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    Default cmbspyderrss Mods & Farkles

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    Comfy Mod #1:
    Based on Forum input I decided to install RT Handlebars. Being a cheapskate, I decided to change my stock bars to RT bars myself. All the research I did lead me to believe it was a 2hr swap. We will just say it wasn’t. The Full-blown service manual is garbage. You have to find one thing, flip to another section which has you flip to another section. Not anything is a step by step and I have no idea how the Spyder techs do their jobs. They must be specifically trained on shortcuts or magic trick to doing any modification or maintenance on Spyders. Truly frustrating.
    In short, I somehow damaged the DESS and ruined the tumbler on my ignition. I had to buy a new Ignition switch, tumbler(s) and keys. I figured since I screwed it up the first time, I would have the dealer put it back together. The RT bars were fairly cheap but you add in the Ignition, Keys, reprogram of the keys and dealer labor it was a $750 learning experience. I will never do anything other than a bolt item in the future. Oil changes etc the dealer can do from now on.
    Overall a Night and Day difference just sitting on the Spyder. For me, the RT bars are 100% perfect. Instead of the “Tucked Super Bike” riding position, you are more in a vertical riding position. Arms are bent in a very natural position, Head and Back are Vertical as nature intended. Way more relaxed for sure. Look forward to putting more miles in a day than normal. With the new riding position, the stock seat umm not so much. See below.

    ** PICS TO FOLLOW **


    Comfy Mod #2:

    Next on my list of comfort upgrades is a new Hiney Cushion. I ride maybe 350-500mi a month if I get lucky, have back and neck issues so my focus was on pressure points. I want to be as comfortable as possible without having to skip a mortgage payment. Ultimately, I am trying to figure out if I can have decent comfort for as little $$ as possible. I am willing to spend a few $$ to see if I can. If I can’t, I will sell it to another Ryder to enjoy. Sometimes you just have to concede and throw in the towel.
    I did a lot of research on Seats and it came down to these three choices.
    Russell Day Long with Driver Backrest - $1100 plus riding downtime and waiting list
    Ultimate with Driver Backrest - $750 No riding downtime
    Can Am Comfort NO Backrest - $425-$550 - No riding downtime
    If $$ was no object the RDL would be the clear winner based on what I have read in the reviews. Seeing that I ride maybe 350-500mi a month it is hard to justify the RDL. I read a lot of great reviews on the BRP Comfort seat and that was going to be my next purchase as it made more $$ vs ride time sense. I then found a great deal on an Ultimate ST with Driver and Passenger Backrest. For less than $100 more than a BRP Comfort seat it was a no brainer for me.

    ** PICS TO FOLLOW **

    I will try the Ultimate Seat and if I feel an upgrade to the RDL is warranted then I will start saving some $$. By going with either the BRP or Ultimate I would at least have a stock pan to send in to Russell and still be able to ride while it is being shipped, built and then shipped back.
    Mod #3: Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Mod #4: Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Mod #5: Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger (Need to Install)
    Mod #6: Aluminum Countersunk Washers in Orange
    For what i would call my first “Farkle” is the M6 Aluminum Washers to replace the stock ugly black bolts on the Side Panels/Tupperware. Both sides and front panel were done for $10.
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    Mod #7:
    Lamonster Black Dymond Detailer & Black Trim Renew
    My Spyder is fairly new and was well taken care of from the previous owner but had the normal “Grime” on it. I know the detailer is a “In-Between” product but damn is that some good stuff. Cleaned and could not ask for a better result. Will apply as needed per directions. My Black items were not bad but using the Black Trim renew is mind blowing. Looks 100% brand new as it rolled off the showroom floor. Will order more for sure.

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    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
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    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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    Guess i'll throw my YouTube vids in here.

    Beautiful day to test out my recent Modifications. Once it hit 102deg outside at 11am i cut it short and headed home. Sucks cause i was just getting to feel the difference.

    Mod testing Include:
    RT handlebar Swap
    Ultimate ST Seat
    Zoom H1 Audio Recorder**
    **Default settings with the gain way to high so lots of clicks and pops. Will try a manual gain of 20 and test that on the next vid.

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    Part 2 of 2
    Last edited by cmbspyderrss; 08-27-2017 at 08:42 PM.
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
    Ryder:
    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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    Thumbs up RSS Mods

    Looks like the hard work paid off.
    The mods are great. Very nice looking bike.
    Where did you get the washers?

    Cheers, David C.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Haze View Post
    Looks like the hard work paid off.
    The mods are great. Very nice looking bike.
    Where did you get the washers?

    Cheers, David C.
    David,
    Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. I was only able to do a 75mi test run but can tell it made a huge improvement. Going to rack up some more miles and see if i need to do Floorboards or just Highway Pegs.

    Here are the washers. Come in a few colors as well.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORANGE-M6-WI...72.m2749.l2649
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
    Ryder:
    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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    Default More seat time

    Beautiful quite day for a ryde. Like all things it takes a while to get back into the "Feel" of the Spyder. Such a fun way to ride.

    Somehow turned of my stabilization on my NoPro so you may get a little sea sick. Still tweaking my Audio/Video settings.

    Part 1



    Part 2 with some twisties



    Part 3 Going up the mountain

    Last edited by cmbspyderrss; 09-26-2017 at 07:38 AM.
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
    Ryder:
    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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    Default Figured i would put it in here

    After a extensive search on the interwebs for a New Bright Can-Am Spyder RC, one popped up on Fleabay search que so i bought this the other week to mess around with and make it look like mine. It is missing the front mirrors/turn signal and the rear turn signals which is common in almost any toy grade RC. I will figure that out later or not just install them at all.

    I Ripped out the AM electronics expect for the motor since i will only run it on 2S. The original battery is a 9.6v so 2S should be fine with gearing etc. I will install the ESC from my Thunder Tiger Kaiser, a 1/10 scale servo as the small 2 wire motor servo ran off the electronics board and throw it on my Flysky GT3BC Tx.

    It had light pods but no lights installed so threw together a harness and installed some 3mm LED's.

    s-l1600 Can Am 2.jpgs-l1600 Can Am 1.jpgIMG_4365.jpgIMG_4367.jpgIMG_4366.jpg
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
    Ryder:
    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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    Default Electronics Surgery

    Stock and New Power HD LF-20MG Servo

    ESC from my Thunder Tiger Kaiser & Rx box i had laying around.

    More to do but will update as i get them done.
    Stock Servo.jpgUpgraded Servo 3.jpgUpgraded Servo 4.jpgUpgraded Servo 5.jpgESC-Rx Box 2.jpg
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
    Ryder:
    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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    Great job on all of your projects...
    New to Sue and I
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    Quote Originally Posted by safecracker View Post
    Great job on all of your projects...
    Thanks. I apprecite that. The RC Spyder is just a side thing to kill time. Bought another doner one for the Front mirrors, Rear turn signals and Rear brake light buckets. All done and will test soon.
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    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
    Mods:

    ST Limited Wheels
    RT Handlebars
    Ultimate Seats ST Midrider
    Lidlox Helmet Lock
    Show Chrome Brake Pedal Extension
    Excelvan X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/USB Charger
    Much more to come......
    Ryder:
    6'-1" - 205lbs - 32"IS - 34"Reach

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