New to F3

[Saleschase]

I just got my 2015 Spyder F3-S last Thursday, I am planning on a lot of rides in the next couple of weeks, but a few problems. I have very little storage, the Frunk will hold my rain gear and a pair of gloves. I have been looking into tank bags and possibly a tail bag. I had a Honda VTX with a sissy bar before this and I used a tail bag on every trip. My family and friends ride and a 200 to 300 mile day is considered a short ride. I plan on going to the Spyder rally in NC later this month, but would like to make these first couple of rides easier. Maybe somewhere to put my massive iPhone 6Plus, and just a few things I like to carry with quick access.

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new F3. I think you have the right idea about tank and tail bags. Easy on/easy off for when you need to carry extra gear.

 

[Tazzel]

For now you can purchase a watertight bag (at Walmart in camping section) and bungee the bag to the passenger seat. Thats what I do for weekend trips. There are many saddlebag options out there you can explore, from cheap to very expensive.

 

[Saleschase]

Bags

I have a windshield that actually does something, along with both driver and passenger backrest coming hopefully this week. Im waiting to see how the backrest mounts to see if I can put a tail bag on it, but the tank bag would be great today. I live about 30 min from a cycle gear, not really wanting to take the bike apart hoping for something that install is a true 10 to 15 min.

 

[jcasey]

Be careful with tank bag if grit gets under or it moves around it will scratch the finish!:banghead:
Congrats on the new F3!:yes::yes::yes:

 

[Gerald755]

:clap::clap::congrats:
Looking forward to many more miles with you and the crew. This site has a wealth of knowledge and information. If I can help, let me know. See ya soon

 

[DLewis]

Welcome to the fun and excitement of the SPYDER world!:2thumbs::2thumbs: Hope you find some solutions to the storage needs

 

[griffontamer]

Congratulations! Great choice of color, too

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!!

Congratulations on your new ryde..!! :2thumbs: you will have fun shopping for extra storage cause there are many ways to go and great products. Search out here some members have made some great mods in that area...:thumbup:

 

[redrt]

Before putting saddle bags on my F3S We used a T-bag that I had for the road king. Worked very well the straps on it went around the F3 grab bars for the passenger and were real easy to unhook and also has a rain cover if needed. I was able to fit 5 days of stuff and ridding gear in it just fine. You can get them at most motorcycle shops on line and are not that bad on price. I did put Harley Police bags on but still use the T-bag on long trips. Jim

 

[one2doo]

:welcome::congrats: