What a fantastic review of the Can-Am F3S. I bought my first 5-speed SE5 Can-Am in 2008 and loved it. Just bought another F3S and so looking forward to using it on a regular basis. Great image of Europe layed over Oz - never seen that before - now I understand how huge your beautiful country is. Thank you for the video, thoroughly enjoyed it and if it wasn't raining and dark I'd be out on mine! Consider doing a re-visit? I think you'll have as many subscribers!!
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video, you will love your F3S. A re-visit? as in another F3S video. It wouldn’t take a lot of convincing, it’s a joy to ride.👍
THE BEST review of an FS I have ever seen! Incredibly done, very professional! Love the details and combination of riding and stationary shots. I am curious if there are differences in the US version? I promise you, this will be your break out video!!!
Thanks Beth that’s so sweet I enjoyed making it, no US version of this model is the same to the best of my knowledge . I’m sure an F3S owner Stateside will let us know. 👍🦘
This guy is not lying in this video I have an 2021 myself and I ride in a large group where we all have them and everybody feels the same way we love them to death!!!!
I can tell from your review that you thoroughly enjoy your bike. Thanks for the comprehensive review. I'm hoping to purchase a second hand one soon. I have recently sold a Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 1700 and as I 'm getting a bit older the three wheels seems like the best option if I want to keep riding. Thanks for your video, enjoy your ride.
Great review Steve ... I've got the SM6 6 Speed Manual. Like you I've been riding bikes since I was 10 over 40yrs now ... & I Absolutely love my F3! Cheers mate 👍😎👊 Beanie
Great stuff Beanie & glad you enjoyed the video, yes the manual is great fun and I find myself reaching for the clutch when I get on the Spyder after riding my Tenere. Cheers.
I just bought a 2021 F-3S. It is a great bike. I have been a 2 wheel bike ridder for over 35,-40 years. Do I miss the leaning? Some but not really. It is a blast to ride. Can’t wait for winter to end. I purchased mine in November so I only got to ride it 3X but it was great!
Great stuff you’ll love it, just don’t try to fight it on rough roads (loose grip) it’ll sort it’s self out. Wet roads are a breeze, you can still lean a bit by dropping your hip a bit in the bend, this takes away the feeling of it trying to throw you off the opposite side. You will get used to riding it after 10 hours or so, ride safe. Cheers
Hi , yes the same in Aus. Used prices are through the roof and new is just unavailable, I note your in the UK. The big thing you will notice is wet or super slippery roads just don’t matter anymore, I have spent some time with the Spyder since making the video riding through some pretty average what you would call B roads in the wet. It takes some time to get your head around the fact you just zap around the bends no matter what the conditions, it’s great. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers. ps (haven’t experienced black ice, not something we get here)
I was going to ask if you switched out the sway bar..I am going to do that too. I have watched a few videos about it and decided it's a good idea. Also, thinking about LED headlights. Very nice! Of course I am partial to that color, lol. Mine is a 2018 F3 Ltd. Frunk 😊I feel the same way about my Spyder...love, love, love it! Great video!
P O T thanks glad you enjoyed the look at my F3S, yes the larger sway bar makes quite a difference through the tighter bends and on a friend’s LTD after fitting one it stopped the Nanny coming on as early also.
When I refer to the Nanny I actually mean the active stability control that can , well let’s say get a bit over protective and kick a bit to early if your cornering hard. Cheers, Steve
Great review I have had my F3S since 2019, which my wife tested before I could even ride it due to MS, I have a handbrake kit from ICSI Ride which which allows me to ride, with the ultimate floorboards from Martin at Spyderryders and a BAJA Ron bar and loving it
Thanks Dutchie glad you enjoyed it, I regularly find myself reaching for that right lever after getting off my Tenere onto the F3S . I might even have a look at putting one on mine, great to see you’ve adapted your Spyder to suit you so as to enjoy these wonderful machines 👍 Cheers.
@@standupmoto Thank you for the kind comment yes, I love it as both my wife and I ride with her ride being the 900 Ryker Ralli which fits her like a glove.
Great video, excellent breakdown of the F3-S to the core. Hard to explain, but on the clips of you on the road - it somehow just looks like you're having so much fun!
Right you are, born & bred. Congrats on your purchase, it’ll take a bit of getting used to if you haven’t had one before but once you do you’ll love it. Just remember relax the hands on the bars, it lessens the twitchy feel a bit. Cheers.
@@standupmoto I used to have a sidecar on a Royal Enfield 500. It's a lot easier then that was to ride and a lot faster. No worries about tipping over when you go around a corner or having it trying to turn right when you accelerate and left when you brake.
I have recently come across your videos and enjoy them very much. The biggest concern I have with my F3-S is the poor lighting situation in the rear. I see where you have some extended turn signals, but I couldn't figure out who makes them or where I could purchase some. If you have that information, I would appreciate you sharing. phi
Hi Phill glad you enjoyed the video, my F3S is Aus spec std. we have a regulation here so I’m told that the turn signals hav to be a minimum distance apart so what you see on mine is std. What you may be able to do is get your CanAm dealer to get some Aussie spec stalks direct from BRP. Hope this helps, cheers Steve.
Beautiful scenery around where you are riding! What windshield do you have mounted on your rig? Did the new sway bar help with corners? Cheers! Samantha in Seattle
Hi Sam yes I am very spoiled when it comes to nice places to ride for sure, also in less than 1 hour I am in near on desert conditions which is great for my adventure bike side of things. The screen is a genuine CanAm, it’s ok if you’re less than 5’10”. I am 5’10” and still get buffet. A friend at 5’6” gets none when riding my F3. Yes for sure the sway bar improves the handling & I recon it steers better, doesn’t seem to get that under steer when coming out of corners under acceleration. Hope this helps, great to hear from Seattle, ride safe. Cheers.
Ah I’m going to do a video on the procedure shortly, not all of them do it but it’s a simple process of pushing the Eco button & top quadrant button in unison while in neutral. Hope this helps, cheers.
Hi Col, thanks and yes still ride the F3S. No problems thus far, it’s been a very good motorcycle. Good on fuel if you ride it sensibly and great for those days when the roads are a bit wet, in fact it’s actually extended the days I can ride. Cheers
Hi Steve, I have the same model and love it. What model is your PUIG shield at the top of your screen? I get a bit of buffeting and that looks like what I need. Thanks. Steve H.
Gday, the Puig I have is the 6320H. With this one you don’t have to drill the screen, it just clamps to it. It’s ok up to about 90kph (55mph) , but doesn’t really do much at highway speeds. I note your comment you love it, I agree . They are a great mount, Cheers.
Gday, the wind deflector is a Peugeot clip on (no drilling) just to give a little more flow over my helmet and the mirror is a ride safe screen mirror. It just covers that blind spot between the wing mirrors & your peripheral view when riding on multi lane roads in traffic, hope this helps.
Hi yes it tends to sit flatter, would I bothered to fit it again after having the std. I think yes, it’s definitely more stable on windy roads through the hills 👍.
Hello Peter, the rear vision on the F3S is very good with no vibration. A friend has the F3T and yes he had blurred vision, he purchased a modification from SlingMods in the US that definitely helped clear it up. It’s no perfect but certainly much better than it was, hope this helps. Cheers.
Hi Daniel, it’s a no brand name Steve home made job. Nothing fancy just a piece of 6061 aluminum C section drilled to suit the rear grab handle bolt centres. Then 5/16 steel rod shaped to the fixture points on the bags with sleeves welded to the rod each end then bolted separately to the C-section. 👍
Hi Tony, fortunately very few nowadays but back in my motocross & enduro days I of course had the occasional off. Bitumen racing I had a couple, but mainly high speed slides for which by track rules we had to have the appropriate clothing so no big deal there. I finished my competition days riding observed trials which due to the low speed results in ver few injuries. Cheers
What a fantastic review of the Can-Am F3S. I bought my first 5-speed SE5 Can-Am in 2008 and loved it. Just bought another F3S and so looking forward to using it on a regular basis. Great image of Europe layed over Oz - never seen that before - now I understand how huge your beautiful country is. Thank you for the video, thoroughly enjoyed it and if it wasn't raining and dark I'd be out on mine! Consider doing a re-visit? I think you'll have as many subscribers!!
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video, you will love your F3S. A re-visit? as in another F3S video. It wouldn’t take a lot of convincing, it’s a joy to ride.👍
THE BEST review of an FS I have ever seen! Incredibly done, very professional! Love the details and combination of riding and stationary shots. I am curious if there are differences in the US version? I promise you, this will be your break out video!!!
Thanks Beth that’s so sweet I enjoyed making it, no US version of this model is the same to the best of my knowledge . I’m sure an F3S owner Stateside will let us know. 👍🦘
This guy is not lying in this video I have an 2021 myself and I ride in a large group where we all have them and everybody feels the same way we love them to death!!!!
Here I am looking for a detailed review of the f3 and found this one.....Best review on YT.
Thanks, much appreciated.
