Can Am Spyder Mono Cowl w/ storage and size like Corbin Smuggler...good idea??
This would be a dream come true for many of us GS and RS riders using a Can Am Spyder Mono Cowl as a removable storage attachment to our Spyders. I think it would be an excellent addition to the lack of additional storage beyond the front storage, a backpack, putting the R-35 bags on or buying the Corbin Smuggler Set up with a price that could compare to a couple of car payments. Is there anything one out there with the fiber glassing and modeling skills thinking of making a prototype? Just like to get a feel if any one else who thinks it would be cool to have a removable Mono Cowl that could store your cell phone, notebook computer, your little odds and ends in a lockable storage access, easily attachable and detachable, contours with standard GS and RS seat contours and the grab bars.
I know it sounds dreamy, but I got the next 3 months to recoup from ankle reconstruction surgery to experiment with some automotive clay molds. I’m no artist but I think I can shape some clay. Like to hear your thoughts be it yeas or nays.
I put a Givi E460 (monokey) on SWMBOs GS but something with nicer/more Spyderlike lines would be nice.
Can you send me a pic of what you did. I tried the Axio Tail bag (pic below) which actually was not bad, but it just did not conform/contour with the seat the way my Mono Cowl did. The matte black color however was dead on. I almost pulled the trigger on the Corbin which would have stung me like a wild hornet for $1400 (front & back saddles and Corbin Smuggler). I did order the Givi V35 side bags because they conform to the body lines a little closer than the BRP set-up. I have seen some other rear seat possibilities but none with factory lines like the Mono Cowl and storage like the Corbin Smuggler...that would be a dream come true. I really like the smuggler, but I just don't won't to give up my seat to get it. I wish I had a fiberglass molding background, I would Saran Wrap my rear tail section and mold one over my Mono Cowl all the way to the grab bars. As soon as I get a little better with these crutches I might just give it a try.
was not going to post this soon about my current project, but here goes. first of all no pics yet as storage unit "reworked tour-pack" off of an old motorcycle, is still in paint shop till this week end. this unit will hold almost as much as the frunk. it is all fiberglass with small luggage rack on top. have corbin seats, so took off back seat ,made a small flat platform for tour-pack to bolt onto. this whole system is held on by four bolts, which can quickly be removed, then replace seat for passenger. will post pics as soon as unit mounted to spydee. this may sound confusing, but when pics are seen i think this system will work very well, at least for me.
was not going to post this soon about my current project, but here goes. first of all no pics yet as storage unit "reworked tour-pack" off of an old motorcycle, is still in paint shop till this week end. this unit will hold almost as much as the frunk. it is all fiberglass with small luggage rack on top. have corbin seats, so took off back seat ,made a small flat platform for tour-pack to bolt onto. this whole system is held on by four bolts, which can quickly be removed, then replace seat for passenger. will post pics as soon as unit mounted to spydee. this may sound confusing, but when pics are seen i think this system will work very well, at least for me.
I can understand not posting pics...in todays world ideas are dollars, you don't want to give away a marketing idea. Your heading down the right track though. One thing I have imagined in my design is to utilize the stock BRP seat like the mono cowl with a storage system and maintain the conforming lines of the Spyder as the Corbin Smuggler so well does. It would not be a lot of storage but good enough for the small things such as a phone, glasses, gloves, small notebook etc... The Corbin system forces you to buy their seat set-up and remove the rear saddle to incorporate the Smuggler. An absolute cool concept and I applaude them on their development to bring it to the GS\RS community, however it is pricey, and as I noted previously you have to buy their seats. Who knows Corbin may be working on one right now, but I've had not heard a whisper. Strangley...I like the BRP seat on my RS-S, probably not for long trips, but for the 52 mile commute I do its perfect. I'm drawing my mono cowl concept and will scan it later to post. If someone ends up making one from my design, and making big money from it, be nice enough to send me a free one.
So your telling me everyone is in love with this bag Can Am Seat Bag.jpg (This thing is really cool, I can't get enough cool points with it) or simply keep riding around with this stock with plastic option (which can blow off at a moments notice) or Can Am BRP Mono Cowl.jpgbetter yet spend $1400 dollars on this option Can Am Spyder with Corbin Setup.jpgCorbin Smuggler Lid Open.jpginstead (and not eat for two months). Having an alternative to whats out there is not a bad thing guy's. Simply asking in this thread would anyone perfer an alternative that looked like it was part of the bike like the BRP Mono Cowl, but had the the body lines that grabbed the handrails and rear seat area like the Corbin Smuggler. This cuppled with a little storage would be a pretty cool setup. Even more so offering a unit that fits over the GS\RS seats and alternatve where we can keep their stock seat. The Corbin alternative makes you give that seat up and pay roughly $269-$289 a piece for them. The Smuggler alone cost $799...I fallen and I can't get up. Something modestley priced within a working mans budget, and not 4 car payments. I know I still work for a living, but damn really $1400. Our RT & RT-S brothers don't have this problem, so they have no reason to chime in....I wish they would. They more than any of us know the joy of havin a quick convenient modular storage on their bikes means (phone, gloves, glasses).
So what would you make it look like, what would you call it, what do you think it should store, how much do you think it should cost?
Who know's there might just be one around the corner....interested????
I put a Givi E460 (monokey) on SWMBOs GS but something with nicer/more Spyderlike lines would be nice.
More like this? This is a composite drawing merging the frunk and tail lines which was my intial thought when putting this concept together. The lines are actually easily to duplicate and the frunk width is remarketably close in size I needed for my model. Mono Rough with Frunk and Tail Lines.jpg
I too would like something like the smuggler truck without the expense.
I use a biker's friend roll bag on the seat now. It's not bad, but something made for the Spyder would be a better use of the space available... plus it's hard to fuel without detaching the bag.
I can understand your desire to protect your intellectual property but I'm waitin' on a picture before I make any plans
Oh, bring one to Spyderfest, you'll have dozens of orders instantly.
I too would like something like the smuggler truck without the expense.
I use a biker's friend roll bag on the seat now. It's not bad, but something made for the Spyder would be a better use of the space available... plus it's hard to fuel without detaching the bag.
I can understand your desire to protect your intellectual property but I'm waitin' on a picture before I make any plans
Oh, bring one to Spyderfest, you'll have dozens of orders instantly.
I'm really looking forward to showing them (two models actually) at Spyder Fest. I'm hoping to release pics prior to (week or so) before Spyder Fest. Now, the reality...these things are really hard to make, so making Spyder Fest is the challenge. Although I have a great glass guy doing this for me, but if I had to do this large scale to sell them as an aftermarket piece I'd probably have to use a large scale manufacture to maintain a high level of quality assurance and get these done right. I'm glad I stuck my foot in it...but damn it's challenging. So please keep your fingers crossed for me.
I'm really looking forward to showing them (two models actually) at Spyder Fest. I'm hoping to release pics prior to (week or so) before Spyder Fest. Now, the reality...these things are really hard to make, so making Spyder Fest is the challenge. Although I have a great glass guy doing this for me, but if I had to do this large scale to sell them as an aftermarket piece I'd probably have to use a large scale manufacture to maintain a high level of quality assurance and get these done right. I'm glad I stuck my foot in it...but damn it's challenging. So please keep your fingers crossed for me.
Cole
Update:
This process has been time consuming and unbelievably hard, but I believe worth every minute. I probably will not be able to complete the prototype before Spyder Fest in April, and I apologize to anyone who may have been counting on that. However, I am releasing two rough drafts (below) of the top view of the Alien Aracnid Pod's "Stinger and Fang" for comments and suggestion. Both will be in matte black and for personal use. Good, bad or ugly, these are rough composite drawings. The concept artwork, design and mounting concept are patented. My set-back and literally stoppage is having a fiberglass guy willing to dedicate time to the project. This is what has cost this project time. Anyone out there with concept fiberglass skills, feel free to give me a buzz and let me know what you think.
This process has been time consuming and unbelievably hard, but I believe worth every minute. I probably will not be able to complete the prototype before Spyder Fest in April, and I apologize to anyone who may have been counting on that. However, I am releasing two rough drafts (below) of the top view of the Alien Aracnid Pod's "Stinger and Fang" for comments and suggestion. Both will be in matte black and for personal use. Good, bad or ugly, these are rough composite drawings. The concept artwork, design and mounting concept are patented. My set-back and literally stoppage is having a fiberglass guy willing to dedicate time to the project. This is what has cost this project time. Anyone out there with concept fiberglass skills, feel free to give me a buzz and let me know what you think.
I don't care for the 'double point' look at all.
The single-point one on the left looks good.
Is this going to go ontop of the stock seat in the rear? You might want to consider those who are also using the sport rack system as that pointed rear would probably hit it.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
I too would like something like the smuggler truck without the expense.
I use a biker's friend roll bag on the seat now. It's not bad, but something made for the Spyder would be a better use of the space available... plus it's hard to fuel without detaching the bag.
I can understand your desire to protect your intellectual property but I'm waitin' on a picture before I make any plans
Oh, bring one to Spyderfest, you'll have dozens of orders instantly.
Here are the first rough mock ups built to check functionality. Seat raises up and down with no issues. I will need to get the measurements for the Sportrack to see how much of a difference it causes when fully raised. Patent Application # 61/589,435 dated 1/23/12 for anyone interested.
Also if you notice in the picks the extra set of footpegs behing the rear pegs. I invented those for anyone who has TB Dual or Single pipes and their passengers feet keep hitting the pipe. This litle trick keeps their feet off and makes for a more comfortable ride too. They are made from billet aluminum, and drilled to keep feet cool. Matching set on other side and is porportional offset with extension.
Here are the first rough mock ups built to check functionality. Seat raises up and down with no issues. I will need to get the measurements for the Sportrack to see how much of a difference it causes when fully raised. Patent Application # 61/589,435 dated 1/23/12 for anyone interested.
Also if you notice in the picks the extra set of footpegs behing the rear pegs. I invented those for anyone who has TB Dual or Single pipes and their passengers feet keep hitting the pipe. This litle trick keeps their feet off and makes for a more comfortable ride too. They are made from billet aluminum, and drilled to keep feet cool. Matching set on other side and is porportional offset with extension.
hight is ok, round it to mold to bike , then make it to surport the rider, for spyders with removable back rest. looks great well be a good trunk (Don)
Can Am Spyder Mono Cowl w/ storage and size like Corbin Smuggler...good idea??
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