Replacing missing right body panel (radiator exhaust)

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03-08-2021, 06:28 PM
jfischer

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Replacing missing right body panel (radiator exhaust)

Either it blew off, or someone helped themselves, but just got back from a ride and noticed the right side radiator exhaust panel is gone on my 2017 RT in Champagne Gold. This is the removable piece that covers the radiator exhaust port I guess on the right side.

Guessing this isn't something I'll ever find pre-painted unless someone is parting out a matching Champagne Gold Spyder. Anyone know a good source to get this without buying both sides as well? Assuming I'l have to have it painted too, and I never could find this stupid paint anywhere.

It's this piece, not my Spyder...

Thanks!
03-08-2021, 06:38 PM
Woodaddict

sorry to hear. NOT another one. cheapcycleparts.com might have in your color. someone has put on a Duzz fastener to never allow them to fly off again. or other ways to keep on, just make sure its pushed all way into rubber grommets
03-08-2021, 06:43 PM
jfischer

Thanks I'll have to check into that Duzz thing. I found it online at various places, it's listed as 'Ivory Metallic" in that paint code, and the one picture of the paint kit looks like the Champagne Metallic I was told this color is. So it appears if I order an "Ivory Metallic" RH panel it'll come pre-painted, but without that Can-Am cap piece. JFC, $200 for that little piece of plastic...
03-08-2021, 07:01 PM
Woodaddict

yes, should be able to order in color. but i don't think its painted ,i think its the color of the plastic molded
03-08-2021, 07:17 PM
Snowbelt Spyder

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Originally Posted by jfischer

Thanks I'll have to check into that Duzz thing. I found it online at various places, it's listed as 'Ivory Metallic" in that paint code, and the one picture of the paint kit looks like the Champagne Metallic I was told this color is. So it appears if I order an "Ivory Metallic" RH panel it'll come pre-painted, but without that Can-Am cap piece. JFC, $200 for that little piece of plastic...

Right. The chrome cap piece is another 90 bucks. And there is also a rubber pad, some hardware, and even a piece of insulation if you want to rebuild the whole panel. The parts diagram shows them all and must be ordered individually.
03-08-2021, 08:08 PM
jfischer

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Originally Posted by Snowbelt Spyder

Right. The chrome cap piece is another 90 bucks. And there is also a rubber pad, some hardware, and even a piece of insulation if you want to rebuild the whole panel. The parts diagram shows them all and must be ordered individually.

Good God. I'll see how important those pieces are then decide if I want to add them or not I guess. Was hoping maybe there was an aftermarket logo piece, even if I had to replace both, that was cheaper...
03-09-2021, 01:00 AM
Peter Aawen

Try looking for Dzus or D-Zus rather than Duzz ;)

If you click on my username to the left & then 'View Forum Posts', you'll find more than just a couple of my posts refer to what I've done in the various threads asking about this 'fix' - and some of those posts even have pics! :ohyea:

Good Luck! :cheers:
03-09-2021, 08:16 AM
jfischer

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Originally Posted by Peter Aawen

Try looking for Dzus or D-Zus rather than Duzz ;)

If you click on my username to the left & then 'View Forum Posts', you'll find more than just a couple of my posts refer to what I've done in the various threads asking about this 'fix' - and some of those posts even have pics! :ohyea:

Good Luck! :cheers:

Thanks Peter! I'm sure that'll be helpful when the new pieces get here. I am definitely going to do something to prevent this from happening again.
03-09-2021, 08:42 AM
JayBros

From pg. 49 of your operator's guide the part you are looking for is the right hand Side Panel for which BRP does not list a PN for one in Champagne Gold. Matter of fact BRP does not list any panels in your color. If you send an email to BRPCare at brp.care@brp.com with your VIN they should be able to tell you the paint color number and you can have a white panel painted to match.
03-09-2021, 08:01 PM
Don60

Sorry to hear you lost your panel! I had a 2010 RT in Orbit Blue and lost the left side, the one you remove to check oil on the 998 engine!$300.00 to replaced all parts needed! Like stated in previous posts, check into Dzus fasteners from Kurvy Girl! Check out some of the posts, many have pictures and directions. I followed one of the posts and installed on both of these panels! Problem solved!
03-10-2021, 01:36 AM
IdahoMtnSpyder

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Originally Posted by jfischer

Either it blew off, or someone helped themselves, but just got back from a ride and noticed the right side radiator exhaust panel is gone on my 2017 RT in Champagne Gold. This is the removable piece that covers the radiator exhaust port I guess on the right side.

Guessing this isn't something I'll ever find pre-painted unless someone is parting out a matching Champagne Gold Spyder. Anyone know a good source to get this without buying both sides as well? Assuming I'l have to have it painted too, and I never could find this stupid paint anywhere.

