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Lamonster
12-16-2007, 02:30 PM
:doorag:

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/5619/1CIMG4242.JPG

Spyd3r
12-16-2007, 04:32 PM
and....

Way2Fast
12-16-2007, 10:15 PM
Looks good, but I bet it can't beat the "bottle cap" that I use... cost wise.....LOL

I don't see how I can add an attachment (photo) to my post ??


Richard

Lamonster
12-17-2007, 09:06 AM
Looks good, but I bet it can't beat the "bottle cap" that I use... cost wise.....LOL

I don't see how I can add an attachment (photo) to my post ??


Richard


If you're okay with putting a bottle cap on your axle then more power to you, or should I say more Powerade to you. ;)

I use www.putfile.com for loading pics.

Lamonster
12-17-2007, 09:12 AM
and....


and would you like them black, chrome or billit? ;D It's a fork cap that I had but needs to be hogged out a bit. Talked to the guy who made them and he can make some that will fit right if you like. :doorag:

joet
12-17-2007, 11:26 AM
and would you like them black, chrome or billit? ;D It's a fork cap that I had but needs to be hogged out a bit. Talked to the guy who made them and he can make some that will fit right if you like. :doorag:

I will take one when & where do I send the $$$$$

Rando
12-17-2007, 11:29 AM
I will take one when & where do I send the $$$$$
Ditto!

hevnbound
12-17-2007, 07:46 PM
and would you like them black, chrome or billit? ;D It's a fork cap that I had but needs to be hogged out a bit. Talked to the guy who made them and he can make some that will fit right if you like. :doorag:


BLACK .... Not a fan of chrome for the Spyder. Could live with billet.

one2doo
12-17-2007, 08:34 PM
Billit :doorag:

Lamonster
12-18-2007, 07:35 AM
BLACK .... Not a fan of chrome for the Spyder. Could live with billet.


:agree: I think they will only be offered in black or billet. We talked about matching front caps too. :doorag:

joet
12-18-2007, 06:00 PM
let's go ! start hog-in them bad boys out & get them in the mail. I think I will put my cap back on my gatorade bottle now.

Spyd3r
12-18-2007, 06:15 PM
Hell I will drive down there and get them... in September :doorag: I will take them anyway i can in black please.

Rando
03-28-2008, 06:37 AM
:agree: I think they will only be offered in black or billet. We talked about matching front caps too. :doorag:
Lamonster, is anyone making these yet? I would like to place an order.

Lamonster
03-28-2008, 06:44 AM
Lamonster, is anyone making these yet? I would like to place an order.


Let me check on that. :dontknow:

Spydroe
03-28-2008, 10:11 AM
Lets me know when they can be had.

Lamonster
03-28-2008, 10:31 AM
Lets me know when they can be had.


These were the last prototypes he sent me.

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/5619/1CIMG4799-med.JPG

Rando
03-28-2008, 11:05 AM
If you want to sell, let me know.

Rando
04-18-2008, 11:03 AM
Any update on axle caps?

BRPjunkie
06-04-2008, 01:00 PM
I took the tops off of 64 oz cranberry juice bottles and spray painted one with chrome paint and one with black. They are perfect snap on size. The black looks better than the chrome since chrome seems to be a cruiser style. I will keep looking for something better, but the black cap covers the left nut and blends nicely with the black swingarm. The axle nut on the right side is hidden by the exhaust.

Way2Fast
06-04-2008, 03:52 PM
That is exactly what I did months ago and posted about it !! I now went one better by using the chrome ring that came with a set of round reflectors (purchased at Publix) and putting it in back of the bottle top...perfect fit...makes for a finished "edge" on the cap. I also cut out the "Y" from a Spyder sticker and put it on the silver painted cap. Great custom look and no one would ever guess where the parts came from !

Richard

BRPjunkie
06-04-2008, 04:03 PM
You would think that with that steel axle nut just sticking out there on the left side would have caught the attention of some design detail person at BRP. If it can be cleaned up with a 5 cent plastic cap, I'm sure they can design an accessory version for $20 - $25.

J-Dub70
06-04-2008, 08:56 PM
I would deffinitely like some more info on this - my crappy looking axle nuts were one of the first things I noticed would need fixed/replaced on my Spyder.

BRPjunkie
06-04-2008, 10:10 PM
Seriously, check out the plastic screw on tops on large cranberry juice or Gatorade bottles. Spray paint with black enamel and it snaps right over the axle nut. The left is most annoying since the right is behind the exhaust. I just followed the lead of Way2fast and started experimenting with bottle caps. It really looks better than that naked steel nut.