eddieshep999
Active member
I have a Spyder RT - S SE5 2010 Model
I have upgraded my Shocks to the ELKAs - Front and Rear - I had Spyder Shock Covers on my OEM Shocks and have used these on the
ELKAs as when removing them the OEM Shocks were still in excellent condition
See this thread - http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?17245-Shock-Covers-Installed&highlight=shock+covers
I have noticed that the Track Rods are exposed to all the elments esp Dirt/Salt being located between the Wheels and the bodywork and wanted to cover them to keep rust etc at bay
Having looked around I have found a useful and very inexpensive solution
I have used Flexible Convoluted tubing with the slit and this was cut to the correct length, these just slips over the track rods (See Photos)
and offers complete potection - They can still be removed with ease to allow cleaning and polishing if you fill the need to
Flexible convoluted tubing. Black.
Manufactured from nylon. Offering high strength, flexibility and good resistance to abrasion.
Available with or without a slit down the length which enables fitting in-situ.
The 'spring' in the material closes the slit after fitting, protecting the cables.
I used Convoluted Tubing Bore 11.5mm - O/D 15mm
They do not rub against any of the other fittings and remain in place when turning full lock on the steering
Hope others will find this mod useful
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
Spyder – RT-S SES (AUTO 2010 Model)
List of Mods :-
Added Zuno 660 -Garmin kit as supplied on the Spyder RT Limited
Digital Voltmeter and Digital Clock to replace Fuel and Temp gauge – Fuel and Temp now
displayed in Cluster Display
LED Bulbs Reversing Lights,Front position lights
HMT - Brake Light
LED – Running lights
LED - Mud Flap lights
Rear extended Mud Flap
LED Light in Rear Trunk
Elka Shocks Stage 1 +R – Front and Rear
Shock Covers
Track Rod Covers
BaJaRon – Custom Ignition Wire Set + NGK 2 Iridium DCPR8EIX. Spark Plugs
K&N Air Filter
Sport Tall Wide Clear Windshield – Cut down to 24” High
Chrome 2011 Front Lower Wind deflecors
Utopia Backrest
S/S Seat Prop
S/S Handlebar Weights
S/S Grills both sides matching
Bottom Panel S/S Protection
S/S stronger Funk Lid brackets
S/S Bracket for RBNS Hood for Zumo 660 GPS + TourTech Lockable Mount
Mirrors Zipped tied for added potection
Rubber Tank protector on glove box
Grip Puppies
Power Socket in Switch Cluster and at Rear passenger Handrail
Rear Speaker Switch for passenger On/OFF
Upgraded Front/Rear J&M Speakers
Bluetooth On board Radio to Sena SMH10 Headsets
I have upgraded my Shocks to the ELKAs - Front and Rear - I had Spyder Shock Covers on my OEM Shocks and have used these on the
ELKAs as when removing them the OEM Shocks were still in excellent condition
See this thread - http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?17245-Shock-Covers-Installed&highlight=shock+covers
I have noticed that the Track Rods are exposed to all the elments esp Dirt/Salt being located between the Wheels and the bodywork and wanted to cover them to keep rust etc at bay
Having looked around I have found a useful and very inexpensive solution
I have used Flexible Convoluted tubing with the slit and this was cut to the correct length, these just slips over the track rods (See Photos)
and offers complete potection - They can still be removed with ease to allow cleaning and polishing if you fill the need to
Flexible convoluted tubing. Black.
Manufactured from nylon. Offering high strength, flexibility and good resistance to abrasion.
Available with or without a slit down the length which enables fitting in-situ.
The 'spring' in the material closes the slit after fitting, protecting the cables.
I used Convoluted Tubing Bore 11.5mm - O/D 15mm
They do not rub against any of the other fittings and remain in place when turning full lock on the steering
Hope others will find this mod useful
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
Spyder – RT-S SES (AUTO 2010 Model)
List of Mods :-
Added Zuno 660 -Garmin kit as supplied on the Spyder RT Limited
Digital Voltmeter and Digital Clock to replace Fuel and Temp gauge – Fuel and Temp now
displayed in Cluster Display
LED Bulbs Reversing Lights,Front position lights
HMT - Brake Light
LED – Running lights
LED - Mud Flap lights
Rear extended Mud Flap
LED Light in Rear Trunk
Elka Shocks Stage 1 +R – Front and Rear
Shock Covers
Track Rod Covers
BaJaRon – Custom Ignition Wire Set + NGK 2 Iridium DCPR8EIX. Spark Plugs
K&N Air Filter
Sport Tall Wide Clear Windshield – Cut down to 24” High
Chrome 2011 Front Lower Wind deflecors
Utopia Backrest
S/S Seat Prop
S/S Handlebar Weights
S/S Grills both sides matching
Bottom Panel S/S Protection
S/S stronger Funk Lid brackets
S/S Bracket for RBNS Hood for Zumo 660 GPS + TourTech Lockable Mount
Mirrors Zipped tied for added potection
Rubber Tank protector on glove box
Grip Puppies
Power Socket in Switch Cluster and at Rear passenger Handrail
Rear Speaker Switch for passenger On/OFF
Upgraded Front/Rear J&M Speakers
Bluetooth On board Radio to Sena SMH10 Headsets
