F3 Rear Shock options

[UCLA F3S]

Considering swapping the rear shock on my F3S. I noticed a couple of options on Can Am's website:

- FOX Factory series 2.0 PODIUM RC2 Rear Shock (Can Am Part # 219400577)
- FOX Adjustable Rear Shock (Can Am Part # 219400734)

Anyone running either of these? Differences between the two? Any other options you would recommend aside from the two above?

The OEM rear shock leaves much to be desired.

Thanks in advance for the input!

[loisk]

If the budget is a concern, another option is the brp "two up shock" - which of course should be standard. Fine on my f3s one-up.

others will tell you more than I can about Elka, Wilbur and Fox.

[Chupaca]

:agree: you have choices...Race Tec, Elkas, Fox and maybe Progressive. They get pricy...:gaah:I have the Fox Podium up front on my RS with relocators and they work well. Have not changed the rear just set it on upper setting...

[UCLA F3S]

I'd probably be inclined to lean towards one of the Can Am/Fox OEM options...just wondering if there's any rider experience here with either of the units?

[monkeyboymorton]

I can only give feedback on the '2 up' shock 219400739.

I've not come across - FOX Adjustable Rear Shock (Can Am Part # 219400734)? That's a new one. I've just looked it up on line and it seems to match up with the Fox 1.5 front shocks. I'll be interested if anyone has fitted one.

Edit - ah ok, just found it in the 2017 catalgoue with 'new' next to it. So that would explain why I've not seen it before. There's also a new FOX front shock under Can Am Part # 219400733. So it looks like the 1.5 and 2.0 upgrade shocks have been replaced for 2017 with these new 'adjustable' ones.

[Firefly]

The "2-up" shock is a great improvement over stock and is only $160.

[UCLA F3S]

I like the sound of the 2-Up shock from a budget standpoint...checked out those Elka shocks online...look pretty swanky, but MAJOR coin!

[deer30084]

I'm having the BRP "occasional 2 up " shock installed at my dealer as I type this. Don't know the part number, but it's costing me $199.00 plus labor. Considered the Elka, but $600 made it out of reach for me.

[monkeyboymorton]

Another :thumbup: for the 2 up shock. Got rid of my bottoming and improved the ride generally over stock.

Bang for the buck indeed.

[monkeyboymorton]

These are the new shocks in the 2017 catalogue:

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Not cheap though, $700 for the rear one.

[UCLA F3S]

I'm having the BRP "occasional 2 up " shock installed at my dealer as I type this. Don't know the part number, but it's costing me $199.00 plus labor. Considered the Elka, but $600 made it out of reach for me.


Let me know how the 2-Up shock rides for you!

[UCLA F3S]

Another :thumbup: for the 2 up shock. Got rid of my bottoming and improved the ride generally over stock.

Bang for the buck indeed.


Sounds like this is the route to go, from a budget standpoint. I would be curious to ride a Spyder with one of the Elka rear shocks, though.

[hypurone]

I'd probably be inclined to lean towards one of the Can Am/Fox OEM options...just wondering if there's any rider experience here with either of the units?

I am using the front and rear Fox Podium upgraded units. I am very picky about my suspension setup (you can blame my years of racing/road riding bikes for that! OK, well maybe it's genetics! ;) ) and these things are awesome! The rear is overkill for most. Waaaay more settings than most can comprehend or want to be bothered with. But if you want a shock that you can adjust to YOUR exact liking, this will do it! My buddy rolled his eyes when I did the upgrade, but then he rode mine and immediately did his! :shocked: He rides 2 up a lot and says it cures all the issues that 2-up creates.... :thumbup:

[xpeschon]

Another :thumbup: for the 2 up shock. Got rid of my bottoming and improved the ride generally over stock.

Bang for the buck indeed.

I am ordering the "2 UP SHOCK" tomorrow.. Will install myself ---- I am sure its pretty straight forward right? Can't go wrong if you follow instructions -------- Well most of the time anyway.....

Joe

[Morturf]

I have the 2 up shock. I am not a small man and it made a big difference how the F3 rode. Can't comment on Fox shocks. Made it really stop bottoming out.
I had other things I wanted to spend some morey on. So I went with the less expensive choice and like the results.

[monkeyboymorton]

I am ordering the "2 UP SHOCK" tomorrow.. Will install myself ---- I am sure its pretty straight forward right? Can't go wrong if you follow instructions -------- Well most of the time anyway.....

Joe

It's very straighforward. 2 bolts, one at the top and one at the bottom. You get new bolts and nuts in the kit. Just jack up until wheel just touching the ground then undo. May need to adjust jack to get new one to line up. That's it. I'm a novice to working on the bike and I did it in a couple of hours.

I spent the most time removing the plastic undertray to get at the top bolt. It is 'possible' to access the bolt from under the seats but I struggled to get spanner and socket through the small holes available. Found it easier (although time consuming) to take the undertray off.

