Upgrades some things or Upgrade to new model

[RICZ]

BUMP SKID....BUT WHICH ONE?
I'm thinking a bump skid is a good thing to put on my F3L before I wish I did. I already nerfed a wheel stop in a parking lot - gently fortunately.
I'm aware of the one Spyderpops and others sell, but I came across another one that fascinates me. It's put out by Custom Spyder Works and is 1/2" thick, whereas the Spyderpops one 3/8" thick. Also, Pop's is made of HDPE plastic and Custom's is cell cast acrylic.
I would appreciate comments re which is the better bump skid. Which plastic is stronger? Any problems with either?

 

[Pirate looks at --]

So, I have decided to keep my byke and upgrade some things to make my ryding more comfortable and manageable.

1. Elka front and rear shocks
2. Seat...not sure what brand at this time. Feel free to post any suggestions on what you felt was better comfort. I'm 300lbs, 6'3"...if that helps.
3. The heat is not horrible until after the 7th hour of ryding with breaks every hour to 1 1/2 hours. Then I go spread eagle to cool off my inner legs to my thighs.
3a. I am looking for a way to cool that down. I read that there's not much I can do, but I'm a bit of a determined guy to find things.
4. BajaRon anti-Swaybar with billet links
4a. I see BajaRon and LaMonster has aluminum links. They do look different, but I do not know if one is better than the other. Or are they the same and LaMonster just has their name on the ones they sell? I'll have to call and ask unless someone posts here before I can.

Other than what I have planned to upgrade above, am I missing anything I can upgrade for more comfort? There things about the Spyder I'm still learning, so I could be overlooking something.

Whatever you do, do NOT test drive an F3 Limited.........that could change your plans.

 

[bayoumanPIBE]

So, I'm keeping her...I like the F-3's and that might be a future bike, but this one is what got me liking Spyders.

I got my upgrades back in October 2019 from and installed by LaMonster.

• Elka Stage 1 front shocks
• Elka Stage 4 HYD rear shock
• Sway Bar
• Highway Pegs
• Laser Alignmnt
• Maintenance

Now, I am looking at getting my new seat and work on reducing the amount of heat hitting my right leg while using the highway pegs.

I know I can take the bottom pan off, and I need to do that and test things. But, I'd also like to have another plan in mind. I saw SpyerPops has the deflector for the RS's up to 2012 models...but I cannot find anything for the ST-S 2014.

So, if anyone has any suggestions I'd love to read them. :thumbup:

 

[bayoumanPIBE]

BTW, my 2014 ST-S has the updated panels to help reduce heat...the only heat I'm having issues with is while using the highway pegs...just in case anyone was wondering.

 

[DaveMcC]

Own a 2013 ST LTD. Bought it used in 2014 and got all the warranty work done then. So far, no heat problems. Have 31,000 happy miles on it. Most of those miles were 2000 or better trips. It's a comfy bike and with a roll bag on the pillion seat and the Shad top case plus saddle bags that came with the LTD, I can go for weeks. The only accessorizing I've done has been the Bajaron sway bar, Bump skid, Fox adj. shocks up front, touring windscreen, fog lamps, and the Shad top case from BRP. I use an Air Hawk seat pad on the stock seat and that's it. I consistently get about 32 mpg if I don't get on the Montana freeways and do 80mph. My sense is that engine broke in finally at about 10,000 miles and is basically bullet proof if you follow the recommended maintenance schedule. Both times in for valve clearance checks...they're still in spec at 31,000 miles.

Happy riding.