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 modified KITT grill
Went for ride yesterday and factory grill was full of large bugs so I decided to install my KOTT grills
I'm lazy so I do not want to get out any tools when I clean my Spyder
I replaced the 2 bottom attachment blocks on each side with magnetic cabinet latches
then painted everything with black Plasi - dip
I then rode on a very bad dirt rode so I know everything will stay put
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now I have to clean out the bugs
Don
PS The lower center bolt is to pull the grill out.
Last edited by garb55; 06-08-2014 at 09:12 PM.
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Great Idea..!!
pop out grilles...easy cleaning.... Way to go...it does seems like it funnels bugs in...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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 Originally Posted by garb55
Went for ride yesterday and factory grill was full of large bugs so I decided to install my KOTT grills
I'm lazy so I do not want to get out any tools when I clean my Spyder
I replaced the 2 bottom attachment blocks on each side with magnetic cabinet latches
then painted everything with black Plasi - dip
I then rode on a very bad dirt rode so I know everything will stay put
20140608_152831.jpg20140608_165737.jpg
now I have to clean out the bugs
Don
PS The lower center bolt is to pull the grill out.
Looks nice. I see you did place the metal plates behind the KOTT Grills to allow the magnets to grab. Good idea! For those going to do this, make sure you use those flat metal plates as the magnets will not stick to those KOTT grills alone since they are Stainless Steel!
Last edited by Jim&Teresa; 06-08-2014 at 09:48 PM.
Happy and safe rydin' 
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
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Awesome grill
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
pop out grilles...easy cleaning.... Way to go...it does seems like it funnels bugs in...
Bugs, dead leaves, heck I even came back from Americade with grass clippings in there. I'm just waiting to scoop up a squirrel in there. I guess it's time to order a set and install them. Neet idea on the magnetic way to hold them in. Very inventive.
Last edited by sddinnh; 06-09-2014 at 06:58 AM.
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Looking good, We need them in Florida to catch Luv bugs. You can collect hundreds in a short ride.
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Great idea with the magnetic blocks! Did you use double sided sticky tape to hold the blocks? I prefer to not drill holes if possible. Any vibrations sound to note?
Thanks again for the great idea. 
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Where did you get the grills from...
Originally Posted by garb55
Went for ride yesterday and factory grill was full of large bugs so I decided to install my KOTT grills
I'm lazy so I do not want to get out any tools when I clean my Spyder
I replaced the 2 bottom attachment blocks on each side with magnetic cabinet latches
then painted everything with black Plasi - dip
I then rode on a very bad dirt rode so I know everything will stay put
20140608_152831.jpg20140608_165737.jpg
now I have to clean out the bugs
Don
PS The lower center bolt is to pull the grill out.
Hey, great idea! Kudos to you. Where did you get the grills. I would like to try that. Make an awesome day, and ryde often and safe. Paco
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I used very small and short sheet metal screws for the magnets but they probably would work with 3m double stick tape [just clean the plastic with alcohol first
the grills came from Spyder pops
he is a sponsor on the home page
I have even had parts of jackrabbits in there and just pulled the grills off and taped them on the ground
took 1 min. to clean them out
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We should get paid for our road-sweeping efforts... 
on a REAL smart modification! 
