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    Default To much weight!

    Between my wife and I we would have about 500lbs on my F3T. Is that safe? Really want to ride but have concerns!

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    Attached is the weight information from the manual. 2017 F3

    Page 91:

    It looks like 460# is the recommended max.

    and cargo.
    WEIGHT LIMITS
    All
    models
    except F3
    Limited
    models
    199 kg
    (438 lb)
    Vehicle
    load limit
    (including
    operator,
    passenger,
    cargo and
    added
    accessories)
    F3
    Limited
    models
    209 kg
    (460.8 lb)
    Front storage
    compartment
    6.8 kg
    (15 lb)
    Each saddlebag 6.8 kg
    (15 lb)
    Top Storage
    Compartment
    6.8 kg
    (15 lb)
    Excess weight will:
    – Reduce your ability to accelerate,
    brake and turn.
    – Reduce the effectiveness of the
    VSS.
    – Increase the risk of rolling over if the
    weight is high or toward the rear.
    – Reduce ground clearance, increasing
    the risk of striking low obstacles
    or uneven road surfaces.
    – Increase the risk of tire failure.
    Operating with Extra
    Weight
    Carrying a passenger or heavy cargo
    affects the way the vehicle handles
    because of the greaterweight, and because
    the weight distribution will be
    different.
    1. Youwill not be able to accelerate as
    quickly. Allowmore time and space
    for passing.
    2. You will not be able to stop as
    quickly. Use a longer following distance
    from the vehicle in front of
    you, at least three seconds. Use
    an even longer distance if riding
    conditions are not ideal (e.g., low
    visibility, poor road surface).
    3. You will not be able to turn as
    sharply or at as high a speed. Slow
    down more than usual before turning
    and avoid sharp turns.
    4. The Spyder roadster may be less
    stable. There is a greater risk of tipping
    or rolling during extreme maneuvers
    with weight that is higher
    or farther to the rear (like a passenger).
    NOTE:
    VSS effectiveness is decreased
    when operating above maximumallowed
    load.
    Carrying a Passenger
    The Spyder roadster is designed for
    only one passenger, seated behind the
    operator. Never carrymultiple passengers.
    Do not carry a passenger until you have
    experience riding alone in a variety of
    conditions and can proficiently handle
    the vehicle.
    The passenger must be sober, alert,
    able to reach the passenger footrests
    and handholds, maintain balance and
    hold on in sudden maneuvers, and not
    distract the operator.
    WARNING

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    Red face Two Options

    The way I see it - there are only two options:
    1. Loose weight (Many of us have the same problem, so don't take it personally).
    2. Ride as-is until rear shock gives out and replace it with a better one.

    First one will make you thin, keep you healthy and enjoying riding for more years to come. Second one will make your wallet thinner.

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    Wouldn't worry too much about this. If your in the ballpark you should be OK. Each of you could lose 20# if you are really concerned. Not too hard to do and look at it this way: It would improve your health. It is a win win anyway you look at it. You will feel better and put a smile on the Spyder! It's really not hard to do.

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    Several years ago I did a study of weights and payload capacity for my (former) Goldwing. I included tire capacity, normal baggage, ie rain gear, tools, etc., and then went to a public scale to discover reality. Bottom line was the Goldwing was loaded to within 75#s of the rated capacity with just me and normal riding gear on board. I suspect there are many riding with more than a 75# co-rider. Not the same as a Spyder but the story is the same. Don't worry about it and enjoy the ride. Replace the rear shock when and if needed with one of higher capacity.
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    You have to realize that there is a CYA factor built into this 460# figure. Not to mention that these machines are designed to operate safely with a margin. Meaning that at 461# it isn't going to fall apart or be unsafe. Just my opinion. But I think if you ride with the limitations described by BRP in mind. You should be fine.
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    If it wasn’t okay they probably wouldn’t have printed the section on operating with extra weight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    If it wasn’t okay they probably wouldn’t have printed the section on operating with extra weight.
    Now why didn't I say that!
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    The heavier you ride the harder it is to control your Spyder. Steering and breaking are hampered and the fun starts to be more work. Been there, That is why I do not ride 2 up. My better half has her own ride. Thank God!
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    I appreciate all the comments! I am 6’6 and about 310lbs! Afraid to ask wife her weight! In the process of losing some weight. Can anyone recommend a heavier rear shock! I have the stock shock on now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    I appreciate all the comments! I am 6’6 and about 310lbs! Afraid to ask wife her weight! In the process of losing some weight. Can anyone recommend a heavier rear shock! I have the stock shock on now!
    I have the F3-T also, and found that replacing the rear shock made a huge difference. There are many choices out there, from the BRP two-up, Elka's (my choice,, and many others. I don't know if this will help with the weight limit, but it did for us with the bottoming out part.

