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To those that switched from an 1330 Rt-s to an F3 limited
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blacklightning
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I went from a 2014 RT to a 2016 F3T. I like the ride and performance better on the F3T. But I miss the extra storage and adjustable windshield. Now that the new RT is out with the detatchable trunk and extra leg room, that would be the one for me. The small saddle bags on the F3T and F3 Limited is a real disappointment for me. What I like the most about my 2016 F3T is the larger rear sprocket for better acceleration. Now that is not even on them. The only bikes with the larger sprocket are the F3S. As stated above, check out the 2020 and up RT before making a final decision.
JP58
New member
I haven't rode the 20 plus RT. Didn't have to. Just sat on it and thou the seat is 1 inch lower. It is still 2 inches higher than the F3L. My knees were to low. Like to have them about even with my hips. To me it felt like the old RT with more leg room. At least brp leveled the floor boards.
JP58
New member
If you get the Spyderpops trunk extender. Your wife will love the room it gives her. About 3 more inches. My wife said she has more room now than my RTS had.
Ex-Rocket
Well-known member
I have had 2 previous RTS, a 2012 & 2015. Now I have a 2017 F3 Limited and I'm never going back to an RT. The F3 has brought the youngster out in me and I love the way it feels, more leg room since I'm 6'2" with long legs and the feel of a two wheeler where you sit in the bike and not on it, like I felt on the 2 RTS. Just my 2 cents worth.
Not sure what year he has but that only works on 2019 and previous.
JP58
New member
Yes 17 thru 19. Dont know if spyderpops is making it for newer.
AFAIK, he's not. It would be tough to do due to the new LinQ system. If it could be done, it would probably be cost prohibitive. The older mount was just (4) bolts.
south GA Farm Boy
New member
No regrets, my hips would get out of joint on the RT Limited's I had, and I would go to the Doctor and he would tell me nothing was wrong with my hips! On my F3 Limited I have never had any hip problems and I have plenty of leg room! Also less panels to remove to change oil filter!
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
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:
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:
YIRYDE
formerly pman2011
I think it depends on your height, I did an hour demo ride on a 2021RT and still like the leg room and sitting position of my F3.
I also owned two RT’s previously and upgraded to the F3 because of the leg room and performance of my F3T (89 tooth sprocket) over my 2014 RT.
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TerrySpyder
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I went from a 2013 RS to a 2017 F3-S..totally different trikes(though not tourers in their stock form). I'm much more comfy on the F3, the ergonomics are much better and of course it has more power. Can Am "got the Spyder right" with the F3 in my opinion.
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