’m 6’5” and the stock shield is pretty short. Looking forward to everyone’s suggestions.
Ride safe,
Billy aka Pikester
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Billy,

Get a lazer alignment, belt guard, LED's lights, Dual Power plate for your phone & other electronics.


Deanna
 
Deanna777 said:
Billy,

Get a lazer alignment, belt guard, LED's lights, Dual Power plate for your phone & other electronics.


Deanna
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Sounds like a good start! I already have a wish list on Lamonster’s site, I think it’s going to have a few more items.
 
Pikester said:
Sounds like a good start! I already have a wish list on Lamonster’s site, I think it’s going to have a few more items.
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Also add to your list: A cup holder, top cuff ( for phone) A-arm lights. The farkle list is endless.

Deanna
 
Get some seat time before you start swapping out stuff, see if it fits your riding style then swap out the things that don't fit your style!! Make it yours and have fun doing it!!!:congrats:
 
Mikey said:
Get some seat time before you start swapping out stuff, see if it fits your riding style then swap out the things that don't fit your style!! Make it yours and have fun doing it!!!:congrats:
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Thanks Mikey! Nothing like getting in some seat time to figure out what doesn’t feel right. I definitely will be installing my drink holder as I need something to hold my sweet tea from Chick-Fil-A!
 
RJ,
I received your PM, but it says I don’t have permission to reply. I sent a message to admin to find out why. That’s an impressive list, and like Deanna said earlier, sometimes the farkling never ends! Ride safe…..
 
Pikester said:
Hi everyone,
I’m picking up a 23 F3-T this coming weekend and I can’t wait! I’m trading in my K1600GT, which has been a great bike, but I’m looking forward to getting on 3 wheels. I’m riding from Rio Rancho, NM to Provo, Utah, so I’ll have some time to get familiar with the ride. Let me hear some recommendations for the “must have” accessories. I’m thinking one of the first things will be a taller shield, as I’m 6’5” and the stock shield is pretty short. Looking forward to everyone’s suggestions.
Ride safe,
Billy aka Pikester
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make sure you put the larger winshield on. the stock ws is useless. their is a lot of wind interfierence on the f3
 
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