My mods

[bjt]

Since I got my paint touch-up done and my Spyder is looking just about the way I want it, I decided to get some pictures of it in here. I had an idea in my head and how it was going to look was confirmed by lamonster's paint job. Since Deb's Bushtec was getting recoated in gloss black, it was the perfect opportunity for part of my paint to get done.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00001.jpg

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I got my CB antenna mounted the same as what Nexus and SpyderDeb had done.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00004.jpg

Retread sent me this cool little cross and I decided to mount it on my Evo III at the left hand guard.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00007.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00008.jpg

Got the Vista Cruise mounted a while back thanks to ataDudes instructions.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00010.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00011.jpg

A shot of the Russell Day Long seat.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00012.jpg

My stock exhaust had major paint flaking so I pulled it, removed the bracket, sanded it down and recoated it with a high temp (1500 degree) paint. Gives it a slightly different look.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00002.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/DSC00003.jpg

[Lamonster]

Looking good.:congrats:

[sabunim5]

Nice Job Brian. :thumbup:

[Director]

Sweet, Brian. I notice you fixed up the pipe too. Looks great! :2thumbs:

Bruce

Oops. I just noticed the narrative about the high-temp paint. That is excellent.

[Bersquack]

Nice mods. Looks like your windshield has an earring. :D

[bjt]

Nice mods. Looks like your windshield has an earring. :D


Yep, I thought about that after the fact.

[fastfraser]

:thumbup: Nice job. I have never seen a Day Long seat before on a :spyder2: got to say one comfortable looking seat.

[docdoru]

Looks very good Brian :2thumbs:

[NancysToy]

The more Spyders I see with the gloss black fenders, the more I like the look. It is so darned sharp! I am torn about the reduced visibility, but there is no denying that they add a lot of elegance up front. Well done BJT!
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[jeuchler]

Looks like SOMEBODY got all spruced up to meet Jay!

(BTW I don't remember if anybody posted this article by Jay, telling of his fascination with three-wheelers (http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/columnists/229980/jay_leno_october_2008.html)..)

Get me an autograph, Brian?

You know, with a Sharpie.

[bjt]

I got the black 3" NMN risers installed today. They really make turning easier. I also got 2 ram mount ball ends from NMN that fit the risers. That made it so I could get my GPS back where I like it, by the left handgrip, while keeping my J&M CB mounted on the clutch bracket. I also took off the rear fender and put a motorcycle fender on instead. During that mod, I swapped out the left fender bracket from my Spyder to dltang's as her left fender bracket got dinged up by a large pothole and the antenna bracket. When we got the bracket off, we found one of the tabs that holds the bracket to the swingarm of her Spyder was broken off so I welded it back on and got her fender bracket re-installed. I ended up doing quite a bit of cutting down of the motorcycle fender to get it to the size I wanted and to have it fit as I wanted. I think the Spyder looks good with a much smaller rear fender. Unfortunately, I have no pictures for tonight as I'm whipped after working on Spyders all day long. Tomorrow, I'll get some pics put together and hopefully get the Evoluzione sway bar installed that I confiscated from dltang. :D

[Some Guy]

Dang! I wish I knew you were ditching the rear fender...I would have bought the license plate reflector assembly from you! ;) BTW...you were right on the Cleveland banner run...I had to buy the whole assembly instead of just the reflector housing. Ugh. Can't wait to see the pics.

[bjt]

Dang! I wish I knew you were ditching the rear fender...I would have bought the license plate reflector assembly from you! ;) BTW...you were right on the Cleveland banner run...I had to buy the whole assembly instead of just the reflector housing. Ugh. Can't wait to see the pics.

I was thinking about your light tonight as I was removing the rear fender but I wasn't reasonably sure it would work until about 9pm tonight. Even now, I'm not 100% satisfied. If I can't tweak it in, I'll have to put my stock fender back on so I kinda need to keep that reflector / light lens.

[babyanlee]

:spyder: Looks Great :2thumbs::yes:

[Some Guy]

I was thinking about your light tonight as I was removing the rear fender but I wasn't reasonably sure it would work until about 9pm tonight. Even now, I'm not 100% satisfied. If I can't tweak it in, I'll have to put my stock fender back on so I kinda need to keep that reflector / light lens.

No problem. I've already ordered and paid for the new one.

[0228lisa]

I think it looks great. Much more sleek than the yellow wheel fenders. JMHO:clap:

[SpyderByter]

:2thumbs: Looks nice, good luck with the rear fender

[bjt]

Thanks, the rear fender isn't working out for me quite yet but its kinda close.

[bjt]

Got the Evoluzione sway bar installed today. Not much to look at but I snapped a few pics anyways.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderfrontsuspension-1.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderfrontsuspension-2.jpg

I hope I can get it all back together before I go to work tomorrow. :gaah: I need to buy a few more grease zerks at the auto parts store tomorrow before I can button it up.

[bjt]

I've been playing with a different license plate mount since I removed my rear fender. I was trying to keep it in the center of the Spyder to assure no legal issues while traveling in other states but that just wasn't working out for me. I got a lighted plate frame from NoMagicNeon and made a bracket that holds the plate just over the left axle nut and mounts to two of the tabs on the swingarm that held the fender supports. I routed the original plate light wires under the swingarm, soldered them to the NMN plate frame wires, covered the solder joints with heat shrink tubing, drilled and tapped three holes for one hole plastic straps and also put on a few of the self stick zip tie mounts that hold the wire as I'd hate for the wire to come free and get damaged while out on the road. If the bracket holds up well, I'll be removing it this winter along with a few other Spyder components and sending them out for powder coating.


http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/License%20plate%20bracket/LastImport-1.jpg

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I designed the bracket to bring the plate higher and towards the back of the Spyder while keeping it horizontal so it was visible from both sides while riding. I think this covers me for plate mounting legality in all states.

[8LEGS]

Looks Awesome Brian! :2thumbs::doorag:

[Some Guy]

Sweet! :2thumbs:

[Lamonster]

Ain't nothing wrong with that. :thumbup::doorag:

[Putt-Putt]

What brand is the rear tire?

[bjt]

Kumho Ecsta AST like lamonster had. I'd buy it again if we can find it. I think they changed the design on that tire and the new AST has a tread design that I wouldn't use on my Spyder.

[4leafpat]

Very sweet Brian! I missed this the first time around, so am glad it came back around.
Pat

[MarkLawson]

Would like to see some detail pics of the black risers. Need to get some for my wife's Spyder, but haven't decided on chrome or black, although I'm leaning towards black.

Thanks,

[bjt]

Dang, I see that I forgot to post pictures of the risers. It'll have to wait for a while longer as my Spyder is at the dealership waiting on BRP to ship them a DPS as mine went kaput. Hopefully early next week.

[BumbleBee]

Looks great!!!

[bjt]

Would like to see some detail pics of the black risers. Need to get some for my wife's Spyder, but haven't decided on chrome or black, although I'm leaning towards black.

Thanks,

Here are a few pics of my black risers along with the Kewlmetal rear rack I installed yesterday.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-1.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-2.jpg

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http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-4.jpg

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http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-6.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-7.jpg

I really like the rear rack and I am envisioning how I will get a sissy bar attachment for it to hold a new sissy bar bag that I have been shopping for and to attach my Biker's Friend bag to instead of using bungee cords under the seat. I also am envisioning getting my license plate mounted up on the rear rack instead of on the swingarm like I have it now. That should relieve
any vibration issues associated my current license plate mount.

One thing on the rear rack install, in the instructions they say to remove one of the taillight screws if you are having trouble getting the mounting plate into the Spyder frame. I recommend against that as once you get the screw out and get the mounting plate installed, you won't be able to put the screw back in so that taillight will be loose. I found that the mounting plate did fit in between the light assemblies though it was a tight fit.

[8LEGS]

:2thumbs:

[Putt-Putt]

Lets see all of my spyder mods are:
1. spring trunk release
2. 12 volt acc. receptical in dash
3. 1" BRP bar riser
4. 3" MM bar riser
5. F III windshield
6. CHAD windshield
7. MM thottle lock
8. BMW thottle lock
9. MM hp air filter
10. MM HID lights
11. Russell Day Long seat
12. HWY pegs
13. I-7 Givi saddle bags
14. I-7 Givi top box
15. MM Micron exhaust
16. Warrior exhaust
17. BRP axel caps

I think thats it for now. In the future;

1. front hand brake
2. elec. cruise control

[Director]

I've been playing with a different license plate mount since I removed my rear fender.
I designed the bracket to bring the plate higher and towards the back of the Spyder while keeping it horizontal so it was visible from both sides while riding. I think this covers me for plate mounting legality in all states.

I just noticed this old post, Brian. As it turns out, your concerns about legality in all States were unfounded, as your trip to L.A. demonstrated the whole plate concept seems to be optional...:clap:

[bjt]

Well I got my license plate mount moved again...

Trying to get it off the swingarm because of vibration issues, I mounted it off of the Kewlmetal rear rack that I recently got.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/LicenseplatemountonKewlrack-1.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/LicenseplatemountonKewlrack-2.jpg

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[bjt]

I got a great deal on the Day Tripper tailbag from my dealer and it works great with my Kewl rack. This, along with my Biker's Friend bag, should give me all the luggage carrying capacity I need for any traveling I'll do. If not, I can add the Nelson-Rigg roll bag to the top for additional storage. This bag is secure on the Spyder and very easy to remove so I can easily take it into the motel rooms for the night. Here are a few pics of the Day Tripper along with my Biker's Friend.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-08.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder%20Mods/Spyderrisersandrearrack-09.jpg

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The first two pics also show a bit of the Madstad windshield and brackets I've been demoing. So far, it's been great. So good that after I made one small adjustment to how dltang had it set, I haven't messed with it since. I really need to take the time to try it at multiple adjustment levels to give a true report of how well it works. I'll post dedicated pics and a report on the Madstad in the next few days.

[nelsonriggusa]

Looks great! Thanks for your support.

[LDFIREWORKS]

nice job:clap: :2thumbs::congrats:

[XXX 74]

looks good.. very clean.:thumbup:

[bjt]

Just got the MMG cold air intake installed that I bought from ATADude. It went in fairly easy once I took off just enough body plastic to "finesse" it in there. No pics but it can be seen on ATADude's mods thread. I'll be testing it out starting today on the way to work. I will say that the initial running just in my garage didn't produce any noticeable increase in the intake noise like removing the snorkels or putting on the Evoluzione intake.

[ataDude]

Just got the MMG cold air intake installed that I bought from ATADude. It went in fairly easy once I took off just enough body plastic to "finesse" it in there. No pics but it can be seen on ATADude's mods thread. I'll be testing it out starting today on the way to work. I will say that the initial running just in my garage didn't produce any noticeable increase in the intake noise like removing the snorkels or putting on the Evoluzione intake.

Dang... you are slow. Oh, wait... the shop thingy. :yikes:

.

[bjt]

I was waiting for you to come up and do the free install that I thought you included with every sale but I got tired of waiting. :D