FYI: Top Case Kit for 2016-2017 F3T

[hdmike58]

Appreciate the information.

I took a virgin flash drive to the dealer and he down loaded the program to up date the radio, it has to be a brand new flash drive, not one you erased the info from, ask me how I know. Then you just follow the instructions and plug it in and it takes about 25 seconds to download and update the radio.
As far as the USB in the case, mine work only when the engine is running. My harness works fine, I was surprised also to see a warning on the heads up display when the rear cargo lid is not closed.

Thanks so much. I will check the USB's while running. The cargo lid warning was a nice surprise.

 

[armyspydervet]

Thanks so much. I will check the USB's while running. The cargo lid warning was a nice surprise.

Do your USB plugs work?

 

[hdmike58]

No power at USB's

Do your USB plugs work?

No, they don't. The dealer told me BRP said the 2017 F3T would be ok but the 2016 F3T and F3LTD wouldn't have power to the USB's. He said separate wiring would need run to power the USB's.

 

[SpyderF3]

No, they don't. The dealer told me BRP said the 2017 F3T would be ok but the 2016 F3T and F3LTD wouldn't have power to the USB's. He said separate wiring would need run to power the USB's.

The wiring for the USB's is not part of the upgraded harness for the cargo box. It is in a black boot with 2-1/4" faston terminals and its labeled "customer accessory circuit". Its under the passenger seat.
I have the 2016F3T and its there

 

[hdmike58]

Thanks again.

The wiring for the USB's is not part of the upgraded harness for the cargo box. It is in a black boot with 2-1/4" faston terminals and its labeled "customer accessory circuit". Its under the passenger seat.
I have the 2016F3T and its thereView attachment 143536View attachment 143535

Thanks, again for the information. I have the wire. I must have missed that part in the installation instructions. I will reply with an update when I get it working.

 

[hdmike58]

Spyder lovers are the best.

The wiring for the USB's is not part of the upgraded harness for the cargo box. It is in a black boot with 2-1/4" faston terminals and its labeled "customer accessory circuit". Its under the passenger seat.
I have the 2016F3T and its thereView attachment 143536View attachment 143535

SpyderF3 I can't thank you enough for the information. I should never assume anything. If I would have looked under the box I would have seen the pins. I assumed the USB's were powered by the new harness as there were no instructions to attach additional wires. Nice blue light when the USB's work. Thanks again.

 

[SpyderF3]

SpyderF3 I can't thank you enough for the information. I should never assume anything. If I would have looked under the box I would have seen the pins. I assumed the USB's were powered by the new harness as there were no instructions to attach additional wires. Nice blue light when the USB's work. Thanks again.

Glad I could help, this is a great site:2thumbs:

Now all ya need is a new flash drive and your dealer can download the radio update on it for you on it and take it home and you can do the update:yes:

 

[T.P.]

This is from a post Lamont made last Fall. It may help some people figure it out better.

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/news/spyder-2017-limited-top-case-information-and-removal-video/

T.P.

 

[spyder-dude]

Just got mine delivered today from Pitbull Powersports who had like 14 of them instock. My local dealer said it would be not available until April. My project for the next rainy day to install it!

Yes it is an expensive box but it is very nice and like it so much better than my 2014 RTS. :thumbup:

 

[hdmike58]

Upgrade finally complete.

Received email from my dealer with the radio update file attached. Downloaded to USB drive and updated radio. Installed Lamonster's Big Bike shorty antenna. Swapped out black lid for a color matched lid. I think I finally have it the way I wanted...

 

[Peteoz]

Received email from my dealer with the radio update file attached. Downloaded to USB drive and updated radio. Installed Lamonster's Big Bike shorty antenna. Swapped out black lid for a color matched lid. I think I finally have it the way I wanted...

Looks good, Mike :thumbup: ......are you saying that the trunk lid comes in black when you order a white trunk, or have I misinterpreted that?

Pete

 

[hdmike58]

Yes the lid is black.

Looks good, Mike :thumbup: ......are you saying that the trunk lid comes in black when you order a white trunk, or have I misinterpreted that?

Pete

Yes, Pete, the trunk lid is gloss black. The trunk doesn't come with side panels.
You have to order the color
you want as an accessory ($200. USD). The lid is a replacement part of a 2017 F3 LTD
in white.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Yes, Pete, the trunk lid is gloss black. The trunk doesn't come with side panels.
You have to order the color
you want as an accessory ($200. USD). The lid is a replacement part of a 2017 F3 LTD
in white.

All in what did the trunk cost you? And how easy is it to remove and add?

Thanks,

 

[hdmike58]

All in what did the trunk cost you? And how easy is it to remove and add?

Thanks,

The MSRP for the trunk ($1499.99),side panels ($199.99), amp ($299.99) and the matched lid ($235.) is $2,235. I got everything for just over $2000. The removal takes about 15 mins or so. It's 6 bolts, 3 electrical connections, and replacing the original tail panel. Not something I plan to do very often if at all. I wanted the extra storage.

 

[armyspydervet]

The MSRP for the trunk ($1499.99),side panels ($199.99), amp ($299.99) and the matched lid ($235.) is $2,235. I got everything for just over $2000. The removal takes about 15 mins or so. It's 6 bolts, 3 electrical connections, and replacing the original tail panel. Not something I plan to do very often if at all. I wanted the extra storage.

I just went online to order it and BRP wants $1625 on their site? Did they just up the price, or did I click something wrong? If they upped the price, that is some SHADY "shtuff." :banghead:

 

[hdmike58]

I just went online to order it and BRP wants $1625 on their site? Did they just up the price, or did I click something wrong? If they upped the price, that is some SHADY "shtuff." :banghead:

I agree. The price i used is from the BRP 2017 published accessory catalog. I have no idea where the $125 dollar difference came from. They raised the panel kit $15. and the amp kit $25 on the website also.

 

[spyder-dude]

I need help with this installation as these instructions are the absolute worst! Trying to figure out where the Subframe brace goes in the first step :banghead:

Can someone post a picture or video of this????? Or you can email to me at [email protected]

 

[hdmike58]

Emailed pics

I need help with this installation as these instructions are the absolute worst! Trying to figure out where the Subframe brace goes in the first step :banghead:

Can someone post a picture or video of this????? Or you can email to me at [email protected]

I emailed 2 pics to you.

 

[spyder-dude]

Thanks much.

I must say this is the worst mod/upgrade that I have done on any of my 5 spyders.

The instructions are the worst and you would think for the amount of money this thing was they could spend money on better writers and also use color pictures....especially the fact they don't even print the instructions and make you download them.

 

[armyspydervet]

Would anyone be willing to do an installation video?