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NUMBER ONE UPGRADE FOR THE SPYDER...
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bjt
Very Helpful Member
Do a search on this site for "mods" or "upgrades" and go read the My Mods section. The best, most important mod for one person may be totally rediculous and unnecessary for the next. Read a bunch of reviews, find those that appear to use their Spyder in the same way that you plan to, and then decide if their mods might help you.
My favorite mod has been the NoMagicNeon HID headlights because of how much they improve the nightime riding vision but many others have listed some type of handlebar riser, fog lights, brake light upgrade or exhaust as their best mod.
My favorite mod has been the NoMagicNeon HID headlights because of how much they improve the nightime riding vision but many others have listed some type of handlebar riser, fog lights, brake light upgrade or exhaust as their best mod.
vwatso
RT-S PE#0194
re best
I would have to say my top would be:
#1 Kewl mirror extentions helped correct that blind spot!!
#2 No Magic HID Light's See better at night.(spot those s. tx deer)
These were both Heavy safety concerns in my book. Now I can see way out in front at night and what's behind me at all times.
I Don't think there has been a mod I have bought that I have regreted. Well maybe one the plastic rings for the spoke wheel's.
Thanks,
Vwatso
I would have to say my top would be:
#1 Kewl mirror extentions helped correct that blind spot!!
#2 No Magic HID Light's See better at night.(spot those s. tx deer)
These were both Heavy safety concerns in my book. Now I can see way out in front at night and what's behind me at all times.
I Don't think there has been a mod I have bought that I have regreted. Well maybe one the plastic rings for the spoke wheel's.
Thanks,
Vwatso
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
No Magic HID lights require changing the entire housing? Are these the same as the BRP 1000.00 option or are they simply just a replacement bulb with more of a white light for better visibilty?
bjt
Very Helpful Member
HIDs consist of replacement bulbs and HID ballasts. The housing stays the same. Basically its just more of a white light but we first tried some Ultra White standard bulbs from the auto parts store ($40 or $50 for two bulbs) and they seemed kind of white but the HIDs just blow them away. If you look at dltangs youtube vids of the HIDs vs. standard Spyder lights, the standard Spyder lights in those videos were actually the Ultra White upgrade bulbs.
jeuchler
New member
bjt's right, you should search around here, and read about a l l the modifications people made.
However, here's my short list:
3 inch handlebar risers (No Magic Neon)
Highway bracket mount + highway pegs (BilletBike Parts)
Mirror extensions (Kewlmetal)
Backrest (BRP)
Micron Pipe (No Magic Neon, but unavailable now)
F1 Shield (Marcel July, but I cut it down a bit)
Roll Bag (Nelson Rigg via NewEnough)
Seat Skin (BRP)
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sabunim5
New member
Part of the decision on what mods to do is based on your body size and part is based on what kind of ryding you do. My favorites are:
1) For better frontal visibility during the day and better vision at night
BRP FOG LIGHTS
2) For better rear visibility day and night
Lighted license frame with running and brake lights & Evoluzione Rear Light Mod
3) For long distance comfort (not necessary communting or short trips)
1" BRP Riser, BRP Touring windshield and custom driver floorboards
4) For the joy of bringing my wife with me
Custom Passenger Backrest and Passenger Footpeg Extensions, Autocom Intercom
What is important is up to you. These are just some of my mods, but they are the most important to me.
Ryde Safe and Enjoy:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:
1) For better frontal visibility during the day and better vision at night
BRP FOG LIGHTS
2) For better rear visibility day and night
Lighted license frame with running and brake lights & Evoluzione Rear Light Mod
3) For long distance comfort (not necessary communting or short trips)
1" BRP Riser, BRP Touring windshield and custom driver floorboards
4) For the joy of bringing my wife with me
Custom Passenger Backrest and Passenger Footpeg Extensions, Autocom Intercom
What is important is up to you. These are just some of my mods, but they are the most important to me.
Ryde Safe and Enjoy:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:
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Greg H.
New member
Mike
Seriously the 1" extension is my favorite.
For better comfort, I agree 100%. Since I live out in the woods (so to speak
), the fog lights are essential. They do a really nice job of putting light to the sides, and filling in out front.I would think safety and riding comfort first. Ride awhile stock before deciding would be my recommendation.
I haven't done much yet because I am not street legal yet - - probably tomorrow ( I hope).
I have added an adjustable clutch lever - I have small hands.
And I also added rubber coil over spring spacers to improve stock shocks.
O'K and I ordered heavy bar end weights to maybe reduce handlebar vibrations.
O'K and I did order grip puppies to add comfort for stock grips.
I am going to stop now
I haven't done much yet because I am not street legal yet - - probably tomorrow ( I hope).
I have added an adjustable clutch lever - I have small hands.
And I also added rubber coil over spring spacers to improve stock shocks.
O'K and I ordered heavy bar end weights to maybe reduce handlebar vibrations.
O'K and I did order grip puppies to add comfort for stock grips.
I am going to stop now
bjt
Very Helpful Member
I would think safety and riding comfort first. Ride awhile stock before deciding would be my recommendation.
I haven't done much yet because I am not street legal yet - - probably tomorrow ( I hope).
I have added an adjustable clutch lever - I have small hands.
And I also added rubber coil over spring spacers to improve stock shocks.
O'K and I ordered heavy bar end weights to maybe reduce handlebar vibrations.
O'K and I did order grip puppies to add comfort for stock grips.
I am going to stop now
Thats the way it starts. Just one thing, then just one more thing....
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
HID lights...
I agree that more lighting is better...
With the no magic neon HID lights, how easy is the install? I'm not a mechanic (and not even close), but I do fiddle a bit and was able to install the bags, seat cowl, mirror extensions...
Are there directions like those from Lamonster for the mirror extensions...this made the process fast and easy.
thanks...
I agree that more lighting is better...
With the no magic neon HID lights, how easy is the install? I'm not a mechanic (and not even close), but I do fiddle a bit and was able to install the bags, seat cowl, mirror extensions...
Are there directions like those from Lamonster for the mirror extensions...this made the process fast and easy.
thanks...
bjt
Very Helpful Member
The NoMagicNeon HIDs are a notch or two above installing the mirror extensions in difficulty. Lamonster did do a pictorial installation thread for those too. Here it is.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
bjt....
What do the HIDs run and can anyone who is mechanically inclined get the job done? I have friends with Harleys and they work on their bikes all the time...I saw the video that you or someone else posted...WOW...what a difference in light...better for daytime and nighttime...
Thanks...
What do the HIDs run and can anyone who is mechanically inclined get the job done? I have friends with Harleys and they work on their bikes all the time...I saw the video that you or someone else posted...WOW...what a difference in light...better for daytime and nighttime...
Thanks...
bjt
Very Helpful Member
"click: $349 according to MagicMan's website. Anyone who is mechanically inclined or anyone that can follow directions that has just a bit of mechanical aptitude will be able to do this. You can probably do it yourself unless you have two left hands and are all thumbs and are dyslexic. You don't have to be a motorcycle mechanic to install these.
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