Exploded - Need a new Front End

[Haze]

Stop and go highway traffic.
Auto driver pulls along side and starts yelling at me from his passenger window.
Me in ATGATT can't hear because of helmet and ear plugs.
Turned my head to see the Auto driver as the Pickup in front of me hit the brakes.
One moment of distraction spelled disaster.

I ran into the trailer hitch of the pickup truck.
The front end of my ST exploded.
At least that's what it seemed like. No one injured. No damage to the truck.
Yellow tupperware bits went everywhere. Frunk and all front panels damaged.
My 2013 STS Spyder needs a new front end.

My insurance (Riders) will cover replacement cost and is being very helpful.
I just don't trust the local dealer to do the work in a timely and fair fashion.

I may do the wrenching myself.
Where can I get a fair deal on body panels and parts?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OEM parts at a discount .....PROCALIBER.COM ---- you need to register ( it's free ) then you get the discounted price list.....Free shipping on orders over $99.00....................Sorry your Spyder is HURT ......Glad your not ......Mike

[Bob Denman]

Dave,
I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune...
The bike is easier to fix than you are!
HOWEVER: if all of the Tupperware went flying; you've got to make sure that the mounting bracketry is still in good shape.
This actually might be a better job for the dealer, since they (should) know how the parts have to fit together, and are familiar with insurance company protocols. (If they find more damage, than was originally thought...)
Good luck, and please let us know how quickly the repairs are progressing!

[billybovine]

Your damage will be similar to the damage I had when I hit the dog. The front frame will be bent. Just replace, it is cheap enough. Item 20.


The rest of the parts will be on this exploded view. Just order what is damaged.


When I hit the dog it was on a monday nite. Called the dealer and ordered the parts on tuesday. Called the insurance on tuesday as well. Dropped off the Spyder on wednesday afternoon. The parts were already there. Thursday morning the the insurance adjuster approved proceeding with the repair. I picked it up, all fixed and shiny Thursday afternoon. Just before closing.

[murphybrown]

Stop and go highway traffic.
Auto driver pulls along side and starts yelling at me from his passenger window.
Me in ATGATT can't hear because of helmet and ear plugs.
Turned my head to see the Auto driver as the Pickup in front of me hit the brakes.
One moment of distraction spelled disaster.

I ran into the trailer hitch of the pickup truck.
The front end of my ST exploded.
At least that's what it seemed like. No one injured. No damage to the truck.
Yellow tupperware bits went everywhere. Frunk and all front panels damaged.
My 2013 STS Spyder needs a new front end.

My insurance (Riders) will cover replacement cost and is being very helpful.
I just don't trust the local dealer to do the work in a timely and fair fashion.

I may do the wrenching myself.
Where can I get a fair deal on body panels and parts?

Not sure how far you are from Dublin, OH....but contact Reggy Tan, owner of TricLED.com He fixed mine...good as new.... I actually rode into Spyderfest a day early and he did the work out of his van...yep give a Reggy a shout...

[clinard]

If you are interested in DIY you might check out this site.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...torcycle/parts

This link will take you directly to the Can Am Section

HTH

[Haze]

Hey Guys and Gals
Thanks for the responses.
I appreciate the support and advise from all. I'm going to order part #20 on speculation.
@ Billy thanks for the diagrams. Much better than my findings.

I'm going to take the weekend to tear down the Spyder and really investigate the damage.
Also have HoneyDo to complete while waiting for parts.
Cheers, David C.

[Bob Denman]

Good Luck!
Please take some pictures of the teardown, and rebuild. It might just help the NEXT person!

[Haze]

All the parts arrived today.
4 boxes of tupperware and 1 box with the frunk and front frame.
The real work of reassembly starts Saturday AM.
I will post pictures as the project progresses.
Also order a set of LED headlight bulbs.
Wish me luck ...

[pitzerwm]

Piece of cake, just keep telling yourself that you will be smarter when its over.

[Chupaca]

Take your time take some breaks and all will fall into place... the pictorial will be nice...

[CanAmMick]

Well the good thing is you didn't get hurt! Sorry to hear about your Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

All the parts arrived today.
4 boxes of tupperware and 1 box with the frunk and front frame.
The real work of reassembly starts Saturday AM.
I will post pictures as the project progresses.
Also order a set of LED headlight bulbs.
Wish me luck ...

Fingers Crossed.gif for you: hoping that the reassembly proceeds even better than you could hope for!

[Haze]

Thanks Everyone

The front frame and frunk are installed.
Front lid and nose piece are installed.
Aligning everything was tricky but in the end successful.
Sunday is side panel and mirror day.
TriLED front fender lights and turn signal flashers are wired and tested.

Cheers, David C.

[Bob Denman]

...Less than three weeks, and the Phoenix will arise!