SEAT DROPS DOWN WHEN FILLING UP - MY FIX

[eddieshep999]

have a Spyder RT-S 2010 Model SES

I fitted the Utopia backrest which is excellent - The only problem is the extra weight allows the seat to drop and is a problem when filling up
also when on my trip to Germany I carried some extra luggage on the rear seat (No not her indoors/Wife)
Every time I wanted to fill up I had to remove the extra luggage again as this allowed the seat to drop

The gas strut is not strong enough to cope with the extra weight but looking under the seat I noticed another Pre-drilled hole on the other side and decided to make a prop to help keep the seat up

I used a Stainless Steel threaded rod 8mm with a 90 degree bend at the top this fixes through the hole - I used a spacer along with S/S washes and
Nuts one being a lock nut
The S/S rod is covered with S/S tube as this looks better, on the bottom is a S/S Threaded connector 8mm into this goes a 8mm bolt holding a rubber
door stop
The door stop fits into a holder on the frame - Because I used a 28mm door stop this wedges into the groove already in the seat when the Prop is not in use, It is held securely and the seat closes as before

I added some photos to try to show the results


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I did consider trying to make a Fuel door in the seat but it looked to difficult and may ruin the seat, also this would allow acces to the fuel tank
the only option then would have been ty try and locate a locking fuel cap - I'm not sure one is available for the Spyder RT
Others may be able to answer that one



Spyder – RT-S SES (AUTO 2010 Model)


List of Mods :-
Added Zuno 660 -Garmin kit as supplied on the Spyder RT Limited
Digital Voltmeter and Digital Clock to replace Fuel and Temp gauge – Fuel and Temp now
displayed in Cluster Display
LED Bulbs Reversing Lights,Front position lights
HMT - Brake Light
LED – Running lights
LED - Mud Flap lights
Rear extended Mud Flap
Sport Tall Wide Clear Windshield
Chrome 2011 Front Lower Wind deflecors
Utopia Backrest
S/S Seat Prop
S/S Handlebar Weights
S/S Grills both sides matching
Bottom Panel S/S Protection
S/S stronger Funk Lid brackets
S/S Bracket for RBNS Hood for Zumo 660 GPS + TourTech Lockable Mount
Rubber Tank protector on glove box
Grip Puppies
Power Socket in Switch Cluster and at Rear passenger Handrail
Rear Speaker Switch for passenger On/OFF
Upgraded Front Marine Speakers
Bluetooth On board Radio to Sena SMH10 Headsets

[dancogan]

Nice fix! I've run into the same problem when using the rear seat to hold luggage. I assume you checked and did not find enough room for a second gas strut.

[Questions]

[eddieshep999]

I looked at the possibility of fitting a 2nd Gas strut - But it would mean having to modify the panel under the seat also the Gas struts
can't be locked off so it may still drop

As the hole was already in the seat I only had to make the prop and in total the cost came to about $10 - The prop is also low maintainance
just some grease where the arm goes through the hole every so often


Thanks


Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK

[dslim]

You should market them, it looks like a great idea!

[ttrac]

Go to your local automotive parts store and purchase a stronger strut, problem solved and works great.

[MikeT]

Go to your local automotive parts store and purchase a stronger strut, problem solved and works great.

That's what I did. You just have to be careful not to get too strong a replacement strut.

[samewok]

If you want to replace it the part number is SG359011 it is 43 lbs strut.
I have had one on mt 2011 and now2015 Rt.
Works great when you turn the key to release the seat it comes up on it's own.

[Chupaca]

Very good job, congrats.. there are several solutions but gotta say yours looks nice and very functional...

[cptjam]

That works. Open seat, turn handlebars. That works, too!

[pitzerwm]

have a Spyder RT-S 2010 Model SES

I did consider trying to make a Fuel door in the seat but it looked to difficult and may ruin the seat, also this would allow acces to the fuel tank
the only option then would have been ty try and locate a locking fuel cap - I'm not sure one is available for the Spyder RT
Others may be able to answer that one

Looks good and works as expected. Here is how I did the fuel door, trust me it's easy" http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-it-mine/page2

[PW2013STL]

If you want to replace it the part number is SG359011 it is 43 lbs strut.
I have had one on mt 2011 and now2015 Rt.
Works great when you turn the key to release the seat it comes up on it's own.

I did the same - works great!