It's this piece, not my Spyder...

Thanks!

I think this may be what you are looking for - BRP part # 705010017. The BRP parts catalog lists it as Ivory, not Champagne, but there are no Ivory paint colors for 2017 RT.
03-14-2021, 06:40 AM
volksbugusa

just finished replacing mine last week....but i did make a tether wire..it will never happen again..
03-14-2021, 07:12 AM
Snoking1127

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfischer

Either it blew off, or someone helped themselves, but just got back from a ride and noticed the right side radiator exhaust panel is gone on my 2017 RT in Champagne Gold. This is the removable piece that covers the radiator exhaust port I guess on the right side.

Guessing this isn't something I'll ever find pre-painted unless someone is parting out a matching Champagne Gold Spyder. Anyone know a good source to get this without buying both sides as well? Assuming I'l have to have it painted too, and I never could find this stupid paint anywhere.

It's this piece, not my Spyder...

Thanks!

Is it a limited chrome model?

#5630 Chrome Side Panel Cap Kit Package LTD
219400195 Appears to be both left and right pieces.

#5590 Ivory RH Side Panel Ivory Model
705010017 I would check with BRP on the color.

If I understand this correctly, 2017 and 2018 were the only two years for the champagne color and that is the only two years that the Ivory shows up in the parts listing?

According to this, There were four colors in 2017: https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spy...on-model-chart

https://www.brppartshouse.com/oempar...ody-all-models

5590Ivory LH Side Panel Ivory Model
705010016
$195.99
1
5590Ivory RH Side Panel Ivory Model
705010017
$195.99
1
5590Orbital Blue LH Side Panel Blue Model
705009017
$195.99
1
5590Orbital Blue RH Side Panel Blue Model
705009018
$195.99
1
5590Vegas White Pearl LH Side Panel White Mod
705008999
$189.99
1
5590Vegas White Pearl RH Side Panel White Mod
705009000
$189.99
1
5590Asphalt Gray LH Side Panel Asphalt Gray [+]
705011189
$195.99
1
5590Asphalt Gray RH Side Panel Asphalt Gray [+]
705011190
$195.99
1
03-15-2021, 05:06 PM
jfischer

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Originally Posted by Snoking1127

Is it a limited chrome model?

#5630 Chrome Side Panel Cap Kit Package LTD
219400195 Appears to be both left and right pieces.

#5590 Ivory RH Side Panel Ivory Model
705010017 I would check with BRP on the color.

If I understand this correctly, 2017 and 2018 were the only two years for the champagne color and that is the only two years that the Ivory shows up in the parts listing?

No, it's not a limited so that Can-Am piece is more of a pewter color I'd say vs chrome. I am pretty sure that Ivory color is also the Champagne Gold color from what I've found. At least that's what I ordered :)

Once I get that I'll see about the Can-Am cover piece and how to secure these things to the bike so I don't have to do this again.

Thanks!
03-31-2021, 07:40 PM
jfischer

So I think I want to do the Dzus fasteners to help hold these $300 panels on. For those who have done this already, what size did you use? Don't want to get the wrong length as they aren't exactly cheap.

Thanks!
04-01-2021, 01:43 AM
Peter Aawen

Check in my earlier posts via a search as mentioned in post # 7 above, but I'm pretty sure they are 18mm long ;)

Here in Oz they certainly aren't expensive, you can get them in a pack of 4 for less than $10!! :ohyea:
04-01-2021, 04:26 AM
ThreeWheels

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Originally Posted by jfischer

So I think I want to do the Dzus fasteners to help hold these $300 panels on. For those who have done this already, what size did you use? Don't want to get the wrong length as they aren't exactly cheap.

Thanks!

The Dzus fasteners are one way to go. Of course they change the look of the Spyder a little bit. That could be good as you could wear the Dzus as a proud farkle.
You might also consider adding velcro on the inside face of the panel with matching velcro mounted on the frame of the bike.
I found that quite adequate after losing TWO panels on separate occassions.
04-01-2021, 05:46 AM
PMK

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfischer

So I think I want to do the Dzus fasteners to help hold these $300 panels on. For those who have done this already, what size did you use? Don't want to get the wrong length as they aren't exactly cheap.

Thanks!

With easy access to better 1/4 turn fasteners, I used a cleaner looking setup on ours.

If you want inexpensive and easy, go with a plastic push pin.
04-01-2021, 07:03 AM
jfischer

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMK

With easy access to better 1/4 turn fasteners, I used a cleaner looking setup on ours.

If you want inexpensive and easy, go with a plastic push pin.

Thanks, I'll look at 1/4 turn fasteners as well, was mostly unsure of the right length for them. The Velcro idea sounds good too :)
04-01-2021, 07:06 AM
JSRT

Here’s an option I posted about a while back.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ng-side-panels