F3 LTD Top Case

[rays hell]

top case

I traded for a 16 F3T and then added the top case. I ride with it both on and off and I can't tell any difference.
She is flat out awesome in the twisties.

 

[fritzer1]

Had the opportunity to put extensive miles on a 17 F3 LTD over the weekend. I had wondered how that top box might effect the handling of this motorcycle. I was hoping that it would not have an impact on the performance, but I found out differently. I was excited about adding the top box for storage but didn't want to sacrifice performance. As I was leading demo rydes I noticed that the NANNYING was far more vigilant with the Box in place. I compared the 17 F3 LTD to the 16 LTD and the 17 F3 S (sport mode not engaged). There was very little difference between the F3 S and the 16 F3LTD, though I could get the rear tire to drift around the corner just a bit Andy the 16 LTD would not. The 17 LTD was very noticeably reined in by the Nanny slowing dramatically in the turns that the other two took like they were on rails.

Has as anyone else noticed this dramatic lack of performance from the addition of the top box? These units were identically set up and completely stock with less than 500 miles on the odometer.

Just curious! Good news is that I may have saved $2000.00:yes::yes:

Go ahead - mount the new top case to your '16 F3LTD - you will not lose any performance. Your dealer should have been able to explain the performance difference. That is, if he knew the 2017 F3LTD has the 79tooth rear sprocket(as do all the RTs), whereas the '16 Ltd has the 89tooth sprocket. Thus, the '16 feels like your hotrod, and the new '17 rides like an RT.
That applies to acceleration, cruising, etc., but I don't know how it would differ in handling through the twisties.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Interesting

I was not aware of that!

 

[Pat Clark]

I had the top box added to my 16 F3T when I bought. Last month I rode the Dragon, The Cherehola Skyway and bunch of twisty roads in North Georgia, NC, and Tenn. bike rode like a dream, had to slow down so I didn't run over the 2 wheel cruisers and I don't think I ride hard. Really liked my RTL but I love this critter.
Pat

 

[blacklightning]

That is, if he knew the 2017 F3LTD has the 79tooth rear sprocket(as do all the RTs), whereas the '16 Ltd has the 89tooth sprocket. Thus, the '16 feels like your hotrod, and the new '17 rides like an RT.
That applies to acceleration, cruising, etc., but I don't know how it would differ in handling through the twisties.

I wonder if this is true? My mechanic implied that to me when I was having my RT serviced, before picking up my F3T. He told me that if I wanted a F3T, with topcase, to pick up a leftover 2016, and add it (they actually had one in stock) instead of buying a 2017. He said that there was a performance difference. I didn't think about it a lot, because the 2016's were discounted and the 2017's were not. So for me the decision was easy.

 

[feeez]

I traded for a 16 F3T and then added the top case. I ride with it both on and off and I can't tell any difference.
She is flat out awesome in the twisties.

Did you install the top case or did you dealer do it?

Thanks
Fraser

 

[rays hell]

Top case

Did you install the top case or did you dealer do it?

Thanks
Fraser

It was not available yet when I bought it in Feb. 2017, So I had them ship it to me and then installed it myself.

 

[Tango]

Yes it's true. The 16 F3's had the larger sprocket. Why they went back to the smaller one is beyond me. The 16's will really take off. It is what sold the wife and I on the bike. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[hillbillywhisperer]

Since th 17 LTD was my first Spyder I could not tell you the difference but all I can say is it handles fine for me in the twisties.

 

[AY4B]

Had the opportunity to put extensive miles on a 17 F3 LTD over the weekend. I had wondered how that top box might effect the handling of this motorcycle. I was hoping that it would not have an impact on the performance, but I found out differently. I was excited about adding the top box for storage but didn't want to sacrifice performance. As I was leading demo rydes I noticed that the NANNYING was far more vigilant with the Box in place. I compared the 17 F3 LTD to the 16 LTD and the 17 F3 S (sport mode not engaged). There was very little difference between the F3 S and the 16 F3LTD, though I could get the rear tire to drift around the corner just a bit Andy the 16 LTD would not. The 17 LTD was very noticeably reined in by the Nanny slowing dramatically in the turns that the other two took like they were on rails.

Has as anyone else noticed this dramatic lack of performance from the addition of the top box? These units were identically set up and completely stock with less than 500 miles on the odometer.

Just curious! Good news is that I may have saved $2000.00:yes::yes:

I had a thread a while back on the Nanny restricting me on the curves on my 17 F3 L. I found that it was the passenger sensor under the seat. I fixed it by adding a foam spacer under the cap to give it more resistance. No more restriction. What I used was a slice of foam from a pipe isolation for a 3/4 inch pipe you can buy at any hardware store.

 

[rays hell]

Sprockett

I thought I read that only the limited had the smaller sprocket, and all the other F3's still have the larger one.

 

[GaryinWI]

Upgrade Sway Bar

Strongly recommend upgrading to a BajaRon Sway/torsion bar. Amazing improvement in handling. Reduce front end dive especially when 2 up.