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    Default It's home :)

    After spending a couple weeks inquiring about add-on's, my new 2019 F3-S is home. Got a nice trade value for my 2016 Triumph 800 Tiger XCx, pulled the trigger and rode it home yesterday. 45+ year two wheeled rider, but this is my 1st Spyder. After retirement, I sold Spyders from 2013-2015 so they're not totally new to me. I negotiated heated grips, Shad luggage-mounts and a two up shock in the deal. Installed a driver backrest yesterday. Today I ordered an ARC LED driving/fog light kit and Model B USB/12V power kit from SlingMods. Tomorrow will be a (2) shield kit from Madstad. Now to figure out how I want to run my battery tender lead.Thinking of drilling a small hole in the bottom of the frunk and running it through a grommet. This will allow me to also keep my phone/IPod/ect charging out of the elements.
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    On my 2015 F3S, the Tender cable can be routed up from behind the battery and out to be zip ties to the inside of the frame (I used the right, throttle side). So put that drill bit away!

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    Congrats!

    Use an optimate battery tender and routed the cable to the back side of the frunk. Zip tied it on the opposite side of the coolant reservoir under the top plastic cover (just bellow the headlights).
    Connector is accessible trough a small opening on the right side of the top plastic cover.

    Exactly like this: https://ourdiyblogs.wordpress.com/20...nder-extender/

    I know some dealers will pre-install a pigtail cable, so you might find one already there or attached to the A-Arm.
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    Nope, no BT lead as I inquired at delivery. The dealer suggested as Mako/Johnny suggested. My only thought with just popping it through the frunk was that I can keep my phone/IPod (helmet comm) out of the elements. I'll play around with it today after popping out the frunk box and upper panel. Thx !
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    Quote Originally Posted by bcraig View Post
    That'll work !! I have a 12" ext that I can connect/drop into trunk. Thank you !!
    2022 RT Seat To Sky , Mystery Blue

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    No drilling

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    2015 Canam Spyder F3-S SE6
    Detachable Passenger backrest #219400703
    Gauge Spoiler #219400531
    Blue Ridge Windshield #219400746
    Hood stripes decal kit #219400711
    F3 Idler Pulley #219800431 / Lamonster roller upgrade
    Bajaron SwayBar
    Elka Stage 2 rear shock
    Arc LED fog lights
    Lamonster F3 bar clamp with Quad-lock phone mount
    Foam Hand Grip Covers
    Tufskinz Peel & Stick Tank Protector Pad (Glossy doomed carbon)

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    Congratulations. In my opinion the best choice - but I am biased.

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    Default congratulations....🎉🎉🎉

    Looks like you made out like a bandit with a leap into the mods and making it yours..!!
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    on your new F3

    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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    Done ! Easy peasy Thanks all
    2022 RT Seat To Sky , Mystery Blue

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