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ordering the bumpskid
Originally Posted by diesel-dawg
thanks guys for the input....very informative. Needless to say, I am ordering the bumpskid.
Hi,
May I ask where you are purchasing the bumpskid? I look at the vendors on the site and unless I missed it, do not see anyone who sells them. Thanks Ron
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Originally Posted by zbunker
Hi,
May I ask where you are purchasing the bumpskid? I look at the vendors on the site and unless I missed it, do not see anyone who sells them. Thanks Ron
spyderpops.com is the place. They had it in shipment almost immediately after placing the order.
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Bumpskid....is it needed?
What about aquaplaning?? I am afraid this big flat plastic piece will act as a surf board on any puddle!
I'd love to have a metal plate under the engine.
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Originally Posted by prmurat
What about aquaplaning?? I am afraid this big flat plastic piece will act as a surf board on any puddle!
I'd love to have a metal plate under the engine.
I haven't had any surfboarding. The frame is under the engine. Don't think metal will do anything for you other than add excess weight.
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Originally Posted by prmurat
What about aquaplaning?? I am afraid this big flat plastic piece will act as a surf board on any puddle!
I'd love to have a metal plate under the engine.
If your driving at speed in 6" of water you will have other things to worry about instead of hanging 10.
JT
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Originally Posted by jthornton
If your driving at speed in 6" of water you will have other things to worry about instead of hanging 10.
JT
Amen, brother, amen!
-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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Did anyone in Spyderfest take a picture of the OEM plates that Spyderpop removed before installing the Bumpskid Plate? Some of them made me wonder how the still had a front end!
May all your encounters with the law begin with the words: "nice trike!".[/B]
2015 Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM-6 Can-am Red/Black SM-6 with 2010 Black RT-622 trailer (hitch in the works).
Previously owned:
2010 Can-Am Spyder RT SM-5
2011 Can-Am Spyder RS-S SM-5
2013 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SM-5
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Yes I have one and it save my Spyder's front end. You will love the plate
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Spyderpops upper block off plate, belt guard, bump Skid
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got my bumpskid delivered today. spyderpops.com surely is on top of his game. Great service on this order.
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I wasn't sure if it was needed but bought one and when I installed it and when I saw the condition of the factory skidplate realized that it was a very good and wise investment.
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It was the first mod I put on the bike.
I have used it, it works, and I would do it all over again,... and it looks great to boot!
The thing is, the skid can be replaced if it gets damaged too badly, the nose of your bike is a little different.
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Saves the frank
I hit one of those highway alligators with mine. I'm sure I would have had a lot of damage without it. It helped my rt slide over the tire chunk and keep control.
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Saves the frunk
Works better than auto correct
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Is it worth it?
I had one put on spyder fest last year, well on the way home foggy rainy didn't see a dead armadillo when thump crunch we ran it over , bump skid paid for itself in 5 miles after spyder fest 2012. Saved the frunk ! It's worth every penny!
Gary
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Well i think you get the picture here................ Get a Bumpskid.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by SilverSurfer
Within one week, I improved handling and mpg on my RT:
Bump-Skid (critter splitter) - In addition to protecting the front underside of the nose, the unit seals a big cavity from the front to the rear of the front, stopping just in front of the suspension, a space subject to air drag under the Spyder. Gone. Less 'sail' from the faring. It also amplifies some down pressure on the front of the Spyder when at highway speed ... stability. Better aerodynamics = better mpg.
BajaRon's Sway Bar. Installed along with Bump-Skid. Combine this with my front Elkas Shocks ... The Spyder is on rails.
BRP Can/Am Spyder Sport Touring Vented Windscreen - reduced windsreen profile by 2" vertically and 3" horizontally. Less wind resistance and less buffeting. Helps highway mpg
Regarding mpg, the Spyder is always (and affectionately) a gas junkie when moving around streets and neighborhoods. The combination of the bumpskid and sport touring vented windscreen have my highway mpg up to 34/35 mpg solidly, riding one-up at 199 pounds without cargo. Mpg on the Spyder is strongly affected by passenger weight, two-up/one-up, trailer/cargo weight and other variables. The aerodynamic, and modest fuel economy improvements offered by the Bump-Skid and windscreen modifications, in my opinion, are most optimal at highway speeds (50 mph and over). Otherwise, the greatest influence on Spyder mpg is rider/passenger weight and cargo.
I've put most every mod I could and I've been resistant on the bumpskid because with the Elkas and shock relo kit I'm sitting pretty high. This is the first post I've seen espousing aerodynamic benefits. I noticed you put the sway bar on at same time. Do you think that had more to do with handling improvements?? I've got everything else you have including sway bar and sport windscreen. You definitely have me reconsidering this, thx
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I just completed the install of the bumpskid on my new RT LTD. Great piece of work by Spyderpops.com ... The screws sent for the installation work fine for the front, but were too short for the rear installation, as you need some grip to be able to mold it a little. I went and bought 4 each #6 metric screws, somewhat longer than was included by Spyderpops. Other than the screws, it was to my liking; I think it will do the job! To avoid damaging the edge of the skid, it seems like a hardened rubber rim would be an additional thing that should be designed into the bumpskid.
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Me lika me bumpskid!
Nothing was cheap at SpyderFest. :P But had to get the BumpSkid from Pops. I was a wus and trailered my bike up/back from TX.
I had it strapped down on the open trailer. On the way back, I noticed in the mirror that the front straps were 'slack'! I pulled over and sure enough, the rear strap had broken and the bike had moved forward, going into the front rail/wall. Needless to say, there's a small ding/notch in the BS now BUT no crack or damage to the front plastic or frunk!
Was obviously worth the $. Have been busy since being back so haven't ridden enough to warrant comment on performance of it, but it surely can't hurt!
J / Roof Man
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Originally Posted by JsSpy
Nothing was cheap at SpyderFest. :P But had to get the BumpSkid from Pops. I was a wus and trailered my bike up/back from TX.
I had it strapped down on the open trailer. On the way back, I noticed in the mirror that the front straps were 'slack'! I pulled over and sure enough, the rear strap had broken and the bike had moved forward, going into the front rail/wall. Needless to say, there's a small ding/notch in the BS now BUT no crack or damage to the front plastic or frunk!
Was obviously worth the $. Have been busy since being back so haven't ridden enough to warrant comment on performance of it, but it surely can't hurt!
J / Roof Man
Having towed more bikes than I can count, over more miles than I can count, I can only say one thing...
"Double up on the tie-down straps...always!"
Straps break, move, or can snap in a collision. Two sets of straps is much cheaper than repairing your ride. I learned that the hard way, a long time ago.
-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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Great Investment.
I installed the Bumpskid today, I was surprised how much the bottom was scapped in only 800 miles. It was an easy installation.
I did remove the ribs along the edges so the plate fits better.
it looks good and I think it will improve fuel mileage. On just a short test after installation it feel solid in the front.
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Is it necessary to lift the front end to install the bumpskid?
David Horn, Kerrville, TX
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Originally Posted by dshogman
Is it necessary to lift the front end to install the bumpskid?
Yes, it was necessary for me, since the front end is so low. I went to Harbor Freight and bought a set of their metal tire ramps for about $40. Simply drive each front tire up on them and set the parking brake. Ready to install the bumpskid...
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