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Protect your Spyder from bottoming out!!
Hey Everyone, check out this new product I found for the bottom of our Spyders!!
Thinking about what to get for the Can Am Spyder lover you know? Think no more! How many times, have you pulled off the road, or into a driveway and heard that nasty scratching sound on the bottom of the front nose? We've all been there, and we've all done that. Now there is an inexpensive way to help protect that underside!!! With the SLiPLO Can Am Kit, you can reduce the chances of doing damage! I have already put them on my Spyder, and only wish I had learned of them sooner! Christmas special for only $39.95, you can help protect that Spyder!!! Check it out at https://sliplo.com/191.html Super easy to install, check out my before and after pics! CLICK ON THE LINK TO GET YOURS TODAY!!!
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2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
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Not as effective as Spyder Pops bump skid although considerably less expensive. Your choice.
Jack
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Seems too narrow, even though 3 layers thick, to offer as much protection as any version of a bumpskid to the underside of a Spyder. Am I missing something???????
Mike
2021 Marsala Red Metallic RT Limited
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Originally Posted by MikeT
Seems too narrow, even though 3 layers thick, to offer as much protection as any version of a bumpskid to the underside of a Spyder. Am I missing something???????
Mike
You are missing the comparison in the price. But you do you.
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
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Mehh, to me the only solution is to physically raise the bike. Regardless of what's under there, something is gonna rub/scrape. And to me, the more you add under the bike, the lower it gets. I'll stick to watching where I'm driving and knowing my bike's limitations. I understand the idea behind it and the infamous bumpskid, but to just put something else underneath the bike to scrape, always seemed silly to me. If you're worried about bottoming out, then make a lift kit....just my .02
2021 RT Limited
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Originally Posted by Mazo EMS2
... I understand the idea behind it and the infamous bumpskid ...
Why do you refer to the bumpskid as “infamous”?
David
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I installed these...https://www.denniskirk.com/rivco/ski...prd/519273.sku
The instructions say that it cannot be fitted to the Spyder without installing their Tubular Front Bumper at the same time. The part that you need to make it fit ONLY comes with the bumper package. It's a flat aluminum plate that fits in the bottom of the frunk. I made my own. My ryde was scraped up in the front but not as badly as the rear was. The front of this plate wraps up a few degrees at the front. I've also installed Baja Ron's Front Spring Adjusters which allowed me to raise the nose up an inch and like the ride better.
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Sorry, but I've never seen any adhesive that held two pieces together as securely as a bolt, not even 3M automotive adhesive tape which is what this product uses.
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.
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In the 1st 6 months 8000km's I bumped the bottom a few times and was considering a bash plate for the RTL. Its now almost 2 years and 38,000kms later and I have done it since, so I cant say I need one.
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bolts and screws--------
After seeing the bottom of the bolted on bumpskid on the '14 RTS ------ I'm really glad I installed it EARLY in the ownership of the almost trouble free .
Lew L
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2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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Originally Posted by Lew L
After seeing the bottom of the bolted on bumpskid on the '14 RTS ------ I'm really glad I installed it EARLY in the ownership of the almost trouble free .
Lew L
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Originally Posted by Mazo EMS2
Mehh, to me the only solution is to physically raise the bike. Regardless of what's under there, something is gonna rub/scrape. And to me, the more you add under the bike, the lower it gets. I'll stick to watching where I'm driving and knowing my bike's limitations. I understand the idea behind it and the infamous bumpskid, but to just put something else underneath the bike to scrape, always seemed silly to me. If you're worried about bottoming out, then make a lift kit....just my .02
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Originally Posted by Mazo EMS2
Mehh, to me the only solution is to physically raise the bike. Regardless of what's under there, something is gonna rub/scrape. And to me, the more you add under the bike, the lower it gets. I'll stick to watching where I'm driving and knowing my bike's limitations. I understand the idea behind it and the infamous bumpskid, but to just put something else underneath the bike to scrape, always seemed silly to me. If you're worried about bottoming out, then make a lift kit....just my .02
agree 100%
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Actually, it doesn't hurt to do both.
Put protection under the front because there is always that possibility of a ground strike. Repairing damage to the front can be expensive. And, have adjustable front shocks giving you the ability to compensate for loading to return your Spyder to the original ride height. Loading your Spyder with riders and luggage can reduce the front ground clearance by as much as 2". Hit a raised area which compresses the suspension and you are very low indeed.
Adjustable shocks also provide the advantage of returning steering geometry to original factory specs., and improves handling and stability.
Granted, installing a 3/8" bump skid or similar further reduces ground clearance. But combined with adjustable shocks, it can make the front of your Spyder pretty bullet proof.
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
Not as effective as Spyder Pops bump skid although considerably less expensive. Your choice.
Jack
I'll say. If not for the bump skid, no telling what kind of damage I would have had to my bike after hitting a fill line plug from an 18 wheeler fuel truck that had fallen off. I work at a refinery, so exiting the highway next to the loading dock gate you are liable to find a number of mechanical pieces on the road. This plug made a significant gouge in my bump skid and needless to say sceeered the poop out of me when I hit it in the dark. I fully recommend the Bump Skid.
2016 RTS Special Triple Black, BRP Freedom Trailer, Spyder Pops Rear Lighting Kit, Spyder Pops Full view Turn Signals, Trunk Light, Rivco Highway Pegs. Doc's Spring Tensioners, Trunk Organizer, Magic Mirrors, Foam Grips, back to Stock Windsheild, Lamonsters cat delete, Bajaron sway bar, More Farkles to come !!
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Originally Posted by Lew L
Good that we have a civil difference of opinion
Sure would lilke to see a photo shopped With a 4" lift kit?????
Just typical that you come to this site to share something, and all people do is crap on it. Typical of some of the people on this site for sure. SO GLAD they have an ignore function.
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
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Originally Posted by FINFAN3DP
Just typical that you come to this site to share something, and all people do is crap on it. Typical of some of the people on this site for sure. SO GLAD they have an ignore function.
I don't think we all came here to "crap" on the product. You presented it, we looked at it, and we objectively decided that what it offers isn't the level of protection we desire.
In all fairness you did say, "With the SLiPLO Can Am Kit, you can reduce the chances of doing damage!" You did not say it would prevent damage. And, I guess, that is all we should expect for $40. However, most of us see the SLiPLO as not providing the level of protection we want, notwithstanding the bargain price. I think most of the comments here are fairly objective and our assessment is we'll pass on it.
If it provides the level of protection you are comfortable with, then stick with it. And definitely, absolutely, assuredly, we are NOT dissing you, just the product.
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.
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