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Originally Posted by TIMMB
Link doesn't work.
Try this one, https://www.amazon.com/Replaces-7083...8627471&sr=8-2
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-12-2023 at 08:39 AM.
Reason: Fixed quoting display & link ;-)
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I read a bunch of replies then jumped ahead, hope I didn't miss the answer to MY issue!
I added a rack to the top of the box on my F3 Limited, easy with the supplied 'dimples'. But now the box lid will not stay open. I carried a stick on my trip to AK last year but would like to figure out a better solution. Unlike the RT boxes (I guess), the F3 doesn't use a strut but the 'springs?' are built into the hinges. Any thoughts?
2020 F3L; gone but not forgotten are all the good miles!
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Originally Posted by K80Shooter
Is this for the 2020+ or 2019 and older?
If 2020+ how many have installed and if so how is it working? This looks like a non returnable item.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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I went to McmasterCarr and got a new strut for my seat, you can call them with you info or work it out from the information in the book, in most cases you can get a strut with the right dimensions, and set up, and pick one with a stronger lift! I would take yours off and get all the dimensions, and give them a call, it would be faster and easyer. Good luck
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If anyone is interested, Lamonster now carries the strut for the trunk on the 2020+ models.
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Originally Posted by PW2013STL
For all those who suggested adding a second strut to the trunk be aware that on the 2020 and newer trunks the strut is in a molded cavity on the right side. there is no cavity on the left side so it's not possible to add a second strut. What I did on my 2020 and wife's 2021 was add a helper spring that goes over the strut.
I picked the spring up at Home Depot. It was in a package of 4 springs. Two of this size and two smaller. I stretched the spring out until it was as long as the strut and then cut off the hooks.
One end of the strut is pried off by pulling on the spring clip and the other is held on by a 5mm allen screw. The lid is held on by two bolt pins (T20 and 10mm) the left pin is longer then the right.
The back rest pad is removed by taking out the two T20 screws in the box and then lifting it off.
Hello, this is a super Idea, may I ask?
could you please let me know the approx size, length & diameter of the spring?
so I ca try and get something similar to fix my Back Top Case on my sea to sky!
thank you in Advance!
spydersiggi
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A small rubber door stop between the front of lid to seat back rest works great and for $2.98 a pair. On windy days, the oem strut does not always work. This works all the time. Adapt and improvise- military way of addressing situation.
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If anyone is interested SlingMods has a heavier trunk strut back in stock ($40) along with install video..
2021 RTL Chalk White (a paler shade of grey, of which there are 50)
Name: GreyGhost
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just installed show chrome strut from value acc works very well easy install
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Just installed the new heavy duty trunk strut from slingmods on my 2021 S2S with trunk rack. Works great!
2021 RTL S2S, BRP arm rests, smart mount backrest, Pedal Commander, F3 position B handlebars, adj side vents.
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Originally Posted by fatboy
just installed show chrome strut from value acc works very well easy install
Just ordered mine.
"Love 'em all.... Let GOD sort 'em out!"
2021 RTL Dark Chalk Metallic with comfort seat
1978 GL1000 w/'75 engine show bike
1976 RD400c
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I bought this for my seat and it works great, plus you an extra one for a spare
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-05-2024 at 06:46 AM.
Reason: Removed Post title after merge into existing thread - post titles mess with Searching! ;-)
2017 F3 LTD (SOLD)
2017 HD Freewheeler (SOLD)
2021 RT Base Upper and lower adjustable deflectors , Top case, Signature and lower lights, Baja Ron Bar, Back rest,Fobo TPMS, Garmin 396 , LED Fender lights, Rear LED turn and brake lights, Rear Brake light flasher, Rear Saddle bag LED lights, Battery tender, Lamonster Handle Bar Riser.
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