Handle Bar Covers

[Chappy KC]

I'm thinking of removing my RT-S handle bar covers so I can use my Ram mounts. But I don't want to go through the effort if it will look bad. Has anybody done this? Any pics?

[Chupaca]

You only have a short pipe attached to the molded part going down to the column. You could remove the back covers to see where the pipes are mounted and cut back the covers to expose more pipe. I did that on my RS so I could add switches for extra lighting.

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[WA5VHU]

You have a 2017 RT-S? With these type handlebars? If so, lots of RAM mount options:

Center bolt-on mount, don't remember where it came from.
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Ratchet-type X-RAM mount, just barely fits.
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Hose-clamp type RAM mount. Don't tighten the hose clamp too much as it can squeeze the throttle and it won't return automatically!
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JT's dash mount, you can fill it up with 5 RAM balls.
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I don't really see a need to go cutting up the handlebar covers.

[Chappy KC]

You have a 2017 RT-S? With these type handlebars? If so, lots of RAM mount options:

Center bolt-on mount, don't remember where it came from.
6Salsa VX-8 (Large).jpg


Ratchet-type X-RAM mount, just barely fits.
20140911_180705 (Medium).jpg


Hose-clamp type RAM mount. Don't tighten the hose clamp too much as it can squeeze the throttle and it won't return automatically!
WA5VHU FTM-10Rc.jpg



JT's dash mount, you can fill it up with 5 RAM balls.
DM-2 Installed-500x500.jpg
I don't really see a need to go cutting up the handlebar covers.

LOVE THAT DASH MOUNT! THANKS! Now to find the vendor.

[pegasus1300]

That would be JT's Machine shop a sponsor on this site and listed on the home page.
http://spyderstore.com/

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I'm thinking of removing my RT-S handle bar covers so I can use my Ram mounts. But I don't want to go through the effort if it will look bad. Has anybody done this? Any pics?

What exactly are you asking about? The reason I ask it on the RT there really aren't any removable covers except on the underside. Everything you see is structurally a part of the handlebar.

[Chappy KC]

What exactly are you asking about? The reason I ask it on the RT there really aren't any removable covers except on the underside. Everything you see is structurally a part of the handlebar.

Thanks for your input. I am new to the Spyder and was not aware of the handlebar configuration issue. My intent is to use my old style clamp on Ram mounts but that appears to be futile unless I actually replace the handlebars entirely. That would not be cost effective. I think I will just get the dash mount system for my phone. Or..... design an adapter? Hmmm.