JJW SpyderRiders Cheap mods

[JJW SpyderRider]

I thought I would share some of my inexpensive mods. It’s not that I’m cheap, (well maybe) but my wife only gives me $15 a week allowance so I have a limited budget. I also like the challenge of doing the design and work myself.

• Hands free opener. $1
• Electric trunk opener. $11 Thanks Motavar!
• GPS holder. $1
• Road pegs. $50 Walmart and Menards Home Store
• Front LED accent lights. $25 Autozone
• Red LED brake lights $18 Autozone
• “Y” factor mud flap lights connected to fender tips. $60 Autozone and Menards Home Store
• Air dam. $1
• Throttle lock. $24 Thanks Atadude!
• Dimmable LED running lights. $180 Thanks Trickie Dick!
• ESI LED fender tips.
• BRP comfort seat. $335

 

[SpyderGirl]

Would love to hear and see more about the highway pegs and the trunk release.

 

[Campverdefela]

Great job! I also would like more information on the highway pegs, photos, parts list would be great. All the aftermarket options are sooooo expensive.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Foot rest

I added a photo of the foot peg or more like a foot rest. I have them placed so my feet are tucked up behind the farring. This keeps my feet away from the heat coming out the right side vent.

I'm 6'1" and only have a 1" riser so I lean forward so I don't need my feet too forward it makes me feel like a jack knife.

The foot rest is brake/clutch foot pads from Walmart. The support is 3/4" square tube bolted to the frame using existing bolt holes.

 

[docdoru]

Nice mods :thumbup:

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Trunk Release

I found the electric solenoid from a post by motavar. The soleniod was just $5.50 but the shipping was another $5.50. This soleniod has been used by other Spyderlovers. Wired the solenoid off my power distribution box so it is only powered when running and for a few minutes after. The solenoid rod extends to the side of the latch and just bumps the latch when energized. I used a simple bracket from the home store to hold it. It fits under the cover completly out of site.

330-010 High Power Door Lock Actuator 2 Wire
www.parts-express.com

 

[carny bill]

Mods

could u please elebrate on the throttle lock? I am not familiar with atadude...thanks Bill

 

[ataDude]

could u please elebrate on the throttle lock? I am not familiar with atadude...thanks Bill

Don't feel bad... I'm not familiar with him, either.

But...see this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5753
.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Don't feel bad... I'm not familiar with him, either.

But...see this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5753
.

Thanks ataDude! I have added the Vista Cruise, very inexpensive :clap:and it does allow a break for my right hand. If you install one make sure you rotate it to a position that you can set it or flip it open when the throttle is on. I need to move mine as it is a little high for my thumb to reach when doing 55+.

I will add a photo when I get home tonight.

 

[coz]

hey spyderrider

could you elaborate on the handsfree opener? for garage opener? did the trunk spring, works great. did seat spring works sometimes, needs more tuning. gd opener as soon as i can find that extra remote.homemade exhaust getting welded tomorrow, should look and sound B. A. will post pics asap

 

[mosslips]

Great mods!
Can you tell me what you used for the hands free opener that cost $1.00?

Lisa K

 

[fastfraser]

:2thumbs: Great mods . Nicely done .

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Great mods!
Can you tell me what you used for the hands free opener that cost $1.00?

Lisa K

Some here have posted about using a #155 spring with one end slipped under the washer on the frunk locking post. I used a standard 15/32 X 1” to 1-1/8” spring and a 1/2" copper cap used on water supplies. I drilled a hole in the center of the cap and installed them as shown in the photo. This pops up the frunk lid and holeds it up so you don't have to use both hands to open it. The benefit of this setup is that the post can be greased inside of the cap without getting on other things that may rub against it.

 

[mosslips]

Nicely done!!!!
Thanks for the info!

 

[JPV]

Nice work Jeff :2thumbs:

 

[mosslips]

Hubby took a few minutes today and took care of the frunk hands free release for me. Nice, quick and easy mod!
Thanks!!

Lisa