Beka's Spyder

[beka]

I've had my Spyder for about a month and I've done a few mods so far. First up, a Garmin Zumo 550 because I have a really terrible sense of direction.

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I used just the supplied parts that came with the Zumo 550. I had to remove the warning card from the dash and drill 2 holes for the mount.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/freylok/SHv1bsTMVsI/AAAAAAAABKE/G6Kmplt8JG8/IMG_0039.JPG?imgmax=640

It's bolted through 2 pieces of plastic on the Spyder and feels very secure. Tested it on a 440 mile trip and it held up just fine.

[NancysToy]

I used just the supplied parts that came with the Zumo 550. I had to remove the warning card from the dash and drill 2 holes for the mount.
Some BRP lawyer is having a heart attack right now, just because you did that. :D Way to go!
-Scotty

[Magic Man]

welcome :2thumbs:

MM

[beka]

I added a Scorpio i900 alarm just recently since I work in Cambridge, MA and I'm a bit paranoid about leaving the Spyder alone while I work.

Here's the underside of the tail. The wire with velcro is the antenna. The main unit is held in place with velcro as well.
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I'm not too happy with the location of the proximity sensor. I need to find a better spot, but it works for now. There's almost exactly the right size opening on the underside of the seat to accommodate the sensor.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SHv1UBgsMrI/AAAAAAAABLw/_7UFDlwvQ2w/DSC00356.JPG?imgmax=576
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[ataDude]

I added a Scorpio i900 alarm just recently since I work in Cambridge, MA and I'm a bit paranoid about leaving the Spyder alone while I work.

Here's the underside of the tail. The wire with velcro is the antenna. The main unit is held in place with velcro as well.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SHv1Vz2BlII/AAAAAAAABME/0hGvqU2gREI/DSC00364.JPG?imgmax=912

I'm not too happy with the location of the proximity sensor. I need to find a better spot, but it works for now. There's almost exactly the right size opening on the underside of the seat to accommodate the sensor.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SHv1UBgsMrI/AAAAAAAABLw/_7UFDlwvQ2w/DSC00356.JPG?imgmax=912

The sensor should also fit on top of the rectangular frame rail. In front of the seat, the plastic cover starts flat on the frame where the plastic rivets are <under the seat> and then abruptly rises... put it just in front of the rise. Velcro works just fine.
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I like it here as it provides better warning for folks fooling around with the handlebars, GPS and radar detector.
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[beka]

And my latest mod should really be standard equipment in my opinion. Too bad about little things like rules and such. Looks amazing and sounds great too.

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I have a Throttle Rocker as well which is probably the best mod for the $. Really saves my hand on the longer trips. Next up will be wrapping the exhaust & installing a Givi V46 topcase and backrest with the Thibault rack.

Wish list: New grips/pegs, Magic Man's HID kit, Ken's O2 mod & air filter, larger windshield, Kewlmetal mirror extenders, seat pad, and for my husband to get his license so he doesn't have to ride on the back all the time. Not necessarily in that order.

[beka]

Thanks ataDude. I wanted to put it there, but I couldn't get the cable to reach. My guess is that you mounted the main unit in a different spot? I'll be taking most of the plastic off again when I wrap the exhaust anyway, so I may just redo things then.

[bjt]

I have a Throttle Rocker as well which is probably the best mod for the $. Really saves my hand on the longer trips. Next up will be wrapping the exhaust & installing a Givi V46 topcase and backrest with the Thibault rack.

Wish list: New grips/pegs, Magic Man's HID kit, Ken's O2 mod & air filter, larger windshield, Kewlmetal mirror extenders, seat pad, and for my husband to get his license so he doesn't have to ride on the back all the time. Not necessarily in that order.


:thumbup: Sounds like you are getting a good start on your Spyder mods. It's hard to pick out which items in your wish list should come first. The license for your husband is probably towards the top of that list but the HIDs from NoMagicNeon should be right up there. They make an amazing difference.

[ataDude]

Thanks ataDude. I wanted to put it there, but I couldn't get the cable to reach. My guess is that you mounted the main unit in a different spot? I'll be taking most of the plastic off again when I wrap the exhaust anyway, so I may just redo things then.

Nope on moving the "main unit". Just removed the grip (with the "lip" that was in the way), installed the modified throttle lock, drilled and tapped the hole through both the throttle lock and the stock switch housing, then reinstalled the grip to fit.

But... explain "couldn't get the cable to reach". ??
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[Lamonster]

I added a Scorpio i900 alarm just recently since I work in Cambridge, MA and I'm a bit paranoid about leaving the Spyder alone while I work.

Here's the underside of the tail. The wire with velcro is the antenna. The main unit is held in place with velcro as well.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SHv1Vz2BlII/AAAAAAAABME/0hGvqU2gREI/DSC00364.JPG?imgmax=912

I'm not too happy with the location of the proximity sensor. I need to find a better spot, but it works for now. There's almost exactly the right size opening on the underside of the seat to accommodate the sensor.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SHv1UBgsMrI/AAAAAAAABLw/_7UFDlwvQ2w/DSC00356.JPG?imgmax=912

For some reason the pictures are not making it. :dontknow:

[beka]

Very odd. The photos worked yesterday. I just edited the posts and fixed it.

ataDude: I'm confused. I thought we were talking about the Scorpio alarm.

[ataDude]

Very odd. The photos worked yesterday. I just edited the posts and fixed it.

ataDude: I'm confused. I thought we were talking about the Scorpio alarm.

Nah... I'm the confused one. I switched topics on you. :yikes:

Sorry about that. :opps:

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Got it on the cable... the one to the sensor is too short. :thumbup:

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[beka]

I had a busy weekend. I didn't relocate the alarm yet since I'm not 100% sure where I'm moving things, but I got a lot of other mods done. First off, thanks to MM for getting the HID kit shipped insanely fast. And bjt, you were completely right. These lights are great. I can see them reflecting off of street signs even in the daylight. With my husband on the back, I could see them reflecting pretty sharply off of the overhead road signs, so I think I may need to stiffen the rear shock a bit more. I haven't gone on a nighttime ride yet, but I'm sure it'll be a vast difference. Nice visibility in daylight too:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/freylok/SII-DcYuBDI/AAAAAAAABXQ/zKf7OouORNE/DSC00369.JPG?imgmax=576

I also added the Thibault/Industries7 side bag setup. The topcase and mount are on the way. FedEx decided to ram something through the box, so I was down a couple of screws, but I had enough to get things set up for some pics.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/freylok/SII-D1fltWI/AAAAAAAABXY/yXIL_3LXeMg/DSC00371.JPG?imgmax=576

Lastly, I wrapped a good chunk of the exhaust pipe. It's not a tough mod, but it is probably the most painful one. I used the copper wrap and little flecks of copper ended up EVERYWHERE. On the plus side, after a 40 mile ride the bodywork on the left side no longer feels like it's trying to fry my leg. I think it's going for a slow roast now.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/freylok/SII-ECauiFI/AAAAAAAABXc/PT3Z3U4A5Ug/DSC00372.JPG?imgmax=512

[bjt]

:2thumbs: Looking good!

[spydeebike]

a women rider!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!loving it. Wish my wife would even get on my bike much less own it. kudos to you becky

[Zerocool]

:2thumbs::clap:

[rkteck]

a women rider!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!loving it. Wish my wife would even get on my bike much less own it. kudos to you becky

Be careful what you wish for! I let my wide ride my Spyder the first week we got it (She had never been on a motorcycle) and the next weekend I was at the dealer forking out the $$ for hers. Now everything I buy for mine has to have a quantity of two! Its like planning for a boy and getting twins.

[bjt]

Be careful what you wish for! I let my wide ride my Spyder the first week we got it (She had never been on a motorcycle) and the next weekend I was at the dealer forking out the $$ for hers. Now everything I buy for mine has to have a quantity of two! Its like planning for a boy and getting twins.


I hear ya brother! Don't worry about having to buy two of everything for the Spyder. After a while, she will know what she wants for hers all on her own. :D

Hers
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/UP%20Cruise/DSC00003.jpg

Mine
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/UP%20Cruise/DSC00002.jpg

[beka]

I'd love for my husband to decide to get his own. I can take corners a lot faster without having him on the back.

[RubyRed]

Love ur bike, I'm trying to talk my hubby into buying me one. I told him he wouldnt be aloud to drive it though.. hehe.

[bjt]

Welcome to SpyderLovers RubyRed. I see two new Spyder sales here, one for you and one for Beka's husband. :2thumbs:

[beka]

Hopefully, my husband will be ready for his own Spyder in my lifetime. He went for his learner's permit and failed the test. All but 3 questions were about the various penalties for driving offenses for minors. Since he's not a teenager, he really didn't pay much attention to that stuff. Oh well.

In the meantime, I've been busy with a few more mods: NMN risers, Progrip 721 grips, leftover bar-ends from an older bike, and a small bag that fits on the risers. I'm still playing with the position of the bars, but so far, it feels great.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF5F_vMnI/AAAAAAAABdY/CaPhqwb27BE/IMG_0055.JPG?imgmax=576
http://lh5.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF48f9XLI/AAAAAAAABdQ/Hue_Hma5QHo/IMG_0054.JPG?imgmax=576
The bag is a Swat 833 Triple Tree bag that I picked up from Newenough for $18. It's perfect for toll money and other small things. I didn't need anything big there since I have the hard bags for hauling the major stuff. Sorry about the messy garage in the background.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF5oiEPLI/AAAAAAAABdo/eODwEm0bwgs/IMG_0057.JPG?imgmax=800

Next up, Kuryakyn Swingwing pegs for the passenger. They look like they'll give the passenger a bit more legroom. Anyone happen to know if 8818 is the right adapter? I've seen lots of posts about the rider pegs, but not the passenger. If no one knows, I guess I'll give it a shot and report back.
http://kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/14434_kur_4467_tt_m_pu.jpghttp://kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/thumbnail/14436_kur_4467_tt_m_tn.jpghttp://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:openwindow%28%27products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3682%27,%27prodWindow%27,704,0%29

[Magic Man]

Risers look Great! :2thumbs:

So does the rest of the bike, it's looking really nice. :thumbup:

MM

[wingnut]

just orderd my nmn risers,shoud be
in next week.:2excited::yes:

[Roaddog2]

:2thumbs:
Hopefully, my husband will be ready for his own Spyder in my lifetime. He went for his learner's permit and failed the test. All but 3 questions were about the various penalties for driving offenses for minors. Since he's not a teenager, he really didn't pay much attention to that stuff. Oh well.

In the meantime, I've been busy with a few more mods: NMN risers, Progrip 721 grips, leftover bar-ends from an older bike, and a small bag that fits on the risers. I'm still playing with the position of the bars, but so far, it feels great.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF5F_vMnI/AAAAAAAABdY/CaPhqwb27BE/IMG_0055.JPG?imgmax=576
http://lh5.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF48f9XLI/AAAAAAAABdQ/Hue_Hma5QHo/IMG_0054.JPG?imgmax=576
The bag is a Swat 833 Triple Tree bag that I picked up from Newenough for $18. It's perfect for toll money and other small things. I didn't need anything big there since I have the hard bags for hauling the major stuff. Sorry about the messy garage in the background.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF5oiEPLI/AAAAAAAABdo/eODwEm0bwgs/IMG_0057.JPG?imgmax=800

Next up, Kuryakyn Swingwing pegs for the passenger. They look like they'll give the passenger a bit more legroom. Anyone happen to know if 8818 is the right adapter? I've seen lots of posts about the rider pegs, but not the passenger. If no one knows, I guess I'll give it a shot and report back.
http://kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/14434_kur_4467_tt_m_pu.jpghttp://kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/thumbnail/14436_kur_4467_tt_m_tn.jpghttp://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:openwindow%28%27products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3682%27,%27prodWindow%27,704,0%29

[beka]

It's been ages since I've updated this thread, and I've done quite a few mods since then.

I've added a Corbin seat, CHAD, lots of NMN goodies (mudflap lights, Triple Play, Green filter, front turn signals), cup holder, Kury grips, Powerlet Termin-8, Powerlet dash outlet, and a powered tank bag with Starcom1 intercom.

The Powerlet Termin-8 is very handy for the price. It connects to the battery and has a 20 amp fuse. You then connect any new connections to it instead of the battery. I have it set up right under the seat, so adding anything new that needs power just requires me to pop the seat, pull the fuse, attach new goodies, and then re-install the fuse. This is really handy since the side panels are a slight pain to remove with the I-7 rack.

Thanks to dltang for the tank bag idea and to NancysToy for the Starcom1 idea.

[beka]

Hit the attachment limit on the previous post. Here's a bigger view of the dash area showing the tank bag, cup holder, Starcom1 volume control (left side near risers), and Kury grips.

[Capt John]

Look 1st rate :thumbup:

[mcguire1511]

Hello, just wandering what wind shield is that?, and is it working out for you?, I'm 5;5", looking for a good wind shield....Thanks
Hopefully, my husband will be ready for his own Spyder in my lifetime. He went for his learner's permit and failed the test. All but 3 questions were about the various penalties for driving offenses for minors. Since he's not a teenager, he really didn't pay much attention to that stuff. Oh well.

In the meantime, I've been busy with a few more mods: NMN risers, Progrip 721 grips, leftover bar-ends from an older bike, and a small bag that fits on the risers. I'm still playing with the position of the bars, bout for you,
http://lh4.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF5F_vMnI/AAAAAAAABdY/CaPhqwb27BE/IMG_0055.JPG?imgmax=576
http://lh5.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF48f9XLI/AAAAAAAABdQ/Hue_Hma5QHo/IMG_0054.JPG?imgmax=576
The bag is a Swat 833 Triple Tree bag that I picked up from Newenough for $18. It's perfect for toll money and other small things. I didn't need anything big there since I have the hard bags for hauling the major stuff. Sorry about the messy garage in the background.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/freylok/SLSF5oiEPLI/AAAAAAAABdo/eODwEm0bwgs/IMG_0057.JPG?imgmax=800

Next up, Kuryakyn Swingwing pegs for the passenger. They look like they'll give the passenger a bit more legroom. Anyone happen to know if 8818 is the right adapter? I've seen lots of posts about the rider pegs, but not the passenger. If no one knows, I guess I'll give it a shot and report back.
http://kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/14434_kur_4467_tt_m_pu.jpghttp://kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/thumbnail/14436_kur_4467_tt_m_tn.jpghttp://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:openwindow%28%27products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3682%27,%27prodWindow%27,704,0%29

[mcguire1511]

Hello, Just wandering what windshield you are using?, and is it working out for you? I'm 5'5" looking for a windshield to keep the wind off me, and I was wondering where you got the Powerlet Termin-8?..........Thanks.

[beka]

Hello, Just wandering what windshield you are using?, and is it working out for you? I'm 5'5" looking for a windshield to keep the wind off me, and I was wondering where you got the Powerlet Termin-8?..........Thanks.

I'm now using a CHAD windshield. The windshield in the earlier photos was the older BRP touring shield. The touring shield was much better than stock, but I still felt pretty beaten on long trips with it. The CHAD is great. I keep it in the lowest position around town, and raise it slightly for longer trips. Ideally I should swap back to the touring shield for summertime local riding to get more air, but I'm too lazy.

I picked up the Termin-8 from spoiledbiker.com (http://www.spoiledbiker.com/pkt103a.html). I imagine most Powerlet dealers (http://www.powerletproducts.com/dealers) will have them though.

[cousin]

I'am impress:bowdown: with the dress of your:spyder::clap::clap::firstplace: must fine that seat and back rest:2thumbs:

[bjt]

:thumbup: