When I can't trust my dealer . . .

[vdoman]

which is more than not, I come here to SL. I am at a complete loss as to what I have and what I can do. Have a 2016 F3 Limited SS. I complained to dealer that I thought my ride comfort was not optimized for touring. Suspension feels VERY tight and can't handle a bump for spit! Reading here in the past I "thought" my :spyder2: has a rear adjustable AIR SHOCK as standard. I asked if my bike, while having other farkles installed, could be adjusted for a more comfortable ride. Their reply was "The RT's have the adjustable air shock. There isn't much they can do w/ the F3 LTD.

Besides telling me to find another dealer to go to, is there or is there not, adjustments that I can make to attempt a smoother comfortable ride? I am not an aggressive rider so comfort is my first concern. Thank you for any help you can supply. :gaah:

 

[Bfromla]

Always good to have a second opinion , second dealer:thumbup: My local dealer sux quite pitifully & I'm quite happy to visit other dealers even if out of state. Only other thing you can try is make a case with BRP directly:dontknow::helpsmilie::helpsmilie: But the response time can be delayed while they investigate. Have you called PITTBULL , Just for verbal help?:2thumbs:

 

[cuznjohn]

i was just on youtubl, it said that the f3t and limited have a rear adjustable shock, the adjustment is under the passenger seat

 

[eagleeye299]

Take it up to Arctic Adventures in Rosendale NY, just north of New Paltz. Great dealer and service dept. You won't be sorry.

 

[JayBros]

According to the F3 Ltd Operator's Guide, pg 51, your Spyder has a manually adjustable rear suspension that is accessable under the seat. There is also a decal listing the minimum and maximum pressure under the seat. The 2016 accessory catalog unfortunately does not list an add-on automatically adjustable air bag.

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

The first ones did not have any adjustments but they later offered an updated shock. :agree: check your manual and maybe another dealer....:thumbup:

 

[Tazzel]

Maybe your purchased the wrong Spyder for Touring :yes:

This reminds me of people purchasing the RS and trying to turn it into an RT:roflblack:

 

[RotaxDuramax]

It's manually adjustable and it's under the passenger seat. Though it's more of a helper bag, cause you still retain the coil over shock as well. That's prolly why the dealer doesn't realize it cause you can upgrade the normal shock with a fox one.

 

[Retired 2012]

Yes, it is an air bag that is adjustable with a coil and shock, it is not an air shock.
it sure can be confusing. I asked the dealer if he could fit it to the 2015 F3S and he said no way, your better off with a high quality shock and a coil that is made for your weight.
So that is what I was told.
hope that was helpful

 

[ARtraveler]

Maybe your purchased the wrong Spyder for Touring :yes:

This reminds me of people purchasing the RS and trying to turn it into an RT:roflblack:

I did that back in 08 and 09--before the RT came out in 2010. It looked good, but did not ride like the RT.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's an air adjustable shock...
Grab your air gauge and air pump, and start tinkering with the settings. :dontknow:

 

[Highwayman2013]

I did that back in 08 and 09--before the RT came out in 2010. It looked good, but did not ride like the RT.

It is air adjustable but has nothing to do with the shock.