SteveMac
MOgang Member & Monster Member,
hmmm. Excellent thought Phil.
Perhaps one of those "thermal blankets". (You know the ones that look like tin foil?) That would surely reflect the heat. Similar to a windshield shade.
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hmmm. Excellent thought Phil.
Perhaps one of those "thermal blankets". (You know the ones that look like tin foil?) That would surely reflect the heat. Similar to a windshield shade.
bjt
Very Helpful Member
A big LOL on the Corbin. I lusted after a full unit (seat, back rest, passenger back, and arm rests...) on a new RT Ltd. at Spyderfest. So I ordered one. A little nervous about spending that money and if the old butt will fit right. I got the FedEx notice tonight that it is on the way...:2thumbs: :2excited:. The only thing that really worries me about the new seat is having it sit in the sun at work. I do have the half cover, but even that is a bit of a pain to put on. I would love to see someone come out with just a seat cover for those hot days. A cover that would bungee around the Rrunk and then to the foot pegs only covering the seat. That would be sweet.
You can find just a slip on seat cover online. That would be better than trying to mod a BBQ grill cover. I see that Corbin sells rain covers that fit their seats. Also, other seat rebuilders like Russell sell rain covers to fit seats. Also, check these links.
http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/drag-specialties-motorcycle-seat-rain-cover
http://www.genuinecoolass.com/motorcycle-seat-cover-dsxl.htm
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SteveMac
MOgang Member & Monster Member,
I am just so anxious to mod something, sometimes I don't see the forest for the trees.
I can't believe I missed something so obvious as well,,, maybe simply checking to see if Corbin had a seat cover,,, duh!
Thanks for posting the links also! I will be checking out the Corbin site tonight. I am such a doofus sometimes. :banghead::banghead::banghead:
SethO
New member
if you do go for fast (huligan) style you want to get them stiffer with the rebound setup to come back from a 30 mph posted with a pot hole in the middle of it at 90 mph aggressive.
There ARE drawbacks to this, rough ride and more buzzyness in the handlebars but I run them hard and even with aftermarket if you don't have full race or close you can tell the difference by the nanny holding you back.
Also fast is a relative term, I like the example of double the posted and add yoru ball size ( I did not make this up just heard it) but it works well for how I ride.
jedd
New member
Is this why my speed into corners is usually north of yours???:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Lets-Race!!!!
Jim:thumbup:
happyspyder2039
Active member
would someone tell me if these are 1 way or 1 way + with the extra oil tank shocks with this special. Thanks
docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
Y Rider
New member
Yesterday I received my Elka shocks that was ordered at Cowtown during Spyderfest. :yes: They are the 1 way version with nice shock protectors included free as part of the Spyderfest special. The only issue I had was the requirement of replacing the spring retaining clips with one designed to mount the proctector. Not sure why they didn't install them on the shock before shipping. Especially after going through all the trouble of correctly setting up the shocks to my specifications. I had to unscrew the preload adjuster enough to uncompress the spring to change out the spring retaining clips. :dontknow: It made what would have been a 1/2 hour job into a 3 hour job. :gaah:
Anyway... after the install was complete CanAm-Y and I took the :spyder2: out for a test run. It was quite windy and we drove mostly on a road that gave us heavy cross winds. On the original 2011 RT shocks (set to position 4) in similar conditions the Spyder would rock a lot and be a little touchy on the steering whilte trying to keep it tracking straight. With the Elkas this problem is now almost non-existant. Went at speeds up to 70 mph and no problems keeping it tracking straight even though we could feel the wind gusts hitting us broadside.
hyea: I haven't tried any quick fast turns yet but so far I noticed that the turns that I have made didn't cause the front end to roll as much and were much smoother. When the weather clears up I'll take it out for a real test 1 up to see how it handles in the tight turns. So far I am very happy with the results. :firstplace:. If it wasn't for the need to take the shocks apart to replace the spring retaining clips the complete install process would have been quick and painless. But at least now I know how to work on them if the need ever arises plus I got to use a few colorful metaphors I almost forgot was still in my vocabulary. :thumbup:
Anyway... after the install was complete CanAm-Y and I took the :spyder2: out for a test run. It was quite windy and we drove mostly on a road that gave us heavy cross winds. On the original 2011 RT shocks (set to position 4) in similar conditions the Spyder would rock a lot and be a little touchy on the steering whilte trying to keep it tracking straight. With the Elkas this problem is now almost non-existant. Went at speeds up to 70 mph and no problems keeping it tracking straight even though we could feel the wind gusts hitting us broadside.
hyea: I haven't tried any quick fast turns yet but so far I noticed that the turns that I have made didn't cause the front end to roll as much and were much smoother. When the weather clears up I'll take it out for a real test 1 up to see how it handles in the tight turns. So far I am very happy with the results. :firstplace:. If it wasn't for the need to take the shocks apart to replace the spring retaining clips the complete install process would have been quick and painless. But at least now I know how to work on them if the need ever arises plus I got to use a few colorful metaphors I almost forgot was still in my vocabulary. :thumbup:
VaughnCat
RT-S PE#783
RT shock install
Our dealer quoted an hour; using 15mm end wrenches with the RT wheels off the ground, it took about that long at home. Didn't pull any body work but it is tight in there.
What would you say is the standard install time for a BRP trained mechanic to install these on an RT?[/QUOTE]
Our dealer quoted an hour; using 15mm end wrenches with the RT wheels off the ground, it took about that long at home. Didn't pull any body work but it is tight in there.
What would you say is the standard install time for a BRP trained mechanic to install these on an RT?[/QUOTE]
Y Rider
New member
If you have the right tools all you need to do is lift the Spyder enough take the pressure off the shocks and remove 2 bolts on each shock. Took me about an hour for the first shock. After learning the technique the second shock took me about 15 minutes. An hour labor quote is probably not unrealistic.
rcdurango
New member
got mine yesterday and installed right away
wow! what a difference. rides better in the wind and curves much nicer. money well spent. Install was ok. Thanks Cowtown USA for the help. Great phone support. A+
Only thing was bolt on upper right side (looking head on @ bike) you will need a universal joint or like me heat up a wrench and bend it to get on that bolt head. Elka shock no problem there. Looking forward now to next week. Vacation in FL. Hope to ride all the way to Key West and back to have new Corbin seat installed.
Wish me luck!
wow! what a difference. rides better in the wind and curves much nicer. money well spent. Install was ok. Thanks Cowtown USA for the help. Great phone support. A+
Only thing was bolt on upper right side (looking head on @ bike) you will need a universal joint or like me heat up a wrench and bend it to get on that bolt head. Elka shock no problem there. Looking forward now to next week. Vacation in FL. Hope to ride all the way to Key West and back to have new Corbin seat installed.
Wish me luck!
happyspyder2039
Active member
sounds like A+ stuff
8 Legged Freak
RT-S PE-0399
Just put mine on and I totally agree, what a difference!!!!
Yes that bolt was a pain.
Poor man's Elka shocks
Us poor retired folks don't have the spare change for Elka shocks and you can't rapidly adjust from 1 to 2 riders and back. Corner for corner a new set of 2011 RT stock shocks and springs, stiffer sway bar, and an Airwave on the back turned our RS into a wall climbing spyder. Adding a full set of Corbin Fleetliner bags, trunk and saddle make for a fantastic sport-tourer without all the bloat.
Us poor retired folks don't have the spare change for Elka shocks and you can't rapidly adjust from 1 to 2 riders and back. Corner for corner a new set of 2011 RT stock shocks and springs, stiffer sway bar, and an Airwave on the back turned our RS into a wall climbing spyder. Adding a full set of Corbin Fleetliner bags, trunk and saddle make for a fantastic sport-tourer without all the bloat.
D-Nice
New member
How do you like your Airwave? I been thinking of maken the move but haven't heard much about there system even contacted them and all they did was direct me to there wed site witch didn't offer much spyder info. How stiff is the ride and how low can you get the rear down to the wheel?
clueless
New member
Hopefully installed tomorrow.
back to the same dealer you had issue with Doc2? hope they dont @$@#$ over on the install.
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