I can tell from your review that you thoroughly enjoy your bike. Thanks for the comprehensive review. I'm hoping to purchase a second hand one soon. I have recently sold a Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 1700 and as I 'm getting a bit older the three wheels seems like the best option if I want to keep riding. Thanks for your video, enjoy your ride.
Glad it was helpful!
F3S on my radar for this spring. Thanks!
Great review Steve ... I've got the SM6 6 Speed Manual. Like you I've been riding bikes since I was 10 over 40yrs now ... & I Absolutely love my F3! Cheers mate 👍😎👊 Beanie
Great stuff Beanie & glad you enjoyed the video, yes the manual is great fun and I find myself reaching for the clutch when I get on the Spyder after riding my Tenere. Cheers.
@@standupmoto Cheers mate 👍
I just bought a 2021 F-3S. It is a great bike. I have been a 2 wheel bike ridder for over 35,-40 years. Do I miss the leaning? Some but not really. It is a blast to ride. Can’t wait for winter to end. I purchased mine in November so I only got to ride it 3X but it was great!
Great stuff you’ll love it, just don’t try to fight it on rough roads (loose grip) it’ll sort it’s self out. Wet roads are a breeze, you can still lean a bit by dropping your hip a bit in the bend, this takes away the feeling of it trying to throw you off the opposite side. You will get used to riding it after 10 hours or so, ride safe. Cheers
On my second season with it. Very nice. Didn’t think I’d like the semi auto but it works so well! Spot on Can Am!!!!
Nice informative video. I'm sold. Current used prices in UK are high, High, HIGH.
Hi , yes the same in Aus. Used prices are through the roof and new is just unavailable, I note your in the UK. The big thing you will notice is wet or super slippery roads just don’t matter anymore, I have spent some time with the Spyder since making the video riding through some pretty average what you would call B roads in the wet. It takes some time to get your head around the fact you just zap around the bends no matter what the conditions, it’s great. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers. ps (haven’t experienced black ice, not something we get here)
Awesome review mate. Look forward to seeing more of the Spyder in future videos.
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video and definitely more Spyder videos on the way soon 👍
I was going to ask if you switched out the sway bar..I am going to do that too. I have watched a few videos about it and decided it's a good idea. Also, thinking about LED headlights. Very nice! Of course I am partial to that color, lol. Mine is a 2018 F3 Ltd. Frunk 😊I feel the same way about my Spyder...love, love, love it! Great video!
P O T thanks glad you enjoyed the look at my F3S, yes the larger sway bar makes quite a difference through the tighter bends and on a friend’s LTD after fitting one it stopped the Nanny coming on as early also.
@@standupmoto What is a Nanny?
When I refer to the Nanny I actually mean the active stability control that can , well let’s say get a bit over protective and kick a bit to early if your cornering hard. Cheers, Steve
@@standupmoto thanks, Steve! 👍
Great review I have had my F3S since 2019, which my wife tested before I could even ride it due to MS, I have a handbrake kit from ICSI Ride which which allows me to ride, with the ultimate floorboards from Martin at Spyderryders and a BAJA Ron bar and loving it
Thanks Dutchie glad you enjoyed it, I regularly find myself reaching for that right lever after getting off my Tenere onto the F3S . I might even have a look at putting one on mine, great to see you’ve adapted your Spyder to suit you so as to enjoy these wonderful machines 👍 Cheers.
@@standupmoto Thank you for the kind comment yes, I love it as both my wife and I ride with her ride being the 900 Ryker Ralli which fits her like a glove.
I have MS as well which is why I chose a Spyder over a two wheeler.
@@thrushpark77 Sorry to hear that mate it does not discriminate and always sneaks up on you
@@dutchyvan1669 it's okay. It's been nearly 22 years since my diagnosis and I'm nearly symptom free now.
Great video, excellent breakdown of the F3-S to the core. Hard to explain, but on the clips of you on the road - it somehow just looks like you're having so much fun!
Hi Keith glad you enjoyed the video and yes your right loving every minute of riding the F3S, cheers.
Loved the review! Would be so handy having that bitumen runway! 🏍🏍🏍
Thanks Ethan and yes it’s handy to have the use of the runway for let’s call it more spirited riding.
Looks like another South Aussie. I bought a 2008 gs se 5 last Wednesday 10/11/21. Hopefully I'll see you on the road sometime
Right you are, born & bred. Congrats on your purchase, it’ll take a bit of getting used to if you haven’t had one before but once you do you’ll love it. Just remember relax the hands on the bars, it lessens the twitchy feel a bit. Cheers.
