New for 2013- Pics that tell all

[Lamonster]

I just got permission to share these pics with you all. This shows how much the Spyder has changed from the inside out. The frame is stronger and the front has been radically changed. As you can see the a-arms are shorter and the shocks set more upright. This change has made the biggest difference in the handling along with new suspension calibration. The battery has now been moved to the front of the frame and is access through the trunk. The motor has new mounting points that reduce vibration and movement under load. All and all it a complete redesign of the frame for the better.

New frame (all models)

This shows the new frame in green. Much stronger and allows for new components for suspension. Battery is now mounted in front of frame and accessed through the front trunk.

Parts in red are old style, parts in green are new style

New motor mounts in new frame

New motor mount isolates vibration

Brake pads can now be changed without removing the caliper

New tire for the 2013

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[MouthPiece]

Lamont, I can't thank you enough. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Chris

 

[Lamonster]

Lamont, I can't thank you enough. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Chris

I got your back Bro :doorag:

 

[bruiser]

The drawings really help understand the changes. Thanks Bro.

 

[Lamonster]

The drawings really help understand the changes. Thanks Bro.

It's what you don't see in the other pics that is the meat and potatoes of the 2013. :doorag:

 

[Sarge707]

Thanks for sharing!!
Maybe a recall is coming so we can All get the frame updated?:roflblack:

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

Thanks to all of us test pilots and the time and research dollars put fourth and posted here... our machines are now officially antiquated.

Those are some nice non adaptable changes

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[ARtraveler]

Thanks for the update. :thumbup:

 

[febail]

Always informative.
I can't wat to see the rest of the pics when you get permission to show them... wink, wink!
Thanks

 

[Adirondack Mik]

Looks great Lamont even though I decided to save money and go for a 2012. Do you know what items, I.E. floorboards that can be retro fitted to earlier models?

 

[Lamonster]

Thanks to all of us test pilots and the time and research dollars put fourth and posted here... our machines are now officially antiquated.

Those are some nice non adaptable changes

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Yeah all the stuff I have for my iPhone 4 won't work with the iPhone 5. I hate progress :roflblack:

 

[Lamonster]

Looks great Lamont even though I decided to save money and go for a 2012. Do you know what items, I.E. floorboards that can be retro fitted to earlier models?

Floorboards, new adjustable handlebars and the new pipes with work on all RT's except the boards are for SE only.

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

Floorboards, new adjustable handlebars and the new pipes with work on all RT's except the boards are for SE only.

You forgot the adjustable wings!

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[bruiser]

Do the pipes have a better sound?

 

[SpyderGirl]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Spy+]

Thank you Lamonster, the red & green superimposing pics provide for the best possible comparison of the changes. what we don’t see is what makes the world go around nojoke

 

[Bob Denman]

Dang... Here I was; all ignorant and happy with my outdated and poor-handling, buzzy, difficult to maintain 2010...

Those pictures are worth a heckuva lot more than a thousand words! Thanks!! :2thumbs:

 

[bruiser]

But Bob, it's paid off isn't it??

 

[Lamonster]

Dang... Here I was; all ignorant and happy with my outdated and poor-handling, buzzy, difficult to maintain 2010...

Those pictures are worth a heckuva lot more than a thousand words! Thanks!! :2thumbs:

What I want to know is if you have a higher post count than odometer reading? You blew by me in two years. :bowdown: