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kydex
i guess kydex is some type of plastic ? where do you get it ?
it was fun while it lasted.
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Coz, you can do a web search for Kydex. There are lots of places that sell it. I got mine from one the vendors of knife making parts some years ago.
Kydex is the plastic material that some holsters are made of. Comes in many colors.
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I tried to make a block off out of Kydex for the heat. Didn't really work out and I didn't want to kill a cookie sheet.
So I order the kit from Spyderpops.
I did remove the bottom panel as instructed. There was a connector that dropped out that is part of the radiator fan circuit. Can't have that dangling. So I modified the bottom panel cause I felt there needed to be something under there to keep road stuff from hitting under there.DSCN1352s.jpgIt's aluminum screen type stuff I got from the Homo Depot. If doesn't do well, I can replace the screen with hardware cloth as it's more durable.
I also added some LED strips I had thought of putting on my truck. I put them on the lower 'A' arms instead. I have applied some white reflective tape to the strip for more front visibility for oncoming traffic. They are applied at a slight upward angle too.DSCN1356s.jpgDSCN1357s.jpg They are tied into the controller for some flashin' action!
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Originally Posted by Cavman
Stumpy will hang out in his hammock.
This is Stumpy. We may do a test drive with Stumpy in the travel loft tomorrow.
Glad to hear you are staying at the LadyBug campground. My two Beagles are anxious to meet Stumpy !
If you dont believe it, just ask that lady that runs the Alamo Motel in Maggie Valley about her cat !
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Well FreeBob, I rode this past Sunday and the Sunday before that.
This past Sunday I tried my XM radio setup. I had to get the owner's manual
out to read about programing the radio. It took several tries. I had to set the
radio on 88.1 on the FM dial to receive the signal from the power plug of
the Roady transmitting the XM signal. It worked great.
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New camera mount. Well, took the advice Lamont and installed a Ram ball on the left deflector screen. My ball mount had to go on the outside since I'm using a camera.
DSC_9154s.jpgDSC_9161s.jpgI'll secure the strap and lens cover around the Ram post when getting ready to shoot HD video.
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HID lights are in. I ordered a set of 35 watt HID lights from DDM Tuning. I had to talk to one of their tech guys today to do some tweaking. The left side need to have a connector reversed and the right side not.
Also, I was looking at those round chrome things on the top outside of the headlight module. I understand that there are some LEDs that can go in there of $135+ a set. NOT ME!
So, I took a couple of the SuperBrightLEDs white 10mm Bolt units I had purchased some years ago and installed them in the chrome things. I connected them to my TricLED controller on a third channel. Nize!
DSCN1360s.jpgDSCN1369s.jpgDSCN1372s.jpgI had also ordered on of the beaded seat cushions so I could feel like taxi driver.
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I'm forced to move the mounting point for my camera. Still too much shake. I'm thinking that if I move the Ram Ball mount forward closer to where the wind deflector attaches to the Spyder, it may be more rigid?
DSCN1379s.jpgDSCN1375s.jpgAs you can see in the second photo, the camera platform is hanging out there. Too much leverage off the free end of the wind deflector. The anti-vibration only works on the camera in the photo mode, not video.
I also purchased some less expensive wheel chocks at Camping World to mount on the trailer. The others seen on this site are out of my budget at this time since I became semi-retired by my company's choice the first of February.
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I use plain old $5 plastic wheel chocks from Walmart for the Spyder on my trailer. They work fine!
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Originally Posted by Cavman
I'm forced to move the mounting point for my camera. Still too much shake. I'm thinking that if I move the Ram Ball mount forward closer to where the wind deflector attaches to the Spyder, it may be more rigid?
As you can see in the second photo, the camera platform is hanging out there. Too much leverage off the free end of the wind deflector. The anti-vibration only works on the camera in the photo mode, not video.
I have experimented with various positions for mounting cams & other "stuff" and one thing I learned is: Dont Drill Any Holes ! because after a few rides you will find a better mounting place!
I never drove a Taxi so cant tell you about that, but I do love my BeadRider seat once it turns warm. It always gives you some fresh cool air where it counts, and if you get stiff on long rides, just give those beads a little side-to-side action for a nice massage!
Last edited by cjackg; 04-12-2012 at 07:17 AM.
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I found that Harbour Freight had the Bad Boy air horn on sale a week or so ago, so I bought one.
$36
I installed the relay near the stock horn.
DSCN1504s.jpgThe Bad Boy, I mounted on the right side of the frunck under the tubberware.
DSCN1503s.jpgBoth horns work. The stock horn will work with the key off as normal. The Bad Boy only works with the ignition on. It is wired through the Fuze Box I got from TricLED with a 20 amp fuse. It works through the horn button, as it should. It's pretty loud and has the sound of a train.
