DR Buck's 2012 RT Limited Mods

[finless]

I love the Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter Mod. IS this an after market add-on that can be ordered?
If not is there a post somewhere with instructions on how to do it?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Time to trade it in and start all over :roflblack::roflblack:

Just Kiddin

Cruzr Joe

 

[Huddleston]

Cat bypass with Stock Muffler

Dr Buck, I enjoyed meeting you at the BBQ. Thanks for letting me hear what my RTS SE5 will sound like with the Cat Bypass and stock muffler. Sounds great and with less heat. Thanks again. Richard:clap:

 

[Aussy Joel]

Flush Mount Turn Indicators

Hi,
Just wondering where you obtained the led indicators on your mirrors? I too have difficulty seeing the indicators in the dash.

 

[cjackg]

Hi,
Just wondering where you obtained the led indicators on your mirrors? I too have difficulty seeing the indicators in the dash.

TRICLED now makes a nice simple kit for the RT....

 

[va2djd]

Added a few more mods in recent weeks. The most significant was installing 2-way ham radio. The radio I installed was the Yeasu FTM-10R. It's a bluetooth capable dual band VHF/UHF radio designed for motorcycles and ATVs. I installed the main chassis in the frunk and the control head on the original GPS mount on the handlebars. The antenna was installed in the unused mounting position opposite the factory radio antenna.

I also installed a cup holder on the dash using RAM mount hardware. It works well, does not block gauges and does not swing when steering as it is not on the handle bars.

I will post pictures in the near future.

Waiting for picture and how you install the antenna I'm looking how I will install mind

 

[DR Buck]

Hi,
Just wondering where you obtained the led indicators on your mirrors? I too have difficulty seeing the indicators in the dash.

Got them at a local auto parts store. Only cost $6.99. Cheapest mod I've done.

 

[DR Buck]

Waiting for picture and how you install the antenna I'm looking how I will install mind

After a few tries I found that only a 1/2 wave would work due to no ground plane. I used the Diamond HRKS stick on mount trimed down and stuck over the unused antenna mount location with the wire feeding into the opening. To make sure it stayed put I put some of the 3M tape activator on first. You can adjust the antenna angle to match the factory radio antenna.

 

[Doktor]

I've had my 2012 RT Limited one year now . I've been going crazy and broke spending money on mods and Farkles over the past few months. But, I think I'm done. :roflblack:

Here's what I've done to my Spyder so far.

List Updated 17 May 2013 (1Yr 1Mo & ~6600 miles)

Corbin Bomber Jacked leather Seat with arm & back rests

Bump-Skid (critter splitter)
Right side blocking plate
2nd blocking plate and larger vent hole in swoop
Drive belt stone guard
Spyder Attitude Cat Bypass Pipe
Stebel Air Horn
Relocated GPS to top of dash
HMT dual function brake/tail light
Multi function led license plate frame
Fender turn signal LEDs
Full size brake pedal
Lamonster NBV cruise peg hardware
Kuryakyn Widow cruise pegs
Rumbling Pride Dual flag set
Yaesu FTM-10 dual band Ham Radio
Parking brake cable retainer (fix)
LED lights and switch for trunk
RAM Cup Holder & Mount
Baja Ron Sway Bar
New Can Am Adjustable Handelbars
Gorilla Alarm Syatem
Smooth Spyder Belt Tensioner
Mirror Mounted Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Right Side Matching Coffin Vent Cover
ISCI Hand Brake
Bright Sides Fender & Mudflap Lights
Powder Coated gray metal castings Candy Apple Red
New CAM AM Adjustable Air Deflectors
Kewl Metal Hi Performance Air Intake
Canisterectomy
Digital Voltmeter & Oil Pressues Gauges
Cargo Door Storage Nets
BRP PTT Switch Wired to Ham Radio
Ride-On Tire Sealant
Corbin Passenger Cup Holder
Stainless Steel Inspection Sticker Plate
Safety Clips for Pop-Off Panels
Lava Wrap on Exhaust Header Pipes
PitBull Shock Relocators
Elka Stage 1+Rs
Red Metal-flake Pinstripes on Frunk


Now here they are in pictures................
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Critter splitter and fender led turn signals
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Corbin Bomber Jacket Leather Seat

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Lamonster NBV, Spyderpops blocking plate, Kuryakyn pegs, full size brake pedal & Custom Dynamics Right side Coffin vent cover

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Parking Brake Fix

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Stebel Air Horn

Candy Apple Red Castings

Kewl Metal Performance Air Intake

Lava Wrapped Exhaust header Pipes

Spyder Attitude CAT Bypass

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Custom Dynamics High Brake/Running light, Dual function license LED plate frame and Rumbling Pride Flag Set

Can AM Adjustable Air Deflector

ISCI Hand Brake

Pop Off Panel Safety Wires & Bright Side Mud Flap LEDs

Cargo Door Storage Nets (1 of 3)

Inspection Sticker Mounting Plate

Digital Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter - Mirror Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
Adjustable Can AM Handel Bars - Ram Cup Holder & Mount

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ONE GOOD LOOKING MACHINE :yes:

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I'm planning on adding a Yaesu FTM-10 to my RT-S also, what kind of antenna did you use? Looking at the rear of your bike I don't see any exposed antenna at all, or are you just using for it's bluetooth/am/fm?


Doc

 

[Biggdogg22]

Digital Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter

Hey Dr... Where did you find the Digital Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter? Once installed, Did your fuel gauge show up in the digital display window automatically or did you have to make some adjustments? Thanks, Reggie

 

[DR Buck]

Hey Dr... Where did you find the Digital Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter? Once installed, Did your fuel gauge show up in the digital display window automatically or did you have to make some adjustments? Thanks, Reggie

Gauges came from http://prosportgauges.com/. You will also need the T connector to install the oil pressure.


Here is the tee you need:
Company name British American Transfer Inc.
Phone number (941)355-0005
Part number TPVW gauge tee 10MM x 1.0 $12.50

Some have screwed the 10mm male in to the block, screw the oil line with compression fitting from the gauge into the 1/8" NPT in the side and the stock warning light sender into the 10 mm female and done. Some have also had high pressure hoses made with 10mm male in one end and 10mm femail on the other to mount the 'T' elsewhere so it is not hanging directly from the engine block. I had a 18" hose made. Search the forum for more info on the oil pressure mods.

When you disconnect the factory gauges, the digital 'gas' and 'temp' come on the multi-function display. You must disconnect both for it to work.

 

[DR Buck]

I'm planning on adding a Yaesu FTM-10 to my RT-S also, what kind of antenna did you use? Looking at the rear of your bike I don't see any exposed antenna at all, or are you just using for it's bluetooth/am/fm?


Doc

After a few tries I found that only a 1/2 wave would work due to no ground plane. I used the Diamond HRKS stick on mount trimed down and stuck over the unused antenna mount location with the wire feeding into the opening. To make sure it stayed put I put some of the 3M tape activator on first. You can adjust the antenna angle to match the factory radio antenna. Had it off at the time of the photos. I'll post updates in the next couple days.

 

[Purple Guy]

Nice job Bud!!!

 

[Barlock]

Great job, DR Buck!

Great job, DR Buck! And thanks for sharing your pictures with everyone.

 

[DR Buck]

Had to update my list on post #1 again.

Had to update my list on post #1 again. :yes: Soon I'm going to run out of space to put stuff, or money.
:roflblack:


Forgot to add the Diamond R floorboards and luggage rack when I put those on. I also installed a dual USB charging port on the right from speaker grill to plug my GoPro camera and phone into. Then just yesterday I completed the headlight and fog light replacement with HIDs. While at it I installed a new fuse distribution box (FZ-1) under the left side top panel.

 

[ARCTIC]

The boards / highway peg setup you have is absolutely amazing. Good work

 

[CherryBomb]

Ok how did you wire the ptt button into the ham radio. I've been looking into doing this to mine.

 

[CherryBomb]

I have a 2012 RTS. No CB radio installed. Thanks KG5CFK

 

[DR Buck]

Roger figured out the PTT switch. It's here: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?47964-PTT-Button&p=566232&viewfull=1#post566232

 

[Biggdogg22]

I'm planning on adding a Yaesu FTM-10 to my RT-S also, what kind of antenna did you use? Looking at the rear of your bike I don't see any exposed antenna at all, or are you just using for it's bluetooth/am/fm?


Doc

With the air filter kit, has your gas mileage increased since your install? Also, Has the CAT Bypass made anything significantly different?

Reg