Quote Originally Posted by MakoShark2 View Post
Just got back from a 2000mi trip, F3-S, two up with the Shad side cases and it was great.

Both have the same riding position (F3S and F3T and L). With the T and L you get an air bag to adjust the dreadful rear suspension. For two up my advice would be replace the rear shock anyway. Really weak and not suitable when you start putting some weight on the rear. Other than that you'll have more room with an F3S + Shad side cases than with a T (nice integrated side cases but will not hold an helmet there). So you'll either have to go for the Ts topcase (+$2000) or straight to the Limited which includes a topcase and is a bunch of more money.

If you have no interest on the stereo and the fancy dashboard (like me), go for the S (or base), add the windshield, side cases and a decent rear shock. You'll get a perfect two up cruiser, tourer and commuter and save quite a bit of money at the end.
what rear shock did you use? when you replaced the original.