There was a thread on this topic almost three years ago when I bought my Spyder. I did as one poster suggested and put small dabs of RTV silicone on the tabs that hold the caps in place. It is an excellent solution; mine are still in place and show no signs of coming loose.
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****************************** Cognac 2014 RT-S
There was a thread on this topic almost three years ago when I bought my Spyder. I did as one poster suggested and put small dabs of RTV silicone on the tabs that hold the caps in place. It is an excellent solution; mine are still in place and show no signs of coming loose.
you can walk down a line of spyders and not find one that has them both. Unlike the rear axle covers these spin. Lamont has some that set screw on and I have had for years. Maybe some silicone would keep them on longer....
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
The front dust caps on the RTs, 2014 and later that I know of, do not spin. They are mounted to the L & R knuckle assemblies which are connected to the upper and lower A arms and tie rods and to which the hub assemblies are bolted.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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you mean those are covered ? did not even think about it , although I do watch the spin action as I ride ... can some one post a photo of the chrome spin on type ? thanks
On my 2014 hitting a pot hole or a really bad road I have lost a few front. Bought about 6 for 4.95 a year ago and have 2 left. Funny that after they rebuilt our freeway I lost 2 going over a "new" bridge! Road was about 3 in higher than the end of the bridge! Great craftsmanship. Oh ya the construction co was from Mexico and one day just never showed up for work. Defaulted on there contact. talk about a mess.
NEW/CURRENT (Wife's Bike, I ride Goldwing/Africa Twin)
2023 RT Limited Petrol Blue Metallic
Working on the upgrades... so far... Show Chrome Isolator Fuse Block, Tackform Adventure Wireless charger phone mount
OLD/TRADED
2015 RT Limited Intense Red Pearl
Farkles: Ultimate Tallboy seat, FOBO, JT Dash Mount, Lamonster Spyder Cuff, Kradellock, TricLED lighting - fenders, A-Arms, saddlebags, run/brake, Custom Dynamics high brake light, brake modulator, Drink2Go passenger, MUTH turn signal mirrors, Bajaron sway bar, Kuryakyn ISO grips, SpyderTV front grilles & rear trunk organizer, homemade trunk light
Pending: Elka shocks, Yokohama S Drive rear tire, EVO 595 front tires, Centramatic balancers, Neutrino black box
I was concerned because my 2012 RT A&C is missing both front wheel caps and the axle nuts and bearings are exposed. That is until I looked at a parts diagram and discovered that there is no such part on a 2012. So I wonder if those caps are truly necessary.
UPDATE: on further research I determined that the inner wheel caps were not added until the 2013 model (i.e. 2010-2012 did not have them). I might assume the same part would fit on a pre-2013. Does anyone have an opinion whether I should add them on my 2012? It still has low miles (~7000) and so far the front wheel assemblies are very clean and almost new-looking.
I was concerned because my 2012 RT A&C is missing both front wheel caps and the axle nuts and bearings are exposed. That is until I looked at a parts diagram and discovered that there is no such part on a 2012. So I wonder if those caps are truly necessary.
UPDATE: on further research I determined that the inner wheel caps were not added until the 2013 model (i.e. 2010-2012 did not have them). I might assume the same part would fit on a pre-2013. Does anyone have an opinion whether I should add them on my 2012? It still has low miles (~7000) and so far the front wheel assemblies are very clean and almost new-looking.
I picked up a couple dust covers for the 2012 using the 2013 numbers they do not work , { start cheep and work my way up } I did how ever see a nice looking bolt on type , using new bolts , the dust cap is bolted onto the frame where the fenders are attached , new longer bolts come with the cover ----> I am looking for the item as I type forgot where I saw it will check back in when I found them again