Never had a Spyder, never sat on an F3 even, but I'm going to look at a 2015 F3 S. Do the driver foot pegs have specific locations to adjust to? Also how far back can they be set? As long as I'm here, are there any specific things I should look for on this trike. It's a trade in at a car dealer. Thanks.
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2015 F3 S - are there specific locations the footpegs adjust to? How far back? What to look for in a new to me purchase?
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The rider footpegs are adjustable in 5 fixed positions along the frame rail. You can feel the locating holes on the inside of the frame rail: I believe about 2 to 2 1/2" increments, so +/- 5" from the center/standard location. There are OEM and aftermarket floor boards that use the same mounting system: check out Lamonster Garage.
There was a front drive sprocket/pulley (transmission output shaft) recall that needs to be completed. The new sprocket is off-white in color; if it's anything but that color, the official recall has not been complete. You can take the VIN and search on the BRP website to check status.
There was a front drive sprocket/pulley (transmission output shaft) recall that needs to be completed. The new sprocket is off-white in color; if it's anything but that color, the official recall has not been complete. You can take the VIN and search on the BRP website to check status.
Just be aware that you will likely need either the appropriate length OEM Brake rod (& maybe the gear change lever too?) to suit whichever foot peg position you choose/need if you change the foot peg position, or you'll need to make/source a rod of suitable length.
There're quite a few riders/owners here who've made up their own adjustable rods, or even fixed length rods of the appropriate length; and you can get a/mkt rods from Lamonster Garage and others - but whatever way you do it, if you change the foot peg position, you're gonna need a rod (or two) to suit!
Ps: The latest and greatest 'Pulley Recall Fix' pulley is a silvery grey in colour, the 'White pulley' was the earlier coated pulley intended to stop (reduce?) the whistling noise that many had issues with before the 'Recall' hit the streets.
There're quite a few riders/owners here who've made up their own adjustable rods, or even fixed length rods of the appropriate length; and you can get a/mkt rods from Lamonster Garage and others - but whatever way you do it, if you change the foot peg position, you're gonna need a rod (or two) to suit!
Ps: The latest and greatest 'Pulley Recall Fix' pulley is a silvery grey in colour, the 'White pulley' was the earlier coated pulley intended to stop (reduce?) the whistling noise that many had issues with before the 'Recall' hit the streets.
blacklightning
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If you can get the vin, you can possibly get a history from a dealer of the service and repairs or recalls that have been done. Usually (around here anyway) you can get a pretty good deal on spyders and motorcycles at a car dealership because they really don't want them on their lots anyway. They just take them in on trade just to sell a car. Good luck.
Snowbelt Spyder
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Just for the sake of accuracy, Lc, only the sprocket recall applies to the 2015. The shaft recall mentioned above is separate and began for the 2017 MY. Here's a copy of the Sprocket Recall Safety Bulletin.
I went to check out the F3 S. It's a very comfortable trike. I looked at the front pulley but it's hard to tell the color. It's got a rider backrest that fits me as is. The issues are its got original tires all around and an exhaust that looks to be very loud. I've never seen one like it. It's chrome and looks like there's no cat on it that I could find. 9,000 miles, windshield has a crack at the front bracket. Paint is decent, asking $8500. Any thoughts?
That year didn't come std with a windshield, nor a rider backrest; those are in the plus side, although the crack may need attention. If the crack is more of a stress check near the mounting screws, it is likely stable. I had a similar issue on my CVO Road Glide that HD would not replace, although it lasted for the 4 years I owned the bike. Minus the "primary muffler" is a good thing, but it will make the exhaust note louder; pictures would be needed to express opinion on the secondary muffler. You can probably find someone's OEM takeoff that would sound good with the set up; it would need to be off a base or -S model to fit without changing the mounts (assuming whatever aftermarket exhaust retained the original mounts). If, indeed, the tires are original, they are now 11 years old, and that would be a significant expense.
The front tires likely have adequate tread remaining. If the rear tire is original, the center is worn down to the wear bars and the outside has good tread depth. If the tires are not weatherchecked or cracked, I would ride them and keep an eye on the sidewalls. The rear tire will wear down in the center way before the sides. We regularly ran to 14 to 15,000 miles on the rear Kendas, as once the center wore quickly, wear distribution would bring the sides down. That stated, the tread depth is missing and has high potential for hydroplaning on water-filled roads. (BTW, tires are a very opinionated and emotional subject on this forum.) Tires with mounting could easily run $800.
The front tires likely have adequate tread remaining. If the rear tire is original, the center is worn down to the wear bars and the outside has good tread depth. If the tires are not weatherchecked or cracked, I would ride them and keep an eye on the sidewalls. The rear tire will wear down in the center way before the sides. We regularly ran to 14 to 15,000 miles on the rear Kendas, as once the center wore quickly, wear distribution would bring the sides down. That stated, the tread depth is missing and has high potential for hydroplaning on water-filled roads. (BTW, tires are a very opinionated and emotional subject on this forum.) Tires with mounting could easily run $800.
Thanks for the input. I called my local Spyder dealer for prices for tires and mounting. They have 10% off thru March but it's still gonna be $850 all together. Your estimate is pretty close. The exhaust looks like a small version of diesel truck stacks only laid at a 45° angle with the tip horizontal. It looks to be all one piece.
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