Plain F3 or F3S??

[nhoj]

Thanks and I agree that is why I am choosing between F3 and F3S, which I think the only electronic difference is thecruise control.

The F3S has Sport Mode too. This was added in the 2017+ models.

 

[SASR]

The F3S has Sport Mode too. This was added in the 2017+ models.

You are right, totally forgot about that.

 

[CA Railwhale]

F3s

I'd go with the F3S rather than the base model. I've got a 2015 F-3 and the power level i about right. I'm going to add cruise control soon since my hand gets tired on long freeway runs. But my bike looks nothing like a F-3 anymore. I was taking the Arizona Trike Course last week and the dealer where the classroom was had a F-3S on the floor and I was shocked to see just how much I've added to my bike since I bought it. The standard F-3S look naked by comparison. If you are going to add a windshield, don't waste your money on a factory one, the aftermarket ones are better and cheaper and not too hard to install. I had a Blueridge and it dumped the slipstream right on my chest at freeway speed.

 

[deer30084]

F3 Base model

I added the Blue Ridge windshield to my 2017 base model at time of purchase.
There was no change to the forward rails to mount the shield. They are metal.
I chose the base for two reasons, one being price.
The second being less "stuff" to go wrong. No air pump to fail, no airbag to leak, no radio or other electronic gizmos to fail.
I see very few problems mentioned here with the base model. Admittedly, there are much fewer of them but I think a lot of the issues folks have is because of all the electronic complexity on the upper level models.

I also have the F3 Base model, 2015. Bought it for the same reasons. Upgraded the shock, Xcreen on the Blueridge windhield, LED lights that blink on the fenders and some other small stuff. I read somewhere that new models are coming out with shaft drive. That will devalue all of the ones that are belt driven. And an under $10,000 model? That would be tempting. Can Am must have finally realized to get more Spyders on the road, they have to make them more affordable. Not everyone has, or wants to spend, $30,000 on a motorcycle.

 

[tibadoe]

My vote is for the F3S.

 

[Sarge707]

I also have the F3 Base model, 2015. Bought it for the same reasons. Upgraded the shock, Xcreen on the Blueridge windhield, LED lights that blink on the fenders and some other small stuff. I read somewhere that new models are coming out with shaft drive. That will devalue all of the ones that are belt driven. And an under $10,000 model? That would be tempting. Can Am must have finally realized to get more Spyders on the road, they have to make them more affordable. Not everyone has, or wants to spend, $30,000 on a motorcycle.

I have the same as You and to me the sm6 Manual is tedious shifting compared to my old 2012 RT sm5 where I could hit 60 in 2nd gear?
I still Love my 2015 Fs because I spent $$ to get Yellow Panels BUT if a Great New Simple, Cheap, Alternative Comes out I might just Buy- But it will be Paddle Shifting If I buy again!

 

[Colin]

Are you sure yours are metal? I have had to replace 3 sets on 2015 and 16 base model F3, one of them my own.

Im positive it is. had my Blueridge plus Xcreen on for 3 years and no problems at all

 

[Flanker]

F3 S. If nothing else you get the cruise control the base F3 doesn't have (I think the front shocks are an upgrade too). The rear shock sucks (thanks BRP!) no matter what.

 

[deer30084]

F3 base model

I vote for the F3 base. Why? I have one. You can build on it. I don't see any reason to "trade up." Trade up to what? Higher payments? I installed blinking fender lights, the occasional 2 up shock, fog lights, the belt tensioner, LED lights. With the Easy Brackets, I have choice of a slew of bags. Why go through that all over again?