Anyone know of an equivalent replacement shock for the trunk on a RT 2010 & up? Don't want to rig something up, I want to replace it with another equivalent one.
I am in contact with some manufacturers, and trying to find something, but nothing solid yet. Suspa wants $95, Cheapcycle.com wants $59.99, and Can Am the same, but want cheaper. Have a manufacturer that will do it for $42.61, but still feel that is too high.
2014 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - Pearl White
2010 Can Am Spyder RT - Full Moon
I found off of a web site that someone listed. I also an running the dual struts now. I would recommend the dual strut if you keep anything in the lid behind the nets or if you use a rack. Ill see if I can find the thread.
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If you simply drill a new mounting hole for the lower stud, it'll hold it up, and it's free. Drill a new hole 3/4" above the existing hole. It holds the lid up more vertical and lets the strut remain fully extended where it's strongest. Worked for me. I don't use a net, but I do have a rack on the lid.
If you simply drill a new mounting hole for the lower stud, it'll hold it up, and it's free. Drill a new hole 3/4" above the existing hole. It holds the lid up more vertical and lets the strut remain fully extended where it's strongest. Worked for me. I don't use a net, but I do have a rack on the lid.
Are you using the stock size struts? I would live to be able to use the 2 strut set I have now and be able to raise the lid higher.
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I just did the mod that Mazo (Post #5) did. It worked great.
I had installed a Show Chrome luggage rack that caused the trunk lid not to stay up. This mod was just enough to hold the lid up again. You will not be able to add much more weight, but for now it is fine. Cheap and Clean fix.
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Us '98 Valkyrie guys gotta stick together!!! Also have a rack back there but the trunk lid just barely stayed up. Much better now It's a little higher too.
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Fixed ur up. Bought an identical shock that is better than the OEM, and works better. Here's a pic of both shocks, along with reciept, address & phone number of the place I bought it and the price of $44. Also included pic of final installation.TrunkShock1.jpgTrunkShock2.jpg
2014 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - Pearl White
2010 Can Am Spyder RT - Full Moon
Fixed ur up. Bought an identical shock that is better than the OEM, and works better. Here's a pic of both shocks, along with reciept, address & phone number of the place I bought it and the price of $44. Also included pic of final installation.TrunkShock1.jpgTrunkShock2.jpg
Where did you get the mounting hardware?
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
What mounting hardware? All I did was take the old one off of the ball joint at the bottom, then took bolt & nut from the trunk lid end (watch you don't loose the spacer that goes into the eyelet. The only hardware was the shock itself, and that is all the info on the receipt underneath it.
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2014 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - Pearl White
2010 Can Am Spyder RT - Full Moon
Finless maybe thought, as I did, that you were mounting a second strut. In that case, additional mounting hardware would be needed.
Yes that is what I thought....
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
No, but I should have a post with a video, where I replaced the old seat (stock RT Limited) with an exact one, but more pressure. Now all I do is turn the key to raise the seat, and it pops up all by itself. The thread also show the receipt and company that I bought it from, I think $19 or something cheap. I will look for the thread and post it here if I can find it.
Originally Posted by lou49
Wonder if it would work also on my ultimate seat!
2014 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - Pearl White
2010 Can Am Spyder RT - Full Moon
If you simply drill a new mounting hole for the lower stud, it'll hold it up, and it's free. Drill a new hole 3/4" above the existing hole. It holds the lid up more vertical and lets the strut remain fully extended where it's strongest. Worked for me. I don't use a net, but I do have a rack on the lid.