Help: Can you identify these brackets?

[GeoffCee]

I've found a pair of brackets under the front fascia, left hand side.

See photo. I've color-washed the brackets yellow to make them more obvious.

Together they obviously hold something about 4.5" wide.

Anybody know what the missing item is? :dontknow:

 

[MarkLawson]

I don't see an attached photo...

 

[GeoffCee]

I don't see an attached photo...

I know.pps: I forgot to add it to my post. :f_spider:

 

[NancysToy]

There is nothing attached to these on the stock Spyder RT. Obviously the engineers had something in mind, but until someone ends up with an option or accessory installed there, we will never know.

 

[Bob Denman]

So stay tuned for coming attractions! :2thumbs:

 

[MouthPiece]

Inquiring minds need to know.

Chris

 

[ARtraveler]

Good find! It will be interesting to see what they are (were) up to. opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

Hey! Maybe that's where the larger gas tank/ sixth gear/ better stereo with a CD & DVD player/ and cupholder will mount! :roflblack:

 

[GeoffCee]

There is nothing attached to these on the stock Spyder RT.

Thanks Scotty. I was looking to fit a Stebel Nautilus air horn. According to the fitting instructions the Nautilus should be mounted upright in both directions. I think the space between or near to the brackets is a good option. I'll try it, now that I know the space is good to go! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: What a great idea! :thumbup: :clap:

 

[GeoffCee]

:shocked: What a great idea! :thumbup::clap:

That's all it is so far, an idea...

But I'll appreciate some applause if it works out. And also maybe a fanfare or two, a Dixie band, a dozen cheer leaders and a crate of beer. Then I'll wake up and discover I'm down a rabbit hole with the Wicked Queen... Don't you just hate sad endings?

 

[Bob Denman]

If it works you're sure to earn at least a little bit of undying grattitude... :thumbup:

 

[TicketBait]

Anybody know what the missing item is? :dontknow:

I do know, but I have been sworn to secrecy!

heck I'll probably get in trouble just for answering this much. Let's just say close the hatch and step away from the bike ! OK?

sorry

 

[Nor-Cal Spyder]

Do those brackets hold either the CB / Communication module or the XM radio module ?

 

[GeoffCee]

If it works you're sure to earn at least a little bit of undying grattitude... :thumbup:

Speaking of grattittude, dude. Undying you say? What about the genius who invented the incandescent light bulb, you'd think gratitude would be undying in his case, yes? For being the first to bring light into the dark corners of life at the flick of a switch? Well, it turns out now that the creep was responsible indirectly for global warming and here in Europe we are all converting to mercury-filled light bulbs to save the planet. Do they realise or care how poisonous mercury is? Undying gratitude means gratitude for ever. For all time to come. Not gratitude only until your reputation is shredded on a whim by a bunch of scare-mongering egg-heads.

Tomorrow I will find a way to install my Nautilus. It contains no mercury. :joke:

 

[FrankPa]

Use for mounting bracket...

SOMEONE needs to come out with either a machine gun or rocket launcher to fit there, for those who pull out in front of you!

 

[GeoffCee]

SOMEONE needs to come out with either a machine gun or rocket launcher to fit there, for those who pull out in front of you!

I've found a toot of my horn sufficient retribution but I'm riding in the Old Country, not the Wild West.

 

[Bob Denman]

Tomorrow I will find a way to install my Nautilus. It contains no mercury. :joke:

Yes... But is it CAFFEINE free too? :shocked: :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

SOMEONE needs to come out with either a machine gun or rocket launcher to fit there, for those who pull out in front of you!

I kind of thought that a "Frunk Monkey" with a shotgun would suffice... :roflblack:

 

[GeoffCee]

If it works you're sure to earn at least a little bit of undying grattitude... :thumbup:

It works! See my post with photos in the DIY Step-by-Step forum for fitting a Nautilus on the RT. I'm really pleased with this. hyea: