convert F3-S to F3-T?

[Bill_VA]

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?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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 hyea:

 

[ABQSpyder]

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.

 

[jcoats1]

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!!!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

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.

 

[ARtraveler]

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.

In the beginning...(now there's an interesting statement :roflblack...I changed our 2008 and 2009 RS/GS into RT's....before they came out in 2010. I ended up buying a 2010 Premier and traded in the 08. I lost my shirt on the trade, those $6K of accessories were worth zilch.

It was a fun ride while I had it though. Worked for me.

 

[troop]

??? … Doesn't the " T " also have a radio / speakers etc. ???? ……… Mike hyea:

Yup ... Radio/speakers you can't hear above 65mph. A helmet with BT audio a much better option...

 

[blacklightning]

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.

 

[grumpyoldretiredcop]

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.

 

[JS3535]

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.

 

[JS3535]

That’s the way to go grumpy!

 

[JS3535]

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.

:2thumbs:

 

[Southpaw58]

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.

Cheers
Bill

 

[PW2013STL]

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.

Cheers
Bill

That's what I did. It turned out great using aluminum I purchased from McMaster Carr.

 

[Rattlebars]

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.

Full details ON MY PAGE >click here<

 

[Bill_VA]

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

 

[dondje]

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.

Regards,

Don

 

[Jdr00ejr]

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!

 

[JS3535]

Did you do the conversion work yourself? That looks cool!

Yes. Wasn’t really that hard just time consuming & $2500.

 

[SICARIO]

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.