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    Default What do you use for under the front end?

    Other than an expensive skidplate have any of found anything to help the bottoming out issue? I found these SLiPLO products, and have been amazed at how easy they were to install, excellent price, and now I can go in and out of my driveway without tearing up the underside! https://sliplo.com/191.html
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    I've often wondered, since I first scraped my RT, why people just don't seem to watch where the heck they're going?

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    Thumbs up Spring stiffeners

    I like the 3/8" thick, superior coverage, and yes, expensive bumpskid under the wimpy thin plastic under my Spyder. I also have spring stiffeners ( 2 per spring ) that did raise the about 1/2". I have seen a couple of gouges in the thick protective bumpskid and I am glad it's there.
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    Hoping to see more people that have actually used the SLiPLO bumpskids comment on how they have worked for them.
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    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
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    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
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    Tricled Floorboard Lights
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    Showchrome American Flag
    2020 RT Limited , Says Chalk White, but in person it is much more gray

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    I got stiffer springs for my elka shocks. problem solved. Although I do recommend a skid plate. Those Slipos dont do much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AY4B View Post
    I got stiffer springs for my elka shocks. problem solved. Although I do recommend a skid plate. Those Slipos dont do much.
    If you have problems bottoming out and have elka shocks, they will send you stiffer springs free of charge.
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    Nothing. It has served me well for 25k miles
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    Nothing. However, the Fox Shox are certainly firmer, and I take efforts to enter possible areas that can scrape at angle.

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    Fullsize bumpskid plus adjustable spring stiffeners.When I go offroading I turn the stiffeners up an inch or so.
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    just soap & a sponge when in the shower

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    Default This Protects your front end the best of all

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    Hey Dave, do U have those 4 a RS??? Thanks

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    Hi
    Dave here motorcycledave.com
    I am a Dealer / Dist. for Rivco and can save you money on this...WAY BETTER than anything else out there
    and you will have a great place to mount lights. Call me for Discount Price
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    Quote Originally Posted by Motorcycledave View Post
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    Dave here motorcycledave.com
    I am a Dealer / Dist. for Rivco and can save you money on this...WAY BETTER than anything else out there
    and you will have a great place to mount lights. Call me for Discount Price
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    Dave, I bought the aluminum skid plates from Rivco that are supposed to attach to those bumpers. I didn't read the fine print that says the plates ONLY attach to parts that come with the bumper. Color me PISSED, but my fault for buying excited. However, I did figure out a way to get them mounted. The plates work wonderfully. And to anyone that is considering buying the plates, read the installation instructions for the bumper and you'll see what part you'll need to fabricate. Or PM to me.
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    elka shocks work for me no more bottoming out
    richie spyder

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    If you get your Spyder returned to the original ride height (where it sits before loading it up). You will reduce or eliminate your ground strikes. The key is to recover that lost 2 inches or more of ground clearance. This also has the benefits of maintaining your aliment and giving you more control and better handling. It is a shame that BRP no longer mounts adjustable shock springs on current Spyder models.
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    Got a bump skid plate under there, but mostly got dried possum guts and a layer of armadillo parts under there.
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    Yeah, I had to upgrade my front shocks anyway, and haven’t bottomed out since the heavy duty Wilbers were installed.

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    The bumpskid will spread the shock of the hit across the full bottom of the frunk whereas the sliplo would let the force transfer to the area just above where it sits.I think the skid could take a much bigger whack without causing damage.
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