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03-19-2009, 08:19 PM
#126
Very Active Member
Oh, man, now I've got exhaust envy, too. Why cover the flanges? they look real good.
john
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03-19-2009, 08:24 PM
#127
Those dual look awesome, I would sure love a set up like that for my SE5 just for looks. I was never a fan of single side exhaust, I believe dual side exhaust makes any motorcycle look great a single looks like they forgot to add the other one.
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03-19-2009, 08:37 PM
#128
Originally Posted by retread
Oh, man, now I've got exhaust envy, too. Why cover the flanges? they look real good.
john
Originally Posted by burg650
Those dual look awesome, I would sure love a set up like that for my SE5 just for looks. I was never a fan of single side exhaust, I believe dual side exhaust makes any motorcycle look great a single looks like they forgot to add the other one.
Thanks, guys. If I can get the stock GSXR covers to work, you'll see why. They make it look gooooooooood.
But, I'm "exhausted" right now. Will be a few weeks before I get back at it. This was fun when it started but now....
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03-19-2009, 08:38 PM
#129
Very Helpful Member
How long til you make some type of crossover between the exhausts? I have heard that a one exhaust per cylinder design such as you have does not perform as well as duals with a crossover pipe between the two.
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03-20-2009, 10:44 AM
#130
Originally Posted by bjt
How long til you make some type of crossover between the exhausts? I have heard that a one exhaust per cylinder design such as you have does not perform as well as duals with a crossover pipe between the two.
I've heard the same thing... it has to do with the exhaust from one cylinder helping to scavenge (suck) the exhaust gases out from the other. But, I do like the sound so... that will be last, if at all. And, I'm not ready to be crawling on the garage floor again... at least for a while.
Next up will be Ken's airbox eliminator setup and the Two Brother's fuel box. Already have the fuel box and the filter should be in today.
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Last edited by ataDude; 03-26-2009 at 10:41 AM.
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03-20-2009, 09:10 PM
#131
Any of you technically savvy guys, who know all this sh...tuff can come over to my house any time. Mod parts (for my Spyder of course) and beer on me. BYOT....Bring your own tools.
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03-21-2009, 11:16 AM
#132
Last edited by ataDude; 03-21-2009 at 11:21 AM.
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03-21-2009, 01:43 PM
#133
Hey ATADUDE how are your A-Arm driving lights working. You mentioned that the vibration eventually causes them to loosen up and swivel up and that you used RTV as a quick a dirty fix. Have you come up with a more permanent solution. I have the exact same lights and before I mount them as you did it would be nice to know what otehr problems/challenges I may encountered with them.
Thanks in advance.
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03-21-2009, 01:50 PM
#134
The small, invisible blob of ATV is still working even after those runs (where I loan my bike to a maniac) of triple-digit speeds... doesn't need a fix... it is fixed.
I must note, however, that guy only does that on deserted farm roads. Most of the time, he drives sanely.
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Originally Posted by rleathen
Hey ATADUDE how are your A-Arm driving lights working. You mentioned that the vibration eventually causes them to loosen up and swivel up and that you used RTV as a quick a dirty fix. Have you come up with a more permanent solution. I have the exact same lights and before I mount them as you did it would be nice to know what otehr problems/challenges I may encountered with them.
Thanks in advance.
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03-25-2009, 08:20 PM
#135
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03-26-2009, 05:28 PM
#136
Very Helpful Member
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03-26-2009, 05:35 PM
#137
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03-26-2009, 05:40 PM
#138
Very Helpful Member
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03-26-2009, 05:42 PM
#139
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03-26-2009, 08:06 PM
#140
Very Active Member
I forget how the spyder sounded before putting the race airflow on. Recently I put a CalSci shield on until it warms up a bit more - and noticed that I really hear a lot more since I don't have as much wind blowing on my helmet.
I hear the intake more than the Hindle - LOL.
It is nice not to worry about the oil box leakage, um - I mean air box leaking oil -
I'm building a small insulated box to go around the race airflow setup, that will connect via ducts to dual vents I'm installing on the front of Spyder - for a cold-air intake setup. This will get cool air into the intake, keep the hot engine air away, and quiet the intake down a bit.
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03-26-2009, 08:42 PM
#141
Sounds cool ... let us know how it works!
Originally Posted by Firefly
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I'm building a small insulated box to go around the race airflow setup, that will connect via ducts to dual vents I'm installing on the front of Spyder - for a cold-air intake setup. This will get cool air into the intake, keep the hot engine air away, and quiet the intake down a bit.
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04-02-2009, 06:49 PM
#142
Originally Posted by LittleJohn
Always feel free to share mods!!!! LOL
I like the strut lights you used. The shape goes well with the bike, and like you said, the plastic is a spot on match!!!
Lack of feedback? Get your butt to Jacksonville! I'm with ya dude.
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04-05-2009, 08:18 PM
#143
Originally Posted by ataDude
This is a standard Vista Cruise / Yamaha-fit, throttle lock carved down to fit the Spyder. The Spyder's throttle sleeve has a ridge under the rubber which also must be filed off. I may install an AudioVox cruise unit later... none of these mods inflicts any permanent changes which are meaningful.
Did I say that I dislike the "universal" throttle locks with the ugly (IMHO) bar running across the top in plain view?
Installation instructions for the throttle lock are here:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...7&postcount=51
The Grip Puppies assist in softening and enlarging the grips for comfort. All were "in stock" from other bike mods. I'll use these until I decide what to do for heated grips. They are, however, a "bear" to install even using soap and water.
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04-15-2009, 08:26 AM
#144
Very Helpful Member
Originally Posted by ataDude
This is a standard Vista Cruise / Yamaha-fit, throttle lock carved down to fit the Spyder. The Spyder's throttle sleeve has a ridge under the rubber which also must be filed off. I may install an AudioVox cruise unit later... none of these mods inflicts any permanent changes which are meaningful.
Did I say that I dislike the "universal" throttle locks with the ugly (IMHO) bar running across the top in plain view?
Installation instructions for the throttle lock are here:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...7&postcount=51
The Grip Puppies assist in softening and enlarging the grips for comfort. All were "in stock" from other bike mods. I'll use these until I decide what to do for heated grips. They are, however, a "bear" to install even using soap and water.
I finally got this same throttle lock put on my Spyder the other day. Took a little bit of futzing around to get to where I think it works okay. I may still need some tweaking to the mount as the one screw in the bottom seems to force it to lean into the grip. As far as locking the throttle and ease of use, its great. If I don't have the mount dialed in by the time we meet in Oklahoma, maybe you can give me some tips.
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04-15-2009, 11:54 AM
#145
bjt... the key is to drill it only after you have it in the locked position...
Originally Posted by bjt
I finally got this same throttle lock put on my Spyder the other day. Took a little bit of futzing around to get to where I think it works okay. I may still need some tweaking to the mount as the one screw in the bottom seems to force it to lean into the grip. As far as locking the throttle and ease of use, its great. If I don't have the mount dialed in by the time we meet in Oklahoma, maybe you can give me some tips.
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04-16-2009, 07:10 AM
#146
Very Helpful Member
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04-16-2009, 09:34 AM
#147
I just installed the vista cruise latnight on my Spyder. If you have the ISO/Flame Kuryakyn grips have the dremel handy. To get it to fit clush against the control mechanism you have to sand out part of the inner circle to fit over the large lip at the end of the grip. Works great though now that its complete took about 45 minutes to install.
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05-07-2009, 05:14 PM
#148
I'm a little slow... have had these on for more than a month, now.
Rear lighting doesn't get any better than this: the No Magic Neon Triple Play unit (with LED turn signal lights) and the NMN center LED light. This set-up is great! The turn and brake lights flash on/off three times when the brake is applied... if you so choose.
Visibility for those following is wonderful... this setup should remove any excuses of "I didn't see you..." except for the most negligent folks... as we read about on this forum just this week.
The install is relatively easy and includes dropping the center black plastic cover directly over the rear wheel... seven #30 Torx screws... the same that holds the rest of the plastic together.
If you can read and following directions, the total install time should be less than 45-60 minutes... tops.
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being difficult), the installation is a "2". All required wiring/plugs/taps are included.
Last edited by ataDude; 06-03-2009 at 05:33 PM.
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05-15-2009, 09:45 PM
#149
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05-16-2009, 03:02 PM
#150
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