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Bumpskid....is it needed?

ordering the bumpskid

thanks guys for the input....very informative. Needless to say, I am ordering the bumpskid.


Hi,
May I ask where you are purchasing the bumpskid? I look at the vendors on the site and unless I missed it, do not see anyone who sells them. Thanks Ron
 
Hi,
May I ask where you are purchasing the bumpskid? I look at the vendors on the site and unless I missed it, do not see anyone who sells them. Thanks Ron
spyderpops.com is the place. They had it in shipment almost immediately after placing the order.
 
What about aquaplaning?? I am afraid this big flat plastic piece will act as a surf board on any puddle!
I'd love to have a metal plate under the engine.
 
What about aquaplaning?? I am afraid this big flat plastic piece will act as a surf board on any puddle!
I'd love to have a metal plate under the engine.


I haven't had any surfboarding. The frame is under the engine. Don't think metal will do anything for you other than add excess weight.
 
What about aquaplaning?? I am afraid this big flat plastic piece will act as a surf board on any puddle!
I'd love to have a metal plate under the engine.

If your driving at speed in 6" of water you will have other things to worry about instead of hanging 10.

JT
 
Did anyone in Spyderfest take a picture of the OEM plates that Spyderpop removed before installing the Bumpskid Plate? Some of them made me wonder how the :spyder2: still had a front end!:yikes:
 
bumpskid

I wasn't sure if it was needed but bought one and when I installed it and when I saw the condition of the factory skidplate realized that it was a very good and wise investment.
 
It was the first mod I put on the bike.

I have used it, it works, and I would do it all over again,... and it looks great to boot!

The thing is, the skid can be replaced if it gets damaged too badly, the nose of your bike is a little different.
 
I don't know that the Bump Skid is necessary if you mean you can't live without it. But I can say for sure that you're much better off with it installed. It's more than just a piece of plastic. It is well thought out, looks good and is very functional.

It is the 1st piece of your Spyder to hit an obstruction (be it something at speed on the freeway or a wheel stop in a parking lot). Without the Bump Skid installed, a nicely painted, expensive part of your Spyder will take the hit.

The Bump Skid is well worth the money. Highly recommended! :thumbup:
 
Saves the frank

I hit one of those highway alligators with mine. I'm sure I would have had a lot of damage without it. It helped my rt slide over the tire chunk and keep control.
 
Is it worth it?

I had one put on spyder fest last year, well on the way home foggy rainy didn't see a dead armadillo when thump crunch we ran it over , bump skid paid for itself in 5 miles after spyder fest 2012. Saved the frunk ! It's worth every penny! :2thumbs:

Gary
 
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