How to Mod 2020RT riding position to be closer to F3- any ideas?

[fatboy]

ciropractor once a month

 

[MONK]

No highway pegs yet available for the 2020+ RTs as far as I know. The TriAxis bars are ONLY for the pre 2020 RTs. Any F3 bars will fit the 2020+ RTs.

 

[BeRight]

No highway pegs yet available for the 2020+ RTs as far as I know. The TriAxis bars are ONLY for the pre 2020 RTs. Any F3 bars will fit the 2020+ RTs.

Good to know thank u - I'll search for used F3 bars since many/some have replaced them.

 

[BeRight]

ciropractor once a month

good point - if it works it would definitely beat popping pills

Without pills - compression hip and knee wraps under riding pants does help me ride longer before pain kicks in. So far my body has to adapt to the RT, rather than RT adapting to me (although I'm still working on that).

 

[BeRight]

Just go trade the RT for a F3 is the only way to stop the pain! I rode a RT Limited and my hip would get out of joint and be painful! I had two RT Limited in a row and both of them caused me hip pain, even when I added foot pegs further up! I didn't learn fast, so it was expensive to keep trading. In 2018 I bought me a F3 Limited and I haven't had a hip join pain since! It's the only way, just get you a F3.

Thank u for sharing - good and bad to know another is having my same experience with RT. I agree it is a high probability that I will have to trade for an F3.

There is a large dealer about the same distance from home (1hr ride) as my very small dealer. They have several used varieties 2020 RTs with low mileage (600 - 900 miles) on their website. I called and they were all trade-ins - wouldn't share why. Gets one to thinking that maybe we are not the only ones experiencing pain.

I did a virtual video doctor visit yesterday with my Doctor of many years (she is also a motorcycle rider).

After a very good half hour discussion of my RT hip/knee pain experience - her bottom line was get off the RT NOW DO NOT RIDE IT AGAIN! Basically her take the damage that is being done to my right hip and knee with each ride is cumulative and at some point - probably soon - the pain will not go away after a ride.

Am I going to stop riding RT - No - stupid is as stupid does - I am said to be hard headed sometimes - OK maybe more than sometimes - :banghead:

I have two more things I am going to try - low $$ investment. - plus winter is coming up in November and the RT will be garaged for most or all of it.

Towards end of winter and before spring I'll be looking for some version/year F3 if my mods over the next two weeks don't work.

I got a very good deal IMHO on my new RT ($2k instant rebate BRP + below MSRP (before rebate) with no additional charges - except tax/title/tags/registration to Maryland. so it should lesson $pain of trade.

Other than the pain, I prefer the 2020 RT over my previous 2015 F3-S for many reasons.

 

[south GA Farm Boy]

Yes, but you are not comparing apple to apple! Look at a F3 Limited Edition and compare it to your new RT Limited! You can't compare a $15,000 F3s to a $29,000 dollar RT Limited! Go ride a F3 Limited with a larger windshield on it and then compare the two! As you ride off with no pain in your hips and legs, you won't never look back! I even got a Doctor to discuss and check my hip out! The floor boards on the RT's are just in the wrong place for people like you and me! Don't make the mistake I made and buy another RT Limited thinking things will get better, they will not! My two senses!

 

[Ken Kovas]

What does the F3 Limited lack that the RT has that cannot be reasonably changed and/or added. I have a 2012 RT Limited that is getting a little long in the tooth but it is very comfortable for me. It took a long time and a lot of $$$ to get it there but it it works for now, but I keep drooling over the 3 cylinder 6 speed and the increased range that the new units have over my 998. I have also ridden a F3T and thought it was comfortable.

 

[BeRight]

Yes, but you are not comparing apple to apple! Look at a F3 Limited Edition and compare it to your new RT Limited! You can't compare a $15,000 F3s to a $29,000 dollar RT Limited! Go ride a F3 Limited with a larger windshield on it and then compare the two! As you ride off with no pain in your hips and legs, you won't never look back! I even got a Doctor to discuss and check my hip out! The floor boards on the RT's are just in the wrong place for people like you and me! Don't make the mistake I made and buy another RT Limited thinking things will get better, they will not! My two senses!

Hi,

I have a 2020 RT (NOT limited) and if I decide to trade or sell I will probably purchase a 2020 or 2021 F3-T (NOT limited). The price points of these two bikes are very similar.

Unfortunately there are not any dealers within an 1 hour ride (my silly criteria) that permits DEMO rides. I'd prefer not to make two mistakes in a row by "assuming" the 2020/21 F-3Ts riding position is "identical" to my previous 2015 F3-S.

However, I am fairly confident that I can tell comfort just by sitting on an F-3T and whether it feels like I'm back in my saddle again (2015 F3-S) or not.

I am encouraged that from YouTube videos that the 2020/21 F3-T windshield mounting system is a newer and light years better than my 2015 F3-S ( a windshield mounting system that never should have existed IMHO and appears is still on the 2020/21 F3-Ss). I should be able to find an attractive and functional windshield on the first try - lol. From videos the stock windshield it comes with is probably a throw away - as usual.

The reason I prefer my 2020 RT over any other BRP on road vehicles is: 1. Looks 2. smoothness of ride 3. never owned a stock motorcycle than had such fantastic wind buffeting elimination 4. First windshield I loved in a long long time - and adjustable with a touch of a button

5. Filling gas - more like a car. 6. Music and heated grips 7. Price Point $20K ( for me anyway). 8. Higher in the saddle and off the ground for greater visibility for myself and cagers. 9. Did I mention Looks

I not giving up yet - not my style in life nor with this bike. Maybe in two weeks but not now. In two weeks or so I'll be ready for all the justified: "I told you so"

Cheers

 

[bluewoo]

Hey look!!
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?135429-Short-reach-bar-amp-backrest

 

[BeRight]

Hey look!!
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?135429-Short-reach-bar-amp-backrest

Thank you for the reference

 

[BeRight]

Hi

First I want to thank everyone who has participated in this thread and my journey. Very Very appreciated.

A fitting saying to my situation - "You snooze you lose"

I decided to switch to the F3-T and then all 2020's within an unreasonable riding distance sold out - wanted that $2K discount.

I did receive a very good offer IMHO: -$1K MSRP out the door (plus MD many fees) for a 2021 F3-T in wrong color - brown (titanium), and $18K for 2020 RT. Meaning another $3.5K. If it had been Pearl White - maybe

It seems that during this COVID times recreational vehicles sales have boomed - we all need some relief.

So, right or wrong, I've decide to keep RT and reevaluate come spring 2021. I really enjoy riding the RT at 50ish miles at one sitting with little to no pain. I may just trade even up for a later model F3-T. I thinking more F3-T will become available when the novelty wears off.

I plan to evaluate F3 stock handlebar (should arrive today) and 2" riser (need to call on status - they are in stock now but no news on my pre-order). Would prefer to do both at same time but may try combo later.

One more post to this tread should wrap it up - evaluation of bars and riser - for the curious.

Thanks Again
Ride Frequent and Stay Safe

 

[BeRight]

Last post to wrap it up

Sticking with RT until springtime and will reevaluate then.

Going well with RT, <50 mile before getting off 1st ride is a joy - 100% type of riding until spring.

Put on a stock 2018 F3 Limited handlebar ( thank you Cruzr Joe) - love it - position is so much better - I'm 5' 8" 32" sleeve length, 30" inseam - super super easy switch out.

With the F3 handle bar I don't need a riser - so I will be shipping it back.

My RT does have a little F3 in her now.hyea:

Cheers,
Ride frequent - Stay Safe

Thanks again for everyones's help - I learned allot.