My Mods!

[0228lisa]

Just mounted a set a Nelson Rigg CL-950 Saddle Bags and have a Tote bag arriving Tomorrowing so i'll be ready for some trips

Oh yea if anyone has some insite on getting the Rear seat of the spyder to latch with the Sattle bag straps under the seat please fill me in!!!!

I haven't read this entire thread but your steering column center (or whatever it's called) looks a million times better than the factory issue. What is it and how can I get it? It definitely takes away the cheezy factor. Nice. It'll look good with my phantom package.:thumbup:

 

[Biker]

I love those bags and have checked them out on the Nelson Riggs Website. I do worry about the theft angle with the straps outside. Need to get those under the seat for sure.

 

[zzneonzz]

I love those bags and have checked them out on the Nelson Riggs Website. I do worry about the theft angle with the straps outside. Need to get those under the seat for sure.

Yea i'm worried about that as well. And i found a way to get them under the seat if not carrying a passanger. I did however just get the extender straps in so i'll have to test it out with those to see if i can get the rear seat latched down with the straps under it now. Will update my findings once i've had time to test it

 

[NancysToy]

I love those bags and have checked them out on the Nelson Riggs Website. I do worry about the theft angle with the straps outside. Need to get those under the seat for sure.

Yea i'm worried about that as well. And i found a way to get them under the seat if not carrying a passanger. I did however just get the extender straps in so i'll have to test it out with those to see if i can get the rear seat latched down with the straps under it now. Will update my findings once i've had time to test it

You may have just as bad a theft probability with either strap location. I'm not sure about the Nelson Rigg bags, but many of these soft bags have plastic clips to attach the bag to the straps. These are easily disconnected. There is no foolproof way to protect anything, but a small cable and lock may give you peace of mind and stall casual theft. I like the Pacsafe retracable cable locks. Even electrical tie-wraps will slow a thief down, for that matter.

If the seat won't latch with the straps in place, adjust the latch post a bit.
-Scotty

 

[zzneonzz]

You may have just as bad a theft probability with either strap location. I'm not sure about the Nelson Rigg bags, but many of these soft bags have plastic clips to attach the bag to the straps. These are easily disconnected. There is no foolproof way to protect anything, but a small cable and lock may give you peace of mind and stall casual theft. I like the Pacsafe retracable cable locks. Even electrical tie-wraps will slow a thief down, for that matter.

If the seat won't latch with the straps in place, adjust the latch post a bit.
-Scotty

The straps that go under/over the seat are sewn onto the bag itself. The only quick disconnects are the ones that secure it from flapping around at the bottom fo the bag. I know these can still be cut but its less likely someone is going to go through that trouble than to just unvelcro and hit the road.

I personally don't plan on leaving them on except for when going on trips and once i get to the hotel i'll be removing them so i only need to keep it secure for quick restroom/food stops.

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

better pics of my modsand a little video...sorry about the dust

 

[Diggittt]

YouTube - Night Spyder movie

Nyfdtsdemt, what type of fender tips are those? They look to be H.I.D. Please advise.

diggittt

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

?what type of fender tips?

just plain old 4 bulb leds got them on ebay cheap like 5 bucks or so

 

[burg650]

just plain old 4 bulb leds got them on ebay cheap like 5 bucks or so

Can you post the link to the front leds you got on ebay, I think they are great.
Also when adding extra light and or upgrading your light or any other electric accessories where is the best place to get power and also a switch source as well so when you turn off bike what ever you added will go off as well.

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

Cant find it

It was almost a year ago, but not to worry, look in the CAN-AM owners manual and look up the replacement bulb # for it, then type the # and LED in the ebay search box and it will come up. That is how you can replace most BULBS not all even on your car.Let me know if that helps. Now if you want to do any electrical upgrades call LAMONSTER he is the expert on that I was advised by my dealer FRS Powersports to be very cautious when messing with the electrical system of the spyder....never ever ever cut into the harness it will void you you service waranty.

 

[xpeschon]

About the BRP 1" Riser, are they hard to install and is there a great differance in riding comfort? Thanks in advance
Joe

 

[zzneonzz]

About the BRP 1" Riser, are they hard to install and is there a great differance in riding comfort? Thanks in advance
Joe

It depends on your size i'm sure. But for me it helped some but adding the pullback bars helped more than anything. And the 1" is a pain to install from what i hear. I had mine installed by the dealer when i ordered the spyder.

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

super duper PIA

my bud here in PA did his took 2 days...........and he still had to call the dealer..... NMN kit is easier for most about 2-3 hrs of work an NMN Evan is pretty good on the phone:agree: