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    Default convert F3-S to F3-T?

    It seems the biggest difference is the saddlebags and windscreen. Is it possible to add CanAm saddlebags (not 3rd party bags) to an F3-S?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill_VA View Post
    It seems the biggest difference is the saddlebags and windscreen. Is it possible to add CanAm saddlebags (not 3rd party bags) to an F3-S?
    ??? … Doesn't the " T " also have a radio / speakers etc. ???? ……… Mike

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    Can Am sells Shad bags that will fit your F3-S
    They each hold a fullface helmet.
    The F3-T has a different swing arm so no just bags is not true. You can use a Can Am trailer hitch.

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    Thumbs down Why?

    Find a dealer that has a F3-T and work out a trade!
    Anything converted looks like it was converted. There are a lot of differences that are to recognize!!!

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    A member here has converted the front of his F3 to that of the F3T/F3L and it looks factory. I don’t think that there is anyway of adding the factory cases to yours though.

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    An interesting project if you can work it. In most cases, it will generally cost way more by adding "parts" to get a certain look, compared to OEM.

    Others are also right when they say the final results can vary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    ??? … Doesn't the " T " also have a radio / speakers etc. ???? ……… Mike
    Yup ... Radio/speakers you can't hear above 65mph. A helmet with BT audio a much better option...


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    Quote Originally Posted by troop View Post
    Yup ... Radio/speakers you can't hear above 65mph. A helmet with BT audio a much better option...
    The radio is actually an option on the F3T. You can get it without the radio. I have the radio on my 2016, and I can hear it very well at any speed.
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    Considering the postage stamp-sized saddlebags on our F3T, I'd think more about seeing if I could add the F3T front end body panels to the F3S and stick with the Shad bags that work with the S.
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    ABQ is correct, you would need to change the swing arm. I personally like the Shad bags better than the T or L. They have more room, plus it’s a lot less Tupperware on the rear end & cleaner looking. Adding the front console upper half to become a T or L isn’t that hard or expensive if you look at the cost between the models.
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    That’s the way to go grumpy!
    It really is a sickness!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    A member here has converted the front of his F3 to that of the F3T/F3L and it looks factory. I don’t think that there is anyway of adding the factory cases to yours though.
    It really is a sickness!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JS3535 View Post
    ABQ is correct, you would need to change the swing arm. I personally like the Shad bags better than the T or L. They have more room, plus it’s a lot less Tupperware on the rear end & cleaner looking. Adding the front console upper half to become a T or L isn’t that hard or expensive if you look at the cost between the models.
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    I really like your top case setup JS3535. I looked for that Formed Support, and Can-Am no longer makes it. I amy just have to make my own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southpaw58 View Post
    I really like your top case setup JS3535. I looked for that Formed Support, and Can-Am no longer makes it. I amy just have to make my own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by troop View Post
    Yup ... Radio/speakers you can't hear above 65mph. A helmet with BT audio a much better option...
    I have health issues which I must ameliorate by air control. I have an F4 tall shield (no vent) + F4 hand wings + Slingshot side extenders + Moparty xcreen clone up top. Until I added the Moparty that was true. Now, tho, I can listen at any speed.

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    Thanks for the replies. Sounds like I should just start with where I want to end up - with an F3-T.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill_VA View Post
    It seems the biggest difference is the saddlebags and windscreen. Is it possible to add CanAm saddlebags (not 3rd party bags) to an F3-S?
    Bill...

    The S and T have a different chassis rear of the fuel tank. Would not be easy to mount the T saddle bags to the S chassis without chassis modifications. Others have address the swing arm difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JS3535 View Post
    ABQ is correct, you would need to change the swing arm. I personally like the Shad bags better than the T or L. They have more room, plus it’s a lot less Tupperware on the rear end & cleaner looking. Adding the front console upper half to become a T or L isn’t that hard or expensive if you look at the cost between the models.
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    Did you do the conversion work yourself? That looks cool!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jdr00ejr View Post
    Did you do the conversion work yourself? That looks cool!
    Yes. Wasn’t really that hard just time consuming & $2500.
    It really is a sickness!
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    Sling mods is coming out with a new luggage rack, top case and saddle bags for the Ryker in early 2020 for around $500. You might take a look at that and see if you think it could be fitted to an F3.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill_VA View Post
    It seems the biggest difference is the saddlebags and windscreen. Is it possible to add CanAm saddlebags (not 3rd party bags) to an F3-S?
    I just mounted shad 36liter "OEM manufacturer" you have to buy mounts and bags separately to get best price

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    The Shad bags are larger. Do not envy the F3T/L panniers as they are pretty minimal. They do look good...
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    The one advantage is that you can still get an F3 with a manual shift.
    I'm getting the 2020 RTL with the paddle shifter. It seems sacrilegious, but I guess no more than getting a three wheeler to begin with.
    I thought of converting the manual shift F3 to a touring rig.
    Believe me, I thought hard about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeWheels View Post
    The one advantage is that you can still get an F3 with a manual shift.
    I'm getting the 2020 RTL with the paddle shifter. It seems sacrilegious, but I guess no more than getting a three wheeler to begin with.
    I thought of converting the manual shift F3 to a touring rig.
    Believe me, I thought hard about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    ??? … Doesn't the " T " also have a radio / speakers etc. ???? ……… Mike
    AFAIK - The vast majority do. But my 2016-F3-T came without radio/speakers/antenna, which was just fine with me.
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