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HowTo: Replace the Windsheld Arm with Billet Aluminum Arm.

Noboot arm

Hey guy's thanks for all the know how on how to do the change. got it done about three weeks ago and fixed all my mistakes last week end. apparently you can put it on backwards even with the marks on it, and the blue grease can remove the mark that you carefully placed on the gear. After about three disassembles and re-assembles I finely got it right by sliding the magnet off and re-clocking it to the next hex flat.
if I did this again I'd pay more attention to the directions.


Troublemaker
 
Sorry to hear you had some hassles putting it on. And yes there is only one way of fitting it and backwards won't work.
The Instructions may not be as explicit as they should be (the video helps a lot) but as I am just a Spyder Ryder like the rest of us I tried as best as I could to explain the process of fitting the replacement arm.

On another short note I seen on the Forum some people were plastic coating their OEM Windscreen arm. I find that very concerning because we know these things tend to crack & break and with it "hidden" under plastic they are not going to get an early signs.
 
Noboot Ref the question :-

Would you be able to make up a kit for the two guide arms for those of us who have already changed out the center arm ?

Has any progress been made on this suggestion or have you decided against doing this, Having had you middle bracket on my Spyder for over 2 years (Moved from my previous Spyder when I upgraded from the v twin to the triple) there is no sign of wear, The windshield is much more stable it would just Finnish off the looks so much better than those 2 dull looking
side brackets
I would be prepared to purchase a set
 
No worries Mate,

Your directions were fine, the problem came when the mark on the gear turned out to be gone. and me trying to figure out top. the wedges worked great. the gear was kind of stubborn going back on so I used a spark plug socket and one of your spacers to cover the magnet end to slowly force it back on.

It's a great product and I wish I'd thought of it.


Steve
 
Does anyone happen to know where these are available now? The eBay
  • listing (251674757681) has been removed, or this item is not available
  • thanks
 
Ron (aka "noboot") sells them. I just got mine and it's a fantastic product! Send him a private message.


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Received The new windshield arm from Ron (Noboot). Got the arm installed following Ron's video. The wedge kit that he supplies with the arm was excellent made the sprocket come off with ease. The install was a fairly simple process. The quality of the arm is first rate. I would recommend that everyone switch out the OEM arm to Ron's arm especially if you have an oversized windshield. It would also be a good idea to swap it out prior to the OEM arm breaking. Or at least have one on hand so when the OEM one does break you will be able to swap it out quickly. Shipping from Australia was very quick it was in my hand within five days from when it was ordered.

Thanks Ron!👍
 
Replace Windsheld Arm with Billet Aluminum one.

I fully agree with Empty Pockets. Don't wait until your's breaks.

I was thinking mine wasn't ever going to, as I'd accumulated 53,500 miles on my 2010 and it hadn't broken. Then I noticed more wobble in the windshield than normal on a recent ride, and next time out it failed a few hundred feet from my home (thankfully). When it breaks, your done riding.

I took a few rides with no windshield and came to appreciate the wind protection and forces the windshield has to deal with.

When I got Ron's billet arm and took the old broken one out and compared them side by side, there is NO COMPARISON! The strength, quality and capability of his product is fantastic. The original part feels like a piece of styrofoam compared to the billet aluminum.

I took my first ride with the new arm and windshield was stable like never before. I rode with great confidence that this part will outlast every other part on the bike. I'm so thankful for this component and the saving over the POC $700 replacement from BRP would have cost.

Don't wait until yours breaks! SERIOUSLY!

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Thanks Ron (noboot) for a great product!

Bill


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Happenned today!

Mine snapped this morning, luckily at a relatively low speed, but nonetheless, got my attention real quick.

Called the dealership, was told that my warranty expired in March (3 months ago), so I am out of luck. The part here is over $700 Cdn not including labour... they suggested calling BRP and seeing what, if anything they will do about it. problem is, I do not want the same pos part replaced, so I sent a PM to noboot this morning, hopefully he has one in stock and can get it here soonest.

I did a temp fix with some epoxy and a fairly robust hose clamp, so I can at least get home after work...
 
Lagaffe said:
Just ordered one billet arm today... As a spare part.
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You may consider replacing it at your earliest convenience. Do you keep spare brake pads so you can replace the brakes when they fail ? It's a really important Preventive Maintenance.

Just my opinion. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone here will let me know about it.
 
It all happens at once. I have had 7 enquiries for replacement arms this week ,,,, in Canada, USA, New Zealand and all over Australia, how crazy is that.
 
ThreeWheels said:
You may consider replacing it at your earliest convenience. Do you keep spare brake pads so you can replace the brakes when they fail ? It's a really important Preventive Maintenance.

Just my opinion. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone here will let me know about it.
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Excuse my bad english, i'm french speaking.

An old mechanic told me years ago... If it's not broken, dont touch it ! :-)

I'm more than 600 miles away from the nearest BRP dealer and beleive me i always have a full brake pads set spare at home.
 
Lagaffe said:
Excuse my bad english, i'm french speaking.

An old mechanic told me years ago... If it's not broken, dont touch it ! :-)

I'm more than 600 miles away from the nearest BRP dealer and beleive me i always have a full brake pads set spare at home.
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I have nothing but respect for anyone who can speak more than one language.
 
Mine broke last weekend, luckily I was not going very fast but it was dark out and when the windshield fell flat on the dash it gave me and my wife quite a scare!
On Monday I called the only BRP dealer in Laval and was informed that I had to purchase the complete assembly. When The service rep told me the price I fell off my chair!!! I did what everyone one else has done and started searching the net for a solution. Being a mechanic for 25 years as now a trainer for 8 years I knew there would be a solution.

And it is Ron (Noboot) who is responsible for this. I have ordered his billeted arm. In the mean time I fixed my arm by welding it and then adding aluminium flat bars on each side with 3400psi epoxy resin.

Someone in this thread had made mention to the magnet at the oposite end of the gear on the shaft, this is a positioning sensor like a Hall-effect sensor and should not be removed or tampered with.

I will update with photos when I receive the new arm.
 
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IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN ME

Trebor said:
Mine broke last weekend, luckily I was not going very fast but it was dark out and when the windshield fell flat on the dash it gave me and my wife quite a scare!
On Monday I called the only BRP dealer in Laval and was informed that I had to purchase the complete assembly. When The service rep told me the price I fell off my chair!!! I did what everyone one else has done and started searching the net for a solution. Being a mechanic for 25 years as now a trainer for 8 years I knew there would be a solution.

And it is Ron (Noboot) who is responsible for this. I have ordered his billeted arm. In the mean time I fixed my arm by welding it and then adding aluminium flat bars on each side with 3400psi epoxy resin.

Someone in this thread had made mention to the magnet at the oposite end of the gear on the shaft, this is a positioning sensor like a Hall-effect sensor and should not be removed or tampered with.

I will update with photos when I receive the new arm.
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I moved the MAGNET and put it back and it works fine .................You do have to mark the SHAFT and the MAGNET and put it together to same way as it was.......The gear end is twice as difficult to get off and four times as likely to break......Good luck.......Mike :thumbup:
 
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Very happy

Well I got in touch with Nobot and all I have to say is what a great experience it was dealing with someone that lives on the other side of the planet! the part was shipped to me within 4 days and it fit perfectly and the wedged tools were included. If only BRP was so efficient!!!! Thank you again Ron for the great part.
 
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