What are these brackets for?

[Bart]

I always find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk release. :dontknow:

 

[UtahPete]

I always say find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk. :dontknow:

Can't really tell from the photo. Not sure what you mean by left cover next to trunk...

 

[canamjhb]

Can't really tell from the photo. Not sure what you mean by left cover next to trunk...

I agree. Can't tell what area you are looking at and what bracket you are referring to..... ???

 

[Bart]

If you are facing the trunk, they are to the right. The cable in the picture is the release cable. I can try and take a better picture tomorrow.

 

[UtahPete]

I always find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk release. :dontknow:

That's the frunk, not the trunk...

I don't know the answer, but someone else will now we know you're talking about the front compartment (frunk)

 

[Bart]

Dang auto correct. I type frunk, but obviously I've missed it twice now. Sorry.

 

[youngers]

if I might throw a guess out , could this be the attachment area for the screen looking thing that is at the lower location of the oil tank/ add area , of the r-t `s ? ( that or this is part of the engine harness , for techs to put engine in and out , or handle it while in service ? )

 

[youngers]

you have 2 brackets in that area , mmmmmmmmmm wondering if there is something that can be purchased and also an add on that some models might be able to attach here ?

 

[trikermutha]

Thing he is referring to the two tabs sticking upward??

I was thinking sticking a frickin lazer in that area.

 

[Joel The Biker]

My dad's 2013 RT-S has a jump-start port in that location. Wish I had one.

 

[Bart]

Now that's cool!

 

[Bart]

Thing he is referring to the two tabs sticking upward??

I was thinking sticking a frickin lazer in that area.

:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bart]

you have 2 brackets in that area , mmmmmmmmmm wondering if there is something that can be purchased and also an add on that some models might be able to attach here ?

That's kinda what I was hoping to find out. Interesting about the jump start.

 

[Chupaca]

The other thing is that these units are made for the international market and european models for one have some different requirments. There could be something they use elsewhere that goes there that is not used here...:dontknow: they make just one frame and then build it accordingly like the wiring harnesses having plugs not used....

 

[Deanna777]

I always find it interesting when there are brackets, but nothing in them. Any clue what could go in here? This is under the left cover next to the trunk release. :dontknow:

Hi Bart, I think I can help, I have a 2014RTS-SE6 and here is a picture of mine: .

Is the space you are taking about below the plug-in for the buds?

Deanna

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Joel is correct. The 2013 RT models had positive and negative jump start posts on a bracket there. It was a one year only feature. Maybe BRP engineers determined there wasn't enough call to jump start Spyders to justify the cost of having it there.

 

[canamjhb]

Joel is correct. The 2013 RT models had positive and negative jump start posts on a bracket there. It was a one year only feature. Maybe BRP engineers determined there wasn't enough call to jump start Spyders to justify the cost of having it there.

That makes sense. They moved the battery so it is easier to get to if a jump start in required. No need anymore for the extra terminals. Just did not re-engineer the brackets.....? Jim

 

[Bart]

It sounds like y'all cleared it for me, thank you! :2thumbs:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

They moved the battery so it is easier to get to if a jump start in required. No need anymore for the extra terminals. Just did not re-engineer the brackets.....? Jim

Not quite. The 2010 - 2012 RTs have the battery in the rear but no jumper posts. The 2013 has the battery in the front and the jumper posts. 2014 on have the battery in the front and no jumper posts. Go figure!!

The jumper posts on the 2013 were great for connecting accessory power cables!

 

[Bob Denman]

They did have jumper posts: under the seat! :thumbup: