I always find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk release.
I always say find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk.
Can't really tell from the photo. Not sure what you mean by left cover next to trunk...
I always find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk release.
That's the frunk, not the trunk...
I don't know the answer, but someone else will now we know you're talking about the front compartment (frunk)
if I might throw a guess out , could this be the attachment area for the screen looking thing that is at the lower location of the oil tank/ add area , of the r-t `s ? ( that or this is part of the engine harness , for techs to put engine in and out , or handle it while in service ? )
you have 2 brackets in that area , mmmmmmmmmm wondering if there is something that can be purchased and also an add on that some models might be able to attach here ?
you have 2 brackets in that area , mmmmmmmmmm wondering if there is something that can be purchased and also an add on that some models might be able to attach here ?
That's kinda what I was hoping to find out. Interesting about the jump start.
The other thing is that these units are made for the international market and european models for one have some different requirments. There could be something they use elsewhere that goes there that is not used here... they make just one frame and then build it accordingly like the wiring harnesses having plugs not used....
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
I always find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk release.
Is the space you are taking about below the plug-in for the buds?
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Joel is correct. The 2013 RT models had positive and negative jump start posts on a bracket there. It was a one year only feature. Maybe BRP engineers determined there wasn't enough call to jump start Spyders to justify the cost of having it there.
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.
Joel is correct. The 2013 RT models had positive and negative jump start posts on a bracket there. It was a one year only feature. Maybe BRP engineers determined there wasn't enough call to jump start Spyders to justify the cost of having it there.
That makes sense. They moved the battery so it is easier to get to if a jump start in required. No need anymore for the extra terminals. Just did not re-engineer the brackets.....? Jim
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2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
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They moved the battery so it is easier to get to if a jump start in required. No need anymore for the extra terminals. Just did not re-engineer the brackets.....? Jim
Not quite. The 2010 - 2012 RTs have the battery in the rear but no jumper posts. The 2013 has the battery in the front and the jumper posts. 2014 on have the battery in the front and no jumper posts. Go figure!!
The jumper posts on the 2013 were great for connecting accessory power cables!
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.
2012 spyders had jumper posts under the seat. ( my first spyder was a 2012 rts-se5).
Also the battery was underneath the seat.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
2012 spyders had jumper posts under the seat. ( my first spyder was a 2012 rts-se5).
Also the battery was underneath the seat.
Deanna
I wondered about that as I didn't think the battery was that accessible, but I didn't see any indication of them on the parts diagram pic of the positive and ground cables. Maybe I just didn't look close enough! Or, I guess I could've looked in the owner's manual! They're shown there but labelled terminals, not posts.
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.
I wondered about that as I didn't think the battery was that accessible, but I didn't see any indication of them on the parts diagram pic of the positive and ground cables. Maybe I just didn't look close enough! Or, I guess I could've looked in the owner's manual! They're shown there but labelled terminals, not posts.
Pish posh, who looks at the owners manual!? That's like reading installation instructions.....
I wondered about that as I didn't think the battery was that accessible, but I didn't see any indication of them on the parts diagram pic of the positive and ground cables. Maybe I just didn't look close enough! Or, I guess I could've looked in the owner's manual! They're shown there but labelled terminals, not posts.
The battery was hidden behind the left saddlebag... The jumper terminals were actually a pretty necessary item on these bikes.
Remember the fun that you could have; after loosening the screws that were in the terminals? (Try getting a wrench underneath them in order to tighten them back up... )
I wondered about that as I didn't think the battery was that accessible, but I didn't see any indication of them on the parts diagram pic of the positive and ground cables. Maybe I just didn't look close enough! Or, I guess I could've looked in the owner's manual! They're shown there but labelled terminals, not posts.
I connected the "pig tail" to the battery, to run the battery/maintainer to keep the battery charged ( it had the 998 engine). Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
What are these brackets for?
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