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Bumpskid....is it needed?
How many of you actually have a bumpskid installed? If so, why did you do it? Is the bumpskid really effective?
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Originally Posted by diesel-dawg
How many of you actually have a bumpskid installed? If so, why did you do it? Is the bumpskid really effective?
i got one, and yes it is very effective when you come upon something you can't avoid like an animal carcass.
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Also saves your front end if you accidentally bump a curb stop.
2012 Spyder RT Limited
Guardian Bell (gift from son)
Spyderpops bumpskid
ISCI hand brake
BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
BRP Adjustable Wind Deflectors
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Bumpskid
All of what they said I agree with glad I put it on and easy to do
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Motorbike Professor
I added mine for looks...but I have since tested it several times with bumps and scrapes. Very useful, looks good, easy to install, and a good value...what's not to like?
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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I'm considering it.
When I put the RonBar on, I had my first good look at the underside of the frunk.
There is a plastic bump skid installed by the factory.
It was very much worse for wear.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
IBA #47122
2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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Registered Users
Many have seen better gas milage too.
Corbin saddle
spyderpops block off plate, bump skid, belt guard
IPS
Tricled LED lights all around(too many to name here)
Smoothspyder belt tensioner
Custom Dynamics britesides
VTC floorboards, upper air vents, spoiler
BK car stuff HID upgrade
trailer hitch
Repainted rear fender, trunk latch assembly, switch cluster, gauge cluster
cell phone interface kit
travel cover that no longer fits due to the spoiler
New sway bar
New shock relocator
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Originally Posted by ABQAndy
Also saves your front end if you accidentally bump a curb stop.
Yep, my heart sank last Saturday when I pulled into a fast food restaurant and bumped a curb with the tip of my frunk. Small bump that scraped paint off the lower nose that would have otherwise been protected by a skid plate. ...Gnirtsnod
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It helps protect the under side of the Spyder.
4" Stubby antenna, Dual arm LEDs Fender LEDs, Back Rest, Luggage Rack, Run, Brake and Strobe for top case, Mirror LEDs,Back Off decal on mud flap, reciptal for Battery Tender and Heated Gear, mirror LEDs that stay on or work with blinkers, GPS, side bag red LEDs, Top cuff with Ram Ball phone holder And USB power, Top cuff with drink holder and passenger cup holder. Also grilles in front of radiators, also spyclops. Garmin 595 GPS, Freedom windshield. Also glove box console And trunk wrap in carbon fiber from wrap my spyder. BRP comfort seat. added garage opener with rocker switch in center console to match other switches. And I have added Elka stage 2 shocks.
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POSSUM PUSHER
We purchased and installed the possum pusher on our 2010 RT to prevent damage to the nose from curbs and other objects that it might come in contact with, including the pesky critters that like to run out in front of us. Beside it just looks good.
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
I'm considering it.
When I put the RonBar on, I had my first good look at the underside of the frunk.
There is a plastic bump skid installed by the factory.
It was very much worse for wear.
The factory skid plate is a thin piece of plastic, really a joke if you ask me !!
2012 Spyder RT Limited
Guardian Bell (gift from son)
Spyderpops bumpskid
ISCI hand brake
BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
BRP Adjustable Wind Deflectors
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Rockin Member
Bumpskid....is it needed?
2011 Pearl White RT Limited
HMT Brake Light, Fender Tips Kit, Mudflap Lights, GloRyders, Seal Floorboards, Powerlet 12V, Garage Door Momentary Button, Bump Skid, Elka's Stage 1, Ultimate Sea, Air Wings
Member of the Woodstock Spyder Ryders (Illinois)
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The factory plate is a piece of plastic. The bumpskid is a piece of PLASTIC!!!! Heavy, non flexible. The first after market piece that went on my bike.
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I had one put on at Spyderfest and very Happy with it.HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY
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Bumpskid for sure..!!
well no not needed..but I'll tell you when I installed mine the front air dam was badly scraped and the factory plate was all beat up. Now that it is in and covering the whole area you can see why it's called a "skid" and overhanging the air dam part is the "bump" but it also has some air deflectors that help with cooling...all in all it's a good investment aside from looking good....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by diesel-dawg
How many of you actually have a bumpskid installed? If so, why did you do it? Is the bumpskid really effective?
I installed mine at about 700 miles, and from the scrapes I saw with such low miles I am glad I put it on. I have a dip in the road that is really bad, and scrape bottom almost every time unless I go over it at an angle. Something I can't do if another vehicle is in the way. I figure better the bumpskid than the bottom of my bike.
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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RT-S PE#0391
Critter Splitter
Within one week, I improved handling and mpg on my RT:
Bump-Skid (critter splitter) - In addition to protecting the front underside of the nose, the unit seals a big cavity from the front to the rear of the front, stopping just in front of the suspension, a space subject to air drag under the Spyder. Gone. Less 'sail' from the faring. It also amplifies some down pressure on the front of the Spyder when at highway speed ... stability. Better aerodynamics = better mpg.
BajaRon's Sway Bar. Installed along with Bump-Skid. Combine this with my front Elkas Shocks ... The Spyder is on rails.
BRP Can/Am Spyder Sport Touring Vented Windscreen - reduced windsreen profile by 2" vertically and 3" horizontally. Less wind resistance and less buffeting. Helps highway mpg
Regarding mpg, the Spyder is always (and affectionately) a gas junkie when moving around streets and neighborhoods. The combination of the bumpskid and sport touring vented windscreen have my highway mpg up to 34/35 mpg solidly, riding one-up at 199 pounds without cargo. Mpg on the Spyder is strongly affected by passenger weight, two-up/one-up, trailer/cargo weight and other variables. The aerodynamic, and modest fuel economy improvements offered by the Bump-Skid and windscreen modifications, in my opinion, are most optimal at highway speeds (50 mph and over). Otherwise, the greatest influence on Spyder mpg is rider/passenger weight and cargo.
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Bump Skid
I feel it is inexpensive insurance. Riding in New England, I encounter frost heaves on many back country roads. Hitting one a few weeks after first getting my RT put a lump in my throat thinking about the damage just done. I got lucky that time, but I wasn't willing to continue the gamble. Spyderpops BumpSkid installed!
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thanks guys for the input....very informative. Needless to say, I am ordering the bumpskid.
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Good call
Corbin saddle
spyderpops block off plate, bump skid, belt guard
IPS
Tricled LED lights all around(too many to name here)
Smoothspyder belt tensioner
Custom Dynamics britesides
VTC floorboards, upper air vents, spoiler
BK car stuff HID upgrade
trailer hitch
Repainted rear fender, trunk latch assembly, switch cluster, gauge cluster
cell phone interface kit
travel cover that no longer fits due to the spoiler
New sway bar
New shock relocator
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PitBull's shock relocator brackets and SpyderPop's Bumpskid are the next two items on my "Gottahave" list.
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Big Rig Member
Bumpskid is already in the mail, so says the vendor. Thanks for the good info.
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Got one at spderfest
Originally Posted by diesel-dawg
How many of you actually have a bumpskid installed? If so, why did you do it? Is the bumpskid really effective?
I had one installed at spyder fest works great.
Last edited by Mrogers102; 05-01-2013 at 06:26 PM.
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