A different look......

[widowmaker2011]

SO I have looked and looked at the front of my Spyder and I just have never felt that the headlights fit the machine. Being a avid snowmobiler , I remembered test riding the 2009 Skidoo Rev XP and noting the instrument cluster was identical. It uses the same tach / speedo multi function display. I also noted the "pod" is very very similar in dimensions and shape.. Plus brp has a LOT of different sized windshields and side air deflectors for those xp chassis sleds that bolt to the pod. Pricing up the pod it looks like for a few hundred bucks you could do the swap. I'm horrible at photoshop but this is what it should look like. I ordered the parts today, we shall see how it goes...


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[Bimjo]

Kinda luke-warm on the shield, but those headlights rock!

 

[widowmaker2011]

OK hows this

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I have not ordered an windshield yet , I want to get the placement of the pod situated first. :2excited:

 

[tatt2r]

my version

blocks a lot of the wind and boy do the kids love it
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:joke:

 

[hawkiii]

This might be a cool look. Any chance of a picture journal while you attempt the conversion? It would be interesting to see.

 

[0228lisa]

blocks a lot of the wind and boy do the kids love it
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:joke:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Roaddog2]

blocks a lot of the wind and boy do the kids love it
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:joke:

That's what I'm talking about hyea::joke:

 

[mike3069]

SO I have looked and looked at the front of my Spyder and I just have never felt that the headlights fit the machine. Being a avid snowmobiler , I remembered test riding the 2009 Skidoo Rev XP and noting the instrument cluster was identical. It uses the same tach / speedo multi function display. I also noted the "pod" is very very similar in dimensions and shape.. Plus brp has a LOT of different sized windshields and side air deflectors for those xp chassis sleds that bolt to the pod. Pricing up the pod it looks like for a few hundred bucks you could do the swap. I'm horrible at photoshop but this is what it should look like. I ordered the parts today, we shall see how it goes...


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Good thinking Brad! This idea has potential. Keep us posted please. It's nice to see you here.

 

[dltang]

Good to see you Brad, does this mean you still have your spyder? Keep us posted if you try this out.

 

[bone crusher]

SO I have looked and looked at the front of my Spyder and I just have never felt that the headlights fit the machine. Being a avid snowmobiler , I remembered test riding the 2009 Skidoo Rev XP and noting the instrument cluster was identical. It uses the same tach / speedo multi function display. I also noted the "pod" is very very similar in dimensions and shape.. Plus brp has a LOT of different sized windshields and side air deflectors for those xp chassis sleds that bolt to the pod. Pricing up the pod it looks like for a few hundred bucks you could do the swap. I'm horrible at photoshop but this is what it should look like. I ordered the parts today, we shall see how it goes...


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I guess I'm conservative with my Spyder...don't like the rad changes, but, to each their own...ride safely and enjoy...

 

[SpyderDeb]

blocks a lot of the wind and boy do the kids love it
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:joke:

:roflblack::roflblack: Those ears would be great on a hot day if you could make them fan you! :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[widowmaker2011]

Good to see you Brad, does this mean you still have your spyder? Keep us posted if you try this out.

Hi guys, when I bought the Buell , I placed my Spyder for sale to make sure the Mrs. New I wasn't going to collect too many toys, :shemademe_smilie:
But it seems I mistakenly priced it too high and nobody bought it...
I doubt I ever coulda sold it anyways, i"m kinda attached... So yes I still have it. I ride it about 50% of the time and the Buell the other 50%. Carol actually piles more miles on her Spyder , she likes to ride it to work. My job isn't as Spyder or bike friendly , so I don't ride it to work.
Anyways , the pod will may require a plate be made up to mate to the top of the Spyder I think so I may not start this till October if it will require significant downtime , the pod / lights should be here this week so we will see.

 

[M2Wild]

we shall see how it goes...


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Transformer envy?