What Vendor will make this first....

[diesel-dawg]

I installed the bumpskid for low curb bumps and street debris. However, the frunk lid has a very pointed and highly vulnerable nose that is subject to damage and high cost in the event of an small bump that high up. It seems, or maybe there is and I can't find it, that someone would have invented an attractive nose guard for the frunk. Anyone know of such a piece?

[Jeriatric]

Road hazard insurance.

[DR Buck]

You must mean something like one of these Roo Bars............

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When I was making my routine trips "down under" almost all the vehicles that traveled the outback had them.

[PrairieSpyder]

You must mean something like one of these Roo Bars............

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When I was making my routine trips "down under" almost all the vehicles that traveled the outback had them.

I noticed that, too, in Australia. They also mostly all had snorkels!

[bruiser]

That's a standard feature downunder.

[diesel-dawg]

It doesn't have to be as ugly and huge as those shown on the pickup trucks. But the nose of the Can-Am is highly vulnerable to damage. Seems like it would be easy to engineer to be both attractive and functional.

[MrLooney]

I too have wondered this .... inquiring minds want to know if there is a economical and attractive answer to this dilemma ? ? ?

Those ROO BARS are obviously way too HUGE and HEAVY!

Here in SE Asia the scooters are equipped with bump guards surrounding the scooter made of stainless steel tubing about 3/4" diameter. Not the strongest by far but at least a low speed bump will absorb most of the impact and damage.

[daveinva]

True story: I was watching the GF park her Vespa in our driveway, which is lined by a low brick retaining wall. After she pulled into the driveway, she attempted a k-turn in order to turn the scooter around to face out to the street. My big dumm-, uh, absolutely wonderful sweetheart GF didn't duck walk the scooter in the k-turn... no, she *gave the scooter gas* to make the turn.

Needless to say, she didn't make the turn.

CRUNCH, front wheel first into the retaining wall. Not even 2 mph, but 2 mph more than that wall could take.

The Vespa had those metal fender guards. They cracked. The fender cracked... the *shocks* cracked... everything cracked.

Anyone here know how expensive and time-consuming it is to replace a front fender and shocks on a Vespa? Let me tell you, for a simple thing, it's nearly enough to *total* a Vespa, it's that labor-intensive. $1000 parts and labor for a 2 mph bump.

Bottom line? You don't want a frunk guard. Anything strong enough to be useful will weigh too much, and to be useful it'd have to be attached to the frame. You don't want any energy getting transmitted to your frame. Don't worry about protecting your frunk-- your frunk, acting as a crumple zone, is protecting *you*, and your Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

Are you sure that you're looking for a "Frunk-Guard", or just some of that clear plastic that they put on the front of the 622 trailers to protect them from debris thrown up by the bike?
I think that Pete from www.powersportswraps.com sells that stuff, and can make it about any shape that you'd like...

[Chupaca]

I have been toying with this and have a design I'm working on soon as I can get to a pipe bender will post pics...

[Spyder Wraps Pete]

Thanks Bob... Yes, although not a bumper we do offer a pre-cut paint protection film that can be applied on the bike to prevent damage from stones and debris.
I would imagine light bumps too..
Here is a photo of us applying it on the hood of a BMW.

We have pre-cut paint protection kits for all models of Spyders and have sold a number of kits to members.
Here is the current paint protection schematic for the RT.

If you would like more information feel free to email me: pete@powersportswraps.com

Pete
814-838-6377

[Littlebadwolf]

I installed the bumpskid for low curb bumps and street debris. However, the frunk lid has a very pointed and highly vulnerable nose that is subject to damage and high cost in the event of an small bump that high up. It seems, or maybe there is and I can't find it, that someone would have invented an attractive nose guard for the frunk. Anyone know of such a piece?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Can-Am-Spyde...item3f25691734 Scroll down the page...He indicates that he makes them for the RT also...

[arntufun]

To late boys.......................... This idea was done awhile ago.


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[Bob Denman]

Think of all of the great tie-down spots that sucker has on it!

[spydercowboy]

Yeah and lights!!!!