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    Default Cheap Mods

    Everyone loves cheap mods so here are a couple.

    Fireplace screen (free from a buddy)
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    Refelective decals ( $12)
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    When lights hit them
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    Inexpensive, Ecomony driven Changes!
    Nice Job!

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    Great and inexpensive and useful mods. Very nice.

    Cheers.

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    great job!
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    Default One-hand GS trunk opening

    Don't forget to buy a #155 spring, crush one end about 1/2 way and squeeze on the male portion of the trunk latch. Trunk will pop up a little when you open it. Saw this on another thread. Brilliant!

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    nicely done.
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    Where did you get the reflective decals? My local shops only have 1" 3M reflective tape and yours looks like one big piece but to size, which I like better.

    thanks!

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    I like the screen. I also love inexpensive mods.

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    Yes, where did you find the large reflective tape. I like the appearance and would love to add it to my

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    Default Reflective decals

    Had a few Spyderlovers ask about the reflective decals. Here's the website.

    http://www.reflectivedecals.com/saddle.htm#sheets

    Comes as 2 sheets at 8"x12" They have a lot of other decals for bags and helmets.

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    This reflective decal is a economical, great idea. And a lifesaver at that. Thanks! I'll get some!
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    Default FIREPLACE SCREEN

    HOW DID YOU ATTACH THE SCREEN TO THE PLASTIC?

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    I would like to know more about the screen installation. . Looks Awesome by the way.
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    Very creative!


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    Default screen

    i used a piece of gutter cover screen from home depot, 2 or 3 bucks. you can form it to the inside of the opening. i glued it on with goop adhesive, cause that's what i had on hand. high temp silicone would work as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by coz View Post
    i used a piece of gutter cover screen from home depot, 2 or 3 bucks. you can form it to the inside of the opening. i glued it on with goop adhesive, cause that's what i had on hand. high temp silicone would work as well.
    Looks good Coz.. thx for the info. How long does the adhesive take to dry? Or the silicone?
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    Here is another bottle holder did this with a regular holder from target for $5 and a spear piece of aluminum or plastic that will hold the weight ImageUploadedByTapatalk1376161912.414175.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1376161937.762078.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1376161951.489029.jpg
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    Default Thanks..!!

    love the diy home mods. The ones you posted look great...now you got the ball rolling.

    Did several custom mods see in http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...14-Gene-s-Mods
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    Quote Originally Posted by KEBIE View Post
    Looks good Coz.. thx for the info. How long does the adhesive take to dry? Or the silicone?
    i would let it sit overnight
    it was fun while it lasted.

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    How do I go about posting pix? Sorry for the stupid question. Thanks for all the diy mods guys. .. keep em coming.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KEBIE View Post
    How do I go about posting pix? Sorry for the stupid question. Thanks for all the diy mods guys. .. keep em coming.
    Host your pictures on something like Photobucket. Copy the IMG code for the picture and paste into the body of your message.

    Back to the thread: great looking and affordable mods! I need to do some of these.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jvicker View Post
    Had a few Spyderlovers ask about the reflective decals. Here's the website.

    http://www.reflectivedecals.com/saddle.htm#sheets

    Comes as 2 sheets at 8"x12" They have a lot of other decals for bags and helmets.
    jvicker, how is the reflecive decal on your flap holding up?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jvicker View Post
    Had a few Spyderlovers ask about the reflective decals. Here's the website.

    http://www.reflectivedecals.com/saddle.htm#sheets

    Comes as 2 sheets at 8"x12" They have a lot of other decals for bags and helmets.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mooneych View Post
    Don't forget to buy a #155 spring, crush one end about 1/2 way and squeeze on the male portion of the trunk latch. Trunk will pop up a little when you open it. Saw this on another thread. Brilliant!

    Is the #155 spring the proper length also, or does it need to be trimmed so the closure is OK ?

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