Random things I learned about my spyder this weekend...

[Captain Fin]

Did you know

1. I'm missing the rectangular rear inserts on my Givi hard bags on my RS. They weren't there when I bought it used so I did not notice they were missing. Maybe an excuse to buy the LED's

2. The battery is a real PITA to change if you have the Givi bags. Those turn signal extension brackets stink to get on and off. I think it was ArntUFun that was pushing the original battery in his 08... I would not want to try to replace that battery at the side of the road.

3. There are two pins on the 6 pin diagnostic connector labeled +12 Volts in the schematic. Pin 5 is +12V and is always hot whether the key is in or not. Pin 4 is +10V only and switched by the key.

4. The Motobatt battery I ordered off ebay I really should have sent back, it is too snug a fit (yes I removed the tray). But I succumbed to temptation and tapped it into place with a hammer. Gonna be a booger to get it out when the time comes. Hopefully it lasts a long, long time.

David

Did you know that batteries swell with age!:banghead:

 

[pro10is]

Thanks to both of you... and yes I am missing the lens so hopefully Givi responds.

Here is the response I received from Givi when I inquired about the availability of the lens:

"Parts can be ordered by contacting us at 1-877-679-4484. Part number Z1424R."

The cost was $10 for two, shipping included.

 

[Jeriatric]

I'm not certain. I purchased my Can-Am bags new from my BRP dealer. They were missing one lens and both side panel tupperware insert replacements (with holes for mounting). When I told my dealer, he tried his best for weeks to get the missing parts from BRP with absolutely no luck. At first I didn't believe him so I called BRP directly. I was told straight out that BRP does not provide or sell replacement parts for their accessories. I still have a hard time believing it because you can get most any other part for a Spyder from them. But in the end I had to get the missing lens directly from Givi. I never did get the replacement side panels and had to make a set myself.

Yea, to the best of my knowledge BRP offers no helmet parts. Have done quite a bit of looking on the net and find no one in the US that advertises anything either. Replacement shields, cheek pads and the like. Not cool, if BRP is gonna sell Givi stuff, they should at minimum provide us with a where to get parts tip. Oh well!

 

[pro10is]

Yea, to the best of my knowledge BRP offers no helmet parts. Have done quite a bit of looking on the net and find no one in the US that advertises anything either. Replacement shields, cheek pads and the like. Not cool, if BRP is gonna sell Givi stuff, they should at minimum provide us with a where to get parts tip. Oh well!

Jer, Try calling the Givi parts number above. Once I explained to them my BRP bags were made by Givi they looked it up and were able to help. Maybe they can do the same for the helmets as well. Worth a call.

 

[Jeriatric]

Jer, Try calling the Givi parts number above. Once I explained to them my BRP bags were made by Givi they looked it up and were able to help. Maybe they can do the same for the helmets as well. Worth a call.

Plan on it......thanks :thumbup:

 

[asp125]

Inserts and reflectivity

I got the Givi kit from sporttour.com with black inserts, they came with the lens and all I had to order were the color matched inserts. I also taped some 3M reflective tape on the white cards under the red lenses and that made them highly visible. Did the same with the topcase lenses as well.