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Originally Posted by Peteoz
If your headlights don’t light up potholes and road kill in front of you as you approach, I can’t see how 5 feet of light at road level would help, Bfromia.
Pete
I agree. Those LEDs are nothing more than bling.
Originally Posted by Bfromla
I disagree. Those lights have no practical value other than 'bling'.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 12-14-2021 at 12:33 AM.
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Yes, the poly bump skid (SpyderPops) is worth every penny. It is hard enough to protect the frunk, and soft enough to absorb any hits.
The LED lights are a nice addition, but I found that individual lights would fail after a small hit so you'd get the Jack O'Lantern look. I have no experience with the new design with the LED's imbedded in the plastic, but I'd be skeptical.
The acrylic ones from Halo are very nice bling and provide a light show, but I'd be concerned that the hard plastic would crack if struck.
I'm severely disappointed that I can't get a bump skid for the 2020 and up RT.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
I agree. Those LEDs are nothing more than bling.
I disagree. Those lights have no practical value other than 'bling'.
Another ryder in our group has a lighted skid and it sure shows up espcially when he is sweep. And his name is Lou ( not quite like mine)
Bling or not---- easy to spot------
Lew L
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Originally Posted by RazzleH
Google SLiPLO and go from there.
Thread hijack here. That SLiPLO looks promising.
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Originally Posted by FrogmanDave
Thread hijack here. That SLiPLO looks promising.
Looks like a loser to me. You accidentally ride up onto a parking lot concrete bumper, then of course you back off. What happens? The back edge of the SLiPLO catches the rough surface of the bumper and gets ripped right off! And for the price you're well on your way to paying for real protection with the Bumpskid plate.
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Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
Looks like a loser to me. You accidentally ride up onto a parking lot concrete bumper, then of course you back off. What happens? The back edge of the SLiPLO catches the rough surface of the bumper and gets ripped right off! And for the price you're well on your way to paying for real protection with the Bumpskid plate.
Not to me Idaho. Best not to knock something before you have some real facts, hey! SLiPLO is working for us on two cars as well as the Spyder. For those who drive over curbs and things that are obviously likely to do damage ... good luck.
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Originally Posted by Lew L
Another ryder in our group has a lighted skid and it sure shows up espcially when he is sweep. And his name is Lou ( not quite like mine)
Bling or not---- easy to spot------
Lew L
That may be so, Lew, but the OP was asking if the bumpskids are worth the money, and my response was that the skid itself is, but the lights don't add much benefit and may not be worth the added cost. We have both lighted and unlighted: the lighted is on Jane's because she thinks they look cool. When we're touring, she's on the road behind me and I don't see her bumpskid lights; just the glare of her headlights and foglights.
Last edited by UtahPete; 12-15-2021 at 12:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
That may be so, Lew, but the OP was asking if the bumpskids are worth the money, and my response was that the skid itself is, but the lights don't add much benefit and may not be worth the added cost. We have both lighted and unlighted: the lighted is on Jane's because she thinks they look cool. When we're touring, she's on the road behind me and I don't see her bumpskid lights; just the glare of her headlights and foglights.
I gotta go with Jane on this one Pete. The lighted skid plate just plain looks cool. I'm not one for a lot of farkles but I've never seen anything else on the highway that resembles the lighted bumpskid. JMHO, it's an eye catcher, and that what's it's mostly about. Merry Xmas.
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I got my lighted bump skid from Spyderpops because I really liked how bright they are. To me, anything that makes your bike more visible to other motorists is a good thing.
There was one ride I did up a mountain road, and I had to get to the shoulder for some reason. The transition between the road and the shoulder was abrupt, and I ended up scraping the area underneath the frunk.
IMHO, I think it's worth it for the safety AND the protection factor ....
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SIGNATURE PIC CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers
2002 BMW 325i - his
1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20)
2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop
2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's
1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
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I ride on a lot of two lane asphalt, with cracks, and chunks of blacktop laying on the surface, occasionally i have hit one or dodged but went off on the shoulder and ground down the original skid plate a bit. i bought the Spyder Pops bumpskid and it looks pretty good yet, it does have some nicks but nothing i can't fill or smooth out.
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