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Bumpskid....is it needed?
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flybuddy
New member
I've put most every mod I could and I've been resistant on the bumpskid because with the Elkas and shock relo kit I'm sitting pretty high. This is the first post I've seen espousing aerodynamic benefits. I noticed you put the sway bar on at same time. Do you think that had more to do with handling improvements?? I've got everything else you have including sway bar and sport windscreen. You definitely have me reconsidering this, thx
BajaRon
Well-known member
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
I just completed the install of the bumpskid on my new RT LTD. Great piece of work by Spyderpops.com ... The screws sent for the installation work fine for the front, but were too short for the rear installation, as you need some grip to be able to mold it a little. I went and bought 4 each #6 metric screws, somewhat longer than was included by Spyderpops. Other than the screws, it was to my liking; I think it will do the job! To avoid damaging the edge of the skid, it seems like a hardened rubber rim would be an additional thing that should be designed into the bumpskid.
Bob Denman
New member
Short of this.... You should be fine. :thumbup:
Nice picture, Ron! :thumbup:
Oh! I got to looking at my OEM plate while I was crawling around inside the front end with a RonBar in my teeth... :shocked:
That sucker is already pounded into oblivion! :yikes:
The BumpSkid is real high on my list for sure!
Me lika me bumpskid!
Nothing was cheap at SpyderFest.
But had to get the BumpSkid from Pops. I was a wus and trailered my bike up/back from TX.
I had it strapped down on the open trailer. On the way back, I noticed in the mirror that the front straps were 'slack'! I pulled over and sure enough, the rear strap had broken and the bike had moved forward, going into the front rail/wall. Needless to say, there's a small ding/notch in the BS now BUT no crack or damage to the front plastic or frunk!
Was obviously worth the $. Have been busy since being back so haven't ridden enough to warrant comment on performance of it, but it surely can't hurt!
J / Roof Man
Nothing was cheap at SpyderFest.
But had to get the BumpSkid from Pops. I was a wus and trailered my bike up/back from TX.I had it strapped down on the open trailer. On the way back, I noticed in the mirror that the front straps were 'slack'! I pulled over and sure enough, the rear strap had broken and the bike had moved forward, going into the front rail/wall. Needless to say, there's a small ding/notch in the BS now BUT no crack or damage to the front plastic or frunk!
Was obviously worth the $. Have been busy since being back so haven't ridden enough to warrant comment on performance of it, but it surely can't hurt!
J / Roof Man
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Having towed more bikes than I can count, over more miles than I can count, I can only say one thing...Nothing was cheap at SpyderFest.
I had it strapped down on the open trailer. On the way back, I noticed in the mirror that the front straps were 'slack'! I pulled over and sure enough, the rear strap had broken and the bike had moved forward, going into the front rail/wall. Needless to say, there's a small ding/notch in the BS now BUT no crack or damage to the front plastic or frunk!
Was obviously worth the $. Have been busy since being back so haven't ridden enough to warrant comment on performance of it, but it surely can't hurt!
J / Roof Man
"Double up on the tie-down straps...always!"
Straps break, move, or can snap in a collision. Two sets of straps is much cheaper than repairing your ride. I learned that the hard way, a long time ago.
Great Investment.
I installed the Bumpskid today, I was surprised how much the bottom was scapped in only 800 miles. It was an easy installation.
I did remove the ribs along the edges so the plate fits better.
it looks good and I think it will improve fuel mileage. On just a short test after installation it feel solid in the front.
I installed the Bumpskid today, I was surprised how much the bottom was scapped in only 800 miles. It was an easy installation.
I did remove the ribs along the edges so the plate fits better.
it looks good and I think it will improve fuel mileage. On just a short test after installation it feel solid in the front.
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
Yes, it was necessary for me, since the front end is so low. I went to Harbor Freight and bought a set of their metal tire ramps for about $40. Simply drive each front tire up on them and set the parking brake. Ready to install the bumpskid...
Cruzr Joe
New member
Not if you can fit under the front end of the Spyder. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Sorry, the wise guy in me slipped out.
Cruzr Joe
mcaccamise
New member
I can see the usefulness of the bumpskid just wish the RSS skid looked as good as the RTS
Mine is still in pristine shape no scrapes so i just added the door molded corner edging that pushes on the lower tupperware as a bump and scrape deturant maybe one day ill need one.
Mike
Mine is still in pristine shape no scrapes so i just added the door molded corner edging that pushes on the lower tupperware as a bump and scrape deturant maybe one day ill need one.
Mike
Bumpskid
I bottomed out big time on a narrow asphalt road where trucks had created tire grooves which left a high peak of asphalt in the center of my lane. With oncoming traffic, I could not swerve around it. It was a huge hit... knocking open both my side compartments and tearing up the flimsy original skid plate.
I immediately installed a Bumpskid (easy project) and feel much better protected for the future. Bumpskid is wider, deeper and thicker. Don't want another bottom out or hazard hit... but I feel much better prepared.
It should be original equipment in my humble opinion!
George
Argyle, TX
2012 RT SE5
I bottomed out big time on a narrow asphalt road where trucks had created tire grooves which left a high peak of asphalt in the center of my lane. With oncoming traffic, I could not swerve around it. It was a huge hit... knocking open both my side compartments and tearing up the flimsy original skid plate.
I immediately installed a Bumpskid (easy project) and feel much better protected for the future. Bumpskid is wider, deeper and thicker. Don't want another bottom out or hazard hit... but I feel much better prepared.
It should be original equipment in my humble opinion!
George
Argyle, TX
2012 RT SE5
bluestratos
New member
I just completed a 2000 mile return ride. I hit a small gopher in Calfornia, cut the little guy in half and mounted it self in the intake air vent at the front end, RT 1, gopher 0. I also hit a bad depression in the road at 50, through bike in the air but no damage to the RT. I pulled into a greasy spoon that had over sized wood wheel stops and cut out a piece of wood about 6" across, 1" deep and 2" deep, again no damage to the bike. The underside of bumpskid has only a slight scuff at the point when viewed from below.
juliantrost
New member
:agree: 100%. Will be purchasing it as my next addition. Oh boy, I have to stop reading these posts in the middle of the night :banghead:
pacog1943
New member
best investment......
I was told never ryde without 'protection'. Bump-skid is the best investment I have made to protect my rig. Enjoy your ryde. Paco:doorag::yes:
I was told never ryde without 'protection'. Bump-skid is the best investment I have made to protect my rig. Enjoy your ryde. Paco:doorag::yes:
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