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    Active Member Navvet's Avatar
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    Default So .... My wife saw .....

    The trunk option for the new F3 and mentioned how handy it looked ...... I let her know what the cost would be .... and she was sad ..
    ..

    After a little research, I was able to come up with this ;


    First, I opened up the back and fabricated this rack/frame work.
    Trunk 7.jpg

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    Then I added a trunk I got from amazon.

    It's pretty sturdy with a nice locking mechanism and a molded in handle.

    She can unlock it and carry it in like a suitcase.
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    While I was in there I added a few extra LED's for added visibility and a flashing 3rd brake light (for extra visibility).
    Threw some paint on the rack and I have a happy wife again ...

    And all of that for less than $200

    That's my story and I'm sticking to it ....

    2013 F6B
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    2016 F3 LTD , Triple Black

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    Very Active Member Chupaca's Avatar
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    Default Well done....

    That turned out amazingly well. congrats...we do love the diy'ers and their ideas. sure she is happy...
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black

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    Default Agree

    That looks amazing and very way better than factory. You are a skilled artisan!!
    Ranman42

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    Looking good and you avoided the sticker shock on the OEM.

    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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    nicely done!!!

    what brand of case is it?



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    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tomand View Post
    nicely done!!!

    what brand of case is it?

    That's an "Autoinbox" through Amazon.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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    Looks great, nice Job
    2010 RTSM5

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    Default Outstanding work

    Great job, and the tailbox seems like great value. I looked it up on Amazon and was amazed at the size and functionality for the price. I'd love to find this kind of value in hard side bags for an F3.

    Rob
    2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.

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    Default Excellent !!


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    Very Nice!!!!!
    AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
    "Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"

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    Shorty antenna
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    Gremlin bell from my son
    Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
    2016 RT-S , stock not yet Pearl White

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    Wish i have such a skill like yours...Cheers

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    Default Very nice!

    Happy wife, happy life!
    2016, Pearl Red F3 Limited w/ matching BRP hitch. Garmin Zumo 590LM GPS w/ the BRP mount, Lamont's LED head lights, LED fog lights, TricLED front fender amber and red lights, SpyderLiter strobing brake lights. BRP Travel Cover, Mustang seat and backrest, Spyderpops Spyclops LED light and LED mirror turn signal lights.

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