[Firefly]

I am ordering the "2 UP SHOCK" tomorrow.. Will install myself ---- I am sure its pretty straight forward right? Can't go wrong if you follow instructions -------- Well most of the time anyway.....

Joe

It's really easy... took me maybe 25 minutes. Jack up just enough to get the rear tire almost of the ground.. you'll have to play with it up and down in order to find the sweet spot that will allow the lower bolt to come out. Loosen it before jack it up. The top bolt can be done from under the seat. To remove the seat you pop the rear seat off and then remove the front by removing the two 10mm bolts.

Reverse order to install new shock.

[UCLA F3S]

Okay, done deal.

I just ordered the Can-AM "2 Up" rear shock for a Friday delivery (to be installed this weekend). Those Elkas are really nice, but I don't think I can justify the extra coin...I'm not looking to track the Batpod or anything, just want to stop the bottoming out that comes with the OEM shock.

Also, on an unrelated note...ordered up Lamonster's LED headlights and LED fog lights...looking forward to the extra illumination! :thumbup:

[xpeschon]

Okay, done deal.

I just ordered the Can-AM "2 Up" rear shock for a Friday delivery (to be installed this weekend). Those Elkas are really nice, but I don't think I can justify the extra coin...I'm not looking to track the Batpod or anything, just want to stop the bottoming out that comes with the OEM shock.

Also, on an unrelated note...ordered up Lamonster's LED headlights and LED fog lights...looking forward to the extra illumination! :thumbup:


I can't think of the members call sign but he sent me a link to a site where it cost me $149.99. Shipping was free... I just ordered mine as well.. It will be here soon and will install myself. Also --- Thanks to the two members who posted how to install - I know one was the famous Firefly.... Joe

http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/KeywordProducts/Search?criteria=219400739

[monkeyboymorton]

I got a dealer in Florida to price match that site on some parts, always worth a shot as they can only say no.

[spydaman60]

Let me know how the 2-Up shock rides for you! people have failed to mention the combined body weights of the two riders. my wife and I push the 400# limit on the 2 up shock. after installing it, there was an improvement, but after 10,000 miles or so, it rode like the stock shock.:thumbup:

[UCLA F3S]

people have failed to mention the combined body weights of the two riders. my wife and I push the 400# limit on the 2 up shock. after installing it, there was an improvement, but after 10,000 miles or so, it rode like the stock shock.:thumbup:

This is good to know. I never ride 2 Up, since my wife has her own rig. I'm currently sitting at about 230-235 by myself...we'll see how it holds up over the next several thousand miles.

[Firefly]

Okay, done deal.

I just ordered the Can-AM "2 Up" rear shock for a Friday delivery (to be installed this weekend). Those Elkas are really nice, but I don't think I can justify the extra coin...I'm not looking to track the Batpod or anything, just want to stop the bottoming out that comes with the OEM shock.

Also, on an unrelated note...ordered up Lamonster's LED headlights and LED fog lights...looking forward to the extra illumination! :thumbup:

Great minds think alike....;)
I'll be installing the same LED headlights and fogs.. maybe this weekend. First I'm doing the vacuum assist clutch kit...... I'll post pics and some tips on that one as the instructions from BRP are not so great.

[UCLA F3S]

Great minds think alike....;)
I'll be installing the same LED headlights and fogs.. maybe this weekend. First I'm doing the vacuum assist clutch kit...... I'll post pics and some tips on that one as the instructions from BRP are not so great.

Yessuh! I'm really jazzed for this extra lighting. It's insanely dark out in my neck of the woods after the sun goes down...last thing I want to do on this thing is clip a deer that I didn't see :yikes:

I also ordered up the Can Am signature light that tucks in under the frunk lid.

[Firefly]

Yessuh! I'm really jazzed for this extra lighting. It's insanely dark out in my neck of the woods after the sun goes down...last thing I want to do on this thing is clip a deer that I didn't see :yikes:

I also ordered up the Can Am signature light that tucks in under the frunk lid.

I already have that signature light... and I have to say one of the reasons I'm changing the headlights to LED is because I don't like the yellow headlights with the white LED signature light... looks goofy. Now they will all match pretty good.


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[CA Railwhale]

Okay, done deal.

I just ordered the Can-AM "2 Up" rear shock for a Friday delivery (to be installed this weekend). Those Elkas are really nice, but I don't think I can justify the extra coin...I'm not looking to track the Batpod or anything, just want to stop the bottoming out that comes with the OEM shock.

Also, on an unrelated note...ordered up Lamonster's LED headlights and LED fog lights...looking forward to the extra illumination! :thumbup:

Order the BRP heatshields. At about nine bucks each, you get a much more "finished" look to the Fog Lights, you might want to add Lamonster's fog rings as well. Not a lot of money and add to the light and appearence.