spyder mods.what the factory missed

[jarhd3]

While I've been on this site,I've seen the great inventiveness of spyder owners solve some of the problems that the factory and engineers should've taken care of.Like all car/bike owners,we are never truly satisfied with a stock factory product.Tinkering w/it and making it OUR OWN,is what makes the vehicle unique.This site has joined alot of people together to solve some complex problems.Since the Spyder is a truly unique vehicle,short comings are expected.The breadth of enthusiasm fm owners is also unique.Nowhere have I seen people so a tuned to making the ride abetter and safer one.There's alot of GREAT info here! I've built alot of bikes over the years but the Spyder poses abit of a challenge.It only took aspark of inventiveness fm. afew people to get me started and I can say that it's getting better every day.Brakes,handlebars,windshields,etc.,have evolved in such a short time.Eveyone wants the best for such a one of a kind ride.Let's keep it going,it's fun and EXCITING! I'm looking forward to the handlebar mods.Made my own highway pegs and added a sound sys.,F-1 windshield and putting on the Micron pipe.Let's see what the future offers next SPYDER GANG!

[pzim]

How do you like the F1 windshield? I was thinking about getting one,

[jarhd3]

To pzim:The F-1 windshield works great! My wife says it's a big improvement while on the back.Not as much buffeting and we can really here the stereo better.I have the dark smoke tint and it doesn't affect night vision.Recommend it.Good product.

[dltang]

How do you like the F1 windshield? I was thinking about getting one,

I had to tweak mine per Marcel's instructions but now it is great!! I just got back from a highway ride got up to 85 and no problems. This thing is really nice for me.
Deb

[smokster]

While I've been on this site,I've seen the great inventiveness of spyder owners solve some of the problems that the factory and engineers should've taken care of.Like all car/bike owners,we are never truly satisfied with a stock factory product.Tinkering w/it and making it OUR OWN,is what makes the vehicle unique.This site has joined alot of people together to solve some complex problems.Since the Spyder is a truly unique vehicle,short comings are expected.The breadth of enthusiasm fm owners is also unique.Nowhere have I seen people so a tuned to making the ride abetter and safer one.There's alot of GREAT info here! I've built alot of bikes over the years but the Spyder poses abit of a challenge.It only took aspark of inventiveness fm. afew people to get me started and I can say that it's getting better every day.Brakes,handlebars,windshields,etc.,have evolved in such a short time.Eveyone wants the best for such a one of a kind ride.Let's keep it going,it's fun and EXCITING! I'm looking forward to the handlebar mods.Made my own highway pegs and added a sound sys.,F-1 windshield and putting on the Micron pipe.Let's see what the future offers next SPYDER GANG!

Do you have pictures of your mods. ex Hwy pegs

[csmead]

I had to tweak mine per Marcel's instructions but now it is great!! I just got back from a highway ride got up to 85 and no problems. This thing is really nice for me.
Deb


Deb, what does "tweak"ed mean? I am looking for another windshield but I am really skeptical about investing another $200+ dollars?

[dltang]

Deb, what does "tweak"ed mean? I am looking for another windshield but I am really skeptical about investing another $200+ dollars?


Per Marcel's instructions, I heated the center wing tip of my windshield with two blowdriers and while it was pliable, with an oven mitt, I increased the pitch of that center wing just a bit. That increase made a hugh difference in how the wind was deflected over my head. Now it is perfect. As a matter of fact, almost too perfect, I don't get as much wind circulation in my helmet and now I have to watch for fogging, but on the other hand, I can open my wind screen on my helmet while driving if I need to and not have it be too bothersome. So, I would say that for me, the F1 has been a great choice.