    As for afraid to ask her weight, I find that smart, not afraid. I asked my wife one time several years ago, and the swelling is almost back to normal
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Star View Post
    I have the F3-T also, and found that replacing the rear shock made a huge difference. There are many choices out there, from the BRP two-up, Elka's (my choice,, and many others. I don't know if this will help with the weight limit, but it did for us with the bottoming out part.

    As for afraid to ask her weight, I find that smart, not afraid. I asked my wife one time several years ago, and the swelling is almost back to normal
    Did you replace front shocks to?

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    I appreciate all the comments! I am 6’6 and about 310lbs! Afraid to ask wife her weight! In the process of losing some weight. Can anyone recommend a heavier rear shock! I have the stock shock on now!
    Would probably start another thread about what is a good shock to have as many times people don't read everyones comments here, just your original question.
    This is one place to look though. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...archid=7282113

    Also keep in mind that in addition to body weight is wearable gear So that if you wear full armor leather, helmet, gloves and boots can add another 20lbs. each

    I am not familiar with the F3 as to whether a more sturdy sway bar is needed. What you are trying to avoid is when you are in an emergency situation that the spyder responds as intended with our regard to being at weight limits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    Did you replace front shocks to?
    Did you have the stock rear shock with the little air bag?

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    Between my wife and I we would have about 500lbs on my F3T. Is that safe? Really want to ride but have concerns!
    As long as your happy with each others company. And your having fun then I say just ride it like you stole it. Remember life is short so go out and live, have fun, make new friends. Don't worry be happy. That's all that matters. Happy Trails my friend. Ride like theres no tomorrow Then go home and Rest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MR. H1956 View Post
    As long as your happy with each others company. And your having fun then I say just ride it like you stole it. Remember life is short so go out and live, have fun, make new friends. Don't worry be happy. That's all that matters. Happy Trails my friend. Ride like theres no tomorrow Then go home and Rest.
    Amen to that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    Did you replace front shocks to?
    Yes I did. I put stage 3 up front, and stage 4 HYD on the rear.

    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    Did you have the stock rear shock with the little air bag?
    Yes, but still have to manually fill the air bag.
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    I’ve got a bit of height and weight on you, I-Day. I found that at 330lbs, the F3-L shock was bottoming out on our abysmal roads out here. With The Chosen One on the back we were running around 450lbs, and the bottoming was quite frequent. I replaced front and rear shocks (not a cheap exercise at around $2000), with heavy duty Wilber shocks (with rebound damping), and the ride has improved significantly. After fiddling with the preload and rebound settings, there is no bottoming out and the ride is very smooth, with great handling.

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    The Wilber model I chose let’s you mount the adjuster for sag under the back seat, (see photo) so you can bump it up when you are riding two up, and decrease it when solo. Elka have this option as well. The new shocks were money well spent for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    Between my wife and I we would have about 500lbs on my F3T. Is that safe? Really want to ride but have concerns!
    Sounds to me like that is the perfect reason you need to justify buying a Spyder for your wife!

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    Sounds to me like that is the perfect reason you need to justify buying a Spyder for your wife!
    I would in a heartbeat BUT no way she would ride her own! She’s a trouper though cause she rode on two wheels with me for 35 years!

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-Day View Post
    I would in a heartbeat BUT no way she would ride her own! She’s a trouper though cause she rode on two wheels with me for 35 years!
    Don't be surprised if she changes her mind! Others have!

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    Don't be surprised if she changes her mind! Others have!
    Yup! We went from "riding that thing will be a dealbreaker for us" to "my, that's pretty nice" to "you bought that for me?"

    She looks pretty happy to me.


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    Default too much weight

    As I speak, I'm sure my RT 1330 is overloaded currently touring in France, even to the point I have an extra top box on the trunk rack, and not for the first time either. With this in mind, watch the road surface and slow down for lumps and bumps, don't throw it round corners and respect your extra weight and you'll be fine.
    It's when you overload it and thrash it your problems start.
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    Between my wife and I we top over 550 pounds. I'm a really big guy. Have a RT-s that we two upped on a trip across 4 states and had no issues. Hardest thing will be on the shocks, ride safe and don't hot dog, and I believe you'll be ok. But that's not a professional opinion, just mine. We didn't have any problem with the handling of the bike, it performed well. Sure gas mileage wasn't great and harder on the springs, but didn't feel safety was an issue. But like I said just my opinion. Since then my wife enjoyed the ride so much we bought her her own.
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