New Side panels

[quickster47]

Okay folks, everyone just settle down. We don't need anymore rumor weeds running amuck out there in Spyder land.

We will know soon enough whether or not the panels will work, and all at my expense, which is okay.

Personally, from my own experience with BRP reps, most of the time they just don't have a clue about their own products and only know what they are told by some other rep that doesn't know or the infamous BRP marketing segment. Sigh...

Carl

 

[Bob Denman]

Carl, Thanks for those re-assuring words... :thumbup:
Besides; if a "BRPer" says that they won't fit... it might just only be due to needing some mounting holes for attachment hardware...

 

[MMMII]

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Dan McNally]

. . . we could wait and see . . . that is what I'm doing . . . fortunately, the heat isn't an issue when riding in the winter! :yes:

 

[quickster47]

New Panels Just Arrived WOOT WOOT WOOT

Okay, no sooner had I sat down to do some other work when my driveway detector sounded and there came the UPS man, or in this case, Brown Santa. I had given up on getting them today because the shipping confirmation I received said they were coming USPS.

The packing was excellent with every piece individually wrapped in the thin flexible Styrofoam and then lots of bubble wrap. Still need the two additional trim pieces for the scoops and some more decals. All those pieces shipped yesterday.

And let me say this, the colors match perfectly. You could never tell the difference in color. From the little bit I looked at the fitment there should be no problems needing additional brackets. It does look like you will need to move the wiring harness to the inside of the frame to secure the rear part of the new front panel but that should be a no brainer, me thinks. Other than that, I think this is going to be piece of cake. Hmm it might be pound cake but still...

More later.

Carl

 

[billybovine]

Okay, no sooner had I sat down to do some other work when my driveway detector sounded and there came the UPS man, or in this case, Brown Santa. I had given up on getting them today because the shipping confirmation I received said they were coming USPS.

The packing was excellent with every piece individually wrapped in the thin flexible Styrofoam and then lots of bubble wrap. Still need the two additional trim pieces for the scoops and some more decals. All those pieces shipped yesterday.

And let me say this, the colors match perfectly. You could never tell the difference in color. From the little bit I looked at the fitment there should be no problems needing additional brackets. It does look like you will need to move the wiring harness to the inside of the frame to secure the rear part of the new front panel but that should be a no brainer, me thinks. Other than that, I think this is going to be piece of cake. Hmm it might be pound cake but still...

More later.

Carl

I am interested in your results and thanks for being the guinea pig.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's sounding better and better... :2thumbs:

 

[flamingobabe]

I knew they would fit....the frame was not changed....so excited to hear how it go's....sure hoping the added air flow helps reduce heat under panels....Carl do you have fog lights? thinking about removing mine for more air....keep us posted....woohoo

 

[quickster47]

I do have fog lights and will leave them in for my initial testing.

Carl

 

[JacqueTanis]

Can't wait to find out if it works to get ride of that heat under the panels ... thank you so very much :clap: for keeping informed, posting the pics, etc. :bowdown:

Okay, no sooner had I sat down to do some other work when my driveway detector sounded and there came the UPS man, or in this case, Brown Santa. I had given up on getting them today because the shipping confirmation I received said they were coming USPS.

The packing was excellent with every piece individually wrapped in the thin flexible Styrofoam and then lots of bubble wrap. Still need the two additional trim pieces for the scoops and some more decals. All those pieces shipped yesterday.

And let me say this, the colors match perfectly. You could never tell the difference in color. From the little bit I looked at the fitment there should be no problems needing additional brackets. It does look like you will need to move the wiring harness to the inside of the frame to secure the rear part of the new front panel but that should be a no brainer, me thinks. Other than that, I think this is going to be piece of cake. Hmm it might be pound cake but still...

More later.

Carl

 

[SNOOPY]

Carl, not to sound gay, but I love you. :thumbup:



:roflblack:


No really, be glad I don't meet you in person. lol

.

 

[Cez]

I’m glad the color match is perfect.
Can’t wait for the rest of the story.

 

[Bob Denman]

Carl, not to sound gay, but I love you. :thumbup:
:roflblack:

I sense a budding "Bromance" here...

 

[SNOOPY]

:roflblack:

 

[DrewNJ]

Personally, from my own experience with BRP reps, most of the time they just don't have a clue about their own products and only know what they are told by some other rep that doesn't know or the infamous BRP marketing segment. Sigh...

Carl

Glad its working out for you so far Carl and major props for giving it a try.
I've found the same when I put the RT air suspension on my RS. The reps really don't know their own product.


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[Bob Denman]

If you move beyond the bounds of the normal and expected; :agree:
But then; should they be expected to know what MIGHT work? :shocked: :dontknow:

 

[quickster47]

All

Okay, during my daily ritual of chores and honey-do items around thee ol' abode, and a visit by Lamonster of SL fame, I did manage to get the new panels for the right side installed although I am still missing the black trim work and Can Am decals.

All I can say is that anyone with a some good old common sense and knowledge of how to use a torx screwdriver and a pair of needle nose pliers will have no problems installing these panels. Yes, they are that easy. Biggest problem, making sure you don't scratch them.

How does it look, you decide? The lighting today was horrible outside, very, very wet, and an overall lousy day. But I did move it outside and take a couple of pictures of the right side. Color looks horrible in one picture but at least it is the whole bike and not the new panels.

Will probably finish the install tomorrow or maybe this evening. Final picts when I'm finished and have the rest of my parts.

Carl

 

[Cez]

The fit of upper part of the side panel looks slightly different than in stock photo. It could be caused by missing black scoop insert.
Did you close the frunk lid all the way.

Other than that panels look like they belong there.
Guess we have to wait for the final view with rest of the parts.

 

[flamingobabe]

looks great.....now you can ride her and tell us what you think....after about 1000 miles and some heat

knew they would fit....no frame change

 

[quickster47]

Did you close the frunk lid all the way.

Other than that panels look like they belong there.
Guess we have to wait for the final view with rest of the parts.

Hmm, I guess I should go check that to see if it is closed. Of course I moved things around so now it probably is closed.

Carl