I have been looking at YouTube videos, but I can't work out what all the options are. If you want hard bags/panniers which lock to the bike, then Shad seem to be the ones. Are there any others? It's a shame Hepco & Becker don't make frames for this bike as I have a set of Gobi panniers which used to be on my KTM 950 Adventure in the mid-2000s.
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Spyder f3-s panniers/bags
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MakoShark2
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For the F3-S I think the SHAD's are the way to go.
Best affordable sidecases (SH36 standard model, you can get them anywhere), nicely made, waterproof, easily removable, will hold a full face/modular helmet each, and the frames (specific and only available from BRP's) do look OK when the cases are off.
These were actually one of the things that made me opt for the F3-S. The neat integrated sidecases of the T won't hold any helmets there, which would force me to upgrade to the LTD for the topcase. As we mostly ride in the 300 to 600km range doing larger trips only about two times a year, most of the time we prefer to not carry the sidecases just relying on the frunk to carry our personal stuff.
So it was an easy decision, the F3-S had the best look (at least for me, love that bobberish rear end) and the best setup for me. I do had to add some accessories to set it up as I wanted, but I still stayed under the money difference to the T.
Best affordable sidecases (SH36 standard model, you can get them anywhere), nicely made, waterproof, easily removable, will hold a full face/modular helmet each, and the frames (specific and only available from BRP's) do look OK when the cases are off.
These were actually one of the things that made me opt for the F3-S. The neat integrated sidecases of the T won't hold any helmets there, which would force me to upgrade to the LTD for the topcase. As we mostly ride in the 300 to 600km range doing larger trips only about two times a year, most of the time we prefer to not carry the sidecases just relying on the frunk to carry our personal stuff.
So it was an easy decision, the F3-S had the best look (at least for me, love that bobberish rear end) and the best setup for me. I do had to add some accessories to set it up as I wanted, but I still stayed under the money difference to the T.
I just bought a 2017 F3-S. It’s due to be delivered from interstate in 2 weeks. It has a pair of SHAD SH36 on it, so I ordered and received a pair of the SH36 inner liners. They are SMALL. I estimate their volume to be about 16-17 litres each. I found the answer on Shad’s US website. The panniers are sold in pairs. The 36 litre volume and 24lb (11kg) weight capacity is for BOTH panniers!
So now I’ll need to mount my 40 litre topbox on the F3S as well to get enough room for two people.
IanB
So now I’ll need to mount my 40 litre topbox on the F3S as well to get enough room for two people.
IanB
Bfromla
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Maybe helpful :dontknow: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...-My-1186-dollar-luggage&p=1055956#post1055956
troop
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Pretty sure the SH36 capacity is 36L per bag. You would never fit a full face helmet inside an 18L bag.
You are right. The external dimensions of the pannier liner (I don’t have the panniers yet) fully expanded are 42x28x24cm, which would be 28 litres. The shape is irregular, so I’d estimate 25 litres. I miscalculated this yesterday.
I measured my size M (not XXL) helmet. It would fit in a space 40x25x25cm, also 25 litres. In the photo on the Shad website the helmet is a very snug fit in the pannier. There may be spare internal depth in the pannier beyond the 25cm helmet or liner depth.
Shad’s published dimensions (I assume external) are 19.29x14.96x12.99in = 61.4 litres. Obviously the panniers are irregular in shape and do not fill an orthogonal volume of these dimensions.
From this I believe the usable volume is somewhere between 25 litres and 36 litres.
That’s much better than I thought. The published load is 24lb or 11kg. If this, like the 36 litres, is per pannier, that’s a surprisingly large load. I think I’ll try to limit the load per pannier to about 7kg.
ianB
I measured my size M (not XXL) helmet. It would fit in a space 40x25x25cm, also 25 litres. In the photo on the Shad website the helmet is a very snug fit in the pannier. There may be spare internal depth in the pannier beyond the 25cm helmet or liner depth.
Shad’s published dimensions (I assume external) are 19.29x14.96x12.99in = 61.4 litres. Obviously the panniers are irregular in shape and do not fill an orthogonal volume of these dimensions.
From this I believe the usable volume is somewhere between 25 litres and 36 litres.
That’s much better than I thought. The published load is 24lb or 11kg. If this, like the 36 litres, is per pannier, that’s a surprisingly large load. I think I’ll try to limit the load per pannier to about 7kg.
ianB
PharaohRider
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I like the look of the Viking options as well. Unfortunately, everything is sold out on their site for the Spyder F3
SpyderSpecial
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My Corbin fleetliner bags arrived on Tuesday, and are currently in the shop being painted. They aren’t the cheapest out there, but I loved the streamlined look. Will post pictures when I get the bags back next week. Good Luck!
I got the shad bags and racks with my bike, but I completely rebuilt the racks to hold them closer and higher to the bike. They're much more useful and hold a lot more than my buddy's F3 LTD bags, plus I can take them off when I don't want them on the bike. Then I made a rack to install the big shad expandable trunk on the back, also quick release for both the bag and the rack. When everything's fully installed and expanded I can carry more than the touring version of the bike, but 5 minutes and I'm back to having an F3S.
Although this thread started almost 2 years ago, I will add my creation to conversation. Givi Outback Monokey 37 ltr and 42 ltr boxes were added to my 2015 F3-S. The top rack will flip up, which adds to the overall width, to allow access to the monoseat cowl for additional secured storage. The top rack and sides were fabricated out of aluminum and then powdercoated. The Givi monokey side mounts were modified to adapt to the already-fabricated sides; this, too, added to the overall width by about 2". The top mounts were incorporated into the top rack to minimize height.
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Swear to the heavens I thought you got Givi Monkey bags. :shocked:
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