Slide out safety card DIY?

[finless]

OK, while I don't want to take away safety in any way shape or form, after reading it a few times, it seems like a waste of space and a nice slide out drawer for "SOMETHING".

Anyone come up with any ideas on what to use this for?
I was thinking a slide out cup holder but I see this would block visibility to the dash and partially the windshield.
There has got to be something we can convert this to and be more useful?

Ideas?

Bob

[Illinois Boy]

OK, while I don't want to take away safety in any way shape or form, after reading it a few times, it seems like a waste of space and a nice slide out drawer for "SOMETHING".

Anyone come up with any ideas on what to use this for?
I was thinking a slide out cup holder but I see this would block visibility to the dash and partially the windshield.
There has got to be something we can convert this to and be more useful?

Ideas?

Bob

What is this card you speak of?

[finless]

If you look above your digital dash at the edge of the fairing or "edge" above the dash there is a slide out safety card thingy.

I think all Spyders have it? My RT does.

Bob

[shelbydave]

What is this card you speak of?

It's the thing you slide out to keep the sun from fading your LCD screen...

If you look above your digital dash at the edge of the fairing or "edge" above the dash there is a slide out safety card thingy.

I think all Spyders have it? My RT does.

Bob

I'm pretty sure that was a joke, since nobody ever looks at that thing... Some people have noticed their LCD screen is a bit "dimmer" after sitting in the sun for a long period, and they pull that card out to shade it.


I'm wondering what year BRP will put a microswitch on that thing so you HAVE to pull it out in order to press the MODE button...


...For the new BRP rep on here... You never saw this post...

[Oldmanzues]

What is this card you speak of?

I think I remember something about that when I bought my first spyder. At the first demo ride, they said, it had to be read every time or the spyder would not start, even if you stalled it. When I get time or think about it, I might go look and see if it is still there.
OP, I think somebody on here (LaMonster) has a decal to stick on saying "Do Not mess with my Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

what about "Miss July???
it would sure put you in the mood for a ride; before the ride!

[finless]

what about "Miss July???
it would sure put you in the mood for a ride; before the ride!

Condom storage


Bob

[shelbydave]

what about "Miss July???
it would sure put you in the mood for a ride; before the ride!

I guess that depends on the magazine... Miss July AARP centerfold probably wouldn't do much for me.

[ARtraveler]

Let us know if you come up with anything. So far, I like the "don't mess with my spyder " decal.

The safety card is just an example of overkill. I am guessing the legal eagles figured they could defend a lawsuit against BRP if the driver violated one or more of the safety items. Rottsa Ruck Charrie.

[finless]

Hey the sun shield gives me an idea....
How about a pull out and tuck back in "sun cover" for the dash and seat?
Light mesh material that stretches and can be pulled over the seat but opens wide enough to cover the handlebars and dash?

Hmmmm.... I know there is not much space there but might work...

Bob

[Bob Denman]

How about a pull out and tuck back in "sun cover" for the dash and seat?
Light mesh material that stretches and can be pulled over the seat but opens wide enough to cover the handlebars and dash?
Hmmmm.... I know there is not much space there but might work...

I like your idea... Finding a suitable material won't be easy; but please let us know if you're able to make any progress on this one!

[Bob Denman]

How about just peeling that sticker off, and taping it to your riding glove?
Would that keep Nanny happy?