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RS Owners... Center front cowling fix...

IWN2RYD

IWN2RYD

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I know a lot of us think our Can Am Spyder dealer is the best. And it seems most of you are correct. But I have to throw our dealer in the mix...

We took our RSS in about a month ago for the 600 miles service. When I was speaking the the tech (Of which I swear to everything holy they need to clone) I mentioned my displeasure with the center inner fenders where our knees lay in turns, always collapses in and the tabs for the top center console that are designed to keep the fenders in place without pressure (Obviously) rub the pretty paint.

When we returned to pick our bike up (Oh and three days early to boot!!!!) Randy (The needing to be cloned Tech) had built a supporting structure that included a heat block type material to protect the unit.

Basically it looks like a Bridge!

Needless to say, after over a month of use I am happy t report success and happiness with this item.


  1. When gripping with our knees we no longer collapse the fenders (Tupperware).
  2. It "Feels" safer because of the new found support.
  3. Our Orange paint is now safe!!

I just wanted to toss that out there in appreciation for his efforts. We like how the bike has a sturdy feel verses the collapsing feeling before.

:2thumbs::bowdown::yes::firstplace:
 
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IWN2RYD said:
I know a lot of us think our Can Am Spyder dealer is the best. And it seems most of you are correct. But I have to throw our dealer in the mix...

We took our RSS in about a month ago for the 600 miles service. When I was speaking the the tech (Of which I swear to everything holy they need to clone) I mentioned my displeasure with the center inner fenders where our knees lay in turns, always collapses in and the tabs for the top center console that are designed to keep the fenders in place without pressure (Obviously) rub the pretty paint.

When we returned to pick our bike up (Oh and three days early to boot!!!!) Randy (The needing to be cloned Tech) had built a supporting structure that included a heat block type material to protect the unit.

Basically it looks like a Bridge!

Needless to say, after over a month of use I am happy t report success and happiness with this item.


  1. When gripping with our knees we no longer collapse the fenders (Tupperware).
  2. It "Feels" safer because of the new found support.
  3. Our Orange paint is now safe!!

I just wanted to toss that out there in appreciation for his efforts. We like how the bike has a sturdy feel verses the collapsing feeling before.

:2thumbs::bowdown::yes::firstplace:
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Will this work if you don't have orange paint (just kiddin')...:D
 
:roflblack:

Well I would have pics, but I have waited over a month for them. I Will bug them today for the pics again :thumbup:
 
IWN2RYD said:
We took our RSS in about a month ago for the 600 miles service.
When we returned to pick our bike up (Oh and three days early to boot!!!!)
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Three days early for a 600 mile service? Just had mine done Friday, and it only took 2.5 hours start to finish.
 
Blue Star said:
Three days early for a 600 mile service? Just had mine done Friday, and it only took 2.5 hours start to finish.
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Originally I scheduled it for Wednesday the following week. But I sprung an oil leak Thursday sometime (I HATE oil spots in my garage, ended up being a defective oil sensor). Called and asked if they would like the opportunity to have my bike in the shop for those times that can come up with canceled appointments, if it would help them. Up to this point they already had squeezed us in on Wednesday as it was (I was worried they would need extra time and I am of the type to give them my bike early to do it when they have time vs. scheduling it)... We just bought a home and had plans to start moving on that Thursday following the original Wednesday appointment. Hated the idea of the RSS sitting in their shop taking space as they wait for us to get back to them. I took it in early Friday night, they called me on Saturday early afternoon to tell me they had been done. I was ready to wait until Wednesday (I do not count Sundays as they are closed). Hence the reason for three days early.

Home run service and customer relations in my book :yes::bowdown::firstplace:. And the bonus panel item to boot!

I spoke with them today. Hope to have the photos tomorrow... :ohyea:
 
Firefly said:
HUH ?
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lol... I am ryding the RT this week, they have the RSS so I cannot take any pics. And the Tech (Randy) who made them has several pics. I asked for a copy when I originally picked up the bike.

Hence the reason for me needing to wait for the pics... lol
 
IWN2RYD said:
lol... I am ryding the RT this week, they have the RSS so I cannot take any pics. And the Tech (Randy) who made them has several pics. I asked for a copy when I originally picked up the bike.

Hence the reason for me needing to wait for the pics... lol
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Thanks for clearing that up for us. For a minute I thought you were unable to remove the tupperware yourself and take pics. :D
 
IWN2RYD said:
Originally I scheduled it for Wednesday the following week. But I sprung an oil leak Thursday sometime (I HATE oil spots in my garage, ended up being a defective oil sensor). Called and asked if they would like the opportunity to have my bike in the shop for those times that can come up with canceled appointments, if it would help them. Up to this point they already had squeezed us in on Wednesday as it was (I was worried they would need extra time and I am of the type to give them my bike early to do it when they have time vs. scheduling it)... We just bought a home and had plans to start moving on that Thursday following the original Wednesday appointment. Hated the idea of the RSS sitting in their shop taking space as they wait for us to get back to them. I took it in early Friday night, they called me on Saturday early afternoon to tell me they had been done. I was ready to wait until Wednesday (I do not count Sundays as they are closed). Hence the reason for three days early.

Home run service and customer relations in my book :yes::bowdown::firstplace:. And the bonus panel item to boot!

I spoke with them today. Hope to have the photos tomorrow... :ohyea:
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Okay, that makes more sense. At first I thought they were messing with you. Then after I got offline, and was on my way to the bank. I thought maybe my dealer did not do all they should have.
 
Ok.. Got them last night as we took delivery of our new RT-S... First post has the first five pics (Max allowed) and the rest are below.. Pretty trick item!

Very cool item and we could not be happier if we tried with the end results :thumbup:
 
Hummm, I wonder if that keeps any heat from coming up under the seat? I know much of that is from the exhaust but some of it has to coming from the 990 engine block too.
 
That is his secret... MUhahahahaha :roflblack::p

Actually some kind of thick foam I believe... Like what we used to wrestle on in High School for example... :chat:
 
Perhaps he could cut them into the proper shapes and sell them as kits? :dontknow: I would definitely be interested. :D
 
I think this is what he has in mind... I will let him know of the interests. Thank you for letting me know :thumbup:
 
Kits coming soon!!!

We are going to be offering this as a part. Randy is working on a template to "mass produce" (10 at a time) these "bridges". We should have price and availability in the week to come. Feel free to contact us at the shop to get one when we have them.
 
coreyt700 said:
We are going to be offering this as a part. Randy is working on a template to "mass produce" (10 at a time) these "bridges". We should have price and availability in the week to come. Feel free to contact us at the shop to get one when we have them.
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Most EXCELLENT!! Please add me to your list. That was a great idea. Who says innovation is dead? :D
 
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