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    Took my F3 to Bushtec today for them to use to build a trailer hitch for the F3. Should be finished in 3 weeks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fencepost View Post
    Took my F3 to Bushtec today for them to use to build a trailer hitch for the F3. Should be finished in 3 weeks.
    Post pics after you get it back.

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    Do they let you keep one of the hitches, for being involved in the project?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fencepost View Post
    Took my F3 to Bushtec today for them to use to build a trailer hitch for the F3. Should be finished in 3 weeks.
    That's awesome!!!
    Thanks
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    Thank you Fencepost!!! Please keep us posted with progress and pics. Assume they will offer a wiring harness also?


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    Hope Bushtec comes through with a hitch for the F3 & F3-S, looks like BRP is not.
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    It will come to be. They told me they would need my bike for 3 weeks. Don't know how long after that before they will be available. When I pick up my bike I will post pictures and hopefully a timeline when avalible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rpatsh View Post
    That's awesome!!!
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    How did you fit the back rest on there with those Corbin bags I could not get mind

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikesuriff View Post
    How did you fit the back rest on there with those Corbin bags I could not get mind
    Corbin changed their design t fit the back rest.
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    Going to meet Lewis from Electrical Connection at Bushtec tomorrow he is going to start on the wiring isolator for the trailer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rpatsh View Post
    That's awesome!!!
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    How did you modify passenger backrest to work With the Corbin bags?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikesuriff View Post
    How did you modify passenger backrest to work With the Corbin bags?
    Corbin redesigned the bags to fit with the back rest
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    Quote Originally Posted by fencepost View Post
    Going to meet Lewis from Electrical Connection at Bushtec tomorrow he is going to start on the wiring isolator for the trailer.
    How did the wiring go?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fencepost View Post
    Going to meet Lewis from Electrical Connection at Bushtec tomorrow he is going to start on the wiring isolator for the trailer.
    I am nominating "fence post" as the F3 OWNER OF THE YEAR for finding a supplier of aftermarket hitches for all of us. I tried here in CO with no luck. 2015 F3 owners rejoice!


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    The wiring on the F3 is a different bird from the others when wiring a 5 wire trailer. The Bushtec is a 5 wire trailer in that the turn light is separate from the brake. The F3 is a 4 wire system with the brake and turn being on the same wire so Lewis has to do some engineering to separate the brake and turn from working on one wire to 2. If you have 4 wire trailer not a problem. He should have a beta unit in a week or two.

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    on being on the leading edge of this development!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by fencepost View Post
    The wiring on the F3 is a different bird from the others when wiring a 5 wire trailer. The Bushtec is a 5 wire trailer in that the turn light is separate from the brake. The F3 is a 4 wire system with the brake and turn being on the same wire so Lewis has to do some engineering to separate the brake and turn from working on one wire to 2. If you have 4 wire trailer not a problem. He should have a beta unit in a week or two.
    So my 2015 Freedom BRP trailer that has sat in my garage licensed and registered this year will work for a "beta test" if they need a volunteer in CO!


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    Good job fencepost..., So you will have it in time for N. Carolina?

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    I may have the beta unit on the bike when we go to Spyders in the Smokies. All I know that s I will have trailer in tow, I may have to tape a couple of flash lights on the back.

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    Any updates or pictures on the long awaited hitch?

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    Proto type hitch done will take to powder coater next week. Lewis should a bread board unit next week for the trailer.
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    Sweet!!!! When can we order one?


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    Looking good

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    I would call or e-mail Bushtec to get on there list.

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    Very Nice Thanks for posting

    ....and we're gonna ride, we're gonna ride.....

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