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WackyDan Finally retired the 08 GS for a 2017 F3-S SM6 Blue
I waited...And I waited. Year after year. Model announcement after model announcement. Always saw something I liked, but just kept holding back. F3 came out and I loved it... Still waited to see what the after market would do for it. Then I put some expensive repairs into the GS in 2015 so I decided to run it for another year.
This year at Spyderfest, I saw a lot of great options for the F3 to turn it into the touring machine that my GS was. I met Fencepost there and saw his V35 mounts and that really brought it all together for me.
I was pricing 2015 and 2016 leftovers and found some good deals, but manuals were hard to find. Ultimately, my local dealer was the only local dealer who pre-ordered some 2017's and the one I got was the only manual to be had. I decided not to pass it up and to be honest, their out the door price was just a hair cheaper than the other dealers but the other dealers told me I'd have to wait until February to get a 2017. My local dealer is Matthews Fun Machines. Love their service department. Had a hard time working a deal with them on my GS way back when so I bought the GS from another dealer. This time they gave me the right deal.
So there you have it. I'll be more active here than I have been. I already started taking the thing apart and getting some ideas. Old GS is going up for sale tomorrow. So if you know someone looking for a used, well equipped spyder that was exceptionally and lovingly maintained, let me know.
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congrats man!!!!!!! let the farkling begin!!!
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2010 RTS-SE, Orbital Blue
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Nice looking F3 but be honest, is it any faster or better than the RS?
2020 CAN-AM Spyder F3-S Special Series (sold)
2022 CAN-AM Ryker Rally 900
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Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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Originally Posted by 3 wheeler
Nice looking F3 but be honest, is it any faster or better than the RS?
Yes?
Look... I love my GS. Part of the family after all these years. I have her dialed in.. Intake, fuel controller, sway bar, elkas front and rear. Re-92's up front and Toyo Proxes in the rear... and more.
*But. The 08 GS has always been a finicky machine and the last few years even more so. Never left me stranded, but every major trip I come home with a repair, major or minor.
The F3? Faster top end, not that it matters. IT is quicker than a 990 series twin. It has cruise control. I can run 240 miles to empty where as the GS I would be lucky to see 130 140 miles on a good day.
The F3 and F3-s is basically a refined GS/RS. Think about it. Easier maintenance. I'm thowing Givi 35's on it and probably a top case or something of the sort. ***But in regard to riding posture and comfort I hardly have to do a thing. Bars are already in the right place as are the pegs.
It is no wonder they are dropping the 990 series RS and ST from the line up.
EDIT: I meant to add... A properly equipped GS/RS/RSS can hang with an F3 in the twisties. At that point the curves are the equalizer and the rider becomes the factor, not the machine. I've seen an RS run with a well ridden F3 and I've seen an RS out pace a well ridden F3 in the twisties. It came down to the rider at that point and whether or not they were in the groove that day.
Straight line, F3 no contest, but that isn't really that fun.
Last edited by WackyDan; 08-21-2016 at 10:26 AM.
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2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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BEEEEUUUUTIFUL color! The 1330 is definitely an improvement on an already great engine (service intervals/fuel consumption, torque, etc.). Let the farkling begin! BTW, if you are thinking about putting a windshield on it, the F4 Customs is highly recommended. I am also testing out my new Baker Air Wings this morning for my F3-S and think they will also be very complimentary and a pleasant addition to the F4 shield.
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That is a beautiful color ... 2016 owner jealous (a little bit).
Enjoy your new bike and thanks for talking it up to the die hard RS owners who think the F3 is not worthy.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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Thats a great looking machine.Enjoy your new ride plus the colour is very nice.
Bill
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Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
2020 Petrol Blue Metallic RTL
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Good choice, Dan. I thought my RS-S was the best, but I was wrong. Love the F3-S.
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Originally Posted by al0vely
That is a beautiful color ... 2016 owner jealous (a little bit).
Enjoy your new bike and thanks for talking it up to the die hard RS owners who think the F3 is not worthy.
It's all good. I know for a fact a GS/RS properly equipped and ridden can hang with and out run an F3 in the twisties. It comes down to rider in the twisties and that is the real benchmark.
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Originally Posted by WackyDan
It's all good. I know for a fact a GS/RS properly equipped and ridden can hang with and out run an F3 in the twisties. It comes down to rider in the twisties and that is the real benchmark.
Amen on the twisties! The GS/RS is a nimble ride.
Dan, congratulations on your new F3. Nice color!
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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Terrific choice!
I am finally NOT the only blue F3 in the forum. Hope our paths cross some day at a spyder event.
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Welcome back to activity on the site and on your new F3.
I also cut my teeth on the 08 GS and liked it a lot. Only made it to 2010 before I had to have the new RTS Premier though. My 23,500 on the GS very FUN, FUN, FUN and totally uneventful.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Originally Posted by WackyDan
I waited...
Blah, blah, blah. The real question is: How is Leah doing? About six now, right?
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Originally Posted by ataDude
Blah, blah, blah. The real question is: How is Leah doing? About six now, right?
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Turns 6 in October. Starts Kindergarten this Thursday! She is doing awesome with only some digestive issues which she'll out grow.
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Congrats - the Blue pretty!
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your new Spyder from the UK. Love the colour that I am going to see one in the flesh at some point to see if I still like colour.
2015 F3-S in Magnesium with Can Am red frame
Blue Ridge Windscreen
Heated Grips
Name of my F3-S - Sandra
Xmas present to me and from myself on 6/11/2015 - 02/09/2018
2019 F3-S Special Series in Liquid Titanium with Orange frame
Blue Ridge Windscreen
Heated Grips
Signature Light with switch to turn it off and on.
Name of my F3-S - Pamela
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Congrats and enjoy!!!!
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Terrific choice!
I am finally NOT the only blue F3 in the forum. Hope our paths cross some day at a spyder event.
Yea JC but BRP stole the color from you!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
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Thanks for giving us the background to your change-over.
I'm in a similar position - had an RS, changed to a (slightly used) ST-L which now has tri-axis bars, swaybar, airflow panels, elkas & etc and is as good as I can make it.
BUT the F3 range is calling me...
Jeff, my husband, has an F3S and on our next ride I'm going to have a nice, long turn riding it. I wonder if he quite knows where this may lead?? )$$$) I couldn't buy an F3tL because the only colour we get here is red and it clashes with the dragon red on Jeff's F3S haha. I could buy the F3T but we only get white, and I'm a bit sick of white seeing as the 13 ST-L was only available in white.... (black only for the 14 STL - no 15 or 16 year ST models were imported to oz)
The blue is the colour I've been waiting for ... so I really hope it makes it to Australia, where as you can see we have very basic colour choices.
Here's a question - have BRP fixed the rear chassis / rear shock issue on the 17 F3S range?
Oh some trivia, we logged petrol use over a 1200 km + ride, and found that the F3S SE6 has a 25% better range than the 13 ST SE5.
Enjoy your new Spyder!
Last edited by loisk; 08-23-2016 at 05:08 PM.
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