my GS-R - Part I

[Spy+]

I want to share with you all the outcome of what I call project GS-R.
It all started with just wanting to personalize my Sypder a little bit .. and it turned into many many hours of fun and great times with friends.

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1. It started by talking all Tupperware off and to the painters

1. All top panels painted in flat back
2. All side panels painted in silver (I think is one of BRPs smartest color)
3. Upper suspension arm covers in silver
4. Sport rack and lid in flat black

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2. Then all metal parts got powder coated

1. Front wheels
2. Rear wheel and more
3. Handlebar cover
4. Hindle exhaust and heat shields
5. Passenger and rider pegs

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3. Then some performance enhancements

1. Ceramic coated all exhaust pipes.. this also helped with the head transfer to the rider
2. BajaRon spark plug wires
3. New NGK platinum plugs
4. Already had : the O2 censor eliminator + 2011 RT shocks + K&N air filter

4. Then some dressing up

1. Carbon fiber CAN-AM and Spyder (tail) decals
2. GS-R decal for the front, rear, and many more places
3. Carbon fiber wrapped the Sport windshield and the top portion where the safety card slides into
4. Carbon fiber inserts for the Handlebar cover

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[Bob Denman]

That is one very nicely-appointed Spyder!

[Spy+]

5. Then to the most important part.. TricLed parts

1. Angel eyes rings
2. Front spoiler light
3. Suspension arms light
4. Front fender tips
5. Rear break and running lights – extended to the middle of the passenger handle bars
6. License plate – eliminated my rear fender
7. Foam grips

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[Spy+]

when all it was done, the next day I took the bike in a fuel and food only stops from Miami to Lamonster BBQ (900 miles ride). Then, for further testing, went riding at the Tail of the Dragon. All came together as planned and all thanks to a great friend and riding pal.


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[Littlebadwolf]

"GS-R decal for the front, rear, and many more places"....

Who did the decals for this?...Pete at Powersportswrap?

[Lamonster]

That came out really nice. I love it

[Bob Denman]

Maybe the folks at BRP would be a little bit interested in the "R" package??

[arntufun]

Maybe the folks at BRP would be a little bit interested in the "R" package??

Alot of his mods look awful familiar Bob, I bet the "R" stands for........ Randy !!!!!!! I'm flattered Spy. But seriously, well done.

[Jeriatric]

Nicely done

[retired1]

That is one good looking bike!! I enjoyed riding with you and the rest of the crew at the BBQ, and "Thanks again" for thr Farmers Daughter.

[docdoru]

Very nice Let's race!

[hrbeta]

Muy bonita, Ricardo


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[Spy+]

"GS-R decal for the front, rear, and many more places"....

Who did the decals for this?...Pete at Powersportswrap?

The decals came from a local shop.. I have purchased a few items from powersports, and Pete is great to deal with

[Spy+]

Alot of his mods look awful familiar Bob, I bet the "R" stands for........ Randy !!!!!!! I'm flattered Spy. But seriously, well done.

Sorry Randy, but the "R" is for Ricardo .. but let me know if you want some GS-R stickers.. Just send me a PM..

[Spy+]

That is one good looking bike!! I enjoyed riding with you and the rest of the crew at the BBQ, and "Thanks again" for thr Farmers Daughter.

Pleasure was all mine.. it was a great ride, with great new friends, and wonderful dinner. I think the Farmer's Daughter likes Spyder riders

[Spy+]

Very nice Let's race!

Only if we get to go with the gang to Bern's Steak house!!!

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[Colin]

Nice job, definitely worth the effort

[Tigger]

Looks good without fender. The black out look is very close to my RSS.

[Spy+]

Looks good without fender. The black out look is very close to my RSS.

By eliminating the rear fender, the beautiful rear wheel gets to be displayed for the world to admire ..
The only bad part, is that when a few drops of rain start to come down, my riding pals send me immediately to the end of the line..

[Spy+]

Found this great lift for the spyder during biketober fest in Daytona.. we will get to test it once it gets delivered.. will share details after using it

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[coz]

can you post a pic of your painted a-arms. were they sanded smooth first, then painted ?

[Spy+]

Yes, they A arms were sanded and then painted. The same process was followed for the front spoiler..

here is a pic of the A-arms
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here is a pic of the front spoiler
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[coz]

the a-arms look like metal instead of plastic, very nice. i love the lower front end, huge improvement over stock, also very nice. excellent work spy. are the a-arm covers hard to remove? i've never taken one off.

[Spy+]

They are super easy to remove.. Just a few(6) screws placed on the lower lip...As a matter of fact, i do have and extra pair..let me know if you want them, and i can give them to you... Cheers!