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Unfair advantage

Shiznit98204

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So there are Texas police departments that are using F3's as patrol bikes. The police version gets the advantage of turn key on and instant starting. Why can't we get that software mod on our civilian models? It does get frustrating waiting to start my RT. Even when I can put on my helmet and gear faster than it takes for the start process to finish loading.
 
Absolutely for ME the biggest frustration with these.

You can "turn key" start every car sold in the last ...forever, years.
But your near 30k motorbike ? Really ????
 
As I see it..!!

Not special for them, the F3 comes that way. The RT is notorious for having a long start up program. The RS/GS/RSS all have a shorter start up. Less bells and whistles is one reasons and the F3 falls in that group with the added short cut...:thumbup:
 
So there are Texas police departments that are using F3's as patrol bikes. The police version gets the advantage of turn key on and instant starting. Why can't we get that software mod on our civilian models? It does get frustrating waiting to start my RT. Even when I can put on my helmet and gear faster than it takes for the start process to finish loading.


I bet they look really cool:doorag:
 
Why sweat this sort of thing? :dontknow:
Unless you're planning to use your Spyder as a getaway vehicle; it shouldn't matter.
If you're in THAT much of a hurry to get somewhere; you've missed the point of riding: relaxation... :thumbup:
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Why sweat this sort of thing? :dontknow:
Unless you're planning to use your Spyder as a getaway vehicle; it shouldn't matter.
If you're in THAT much of a hurry to get somewhere; you've missed the point of riding: relaxation... :thumbup:
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exactly
turn the key,
put reading glasses on
read safety card
put sunglasses on,
put helmet on,
adjust the kids
get on bike
press mode button
press brake
hit starter and we're off.
being #1 to leave makes you the prime target
 
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exactly
turn the key,
put sunglasses on,
put helmet on,
adjust the kids
get on bike
press mode button
press brake
hit starter and we're off.
being #1 to leave makes you the prime target



I was so used to the RT delay, which I thought was no big deal, I was actually giving the F3 time before hitting the start button. I still don't feel the need to start as soon as it's possible.
 
I was so used to the RT delay, which I thought was no big deal, I was actually giving the F3 time before hitting the start button. I still don't feel the need to start as soon as it's possible.
You just need a little nit more caffeine; it'll help to bring you up to speed quicker! :D
 
Why sweat this sort of thing? :dontknow:
Unless you're planning to use your Spyder as a getaway vehicle; it shouldn't matter.
If you're in THAT much of a hurry to get somewhere; you've missed the point of riding: relaxation... :thumbup:
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I use the delay time to adjust myself on the bike, gather my thoughts together and say a little prayer for a safe , trouble free ryde.
 
Don't forget to read the safety card :lecturef_smilie:
exactly
turn the key,
put sunglasses on,
put helmet on,
adjust the kids
get on bike
press mode button
press brake
hit starter and we're off.
being #1 to leave makes you the prime target
 
You have to wait?

I don't know what the problem is you all are complaining about. I hop on my Spyder, put the key in the ignition and turn it on, immediately press the mode button, then immediately press the starter and it starts! Don't know why the rest of you are so slow...

:shocked: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
 
IMO waiting because you want to is fine but waiting because you have to for a ridiculous reason sucks.
You don't actually HAVE to...
This may sound trite, but nobody made you buy the Spyder.
There are lots of other bikes out there.
It's a compromise that you make, in order to ride these bikes... :thumbup:
 
Sequence of readiness

:dontknow:
On my 2012 RT, by the time I turn the key to the ON position, get my helmet and gloves on, connect my GPS, do a walk around... the big bronze machine is ready for ignition and waiting for me!
:bbq::trike:
 
Got used to it on my 2014 RT. Turn on key then by time I get helmet on and mount up its ready to start, no biggie.
 
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