F3T rear air shock

[rudym]

Page 51 of the 2016 F3T/Ltd operator's manual shows the suspension pressure label, under your seat, that you should follow when setting the pressure you desire for your ride, with or without passenger and cargo.

http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/O...5C616648EN.pdf
see paged 36 disappointing

[JoDot]

I read somewhere that you shouldn't use a tire air hose, JC.... so that's a furphy as long as you use common sense to avoid any over inflate?

Pete

What windshield do you have on your Spyder?

[Peteoz]

What windshield do you have on your Spyder?

It's a 25" F4 screen, JoDot......... p.s. I only saw this question quite by accident. You would be much better off sending a PM for a specific question like this to any forum members. It is impractical to read every comment in every thread just in case one mentions you. Besides, this is what is called a "hijack" of someone else's thread and is considered poor form, for obvious reasons

Pete

[Supaagent]

I have an 2016 F3T and want to check pressure but can't find the valve?

[Peteoz]

I have an 2016 F3T and want to check pressure but can't find the valve?

Remove your passenger seat, you can't miss it .

Pete

[Supaagent]

Remove your passenger seat, you can't miss it .

Pete

Found it.thanks

[Mario]

I add a compressor with automatic control. It adjusts for one or two passengers. Works well and is available at BRP

[rudym]

I have an 2016 F3T and want to check pressure but can't find the valve?

http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/O...5C616648EN.pdf

[Peteoz]

I add a compressor with automatic control. It adjusts for one or two passengers. Works well and is available at BRP

I thought about this, but never found the need, Mario. If you check your pressure once a week and top up, it all works very well, without another mechanical part to possibly break down. My manual one also adjusts for one or two passengers

Pete

[nealperkins]

After all this discussion I thought I'd better go check my pressure on my fairly new F3L...it was zero. Oops.

[Peteoz]

After all this discussion I thought I'd better go check my pressure on my fairly new F3L...it was zero. Oops.

The number of times I have heard this makes me think that there are very few techs who even know the manual air spring exists on the F3, Neal. Mine was zero at pickup even after asking them to set it for a 300lb rider. Was there any air in it when you first picked it up, or is this the very first time you have checked it?

Pete

[No 2817]

When adding air to the shock, is it best to use a hand pump of some kind or can one just use regular air line and give it a quick shot of air til you reach that proper pressure? At 200 lbs, what is recommended pressure and if adding a passenger about how much more to add?
Buckskin

I weigh 210 and use 30 lbs. with a hand pump that includes the gauge so I know what I am putting in. Works fine when Two up.


Chris

[rudym]

We keep 40 psi in our F3L, I use a progressive suspension hand pump. Just to note it's not an air shock. There is a shock and a separate air bag.

yep and yup!