Front Shocks on 2016 F3-T

[No 2817]

On my 2008 GS we changed the front shocks to the shocks from the RT. The thinking was that they where set up for a heavier Spyder. This worked great! The handling on the GS went from mushy to being on rails, never needed to go to a different Sway bar.

Now has anyone thought of changing the F3-T's shocks to the RT's ?? (Would they even fit?) Just wondering. Its was a lot less expensive than changing to Elkas or the like.

I am putting the RT sway bar on my F3 this weekend. I am hoping this will give me the handling that I had on my GS. So far I have had 2 nanny interventions on cornering that on the GS would have been fine. I love the F3-T SE6, but I the handling in turns is a disappointment, I thought the nanny was supposed have been tuned down on the F3, for a more aggressive ride. (I rode the GS for 5 years so I am not new to the Spyder ride.)

Chris

 

[No 2817]

On my 2008 GS we changed the front shocks to the shocks from the RT. The thinking was that they where set up for a heavier Spyder. This worked great! The handling on the GS went from mushy to being on rails, never needed to go to a different Sway bar.

Now has anyone thought of changing the F3-T's shocks to the RT's ?? (Would they even fit?) Just wondering. Its was a lot less expensive than changing to Elkas or the like.

I am putting the RT sway bar on my F3 this weekend. I am hoping this will give me the handling that I had on my GS. So far I have had 2 nanny interventions on cornering that on the GS would have been fine. I love the F3-T SE6, but I the handling in turns is a disappointment, I thought the nanny was supposed have been tuned down on the F3, for a more aggressive ride. (I rode the GS for 5 years so I am not new to the Spyder ride.)

Update ->

Got the RT 2015 swaybar installed ($77 shipped). Had to open up the bushings to 5/8 Dia. (recommend buying the bushings).

BIG IMPROVEMENT! Will adjust the front shocks next. ( why didn't BRP have the Detents on the shocks like before) going to try moving it up 1/2 inch to start.