Sorry to put on so many posts but I am so new to this with soooo many questions. Thinking of putting the Spyderpops bumpskid on my F3T 2016. What does it do and how hard to install? I am NOT talented with the wrenches so installation is scary stuff. What better way to find out stuff than to ask the experts! Thanks in advance!
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Bump skid
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SteveLaoyster
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You might want to invest in these. It will make some things easier to do.
Bob Denman
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Don't worry: we LOVE answering questions! :thumbup:Installation of these is pretty straightforward, but they are a bit cumbersome. It really helps to have a second pair of hands and eyeballs to help.
The bumpskid ties all of the plastic bodywork together up front MUCH more solidly than does the OEM skidplate. It also anchors to something solid. :clap:
I got the lighted one, and it really helps to make my bike more visible out on the road...
SteveLaoyster
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They are called rhino ramps. Got the pic on Target. Advance auto & amazon have them too. $40 at target. Same for amazon. 12000# rating at 6.75" high. Should be enough. Not high enough to do a sway bar thou.
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JKMSPYDER
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BUMPSKID
The bumpskid is not hard to install but you do need ramps or a jack to get the front end of the Spyder up enough to get your head and arms under it. The bumpskid helps protect the underside of the Spyder from roadkill, rocks, hi spots in the road, etc. Also it extends out about 3/4" from the Spyder to protect against bumping into a high curb or other object and damaging your front end. All hardware is included and the instructions are very good. You just need an electric or battery powered drill and the right drill bit. Also, you have to remove some plastic from the bottom of your Spyder before you start. I love mine and it has taken some scrapes that would otherwise damage my Spyder.
The bumpskid is not hard to install but you do need ramps or a jack to get the front end of the Spyder up enough to get your head and arms under it. The bumpskid helps protect the underside of the Spyder from roadkill, rocks, hi spots in the road, etc. Also it extends out about 3/4" from the Spyder to protect against bumping into a high curb or other object and damaging your front end. All hardware is included and the instructions are very good. You just need an electric or battery powered drill and the right drill bit. Also, you have to remove some plastic from the bottom of your Spyder before you start. I love mine and it has taken some scrapes that would otherwise damage my Spyder.
is it possible to put the bike on 3 rhino ramps?
SteveLaoyster
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Someone on the forum said they only put the front up to do the oil & had no problems getting out most of it.
If you want to use 3 then just drive the front up a pair & jack up the back far enough to put the third under.
Take it slow to make sure it stays stable on the front. Wheel chocks or an equivalent on the front ramps would be a good idea.
SpyderAnn01
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Just be sure that you follow the instructions and drill the two holes in the frame. We have seen several that were installed and this important step was skipped, without those bolts in the frame the bumpskid can cause you problems.
Bob Denman
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:agree:, and you should probably take steps to make sure that you don't drill too deep! nojoke
There's important stuff in there that doesn't like to have holes in them... :shocked:
There's important stuff in there that doesn't like to have holes in them... :shocked:
stevencovert
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Easy!
Harbor Freight for the ramps. Bump skid is easy to install! Just take it slow. The clips can be a little tricky, they have aheck of a grip, I had to tap them into place. Most definitely go for the LED's! They plug inline, no splicing. If you're handy, the bump skid had a slot in it for LED strip in the bottom. I got a kit from auto zone with two white strips. One in the slot and one along the "backbone" of the frame, spiced into the wires for the bump skid. While on the site, grab the the LED strips for the cross arms, looks awesome!
Harbor Freight for the ramps. Bump skid is easy to install! Just take it slow. The clips can be a little tricky, they have aheck of a grip, I had to tap them into place. Most definitely go for the LED's! They plug inline, no splicing. If you're handy, the bump skid had a slot in it for LED strip in the bottom. I got a kit from auto zone with two white strips. One in the slot and one along the "backbone" of the frame, spiced into the wires for the bump skid. While on the site, grab the the LED strips for the cross arms, looks awesome!
Bob Denman
New member
It's possible; but unnecessary. Just get the front end up in the air! :thumbup:
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