Bob Denman
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Personally I prefer the big screen with lots of wind and rain protection to a mpg or so improvement... (But that's just my un-informed opinion!)
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Rider Steve
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Anytime you put a third wheel to the ground it's going to cost you in mpg. Extra drag I guess. I ride in all kinds of weather so the smaller shield (one I can see over) is what I consider a big plus. You'd know what I mean if you ride in rain or had your shield fog up on you. Should put the monsters list up as a sticky.
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
Perhaps some telephone directories?
Rider Steve
New member
I agree so I think there should be a Honda GL 1800 engine option. Could you imagine a Spyder with 200,000 miles on the clock and still purrrrring like a kitten? :f_spider: :2thumbs:
docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
Not if I ryde-it.......
pps:It has already arrived. It's called the "Stallion".:f_spider:
Bob Denman
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Please enoighten me... Stallion???
Lamonster
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Oldmanzues
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This vehicle is not for me either. But to each his or her own. Visibly, low seating, lack of ease getting in.I'm sorry but this is one ride I would not sit my butt in. nojoke
Old Man Zues
SpyderFun
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Excuse me while I borrow this RT thread.
I just sent my RS front trunk out to Fuel Safe for the fitting of a custom aux tank. I will be able to fit 4 gal up from and still have room for a few soft items but you're right it isn't cheap. :yikes: This should give me a 300 mile range. I've always wanted a bike with a custom fuel cell set up and after seeing Eagan's Ducati it became a mission. When I first opened up the frunk I thought "ooh fuel cell"
I now return this to the previously scheduled :chat:
I want to post as a safety item that the weight limit on the frunk is 35# (pg87 of the RT Ops Guide) so remember that when adding any additional items to reduce that weight by the amount of fuel you are carrying (Max Weight Allowed - Aux Fuel Weight Carried = Additional Storage Weight Allowed).
4 Gal. of gas weighs Approx = 24.6 pounds., But that doesn't include the weight of the tank and associated parts.
Bob Denman
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...so you're going to be getting close to the "carrying capacity" of the Frunk with a full tank of fuel stuffed in there... That's extra weight out in front which definitely affects the handling in a bunch of ways that engineers and racers can understand...
Bob Denman
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Stealth fuel...:agree: :2thumbs: Very nice...I'm quite aware of the 35# limit. That's how I came up with my 4 gal. max. I could have easily fit more into that space if it wasn't for the weight restriction.
I've taken into account the weight of the cell + gas. The only thing I was planning on carrying up front was maybe a rain suit, spare helmet shield, and a small fire extinguisher. I'll have the Givi hard bags for most of my stuff. If I need to carry more I'll strap a bag on the sport rack.I'll have no more and maybe less than those who actually pack it as intended. Suspension wise I'm installing Elka 2 and a different sway bar so I should be good to go. I really like the idea of having the aux cell but without it being out in the open as with the tour tanks. Stealth fuel.
I agree with the most of the points but...
When I bought my Spyder "Fang" in March I knew I was an early adopter. I saw this beast and had to own one. Although I agree with just about every item on the improvement list I also want to remind us all that this is an amazing machine, stock 2010!
Can anyone find a trike that is even close to the abiltiy our Spyders have? I say this after two recalls and a couple of related scares at speed. But I'm proud to say I was one the few who took the risk and got in early as part of what looks to be a pioneering vehicle geared to serve a growing market niche.
Fang and I are here for the long haul. Ride on fellow Spyder Lovers!
hyea:
When I bought my Spyder "Fang" in March I knew I was an early adopter. I saw this beast and had to own one. Although I agree with just about every item on the improvement list I also want to remind us all that this is an amazing machine, stock 2010!
Can anyone find a trike that is even close to the abiltiy our Spyders have? I say this after two recalls and a couple of related scares at speed. But I'm proud to say I was one the few who took the risk and got in early as part of what looks to be a pioneering vehicle geared to serve a growing market niche.
Fang and I are here for the long haul. Ride on fellow Spyder Lovers!
hyea:
sinkhole
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SpyderBen
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Trunk lights
I obtained a pack(3 lights included) of LED battery operated, just push the lens for Off and On. They have a self stick, even though I recommed Velcro attachments. The cost was minimal, about $5.00. I put one in each compartment. If needed, with Velcro, you can just remove for temporary use elsewhere.
I obtained a pack(3 lights included) of LED battery operated, just push the lens for Off and On. They have a self stick, even though I recommed Velcro attachments. The cost was minimal, about $5.00. I put one in each compartment. If needed, with Velcro, you can just remove for temporary use elsewhere.
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