• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    F3T Elka front shocks/springs

    Update Here are some more photos. Spring free length is about 8", not 10". Actually, 200mm. With adjuster screwed all the way up, there is still less ground clearance than with stock shocks. With springs backed off and bike setting on the bumpers, there is still ground clearance; about 1...
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    F3T Elka front shocks/springs

    Agreed OAL is the same. Spring wire diameter is larger, smaller diameter coil, coil length the same. Travel is restricted by the thick bumper; about 5/16" less, am guessing about 5/8" less wheel travel. Still should check spring with the adjuster backed all the way off. Now it is set...
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    F3T Elka front shocks/springs

    Well, they sent them to me already set for my weight. I increased the preload by 2 1/2 turns. There is only about 2 turns left and the adjuster will bottom out. My comparison between the Elka's and stock was like going from a Mercedes E class to a BMW 5 series. Now only if the Elka's had...
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    F3T Elka front shocks/springs

    F3T Elka front shocks Thanks, JC. Mine is the F3T, but Elka rep assures me they are all the same. The different part numbers for springs and shocks are, according to him, just because of different vendors. At any rate, with bigger wire diameter on the Elka's, and a smaller diameter coil...
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    F3T Elka front shocks/springs

    For anyone contemplating changing to the Elka front shocks on their F3T or Limited, my suggestion is don't. I did, and am basically out the money. The problem is, the Elka's have less travel, and the spring is larger diameter, but smaller coil diameter. Less shock travel means less wheel...
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    2016 F3T CalSci shields available now May 15, 2016

    Very nice windshield! Quiet and no buffeting, even at freeway speeds.
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    Haven't even taken delivery of the F3-T and already have questions (zumo, grips, pegs

    Garmin and windshield I found out the Garmin harness plugs directly into the Spyder harness, BUT the configuration of the holder is for the newest Zumo's, not the older 660 or 665. So I found the correct harness on-line for $55 and have it coming. It also plugs in except for the power...
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    Another endless windshield question

    New CalSci windshield For what it's worth, I have the new CalSci on my 2016 F3T. It works great! I must look through it, but it is quiet behind the windshield, a lot like my friend's Spyder RT Limited. On that bike even with the shield at lowest setting I also need to look through it.
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    Haven't even taken delivery of the F3-T and already have questions (zumo, grips, pegs

    My own F3T and similar thoughts Just traded my ST-S SE5 on a 2016 F3T. I had the factory floorboards installed and really like them. There is plenty of room to move my feet fore and aft. Much more comfortable than the pegs. I also have a Garmin 660. I had installed the factory mount on my...
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    Calsci Windshield

    More photos - on ST Here is the "shortened" CalSci windshield with the stock shield shown for comparison.
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    Calsci Windshield

    Why change? For me, the stock windshield was good around town or easy rides. But, over 55 mph or so, there was too much turbulance and buffeting. The sharp recurve at the top of the stock shield contributes to turbulance at higher speeds. There was also a little too much buffeting from air...
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    Calsci Windshield

    new CalSci shop modified windshield I went to CalSci with my 2013 ST-S. They measured with me sitting in riding position, then took what they call the ST Medium XW and cut a couple inches off the top. I am 5'9" tall, and like to look over the windshield when riding. I rode 100 miles...
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