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    Spyder You! Your EXPERTISE IS REQUIRED...PLEASE! 2018 F3-S

    Non-Cage Enthusiasts! Your expertise is highly valued & sought after.

    Quick summary: I am deeply experienced rider: Have been to 46 states on motorcycles and owned 21 cycles and have logged over 600K miles. This is my first CAN-AM and I am sooooooo hooked! Bought this weekend and put on 300 miles. I now know I need TWO ITEMS:

    First: Windscreen
    Second: Side cases
    Model: 2018 F3-S

    Challenge to you! I beg for your expertise please!
    Buying the Spyder broke the bank a bit for me. What budget mindful, yet not overly sacrificing function/style do you recommend for: Windscreen & Side cases?


    Windscreen:
    I am familiar with: BlueRidge, BakeBuilt and am leaning toward: CalSci https://calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/SpyderF3prod.html for $265.
    Side cases: Aside from Mutaza, which appears to be only affordable hard side case option, I think I am forced to look at Soft side cases. Are there any recommendations for budget friendly Hard cases or side cases? Trying to stay under $300. I am extremely handy so modifications to hard or side is welcomed if final result is savings with great product.

    Please help and hope to see you on the road!
    Riding CAN-AM in Harley land of Milwaukee, WI

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    and on your new purchase.
    Last edited by ARtraveler; 07-29-2019 at 03:09 PM.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    It's a 2018 F3-S
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    Quote Originally Posted by YIRYDE View Post
    It's a 2018 F3-S
    How did I miss that???

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    A lot of members use F4 windshields on their spyders, https://f4customs.com/can-am-spyder-f3-and-f3-s.html.
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    From my own personal experience I would do a backrest before windshield & it would be the route 129 not blue ridge. Then Baja Ron sway bar, then Shad saddlebags then Lamonster Cat delete. I could go on for days about all the other add-ons but I think that covers the basics. Oh yeah, the foam hand grips are cheap & make a huge difference.
    It really is a sickness!
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    I would go with these bags.

    https://www.revzilla.com/shad-side-casesd

    And for the windshield

    http://www.lamonstergarage.com/windshield-2/

    I love my F4 shield, but you are looking for lower price.
    2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL

    Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
    but our benefits don't?
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    Quote Originally Posted by YIRYDE View Post
    A lot of members use F4 windshields on their spyders, https://f4customs.com/can-am-spyder-f3-and-f3-s.html.
    ……. and I have the " Mutaza bags " and I think they are great after some mounting frame mods ( there are pics on the forum from those who have done them ) …. my big concern was having a bag / bags pop off …. I drilled a small hole thru the inside of the bag into a frame rail … I then welded a nut to the frame rail …. I put a bolt onto the nut from the inside of the bag ….it ain't going anywhere until the bolt is removed ( from the inside of the locked bag ,...… good luck … Mike

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    I really like your recommendations. Thanks for the help.

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    I like this idea! Thank you

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    I like the madstad windshield

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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    ....
    And for the windshield

    http://www.lamonstergarage.com/windshield-2/

    I love my F4 shield, but you are looking for lower price.
    That will only fit a T or L
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    It really is a sickness!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JS3535 View Post
    That will only fit a T or L
    Oops- I missed that! Thanks for the correction.
    Last edited by Peter Aawen; 07-29-2019 at 07:20 PM. Reason: Fixed quote display
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    I put a Madstad screen on my 2017 F3L and I love it because the screen is adjustable for different riding situations.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Ex-Rocket View Post
    I put a Madstad screen on my 2017 F3L and I love it because the screen is adjustable for different riding situations.
    Looks Great! Thx

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    I have had great luck with 7Jurock with a flip. Mine is 16" as I like to see over the w/s.
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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    Before you buy a windshield ................. LOOK at all of them on a Spyder, at least one of them (not going to name it) really looks like it was a third thought rather than a good idea.

    These are not cheap, be sure you buy one that is well built, solid material and easy to care for with good customer service.

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    Please keep up with suggestions as I am new and learning also.
    Looking for 2017 F3 S windshield also and most of the recommendations are for L or T.
    As I understand S is different.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bikes111 View Post
    Please keep up with suggestions as I am new and learning also.
    Looking for 2017 F3 S windshield also and most of the recommendations are for L or T.
    As I understand S is different.
    Check this out. I have a 16" with flip on my F3L. Nothing not to like, especially the price.
    https://www.7jurock.com/products/can...f3s-windshield
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe View Post
    Before you buy a windshield ................. LOOK at all of them on a Spyder, at least one of them (not going to name it) really looks like it was a third thought rather than a good idea.

    These are not cheap, be sure you buy one that is well built, solid material and easy to care for with good customer service.

    Cruzr Joe
    I appreciate the guidance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RICZ View Post
    Check this out. I have a 16" with flip on my F3L. Nothing not to like, especially the price.
    https://www.7jurock.com/products/can...f3s-windshield
    Love the price. I would have to procure mounting hardware as they list "not included" unless someone has recommendation on mounting kit, i will do internet search. Thank you!

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    20190504_124739 (2).jpg Here's a picture of the same year and model, has the madstad windshield and a cheap top box.
    2018 F3s, 2016 versys 650LT, 2001 concours 1000

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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    I would go with these bags.

    https://www.revzilla.com/shad-side-casesd

    And for the windshield

    http://www.lamonstergarage.com/windshield-2/

    I love my F4 shield, but you are looking for lower price.
    I'm looking for F4 windshield too, is it easy enough to swap back and forward from F4 to OEM stock? because I kind of like the design of my stock to run around town, but the benefit of F4 to take it on highway. thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    I would go with these bags.

    https://www.revzilla.com/shad-side-casesd

    And for the windshield

    http://www.lamonstergarage.com/windshield-2/

    I love my F4 shield, but you are looking for lower price.
    I would like to go with the Shad SH36 side cases on my 2015 Spyder F3 S. But a call to Revzilla and they tell me that Shad does not make a mounting rack for my Spyder.

    Whats up?

    Thanks, JimSTer

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