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    Default TO MODIFYOR NOT TO MODIFY

    When one drills, cuts parts off or otherwise modifies their Spyder to add on an after market item, the changes are forever. So are the incorrect holes that are easily drilled and the split or cracked tupperware due to vibration. We at Seal Floorboards are totally against such irreversible changes. once they are done there is no "take back". whether it's drilling a hole in your Tupperware or grinding a part off, we want no part of it. Whether it's a set of Seal Floorboards or a Rear Trunk Tote Rack, you will never be asked to permanently modify your beautiful Spyder. With creative design work any product will be simpler and easier to install without modifications When it's time to trade in, you can give the next owner a Spyder in original condition. THAT'S MY OPINION!
    Ride in comfort,
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    2012 Spyder RT-S SE5 Blue

    Can Am: Floorboards, Tri-Axis handlebars, Comfort Seat, Front/Side/Rear cargo travel bags

    Vendors: Air Hawk2 seat air cushion, Adjustable Side Window Deflectors, slip-on grip covers, RAM GPS mount & a short RAM socket arm... with a bicycle handlebar bell mounted to it - a carryover from my 2-wheeling days, it was great for getting your ridng buddy's attention when stopped at a traffic light

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    Meehhh, they make replacement parts every day.....
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    Default You can take it with you.....

    well if you don't damage anyhing and hold on to the oem parts you can put it all back to original and take the accessories with you for the next ryde...
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    Default Brake pedal spacer

    Quote Originally Posted by sealfloorboards View Post
    When one drills, cuts parts off or otherwise modifies their Spyder to add on an after market item, the changes are forever. So are the incorrect holes that are easily drilled and the split or cracked tupperware due to vibration. We at Seal Floorboards are totally against such irreversible changes. once they are done there is no "take back". whether it's drilling a hole in your Tupperware or grinding a part off, we want no part of it. Whether it's a set of Seal Floorboards or a Rear Trunk Tote Rack, you will never be asked to permanently modify your beautiful Spyder. With creative design work any product will be simpler and easier to install without modifications When it's time to trade in, you can give the next owner a Spyder in original condition. THAT'S MY OPINION!
    Ride in comfort,
    John


    Last edited by sealfloorboards; Today at 09:30 AM.
    Ride in comfort,
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    Hi John,

    I have a 2012 RT and I just got done mounting the long boards on. The only thing I had a problem with was the brake pedal spacer. I could not get the bolts to go through the holes straight enough to catch the threads on the pedal pad. It seems that the holes were drilled a little too far out and the bolts were cocking just a tad making it impossible for lining them up. I had to grind a 1/8 notch out of the wide end of the block so it would move in and over the lever. Not a big deal... just not expected.

    Love the boards... but now I need a learning curve with foot placement so I can find the brake pedal in an emergency without having to think about it.

    Thanks for a great product. My feet love you.

    Clete

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    Quote Originally Posted by sealfloorboards View Post
    When one drills, cuts parts off or otherwise modifies their Spyder to add on an after market item, the changes are forever. So are the incorrect holes that are easily drilled and the split or cracked tupperware due to vibration.
    I thought hard about drilling holes in the Tupperware to add the Wolo trumpet air horns to my 2013, but had no other option to get the horn sound I wanted. They, of course, stayed with the Spyder when I sold it. They looked a lot better than plugs or patches would have, and less costly than replacing the pieces. I liked them so much I did the same install on my 2014. If I want to keep the Rivco trunk rack I have on my 2014 RTS I'll have to put a new cover on the trunk lid. That's the choice I made to get the functionality of the rack.

    You are right. Permanent mods to the original Spyder hardware are not the way to go if the same end result can be achieved without the mods.

    2014 Copper RTS

    Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
    2014 RTS , Copper! (officially Cognac)

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    I always like to make changes that are reversible without too much drama. Things like cutting the stock bars for risers are not for me. OTOH what do you do with a basement full of stock seats, exhaust cans, etc?
    When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
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    Quote Originally Posted by asp125 View Post
    I always like to make changes that are reversible without too much drama. Things like cutting the stock bars for risers are not for me. OTOH what do you do with a basement full of stock seats, exhaust cans, etc?
    E-Bay? spyderlovers.com?

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