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Installed mine this morning took me 10 minutes tops and fit like a glove. Ill report back on riding with it when I get some miles on it. Once it was on like a lot of folks I thought "surely someone at BRP should have thought of this." It only makes sense to me.
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Originally Posted by jabba11
Installed mine this morning took me 10 minutes tops and fit like a glove. Ill report back on riding with it when I get some miles on it. Once it was on like a lot of folks I thought "surely someone at BRP should have thought of this." It only makes sense to me.
BRP did think of it----just not soon enough for us. Look at the radiator of an RT and you'll see a plastic air-dam.....
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Originally Posted by Rando
My wife and I mainly stay off the expressways, therefore we normally ryde between 45 and 50 mph. We have not noticed any difference in engine temperature (bars) with this mod.
I too cannot say I see a difference so far. I had a similar experience after install and first ride doing 50 at 70 degrees for an hour or so with 4 bars but will see.
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Originally Posted by Campverdefela
I too cannot say I see a difference so far. I had a similar experience after install and first ride doing 50 at 70 degrees for an hour or so with 4 bars but will see.
We need someone from the desert area to report back...how about in the 90s and running on the highway for a while...or, HHH (like Miami), and a lot of stop and go traffic?
I've seen 5-6 bars, but not too often, even in the summer...but I try to keep moving to keep the air flow going...
I will say that riding in the 50s gives me 3 bars and better mileage...
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Originally Posted by bone crusher
We need someone from the desert area to report back...how about in the 90s and running on the highway for a while...or in a lot of stop and go traffic?
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I am not in the desert, but it was 97F here yesterday with a heat index of 105F when we went for a ryde. The temp gauge hit 5 bars when stopped at a traffic light, and dropped back down to 4 as soon as we started rolling again. I kept the speed under 65 the entire ryde, and the temp gauge stayed at 4 bars. That is plenty of proof for me.
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Rode it to work today, 73 degrees which is what I have been riding in for a few weeks now even cooler on some days. the bike ran a full bar cooler I would say and i would say it seemed to maintian a more consistent temp. by that I mean it went to 3 bars and stayed there cept during a few periods where i have to slow below 40 and an extended period at 25 where it ran at 4 bars. normally my bike runs at 4 and occassionally moves to 5 even at 70 degrees. it didnt seem to fluctuate as wildly as it normally does or move to 5 to 3 and inbetween as often. Tommorrow its suppsed to be 85 here so that will be an interesting test.
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Originally Posted by SpyderWolf
I ordered mine on April 26, and it showed up at the house on April 30. I did not have a confirmation number or anything either, it just arrived. Hopefully yours will be there tomorrow.
i am beginning to think there may be a problem.
i ordered the air dam kit on 27th and it was shipped on the same day but it's not here but i ordered a krikit from rockauto and was shipped on 29th via usps first class mail and it was delivered today.
6 states down 42 states to go
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Originally Posted by aka1004
i am beginning to think there may be a problem.
i ordered the air dam kit on 27th and it was shipped on the same day but it's not here but i ordered a krikit from rockauto and was shipped on 29th via usps first class mail and it was delivered today.
If you paid with paypal, like I believe the rest of us did, you'll be fine...plus, always be certain to use your credit card. I don't think there is any problem as everyone seems to be happy, but credit card companies aggressively pursue those who commit credit card fraud...I wouldn't concern yourself at this time...try contacting Harvey again and give it a bit more time to arrive...I ordered mine today...I hope to have it before the end of the week so that either I can get it installed this weekend, or so that I can do it one day next week...
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If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Originally Posted by bone crusher
If you paid with paypal, like I believe the rest of us did, you'll be fine...plus, always be certain to use your credit card. I don't think there is any problem as everyone seems to be happy, but credit card companies aggressively pursue those who commit credit card fraud...I wouldn't concern yourself at this time...try contacting Harvey again and give it a bit more time to arrive...I ordered mine today...I hope to have it before the end of the week so that either I can get it installed this weekend, or so that I can do it one day next week...
i am not worried about repops, just about usps...
6 states down 42 states to go
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I ordered ours on Apr 30th I believe and we just got them in yesterday. Haven't put them on yet but we'll let you know. They came USPS no problem
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84 degrees here today..3 bars at 50,55, and 70. no significant change at low speeds as anticipated but this thing works. simple, inexpnesive, and it works.
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Originally Posted by aka1004
my kit finally is here. when i opened the package, my brain had the same reaction when i received the evo's anti sway bar.
if it works that's all it matters.
it's above 90 degrees here in vegas. i will install it tomorrow and report back.
Glad to hear you got it.
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I haven't gotten mine yet but I'm grateful for all the merchants who are ambitious and are trying to make our Spyder experiences as good as possible.
Thank you Harvey and others...keep the stuff coming!
Bone Crusher
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Got my kit a couple of days ago. Really quick delivery. I was impressed by packaging and instructions.
Installed it this evening after work. Quick and easy...even looked like the pictures!
Am ryding to middle of Tucson tomorrow afternoon, it will be interesting to see what the temps do. I'll post whatever I see.
I've already plugged the right side air dam, and have noticed a big change in the temperature of my right foot. No more fully cooked boot!
Thank Harvey for your idea and the kit.
Ron
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Originally Posted by ronv
Am ryding to middle of Tucson tomorrow afternoon, it will be interesting to see what the temps do. I'll post whatever I see.
Ron
please do.
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Originally Posted by aka1004
it's above 90 degrees here in vegas. i will install it tomorrow and report back.
"My old self has been crucified with Christ.It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
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just got mine yesterday cant wait to install it this weekend
God grant me the serenity to accept what i can't change, strength to change what i can't accept, and hiding places for the bodies of those who piss me off
full moon soon to be blue
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got mine today...thank you Harvey...
Nice packaging, fast delivery...haven't put it on yet but I'm excited to!
Bone Crusher
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Brian just put ours on this morning. It hasn't been warm enough to truly test if it makes a difference yet or not but I have no doubts that it will. Thank you Harvey. See you in Chicago next month. Can't wait to meet the Mrs.
With Christ all things are possible, so live life with no fears and no worries.
Happy Ex Owner, Hopefully future Spyder owner again.
Pastor Deb Tangen, Missions Director and short term missionary.
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Testing Testing
Harvey---got mine its in and now its time for a test run----would west on Rt.66 up the coast of California across to Yellowstone down to Pikes Peak then over to Cuba for an oil change.
Would that be considered a worthy test?
ps
I will be towing a beautiful black trailer (thanks BandD)---will that make a difference.
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Ordered mine Sunday-Mailed Tuesday- Arrived Today(Thursday) and I put it on~! Nice directions and fit!!!!
Will test tomorrow~! (Had to De Winterize 2 Jet skies today!)
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Originally Posted by truck 85
just got mine yesterday cant wait to install it this weekend
same here
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