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ABSOLUTELY.
The Bump Skid is a tremendously good investment.
And your choice of getting the one without lights is also very wise.
When, in the fullness of time the bump skid does it's job and you hit something, one or two of the LED's will go dark.
The result makes your Spyder look like a Halloween Jack O'Lantern. (DAMHIKT)
I only wish someone would come up with a bump skid for the 2020 RT.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
I only wish someone would come up with a bump skid for the 2020 RT.
That's what I'm waiting on. Once someone comes up with one, I'll buy it. I've already bottomed out once (just scratches on the frame) but that's enough for me. I'm not even overly concerned with LEDs although I've ridden in front of someone who's got the lighted version and it's great for visibility.
HAGO!
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
I only wish someone would come up with a bump skid for the 2020 RT.
I have my 2021 STS on order and I plan to get the Halo Skid for it from Custom Spyder Works. They make one for the 2020/2021 RT. Theirs have lights however.
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Originally Posted by Twidget
I have my 2021 STS on order and I plan to get the Halo Skid for it from Custom Spyder Works. They make one for the 2020/2021 RT. Theirs have lights however.
Just looked on their site and didn't see a bump skid/skid plate for the 2020+ RT. I see underglow lights only. Got a direct link to it?
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Originally Posted by Twidget
I have my 2021 STS on order and I plan to get the Halo Skid for it from Custom Spyder Works. They make one for the 2020/2021 RT. Theirs have lights however.
Thanks. I took a look at their offering. I've heard that the curve of the 2020 Frunk is problematic.
Their site says the Halo Skid has matched the curve, but I'm not thrilled with the acrylic skid.
I'd be afraid that the skid would break the first time I hit something.
Hopefully, someone will come up with a design that has a little give to it like the pre 2020 RT's bump skid.
Maybe in time, when there are enough post 2020 units sold a polypro skid will be available.
Thanks again. That's a great find.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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I wonder what my RT would look like with Bull Bars? Here in N Florida my most frequent near misses are from Armadillos. Been blessed to not hit one yet.
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Just be a little wary of fitting bump-skids that reduce your approach angle &/or ground clearance (and I'm sorry, but many, if not most DO BOTH!) and also be wary of fitting bump-skids, bull bars, &/or bumpers that are frame mounted - hit something with any of those protective devices hard enough and even tho your device may have protected the tupperware, it just might have bent the frame that it's mounted upon, effectively writing off your Spyder!!
There was a Spyder running around here in Oz a while back with a really snazzy looking chrome 'bull bar/bumper' mounted up front, and it looked absolutely fantabulous.... the owner doesn't believe he ever hit anything 'hard', but he did admit to 'gently nudging' a kerb when he was parking once, and shortly after doing that, he noticed that his Spyder was quite obviously 'crabbing' down the road!! Further investigations revealed his Spyder had a bent frame centering around the bumper mounting points, and his insurance company wrote the Spyder off rather than trying to repair it - which was not a bad thing really, cos he got a pretty good replacement. BUT, his insurance company stipulated in the replacement policy that he was NOT to fit any similar 'bump or protective devices' that were frame mounted or it would void his insurance policy!!
So be warned... frame mounting anything that protrudes beyond the tupperware might stop you cracking that tupperware, but it also just might do a whole lot worse damage than just cracking the plastic somewhere!
I run an alloy Skid-plate under my Spyder that replaces the OE plastic tray/s down there, and I'm pretty positive that it's saved my Spyder from a lot of damage (I don't avoid dirt &/or rocky/rutted roads too much at all! ) and also that by ensuring my Skid-plate doesn't protrude beyond the tupperware anywhere, I've avoided just as much if not more potential damage by avoiding reducing the approach angle/ground clearance in the way many bump-skid &/or bumper devices do!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 11-26-2020 at 07:15 AM.
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Originally Posted by MONK
That's what I'm waiting on. Once someone comes up with one, I'll buy it. I've already bottomed out once (just scratches on the frame) but that's enough for me. I'm not even overly concerned with LEDs although I've ridden in front of someone who's got the lighted version and it's great for visibility.
HAGO!
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I have had to have the lower portion of the funk and the bucket replace because i bottomed out.
I will install a bump skid when Spyderpops makes one.
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It is true that all bump skids will reduce both ground clearance and approach height. The solution for bottoming out is adjustable spring pre-load on the front shocks. The bump skid is still a great idea for protection and visibility (if you get the lighted version). And I think they look great at the same time. But impact avoidance should be the first line of defense.
Most Spyders have adequate ground clearance unloaded. But adding riders and storage (especially in the frunk) can cost you up to 2" of ground clearance. Add to this a too weak response from the shock springs when a bump, dip or driveway approach is encountered, allowing the front to dip more than it should, and you've got a good scenario for a ground strike. If you're curious, this is easily checked. Unload your Spyder and take a measurement from the nose to the ground. Then load your Spyder (including rider(s)) and have someone make this same measurement. You may be surprised at how much ground clearance you have lost before you even leave the garage.
Being able to adjust your front spring pre-load to accommodate the extra weight will not only restore your Spyder to its original ride height, recovering that lost ground clearance. But when a bump is encountered (dip in the road, speed bump, etc.). The springs are more able to handle it with less dip. The combination makes it much less likely that you'll get a ground strike. An added benefit is less lean and dive in turns giving you better handling and increased steering control.
Removing the front spring pre-load was, in my opinion, a real disservice by BRP to their customers.
Last edited by BajaRon; 11-27-2020 at 08:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
It is true that all bump skids will reduce both ground clearance and approach height. The solution for bottoming out is adjustable spring pre-load on the front shocks.
Yep, that's why I installed a set while I had the frunk off. That's some nice machine work. And I'm not sure you are getting the compression tools back
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