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    I installed a tri-axis handlebar on my 2018 RTL a while back. It is amazing what is did for my aching back. It took a while to install due to same aching back issues but when finished the change was amazing. I bought the kit from a forum member and it was missing a couple parts. One I got from amazon, the other, the rubber boot around base, is still not 'repaired'. I plan on making one out of leather.

    My wife & I switched bikes today for a short ride so she could check out the 'Honda grips' I had installed. The grips were too big for her but the handlebar got her attention real quick. She said to get one on hers ASAP.

    Anyone have one they want to sell?

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    Hey Bob. Those were the only parts missing?

    Glad it helped you out.

    The foam grips work pretty well too for most of us.

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    I bought mine on Ebay and saved around 30%...
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    Quote Originally Posted by trikermutha View Post
    Hey Bob. Those were the only parts missing?

    Glad it helped you out.

    The foam grips work pretty well too for most of us.
    There was one more missing part, something screws into the top front center of the bar. Logo plate or something. Leaves a screw hole that I plugged. Will see when the new on comes in as to what it is supposed to be.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brerrabbit View Post
    There was one more missing part, something screws into the top front center of the bar. Logo plate or something. Leaves a screw hole that I plugged. Will see when the new on comes in as to what it is supposed to be.
    Rubber Plug that covers GPS mount screw location.Tri-Axis Plug.jpg
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    check the parts list on the instructions. Its a rubber piece that pushes in to the center

    It should look like the pictures in this thread.

    https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...et-mount-found

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    Quote Originally Posted by h0gr1der View Post
    Rubber Plug that covers GPS mount screw location.Tri-Axis Plug.jpg
    That's the one. Doesn't look like I need it. Can fab something to take its place.

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    How terrible of a task was it to install The Tri-Axis?
    To be continued....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chasinsparks View Post
    How terrible of a task was it to install The Tri-Axis?
    It wasn't too bad. Took some time as had to remove a lot of panels, glove box, console unit and I removed the frunk so I could get a good grip on the console unit when I lifted it off. All of this stuff comes off so you can get to 2 screws that hold the switch housing on. As 'finless' would say, pretty fiddly. As things came apart I kept the screws etc. in separate containers and labeled them. I also counted the wire connections on each one and put that on the label as well. The console was the heaviest but not bad. My wife helped line it up when I put it back on. Finless has some good videos on the installation but I found a few things on the '18 RTL not mentioned in his videos. When I do the one for my wife, I'll try to take notes and pictures of some trouble spots.

    That said, it took 3.5 days to complete as I could only work short bursts due to back aches and physical therapy hadn't started yet. Most of one day was trying to figure out how to get the fog light panels out of the way. I finally figured out they come off with the frunk. The frunk is held on by only 4 screws as I recall. A 'DUH' moment.

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    The frunk is held on with 4 screws on the top and two under. The first time I tried to remove it I was not aware that you need to lift it up to remove it from its hangers.
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    Yeah there is a lot of stuff to remove just to put on the TRI Bars that's for sure. But its not really that bad as long as you take your time.

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    Thanks for the reply and information.
    To be continued....

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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    The frunk is held on with 4 screws on the top and two under. The first time I tried to remove it I was not aware that you need to lift it up to remove it from its hangers.
    Yeah, I remember now. When I took it off, it had two on the top. Neither hole had threads in it and the screws looked like they had been pounded in, all stripped. When I put it back on, I threaded the holes and put in small bolts. I got it back on and tried to add the two bolts in the center but those holes were not threaded either. I don't know why I didn't try to thread them before I mounted the frunk, but was able to thread them without removing the frunk again by taking out the headlights. Then added those two bolts and all was well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chasinsparks View Post
    How terrible of a task was it to install The Tri-Axis?
    Not bad, but make sure to hold onto all the screws and other parts. There is a plate with two screws that holds the ignition switch in place. Drop the plate and you're in for one h*** of a time retrieving it. I now own a Home Depot inspection camera I bought in order to find mine!

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    With all the handlebar installations here, anyone find out a place to download the instruction manual or adjustment guide?

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    Does anyone know definitively if the Tri-Axis bars will fit on an ST?
    I've been thinking about adding...
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    Quote Originally Posted by hershey View Post
    With all the handlebar installations here, anyone find out a place to download the instruction manual or adjustment guide?
    Most, if not all, BRP instructions are here: http://instructions.brp.com

    The Tri-Axis one is http://instructions.brp.com/content/...0344,219400414

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    Hi...checked the links provided and thanks!!!!! Didn't need the installation part as the dealer did that for me, but the adjustment part looks helpful...if I can figure it out....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Raprider View Post
    Does anyone know definitively if the Tri-Axis bars will fit on an ST?
    I've been thinking about adding...
    I believe that the stock RT bars will fit an ST. If so then the Tri-Axis will also. Do a search on RT to ST bars to be sure.
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