My last mod- Lamonster Cold Air Intake

[Lamonster]

I've been playing with this fuel/air quite a bit on the 109 and we can leave the stock air box in but feed it cool air from the outside of the bike and pick up about 5hp.

The same should be true for the Spyder and maybe even better seeing the air is so hot inside those panels. So I got a wild hair and made up a cold air intake using off the shelf parts and keep the stock air box. You can leave your filter in if you want or take it out, I don't think it's going to matter all that much but getting cool air will. I'll post more details later.

This is my last mod.....today.:D

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/4/d/5/4d530ded7335c183bdb427fcc5ea70e20_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/5/b/2/5b2151bc7beb4ba82a29951b99d81ad30_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/9/6/b/96bf1c0c92f2e4862948d189c74edc340_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/a/e/c/aec14868ed9c62f0343640b72e64a0620_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/1/f/4/1f490cd41e8fa3c24cf0f137c49f6b6a0_large.jpg

[Greg H.]

Well........ I must say; it's unique! :D

With the additional air drag, you will probably lose that 5hp gain.

[mike3069]

:thumbup:Now she's got that "modified" look going strong!:clap:

[Lamonster]

:thumbup:Now she's got that "modified" look going strong!:clap:

And you can look at your phone and tell how long it took to do it. :doorag:

[Greg H.]

And you can look at your phone and tell how long it took to do it. :doorag:

Lamont: What about scoops leading into the airbox, bringing only outside air in through tubes?

[sleepman]

I'm interested in seeing if pushing more air will change the fuel mileage.

[Magic Man]

I LIKE IT! :2thumbs:

But you do need help. :D

MM

[Greg H.]

And,,,,,,,,,,,,, what about rain? :yikes:

[jedd]

I have quietly sat back and watched a obsession unfold and enjoyed every minute:thumbup:However this is over the top you have too much time, and as the great MM said("YOU NEED HELP") If you wanna take a ride here:cheers: I would gladly refer you to a therapist:2thumbs::clap::doorag::yes::firstplace:: bowdown:

[Lamonster]

And,,,,,,,,,,,,, what about rain? :yikes:

Not an issue. I have over 26,000 miles on this bike with the same style air filter and I've riddin in rain so hard you couldn't see without so much as a hiccup.

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/3/8/c/38cb086aac51f8ae9c2feef0a023ffcd0_large.jpg

[MSGTDOC]

I WAS THINKING SOME WHERE ALONG THE SAME LINES. BUT I WAS GOING TO TRY AND USE THE FOG LIGHT HOLES AND CONNECT THE TUBES TO THE AIR BOX. I'LL HAVE TO LOOK AT THAT WHEN I HAVE THE PANELS OFF NEXT TIME. JUST A THOUGHT IS ALL
:chat:

[Lamonster]

I have quietly sat back and watched a obsession unfold and enjoyed every minute:thumbup:However this is over the top you have too much time, and as the great MM said("YOU NEED HELP") If you wanna take a ride here:cheers: I would gladly refer you to a therapist:2thumbs::clap::doorag::yes::firstplace:: bowdown:

It could be worst :D
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=fc61fcad-f8d1-45bd-89f7-1df94a9575ba&Format=Medium
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=c0aaa341-54c4-45ec-a6db-702d708bdba9&Format=Medium

[Greg H.]

It could be worst :D
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=fc61fcad-f8d1-45bd-89f7-1df94a9575ba&Format=Medium
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=c0aaa341-54c4-45ec-a6db-702d708bdba9&Format=Medium

....... actually,,,, :popcorn::cheers:

[tatt2r]

It could be worst :D
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=fc61fcad-f8d1-45bd-89f7-1df94a9575ba&Format=Medium
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=c0aaa341-54c4-45ec-a6db-702d708bdba9&Format=Medium

i dont know ???? kind of like it in a weird sort of way .... lol
how bout air scoops instead of round filters just a thought

[jedd]

:clap::yikes: Thats a big 10-4 on it could be worser!!!

[Lamonster]

i dont know ???? kind of like it in a weird sort of way .... lol
how bout air scoops instead of round filters just a thought

Yep, that may be what I try next if I decide I don't like these.
You got to understand it's all about the journey for me. I'm never quite sure where I'll wind up but I have a good time getting there. :doorag:

[TonyMac]

It could be worst :D
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=fc61fcad-f8d1-45bd-89f7-1df94a9575ba&Format=Medium
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=c0aaa341-54c4-45ec-a6db-702d708bdba9&Format=Medium


My daughter took her Mom's Honda Accord to college. When she came back, her boyfriend had put a wing on the back of it. Mind you, this is a four door sedan, a "Mom Car" and it had a ricer wing on it. Oh yeah, when you got a small engine a thumping and it gets up to 70 MPH, you gotta have a wing for down force :dontknow:

[Smylinacha]

[quote=Lamonster;47848]I've been playing with this fuel/air quite a bit on the 109 and we can leave the stock air box in but feed it cool air from the outside of the bike and pick up about 5hp.

The same should be true for the Spyder and maybe even better seeing the air is so hot inside those panels. So I got a wild hair and made up a cold air intake using off the shelf parts and keep the stock air box. You can leave your filter in if you want or take it out, I don't think it's going to matter all that much but getting cool air will. I'll post more details later.

This is my last mod.....today.:D

/quote]

Are you serious? :yikes:

[Bimjo]

Gettin' an early start on April Lamont? :cheers:

[Greg H.]

how bout air scoops instead of round filters just a thought

As I mentioned, earlier in this thread. :thumbup:

[Lamonster]

Something like this?

http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/d1/f5/ce_1_sbl.JPG

[Zerocool]

I've been playing with this fuel/air quite a bit on the 109 and we can leave the stock air box in but feed it cool air from the outside of the bike and pick up about 5hp.

The same should be true for the Spyder and maybe even better seeing the air is so hot inside those panels. So I got a wild hair and made up a cold air intake using off the shelf parts and keep the stock air box. You can leave your filter in if you want or take it out, I don't think it's going to matter all that much but getting cool air will. I'll post more details later.

This is my last mod.....today.:D

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080902/4/d/5/4d530ded7335c183bdb427fcc5ea70e20_large.jpg


OMG!!! You gave the :spyder: BUNNY EARS!!! NOOOoooooooooooo! :joke:

[one2doo]

?:yikes:

[AMTJIM]

I feel like that moment in Tommy Boy..."Wha'd you do?"

[AMTJIM]

Heyyy...I don't see Magic Mans carbon fiber on that wind screen...Where is it Mr.?

[AMTJIM]

It could be worst :D
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=fc61fcad-f8d1-45bd-89f7-1df94a9575ba&Format=Medium
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/SpyderImage.ashx?MediaID=c0aaa341-54c4-45ec-a6db-702d708bdba9&Format=Medium
While I do think the tail end of the spyder needs something...that wing makes me think that spyder needs a little something less!
Is that a chopped down Tiburon wing?

[AMTJIM]

http://www.yourhotcar.com/productImages_thumb/1219441698209608.jpg (http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Street_Scene/Body_Kits_&_Conversions/Hood_Scoops/Street_Scene_Fiberglass_Super_Pro_Stock_Hood_Scoop _-_950-72119/582205)too bad these pro-stock type scoops are so big...I'd be boring holes in my spyder right now!

[Lamonster]

At least I know when to stop. :D:yikes:
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/504/1Boss15891.jpg (http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2116)
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/504/1Boss1203.jpg

[Greg H.]

Something like this?

http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/d1/f5/ce_1_sbl.JPG

Indeed! Something very much like that. :thumbup: The openings could even be larger.

[Magic Man]

Heyyy...I don't see Magic Mans carbon fiber on that wind screen...Where is it Mr.?


He lives in the middle of NOWHERE! The UPS man has to plan an expidition just to bring him a package! LOL

He should get his stuff today or tomorrow. :dontknow:

MM

[AMTJIM]

At least I know when to stop. :D:yikes:
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/504/1Boss15891.jpg (http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2116)
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/504/1Boss1203.jpg
:barf:I wonder if it's top heavy? I picture Fred Flinstone falling over after they throw that big steak on the side of his car.

[AMTJIM]

He lives in the middle of NOWHERE! The UPS man has to plan an expidition just to bring him a package! LOL

He should get his stuff today or tomorrow. :dontknow:

MM
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:1Nh_Yilr8MwJ::i105.photobucket.com/albums/m226/laralewis/Rudolph-YukonCornelius-9.jpg (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m226/laralewis/Rudolph-YukonCornelius-9.jpg&imgrefurl=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3Duser.viewprofile%26friend id%3D111204280&h=225&w=315&sz=26&tbnid=1Nh_Yilr8MwJ::&tbnh=84&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dyukon%2Bcornelius&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=3&ct=image&cd=1)Say hello to Yukon for us!

[Bersquack]

That mod is truly awesome!

[Putt-Putt]

I think the air scoops or the fog light openings would look better and a little more professional or factory equipped. In all a good idea though.

[Lamonster]

I think the air scoops or the fog light openings would look better and a little more professional or factory equipped. In all a good idea though.
Except I have fog lights in my fog light openings. :D

[Greg H.]

Except I have fog lights in my fog light openings. :D

Since, you already cut the holes, that's the perfect place for the scoop inlets. It would also look really clean. 'Just my thought. :thumbup:

[Lamonster]

Since, you already cut the holes, that's the perfect place for the scoop inlets. It would also look really clean. 'Just my thought. :thumbup:

The top piece can be replaced if I hate it. So far I like it.

I may see if Magic Man could make some killer looking scoops right there. The concept is still sound. Cool air makes more power. That's why you see all these Cold Air Intakes on the market now.:doorag:

[Greg H.]

The top piece can be replaced if I hate it. So far I like it.

I may see if Magic Man could make some killer looking scoops right there. The concept is still sound. Cool air makes more power. That's why you see all these Cold Air Intakes on the market now.:doorag:

Great idea on having MM do some nice scoops! And, there is no question that bringing in cooler air from outside is an advantage. I have an aFe CAI on my V6 Frontier.

If MM were to do this, that would be a very marketable item for the Spyder, I would think. Making it a complete package with hoses leading to the airbox would be really nice! :thumbup:

[AMTJIM]

Small Scoops!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAINLESS-STEEL-CLAM-SHELL-SCOOP-VENTS-RC48138-2_W0QQitemZ330265942565QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330 265942565&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

[Greg H.]

Small Scoops!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAINLESS-STEEL-CLAM-SHELL-SCOOP-VENTS-RC48138-2_W0QQitemZ330265942565QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330 265942565&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245


Oooooooo la la! Smoked, too! :thumbup: Those would look totally sweet on a Full Moon Spyder. :clap::cheers:

[one2doo]

Mad Max :doorag:

[Lamonster]

Forgot I had two of these setting around. :thumbup: I should be able to get the flaps to work with the thottle too. :yes::2excited:

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/3/8/9/389bbda7938b83b6efa1856a494136c10_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/1/2/4/124f98c9e25560d0cd754a5f39969ef60_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/c/f/d/cfd5876d4cf420a2ba2da69e84a909620_large.jpg

[ataDude]

We need to get you a real job, Lamont! :D


Forgot I had two of these setting around. :thumbup: I should be able to get the flaps to work with the thottle too. :yes::2excited:

[AMTJIM]

Yeah, I know how it is....I forget I have really cool stuff just laying around, too?

[Lamonster]

Need to blck these out and then I think I'm in there. :thumbup:

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/9/3/4/934cd8179480ccbcfe739617ff739f0f0_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/0/2/b/02bad24545f61e9cd1cb08efd9c2a9200_large.jpg

[Greg H.]

Forgot I had two of these setting around. :thumbup: I should be able to get the flaps to work with the thottle too. :yes::2excited:

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/3/8/9/389bbda7938b83b6efa1856a494136c10_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/1/2/4/124f98c9e25560d0cd754a5f39969ef60_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/c/f/d/cfd5876d4cf420a2ba2da69e84a909620_large.jpg


OMG! The World's first Top Fuel Can-Am Spyder. :shocked:

I'm not even going to ask how you have a couple of those just lying around! :chat::cheers:

Maybe.... you should just plug up those holes for now!!! roflmao

[AMTJIM]

C'mon...I wanna hear that vacuum...wheres' that video?

[Lamonster]

Now those are 2 cool, is that a real Infinity cover?
No, those are the stock covers but they can be changed. :doorag:

Think this is the look I'll go after.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=2361


http://www.kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/9981-harley.jpg

With this on top.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3366 (http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3366)

http://www.kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/12258_kur_8415_tt_u_pu.jpg

[Greg H.]

No, those are the stock covers but they can be changed. :doorag:

Think this is the look I'll go after.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=2361


http://www.kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/9981-harley.jpg

With this on top.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3366 (http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3366)

http://www.kuryakyn.com/graphics/products/popup/12258_kur_8415_tt_u_pu.jpg

So, roughly $600 for the pair (without the top)! Ouch!

And, I all I want is my Spyder!!! :)

[Lamonster]

We need to get you a real job, Lamont! :D

I'm just trying to keep up with your mods Bro. :firstplace:

[Putt-Putt]

Great idea on having MM do some nice scoops! And, there is no question that bringing in cooler air from outside is an advantage. I have an aFe CAI on my V6 Frontier.

If MM were to do this, that would be a very marketable item for the Spyder, I would think. Making it a complete package with hoses leading to the airbox would be really nice! :thumbup:

:agree: complete kit


I think some small air scoops shaped like Dodge had on the hood of their 1960's Drag cars I think Olds & Mustang had them too. :2thumbs:

[Zerocool]

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080903/0/2/b/02bad24545f61e9cd1cb08efd9c2a9200_large.jpg

Now this is VERY cool! :2thumbs:

I envy you. You have the skills to DO this work... I can only hope I find someone I can pay for the work to be done someday {sigh}

[csmead]

Sorry Guy, I know and understand that you have to try...but it looks like you have recreated Frankenstein's monster, complete with bolts coming from the neck. Sometimes a cool, wet towel placed on the back of the neck helps to curb strange impulses....

[Lamonster]

http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080904/a/a/6/aa630d74b795cf632d782e8a8f3710a00_large.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080904/4/0/1/401bf52cd768b2cc8c0866333510ea9f0_large.jpg

[Bionic Pope]

How about some pic of the in side? Does it be hooked to the in take?

I do not see how it can suck air in side unles hook up to manfold an sealed.

[Roaddog2]

....... actually,,,, :popcorn::cheers:What the :cus:

[Bionic Pope]

Also - how much beers was used for this spyder mod?:D

[Smylinacha]

Also - how much beers was used for this spyder mod?:D

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drinks/drinking-1.gif
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drinks/drinking-10.gif
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drinks/drinking-55.gif
:barf:

[Lamonster]

Hope to see some of you guys and gals in Gatlinburg and then you can see it in person. It looks better than the pics are showing.

By the way I can buy one panel and be right back to stock if I want. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. ;)

[Greg H.]

