To those that switched from an 1330 Rt-s to an F3 limited

[alaskaloon]

I bought one of the first RT's. 2010 Premier edition #474. Then had a 2011 A & C, and finally the new 2014 RT-S 1330. When talking RT's, I preferred the 1330 to the 998. 2014 was the intro year of the F3, I believe. I made the comment at that time that it looked like the front end of a Dodge truck.

Test sat one in about 2016 or so. Did not like the ergos. The dealer did not have the adjustment system to try out the feet and handlebar positions. For year's I claimed to be an RT person.

I started looking at F3's in 2019. Went to the closest dealer looked them over, but they would not deal one dollar on them. Ticked off, I drove my RT's for another year. Found iMotorsports. Checked out the 2019's in 2020, bought a Limited in the color I wanted, got a $2K rebate, they dealt a little bit, took my trade for the price I was willing to let it go for, and delivered to my door. A bit of a gamble, for I had yet to test drive one. Well...it worked out. Compared to my 2014 RT-s that was now left, and given to Linda, I begin to love the F3L. Turns out after going for short reach bars and foot position 2, it fit me like a glove. Handled much better than my RT's, and looked a bit more streamlined. A year later bought a year old new 2020 F3L for Linda. She was not sure at first, but now she has been won over.

Both of us are very happy with the F3's. No more RT's in our future. :yes:

I agree! Although still have my 2015 RT-L and use it for touring Stateside, I am really enjoying the 2020 F3-T. I like sitting more “in” the Spyder vs “upon” it. I think the change in center of gravity and rider position greatly improves the ride

 

[ARtraveler]

I agree! Although still have my 2015 RT-L and use it for touring Stateside, I am really enjoying the 2020 F3-T. I like sitting more “in” the Spyder vs “upon” it. I think the change in center of gravity and rider position greatly improves the ride

Hello. I spent 20 years in AK. Eagle River, and Chugiak. Sounds like you are just up the road. Team CC in ER, sold me five of my Spyders over the years we were there. I bought the F3's when we got to Arkansas.

 

[Ellyess]

I just traded my 2018 RT SM6 with 300 miles and a factory warranty for a used 2017 F3 Limited with 6000 miles because I have a bad hip and knee and I just could not ride the RT.
I took the passenger backrest pad off my Harley to sit on and prop me up to get my legs stretched out enough to tolerate more than 5 miles. Even with that, I was ready to get off after 60 miles.
I sat on a 2021 RT Limited and it felt pretty good, but it was $7000 more than the used F3.
So far, no regrets. I think the lower seating position makes the bike feel more stable. I've been riding 2 wheel cruiser and cruiser/touring bikes for a long time. The seating position on the F3 is way more comfortable for me.
I will have to add a taller windshield for rides with my wife, though. I'm 6', she's about 5'7" so she sits higher than me and is getting blasted with the wind.

 

[Peteoz]

You F3L converts need to ride a 2020+ RT just once. Solved all of the leg room issues.

Yeah, Monk.....I would suggest that the comparison be between the pre 20 RT, to a 20/21 F3 AND a 20/21RT. The 20/21 RT is a completely different beast to the earlier RTs. There is no way I would have preferred a pre 20 RT to my F3-L, but the 20/21 RT is a winner for me, even if it has slightly less legroom for the “quite tall” :thumbup:

Pete