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What it takes to install chrome handlebars on the RT
- Thread starter Lamonster
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This is my second set I've done and I didn't remove anything I didn't have to this time. I didn't read the instructions because, well I just don't read instructions.
Instruction sheets are for armature's anyway, Besides most of the time the sheets are only good to clean windshields.
Bob Denman
New member
:hun: Sorry Bob, but since I have NO wrenching instincts whatsover; I find that reading the instructions about eleventeen times times helps to calm my nerves and maybe help the job be less painful... :shocked:
But Lamont's videos work even better when I can actually SEE what it is that I've done wrong! :clap: :thumbup:
But Lamont's videos work even better when I can actually SEE what it is that I've done wrong! :clap: :thumbup:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
I didn't read the instructions because, .
you are a man and men don't read instructions.
Macca
Rockin Member
Too Scarey for me, I think I'll leave it to the pro's to do that kinda install. KUDOS TO YOU LAMONSTER!
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Good idea. This is not an easy install at all. :yikes:
SpyderDen
New member
:agree: Great video Lamont. Brought back lots of memories! Some scary.
I understand , But I'm Dyslexic i can put together/ build just about anything, I just can't comprehend most instructions or Type how i do it :banghead:. I visualize the parts and just do it. You'll be surprised how many people have some form of Dyslexia and don't know it, Very common with Southpaw's. :dontknow:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
fastfraser
Blazing Member
When I did my foot peg bracket I had to loosen the back trunk assembly so I could move the brake reservoir to get clearance and wiggle room with the master cylinder push rod. Also a good tip about cleaning out the screw holes.I played around for about 2 hours with one bolt that I couldn't get started and ended up pulling the Foot peg support off and made a small counter sink on the bracket so I could get the bolt into the hole and start to bite . I also see that you kept that long plastic strip that came with the ESI front marker lights that turn into turn signals. I use that thing all the time to fish wires in and around the Spider . I also agree with you about the Handle bar cover, it looks so simple until you keep taking more and more parts off and then trying to remember where everything goes back without having any extra bolts or screws left. Rerunning the wires for the GPS through the support certainly adds time to the install. All said and done it was very satisfying to have done the install myself.
I have the 2011 RTS Limited all chromed out with the Corbin seat,backrest and armrest . The Corbin seat will certainly finish your spyder off. I've been toying with different ideas to do something with all that white and after seeing what Pete did to yours gave me a few good ideas .
Spyder and Trailer looks awesome Lamont. Great job.:2thumbs:
I have the 2011 RTS Limited all chromed out with the Corbin seat,backrest and armrest . The Corbin seat will certainly finish your spyder off. I've been toying with different ideas to do something with all that white and after seeing what Pete did to yours gave me a few good ideas .
Spyder and Trailer looks awesome Lamont. Great job.:2thumbs:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I have great respect for anyone like yourself who has tackled this job. I keep looking for better ways to do it and the only thing I can think of is have them do it at the factory, how hard could that be :dontknow:
fastfraser
Blazing Member
I agree. I would think if you could get your Spyder chromed out from the factory as an option,you would have to think more owners would go that route . Only negative I can see is the dealers would loose out in parts sales and installs .
Max LTD
New member
This is my second set I've done and I didn't remove anything I didn't have to this time. I didn't read the instructions because, well I just don't read instructions.
Just finished installing the Chrome Handlebar. Took me all day and guess what...Thanks Lamonster, it is a good thing to check the holes on the chrome handlebar before installing because 4 of them (for the middle black cover) had no treads at all...They forgot to do them ! I followed the BRP instructions and it went very well.
rcdurango
New member
Cant take credit but..
I had chrome handle bars installed at the dealer for about $100.. labor so I can't take credit for it. I was a little shocked how easy they
made it look. Did you know there are four bolts that hold that hole dash on? This picture shows it on the floor.
Once removed it was very open and easily accessible. It was interesting to watch and a real learning experience for me. Even though I cant take credit for the install but for the money it was a no brainier for me.
I had chrome handle bars installed at the dealer for about $100.. labor so I can't take credit for it. I was a little shocked how easy they
made it look. Did you know there are four bolts that hold that hole dash on? This picture shows it on the floor.
Once removed it was very open and easily accessible. It was interesting to watch and a real learning experience for me. Even though I cant take credit for the install but for the money it was a no brainier for me.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
If they did it for a $100 bucks you got the service deal of a lifetime. nojoke
fastfraser
Blazing Member
Wow .100 bucks to install the chrome handle bars. Whats your dealers shop rate 25 bucks an hour .:dontknow: Man it took me the better part of 4 - 5 hours . I have a RTS and it took an extra 30-45 mins to route the GPS wires .
rcdurango
New member
I agree!
I couldn't agree with you more! I was having the control unit that has turn signals on it replaced because it was loose. Anyway after seeing all they had taken off to do this we began to bargin on what if I wanted the handle bars. That's when the 100.00 dollars came into play. Rerouting the GPS I did because I wanted it up higher. What I didn't know was how that dash came off in one piece. And something else the tech told me. The rear has four bolts that holds it on also. I have not seen that but if anybody has ever done that it would be an interesting thread and video. Maybe Lamont knows about this and can share his thoughts on it.
I couldn't agree with you more! I was having the control unit that has turn signals on it replaced because it was loose. Anyway after seeing all they had taken off to do this we began to bargin on what if I wanted the handle bars. That's when the 100.00 dollars came into play. Rerouting the GPS I did because I wanted it up higher. What I didn't know was how that dash came off in one piece. And something else the tech told me. The rear has four bolts that holds it on also. I have not seen that but if anybody has ever done that it would be an interesting thread and video. