KingGeek Mods

[kinggeek]

I have done several minor mods but to date have not documented them anywhere. That is what this thread will be for.

Dare I say I am almost done modding the Spyder! I guess we will see how true that is in the coming months based on how this thread grows.

More to come later documenting already complete mods, just do not have time to go into detail on each one right now.

Total Documented Mod Cost - Tax and Shipping (SO FAR): $1314.93

 

[kinggeek]

Mod #1 - SpyderPops RADIATOR BLOCK OFF PLATE and CAT HEAT SHIELDS

This was REALLY my second mod, the GPS was the first, completed July 2011.

I saw these at the Maggie Valley Owners event in June 2011 and EVERYONE that had them recommended them very highly. I can say they do what they say and work very well. Without the radiator block off plate my right foot and leg got a lot of heat. If you are going to get highway pegs these are a must!

http://spyderpops.com/

CAN AM Spyder RT Catalytic Converter Shield Set SPY110 - $40.00/Pair



CAN AM Spyder RT Radiator Block Off Plate SPY111 - $22.00

 

[kinggeek]

Mod #2 - Heads-Up Garmin Zumo 660

This was actually my first mod, initially done May 2011, then modified November 2011.

Initially it was on the handlebars in the stock location using the BRP mount and wiring harness.

Parts Required:

Garmin zumo 660 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator $649.99



http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-In...id=1344089790&sr=8-1&keywords=garmin+zumo+660

GPS Support and Harness Part #: 219400318 $149.99



http://store.spyder.brp.com/product/506332/219400318/_/GPS_Support_and_Harness

The BRP Install instructions were VERY good and easy to follow. Install took about 2 hours.

The initial install:



It was not long before I decided this was not the safest/most effective place to mount a GPS on a motorcycle. BRP should REALLY rethink this location, it was too far out of the line of sight and looking down to see the GPS almost got me killed a couple of times. I saw this thread, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?27123-Mounting-a-Zumo-up-high, on Spyderlovers and later saw Dave & Teddy's Heads-Up install up close and personal so I decided to do mine the same way.

Parts Required:

Qantity: 2 Description: RAM Mount Rectangular AMPS Plate B-Ball
Item #: RAM-B-347U Unit Cost: $5.95 Total Cost: $11.90
http://www.gpscity.com/search/q=ram-b-347u

Qantity: 1 Description: RAM Mount Medium Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U
Item #: RAM-B-201U Unit Cost: $11.95 Total Cost: $11.95
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-medium-arm-b-socket-ram-b-201u.html

Quantity: 4 Hex Cap Screws, nuts and washers, to mount to the dash.
1 Piece of Black 1/4" Foam Cut to Size, this goes between the RAM Mount and the dash, it is just a NICE finishing touch!

Final Install:

 

[SteveMac]

And handy it was in New Mexico! Your garmin kept on going when my iPhone died of a heat stroke!

Hope you and the family are doing well! Tell Sam HI from us.

 

[kinggeek]

That it did! Sam says hi back.

 

[kinggeek]

Mod #3 - Upper Wind Deflector RAM Ball Mounts

Completed November 2011

Parts Required:

Quantity: 2 RAM Mount Plastic Flange Base with B-Ball RPR
Model: RPR-351-WBB-F SKU:RPR351WBBF Unit Cost: $2.95 Total Cost $5.90
Both Tapped with M6 Threads

Quantity: 2 M6 Cap screws

Left Side:



Optional Parts Left Side:

RAM Mount Short Arm B-Socket Aluminum 1.75" Long Dual 1" Socket Arm
Model: RAM-B-201U-A SKU:RAMB201A Total Cost: $9.95
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-short-arm-b-socket-ram-b-201u-a.html

Liquid Caddy
Model: 38-523-560-03 Total Cost: $22.99
http://www.basspro.com/Liquid-Caddy/product/59725/104309

Right Side:



Optional Parts Right Side:

Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera
Model: SHD170 Total Cost: $169.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=orderHistory&A=details&Q=&sku=751813&is=REG

PNY 32 GB Flash Memory Card
Model: P-SDHC32G10-AZ Total Cost: $34.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WZJXDE/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1

RAM Mount Long Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-C Aluminum 5.25" Long Dual 1" Socket Arm
Model: RAM-B-201U-C $17.95
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-long-arm-b-socket-ram-b-201u-c.html

RAM Mount Camera Mount mini Plate
Model: RAP-B-366U Total Cost: $7.07
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-camera-mount-mini-plate-rap-b-366u.html

 

[dick574]

Completed November 2011

Parts Required:

Quantity: 2 RAM Mount Plastic Flange Base with B-Ball RPR
Model: RPR-351-WBB-F SKU:RPR351WBBF Unit Cost: $2.95 Total Cost $5.90
Both Tapped with M6 Threads

Quantity: 2 M6 Cap screws

Left Side:

View attachment 50811

Optional Parts Left Side:

RAM Mount Short Arm B-Socket Aluminum 1.75" Long Dual 1" Socket Arm
Model: RAM-B-201U-A SKU:RAMB201A Total Cost: $9.95
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-short-arm-b-socket-ram-b-201u-a.html

Liquid Caddy
Model: 38-523-560-03 Total Cost: $22.99
http://www.basspro.com/Liquid-Caddy/product/59725/104309

Right Side:

View attachment 50812

Optional Parts Right Side:

Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera
Model: SHD170 Total Cost: $169.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=orderHistory&A=details&Q=&sku=751813&is=REG

PNY 32 GB Flash Memory Card
Model: P-SDHC32G10-AZ Total Cost: $34.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WZJXDE/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1

RAM Mount Long Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-C Aluminum 5.25" Long Dual 1" Socket Arm
Model: RAM-B-201U-C $17.95
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-long-arm-b-socket-ram-b-201u-c.html

RAM Mount Camera Mount mini Plate
Model: RAP-B-366U Total Cost: $7.07
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-camera-mount-mini-plate-rap-b-366u.html

Dax, All your mods look really good. Miss seeing you & SAm. Dick

 

[kinggeek]

Mod # 4 - Glo Ryders

Completed December 2011

Parts Required:

Billet Plus Edition Blue with Spider Logo
Model: GRS-BIL Total Cost $157.25
http://www.gloryder.com/can-am-spyder-accessories.php