Also - how much beers was used for this spyder mod?:D

I drink beer. Beer had nothing to do with this latest mod. Stronger forces had to come into play here. :yikes:

No.... A bit too much 'bling' for me - these 'top fuel' looking intakes. The scoops, similar to the ones pictured earlier, would be more what I would want. Simple intakes, keeping the lines clean, uncluttered. :)

I know you were joking, Lamont. But, if your mods continue at this rate. I would say, within 6-10 weeks, it's quite possible, you will be about right here, afterall...........
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/504/1Boss1203.jpg

:yikes: Yowza!!!! :yikes:

[Lamonster]

I drink beer. Beer had nothing to do with this latest mod. Stronger forces had to come into play here. :yikes:

No.... A bit too much 'bling' for me - these 'top fuel' looking intakes. The scoops, similar to the ones pictured earlier, would be more what I would want. Simple intakes, keeping the lines clean, uncluttered. :)

I know you were joking, Lamont. But, if your mods continue at this rate. I would say, within 6-10 weeks, it's quite possible, you will be about right here, afterall...........
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/504/1Boss1203.jpg

:yikes: Yowza!!!! :yikes:

My last 5 rides have all been in magazines with a front cover on one of them. The reason is that all my rides have something about them to make them magazine worthy. I have a pretty good eye for what works but it takes me a few hit and misses to get it right. I'm sure the Spyder will be the same.:doorag:

[Greg H.]

My last 5 rides have all been in magazines with a front cover on one of them. The reason is that all my rides have something about them to make them magazine worthy. I have a pretty good eye for what works but it takes me a few hit and misses to get it right. I'm sure the Spyder will be the same.:doorag:

:thumbup: We're all here! Put us to use. A Poll would be good for something like this.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And, everyone has different tastes.

Here's why I prefer the scoop inlets. To me, raised scoops keep the Spyder's lines flowing. They work with the overall design. Yes; they're purposeful. But, they also say something about performance without interrupting the design. :)

[Lamonster]

How about some pic of the in side? Does it be hooked to the in take?

I do not see how it can suck air in side unles hook up to manfold an sealed.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=48402&postcount=45 :doorag:

[b2k]

My last 5 rides have all been in magazines with a front cover on one of them. The reason is that all my rides have something about them to make them magazine worthy. I have a pretty good eye for what works but it takes me a few hit and misses to get it right. I'm sure the Spyder will be the same.:doorag:
:agree:the work that I have saw Lamonster do and design are very worthy of being in our Magazine we would not have drove over 600 miles to do a photo shoot on his 109 if not .and he is on the front cover of our Magazine and we are thankfull he let is put it there .and by the way we are keeping a eye one his Spyder :spyder:

[bjt]

:agree:the work that I have saw Lamonster do and design are very worthy of being in our Magazine we would not have drove over 600 miles to do a photo shoot on his 109 if not .and he is on the front cover of our Magazine and we are thankfull he let is put it there .and by the way we are keeping a eye one his Spyder :spyder:


I might have missed this but what magazine are we talking about? I've been looking for a good motorcycle magazine to get a subscription to.

[b2k]

I might have missed this but what magazine are we talking about? I've been looking for a good motorcycle magazine to get a subscription to.
Bikers 2000 Magazine it is free go to www.bikers2000.net (http://www.bikers2000.net) and you can look at it just turn pages

[Putt-Putt]

I have yet to see a test ride on the Spyder in any magazine. And I have looked at several.:dontknow: :spyder:

[NancysToy]

I have yet to see a test ride on the Spyder in any magazine. And I have looked at several.:dontknow: :spyder:
Road Runner did one, and there may be others.
-Scotty

[LittleJohn]

I have yet to see a test ride on the Spyder in any magazine. And I have looked at several.:dontknow: :spyder:

If you put " spyder roadster review " into Google, it pulls up quite a few online mags reviews.

[Director]

I have yet to see a test ride on the Spyder in any magazine. And I have looked at several.:dontknow: :spyder:

Rider magazine had a Spyder test in their September issue. Here is a link to the story:
http://spyderryder.brp.com/TRYSPYDER/ViewFile.ashx?AttachmentID=f2eae39d-ea27-45fa-a905-a1afe22b2079

I haven't seen the latest issue of Road Rider, but I understand there is an article about the Spyder gathering in Valcourt in that issue.

Bruce

[sleepman]

They touch on the Spyder in the new issue of Motorcyclist as well. Of course it's a weird article because they're writing about the Spyder, the MP3, and the Quad GG like they're all in the same class of bike.:dontknow: