Trunk lid fix

[GaryTheBadger]

Here's a two-minute fix that lets you open your Spyder's trunk one-handed. The spring slides tightly over the two nuts and stays put. Still allows one-handed lid drop-closure. Easy removal if you change your mind. Should have come from the factory like this.

 

[GaryTheBadger]

Okay, so I'm not so smart. Apparently someone else already came up with this idea and posted it.

At least it proves BRP should have designed it this way in the first place!

 

[2faston3]

Gary:
So where did you get it? And what was the springs original useage?

Thanks

2faston3

 

[Rando]

I still think this is the easiest and best looking fix! Cut, bend and drop in place. No assembly required!

 

[bjt]

Okay, so I'm not so smart. Apparently someone else already came up with this idea and posted it.

At least it proves BRP should have designed it this way in the first place!

LOL, yep. You're still smart but you're a bit too late. I originally read about this type of mod around December 2007. Still nice to see different variations on it. Works great, don't it? :thumbup:

 

[GaryTheBadger]

2FASTON3: The spring came from a bin of spare hardware I've been collecting for over 30 years of working on cars and bikes. No idea what it was originally for. Its nothing special. Places like Home Depot, ACE Hardware and Lowe's have assortments of springs, you should be able to find something.

 

[bone crusher]

I have a thread on the general topic board that tells how to do this...it's a number 155 spring that can be found at any real hardware store (not Home Depot)...

 

[Biker]

I'm glad you told me what spring number it is. I went to Home Depot and picked up a bag of assorted compression springs but they were not strong enough to make the lid pop. Oh, it worked but not the way it should. I will try and find this size spring you suggested. Thanks.

 

[Spydyr]

I have a thread on the general topic board that tells how to do this...it's a number 155 spring that can be found at any real hardware store (not Home Depot)...

Bought spring #155 for $1.20 at hardware store and it fit perfectly, thanks.

 

[smokster]

LOL, yep. You're still smart but you're a bit too late. I originally read about this type of mod around December 2007. Still nice to see different variations on it. Works great, don't it? :thumbup:

To be a PE member and be old and wise:doorag:
Now I know how my parents use to think.
One thing is constant, ride safe within your expertise level.
Controlled caos for me:2thumbs:

 

[Trickie Dick]

Bought spring #155 for $1.20 at hardware store and it fit perfectly, thanks.

+1 ACE Hardware. Works great.

 

[bone crusher]

Bought spring #155 for $1.20 at hardware store and it fit perfectly, thanks.

No problem...this is a really cheap fix and it works really well! I've had mine on for some time and it still 'pops' open nicely every time...the spring tension is the key and the 155 is perfect for our needs...

 

[Biker]

I'm glad you told me what spring number it is. I went to Home Depot and picked up a bag of assorted compression springs but they were not strong enough to make the lid pop. Oh, it worked but not the way it should. I will try and find this size spring you suggested. Thanks.

Well after getting that spring number, I found it at Sears Hardware. It was perfect. Thanks again.

 

[bone crusher]

:thumbup: Should not have a problem again! This is something that BRP should put on all bikes...only makes sense as what they do doesn't work!

 

[wyliec]

+1 ACE Hardware. Works great.

Thanks for mentioning ACE hardware. Went there today and picked one up. I have to wait to put it on. My mechanic has the Spyder to install the (modified) Home Run package. I got the modified version because I have a BRP sport rack. I could have installed it myself; but, I'm doing my fair share to keep the economy going; plus sometimes I get a little lazy.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Thanks for mentioning ACE hardware. Went there today and picked one up. I have to wait to put it on. My mechanic has the Spyder to install the (modified) Home Run package. I got the modified version because I have a BRP sport rack. I could have installed it myself; but, I'm doing my fair share to keep the economy going; plus sometimes I get a little lazy.

Well this is one tough install. Put a dab of silicone on, pop on the spring, close the trunk and voila!opcorn: come out in the morning and turn the key and your trunk pops open. :thumbup: Even I handled this one.

 

[wyliec]

Well this is one tough install. Put a dab of silicone on, pop on the spring, close the trunk and voila!opcorn: come out in the morning and turn the key and your trunk pops open. :thumbup: Even I handled this one.

Thanks, I forgot about the dab of silicone.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Thanks, I forgot about the dab of silicone.

:2thumbs:

 

[Kmort44]

Trunk lid spring#155

I have a thread on the general topic board that tells how to do this...it's a number 155 spring that can be found at any real hardware store (not Home Depot)...

I installed a Hillman#155 spring today and it works better than I would of ever guessed! Once again the SpyderLovers forum is worth it's weight in gold. Thanks for the mod!:b2b:

 

[MikeinGA]

Here's a two-minute fix that lets you open your Spyder's trunk one-handed. The spring slides tightly over the two nuts and stays put. Still allows one-handed lid drop-closure. Easy removal if you change your mind. Should have come from the factory like this.

I have a 2011 Spyder RS-S and it came with the spring.

Mike