@@standupmoto I used to have a sidecar on a Royal Enfield 500. It's a lot easier then that was to ride and a lot faster. No worries about tipping over when you go around a corner or having it trying to turn right when you accelerate and left when you brake.
Thanks!
Thank you👍
I have recently come across your videos and enjoy them very much. The biggest concern I have with my F3-S is the poor lighting situation in the rear. I see where you have some extended turn signals, but I couldn't figure out who makes them or where I could purchase some.
If you have that information, I would appreciate you sharing. phi
Hi Phill glad you enjoyed the video, my F3S is Aus spec std. we have a regulation here so I’m told that the turn signals hav to be a minimum distance apart so what you see on mine is std. What you may be able to do is get your CanAm dealer to get some Aussie spec stalks direct from BRP. Hope this helps, cheers Steve.
@@standupmoto Thank you.
Beautiful scenery around where you are riding!
What windshield do you have mounted on your rig?
Did the new sway bar help with corners?
Cheers!
Samantha in Seattle
Hi Sam yes I am very spoiled when it comes to nice places to ride for sure, also in less than 1 hour I am in near on desert conditions which is great for my adventure bike side of things. The screen is a genuine CanAm, it’s ok if you’re less than 5’10”. I am 5’10” and still get buffet. A friend at 5’6” gets none when riding my F3. Yes for sure the sway bar improves the handling & I recon it steers better, doesn’t seem to get that under steer when coming out of corners under acceleration. Hope this helps, great to hear from Seattle, ride safe. Cheers.
Great content, can I ask please where you orderred the short passenger back rest? Thank you.
Hi, the short back rest is from CanAm genuine accessories. It’s ok but does restrict getting the rear seat base off,👍.
@@standupmoto Thank you for the info and the great video :)
But... whats the procedure to turn of T/C? :D Awesome video, well made and informative :)
Ah I’m going to do a video on the procedure shortly, not all of them do it but it’s a simple process of pushing the Eco button & top quadrant button in unison while in neutral. Hope this helps, cheers.
Great review Steve. Do you still ride the Can Am? Any issues with it?
Hi Col, thanks and yes still ride the F3S. No problems thus far, it’s been a very good motorcycle. Good on fuel if you ride it sensibly and great for those days when the roads are a bit wet, in fact it’s actually extended the days I can ride. Cheers
Thanks Steve. Appreciate the quick reply. Looks like a lot of fun, I’m seriously considering one of these…🤔
Hi Steve, I have the same model and love it. What model is your PUIG shield at the top of your screen? I get a bit of buffeting and that looks like what I need. Thanks. Steve H.
Gday, the Puig I have is the 6320H. With this one you don’t have to drill the screen, it just clamps to it. It’s ok up to about 90kph (55mph) , but doesn’t really do much at highway speeds. I note your comment you love it, I agree . They are a great mount, Cheers.
Good stuff
Appreciate it👍
can you please tell me what was the windshield addon at the top. and also the review mirror in the middle. thanks
Gday, the wind deflector is a Peugeot clip on (no drilling) just to give a little more flow over my helmet and the mirror is a ride safe screen mirror. It just covers that blind spot between the wing mirrors & your peripheral view when riding on multi lane roads in traffic, hope this helps.
😍
Did the stronger swaybar help much in the corners?
Hi yes it tends to sit flatter, would I bothered to fit it again after having the std. I think yes, it’s definitely more stable on windy roads through the hills 👍.
@@standupmoto, useful info, thanks!
so hi is the rear vision on the spyder and gd and f swere d ou get i as i aminbrisbane and have a spyder f3t
Hello Peter, the rear vision on the F3S is very good with no vibration. A friend has the F3T and yes he had blurred vision, he purchased a modification from SlingMods in the US that definitely helped clear it up. It’s no perfect but certainly much better than it was, hope this helps. Cheers.
what bracket is being used to attach those saddle bags?
Hi Daniel, it’s a no brand name Steve home made job. Nothing fancy just a piece of 6061 aluminum C section drilled to suit the rear grab handle bolt centres. Then 5/16 steel rod shaped to the fixture points on the bags with sleeves welded to the rod each end then bolted separately to the C-section. 👍
What kind of crashes or injuries have you had in 48 years of riding?
Hi Tony, fortunately very few nowadays but back in my motocross & enduro days I of course had the occasional off. Bitumen racing I had a couple, but mainly high speed slides for which by track rules we had to have the appropriate clothing so no big deal there. I finished my competition days riding observed trials which due to the low speed results in ver few injuries. Cheers