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I did a re-do of the underbelly screen. Didn't like the way the aluminum mesh screen was looking. It was what I had at the time when I installed the radiator air deflector. This time I used galvanized 1/2" Hardware Cloth for the screen. It's tougher and more rigid than what was on there.
DSCN1524s.jpgDSCN1525s.jpgI attached the screen with small black zip ties. This is what it looks like installed from the underside.
DSCN1526s.jpgDSCN1529s.jpgI'm thinking plenty of air will get through but with some protection of the underbelly of the Spyder as well.
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"Radiator Air Deflector" ? Are you referring to SpyderPops coverplates or have you done somthing more on routing the hot air ?
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Spyderpops cover plate...couldn't remember the correct name. I have CRS you know?
Most people remove the bottom plastic cover thing and discard. When I did this, a connector dropped out. It was the electrical connector for the radiator fan. Don't know where it lives and don't need it falling out again to get snagged on something?
Thus the hardware cloth screen incorporated with the plastic bottom cover.
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I have a small utility trailer that I modified some years ago in the last century the platform is 40" x 48". The fenders sick out another 6" on each side. The tires are about 15" in diameter. The box that I build is about three feet tall. On the right side, one of the boards swings down to the outside for easy loading. It also has at top hinged at the front and locks at the back with two hasps and padlocks. The tongue adds another three feet to the length.
I originally built it for toting scuba tanks, scuba gear, camping gear, coolers and such to free up the back of my older pickup for sleeping in. The stuff put in the trailer, it didn't matter if it got wet. I haven't used the trailer in years for what it was designed for, so why not convert it to something and I can make use of?
I have been thinking of taking the wood sides off and maybe bolting some sort of container on to the bed and towing that behind my Spyder? I don't want to go to the expense of purchasing another trailer since I own this one. I think it takes a 1-7/8" ball hitch?
Any thoughts on this idea? Good, bad or ugly?
I will take a photo of what I have and post it here.
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At the Spyder Ryder of America ride to ISCI a month or so ago, I saw an interesting Ram mount on someone's bike. So, upon some research I found the mount. It's a unit that will attach to our handle bars. I've been wanting a better mount that I wouldn't worry about falling off the big with one of my mapping GPS units.
So, I ordered one from GPS City and had it shipped to my friend in Texas since I was stopping to visit them on my way to Durango.
I mounted it on the left side handle bar and used it while out at the BRP event. Works great!DSCN1861s.jpgDSCN1862s.jpg
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My new license plate arrived today and it only took 2-1/2 hours to get it back on. That included some new wiring modifications for the tag lights and scrolling message tag holder.
Now I can park in the blue spots if I choose to do so....like when it's raining.
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I got the ReflectGard installed on the back of the Spyder on the black areas on the rear. The sheeting is black but reflects white when headlights hit it.DSCN1963s.jpg
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DSC_0937s.jpgDSC_0939s.jpgDSC_0943s.jpgThe first photo shows the bike in normal light. The product is slightly shiny but not too bad. It's still black.
Second with light on it and third from the side showing more visual for other drivers as well.
The section I cut out of the bottom middle application, I added to the trunk and saddle bag handles for a bit more visual effect.
I didn't have any lights on to show how the bike would be visible when parked.
Last edited by Cavman; 09-03-2012 at 04:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by Cavman
I have a small utility trailer that I modified some years ago in the last century the platform is 40" x 48". The fenders sick out another 6" on each side. The tires are about 15" in diameter. The box that I build is about three feet tall. On the right side, one of the boards swings down to the outside for easy loading. It also has at top hinged at the front and locks at the back with two hasps and padlocks. The tongue adds another three feet to the length.
I originally built it for toting scuba tanks, scuba gear, camping gear, coolers and such to free up the back of my older pickup for sleeping in. The stuff put in the trailer, it didn't matter if it got wet. I haven't used the trailer in years for what it was designed for, so why not convert it to something and I can make use of?
I have been thinking of taking the wood sides off and maybe bolting some sort of container on to the bed and towing that behind my Spyder? I don't want to go to the expense of purchasing another trailer since I own this one. I think it takes a 1-7/8" ball hitch?
Any thoughts on this idea? Good, bad or ugly?
I will take a photo of what I have and post it here.
If you haven't already, get a car rooftop carrier (sears has some) and bolt it to your frame. Used to pull one years ago behind a Yamaha Virago.
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I decided to hard wire a power cord into my Spyder for the optional Garmin GPSMAP 76 units that I own. So, using a coupon from West Marine that I got from shopping there, I purchased a data power cord. It's wired into the same place as the cord form my Garmin 550.
You can see in the photos where the cord comes out and is zip tied to the left handle bar to keep it safe.
DSCN2040s.jpgDSCN2041s.jpgThe connector is always on so I don't have to turn on the key to power the cord.
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