Edmonton F3 Build

[llyrad]

March 23:
I figured I'd better keep a thread where I can update my upgrades and mods (inspired by BAM). Haven't done much yet (only had for a week though to be fair), other than switching the Ufit linkage myself to +2 (setting 5).

Due to being 230lb 6'1" moving my license plate to below the seat isn't an option at the moment. I will be looking at a spring / shock upgrade (rear). I am not mechanically inclined so I will be following BAM's lead on the shock. But I decided to try modifying the rear fender license plate to give more visibility to that monster rear tire Took a whole lot longer than I anticipated. I am posting before and after pics.

Before:


After:


I considered just removing the fender altogether and making a template that lines up with the 9 different screw locations to create a back for the side facing the wheel, and than I realized why make a template when I have a perfectly good one on the inside of the fender, so brought out the Dremel and away I went. Took awhile to cut the template out and than to clean up and polish the edges.

My next mods will be Paint or Wrap, Madstad windshield (most likely), rear shock upgrade off the top of my head.

[Chupaca]

I like the look with the fender gone. You will let us know how it does when you cross water... to see what else you have planned...

[BAM]

GREAT half fender eliminator thats cool way easier

ill keepyou informed how the spring goes i ordered a H&R RF300120

happy to see im not the only one to modified a brand new beast out of the crate

[ARtraveler]

Thank you for posting the pics. Very nice!

[Purple Guy]

on your F3 & getting your 1st mod done!
See ya around town some time!

[llyrad]

Had a little warm weather last few days and decided to take the side panels apart and plasti-dip the grey fog light surrounds.

I also had the Heated Hand Grips installed last week.

[llyrad]

Almost forgot added the BRP 12v USB kit. I assumed this kit would have all the wiring required to make it plug and play which is why I paid the crazy amount they asked for it, but there is no wiring at all and still had to make a trip to Home Depot for the connectors. My advice to all those that are going to do this project, save the money and buy the plug adaptors from ebay or amazon for less than 10 bucks. The toughest part is finding the cable under the left service panel, it is covered in black tape and zip tied to a larger black cable.

[SpyderGTL]

The toughest part is finding the cable under the left service panel, it is covered in black tape and zip tied to a larger black cable.

I hear ya on that! It wasn't until I took the top console panel off that I could find that user accessory cable. I pretty much didn't believe the owners manual up to that point!



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[llyrad]

Smoothspyder Backrest Installed. Great product and really easy install!

[llyrad]

Saddlebags came in today, so I rough mounted them to see how they would work with Smoothspyder backrest, and no issues at all. I will need to adjust a bit. The only that had to be removed was the grab handles as they created a weird angle for the bags.

http://www.cortech.net/inc/sdetail/s...lebags/181/613

[llyrad]

Received the Madstad windshield today, and had it completely installed in under an hour. Great instructions, a ton of pictures, it left nothing to guesses. I went with the Dark Grey tint (20" size). I am 6'1" and at it's lowest setting my eye level is about 2-3" above the top of the screen, so Madstad sizing chart on their site is bang on. Took it for a ride ride right after install and the difference is unbelievable. Without the screen I used my full face and the wind will be pulling my head up and back, with the screen, I'm using my 3/4 with the visor up and just using the built in shades with ZERO pull. There is a nice light breeze coming up below the screen but NO gusting at all, just as Madstad promised (and it is damn windy up here today). Couldn't be happier.

[xBobbyx]

Loving it. Looking really good. Can't wait to get an F3.

[llyrad]

Little custom detailing now. Lights will be here soon.

[BAM]

nice job i realy like the black out front can -am panel you should do the front one to where the S badge is

[llyrad]

Once I figure out how to get that piece out of their that is the plan Just doing plasti-dip for now. But have some LED's coming in shortly so that's the next project.

[llyrad]

Upgraded to LED headlights, from XenonDepot.

[jneg2]

Almost ready to install my led''s as well. Any issues aiming them?

[Lamonster]

Looking good Bro

[llyrad]

Almost ready to install my led''s as well. Any issues aiming them?

I must have lucked out, as they were exactly where they needed to be once I got them in. I didn't have to adjust at all.

[Bob Denman]

It's looking a Million Bucks!

[llyrad]

Minor adjustment to grey accents, plasti-dipped to black.

[llyrad]

Well someone tried stealing my Smoothspyder backrest and failed, but had to replace some bolts. Today a good friend and I added some lighting to our bikes (my F3 and his Kawasaki Voyageur).

[OJ UK]

Excellent lighting!
I hope you had the garage door open while running the engine!

[joet82]

Almost forgot added the BRP 12v USB kit. I assumed this kit would have all the wiring required to make it plug and play which is why I paid the crazy amount they asked for it, but there is no wiring at all and still had to make a trip to Home Depot for the connectors. My advice to all those that are going to do this project, save the money and buy the plug adaptors from ebay or amazon for less than 10 bucks. The toughest part is finding the cable under the left service panel, it is covered in black tape and zip tied to a larger black cable.

FYI, the wiring for it, according to the instalation instructions is underneath the passenger's seat.

[llyrad]

FYI, the wiring for it, according to the instalation instructions is underneath the passenger's seat.

I haven't used the one under the seat (yet), but I think I might put another USB unit there and than run a cable to my saddlebags for more charging ability. I used the connection under the left service panel because of the proximity of where I planned to install the first USB adaptor. I have now used the front Electrical connector (found just above and to the right of the battery) for the LED lighting system, which works great as they only receive power while it is running.

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"I hope you had the garage door open while running the engine!"

I confess that I had the garage door shut for the duration of the video as I have it wired to only power when running and it was still midday when I took that video I work for Edmonton Transit System so I have a high tolerance for fumes