PWM's 2012 RT-S SE5

[pwm]

Well I finally got to pick it up today. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice. I have not been on a bike since the early 80's as I have been an avid 4-wheeler and SXS owner and rider. I will have PLENTY of questions down the road. I hope to meet and ride with you all very soon.

[spyder3]

Congrats! It's a beauty

[jcstein1]

Well I finally got to pick it up today. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice. I have not been on a bike since the early 80's as I have been an avid 4-wheeler and SXS owner and rider. I will have PLENTY of questions down the road. I hope to meet and ride with you all very soon.

I am picking up mine later this week. Same year, make, model and color.

Jeff

[cyclelover63]

Beautiful!!!!!!...I know you will love it!

[gwilburn]

Picked up the same one 2 weeks ago in the 2013 RT variation... You'll be right at home on this. The steering is a bit twitchy at speed, but you'll get used to it. Took me longer to get used to the twist throttle Spyder.jpg

[ARtraveler]

on the beautiful new ryde. Looking forward to more posts.

[SpyderAnn01]

[Chupaca]

to the wonderful world of roadsters..great pic's good looking ryde..enjoy we are here to help...

[POPEYEART]

IF YOUR AN AVID 4 WHEELER, YOU WILL HAVE NO TROUBLE JUMPING RIGHT ON AND GETTING GOING. TO ME IT WAS LIKE ANY OTHER 4 WHEELER EXCEPT ITS NOW ROAD WORTHY. YOU PROBALLY WONT HAVE ANY OF THE SUPPOSED HANDLING PROBLEMS SOME OTHERS EXPERIENCE, YOUR LEARNNIG CURVE WILL BE MUCH SHORTER. YOUR LEAN WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO SHIFT IN THE SEAT AS YOU DO ON A 4 WHEELER, BUT YOU WILL HAVE ALL THE BASICS INGRAINED ALREADY. RIDE SAFE, ENJOY

[Bob Denman]

Welcome to the PARTY!!
And I love the color of your bike!

[pwm]

Today I did my first modification to the Spyder by adding a SpyderPops Bump Skid. Installation was very simple. First remove the factory skid plate.



After removing the skid plate, I simply followed the enclosed instructions removing the plastic 4 rivets on the wings.



Here is the difference between stock and SpyderPops skids.



I then added the clips to the 4 holes where the rivets were installed making sure that they were centered in the holes by testing each to make sure the bolts would thread properly.



I installed the bump stop using these 4 holes at the wings and snugged them up so I could use the bump stop as a jig for drilling the 8 - 1/4 inch holes in the front of the bump skid as well as the 2 in the rear.



I removed the bump skid and placed the clips over the holes again making sure that each was centered.



I then removed the clear plastic protection film and installed and tightened the bump skid going around in a pattern so that it would fit secure and evenly. (The crack is a reflection of my garage floor..oops)



The fit and finish is awesome. I am glad I chose SpyderPops.

[pwm]

Well I have added a few more goodies.
First I had an old iPhone 4 laying around so I mounted a RAM mount in the trunk and plugged it into the iPhone jack for tunes. I also added a 12" tool bag using the Can Am iPod mounting screws.

Then I added a bigger brake pedal from TricLEDS.


Today I added my Diamond R boards. Installation was simple. After placing the Spyder on ramps, I removed the OEM rubber pads.

I used a 3/8" drill bit to enlarge the existing holes.

I then loosened the motor mounts on each side.

Then I slid the cross brace into place and snugging but not tightening the motor mounts.

I removed the nuts on the back of the boards and installed them loosely into the pre-drilled holes in the boards.

I then took my highway pegs and installed them installing the top bolt first.

I installed the brake pedal spacer making sure everything was clear without any interference.

I tightened all bolts and motor mounts.
The rear boards took a total of 3 minutes to install. Removing the OEM rubber.

Then bolting the new boards on with the supplied bolts.

Now the finished product. All in all I am very happy with the install.

[Ex-Rocket]

I got a question as far as the Bump Skid plate goes. Does this have to be removed when you go about changing your oil? I had the dealership do my first 600 miles oil change so I really don't know what is involved when you change the oil but it would appear to me that the oil wouldn't drain past the Bump Skip plate. Am I correct in making that assumption?

[Ex-Rocket]

Oh , great post though on the floorboard install. Great job.

[pwm]

I got a question as far as the Bump Skid plate goes. Does this have to be removed when you go about changing your oil? I had the dealership do my first 600 miles oil change so I really don't know what is involved when you change the oil but it would appear to me that the oil wouldn't drain past the Bump Skip plate. Am I correct in making that assumption?

Good question. I am not 100% sure as I have not hit the 100 mile mark yet as my job keeps me traveling. I do not think it will interfere but when I do my first one I will post and let everyone know.

[finless]

Nice mods... They are on my list as nice to haves later.

Love the blue color. I wanted that color but buying used left little choices. I wound up with black but I still envy the blue!


Bob

[cjackg]

Good question. I am not 100% sure as I have not hit the 100 mile mark yet as my job keeps me traveling. I do not think it will interfere but when I do my first one I will post and let everyone know.

No! The Bumpskid does not change the RT oil change procedure at all & does not have to be removed.

[pwm]

We had a great weekend up in the Smokies. Rode around the mountains and over the Tail of the Dragon into Fontana.
New Hauler

Tail of the Dragon

[kepople]

Sure looks like you are havng fun! great shot of the spyder on the dragon.

kirby

[kepople]

btw do you have a photo of the completed right side after the floor boards?

[pwm]

Here is the right side.

[sezyou]

I think you got that fastest RT, with the best color and year. Of course it is exactly the same as mine, so I might be a bit biased. I would recommend the BajaRon sway bar. I regret that I waited for the first 1000 miles before I got mine. I kind of had to relearn to ride it all over again, but it the stability was well worth it. Have fun!

[pwm]

BajaRon's addition is coming although I like the way it handles now but I also like improving

[CyncySpyder]

[napper39]

very nice i just got one same coaler but a 2013 love that blue.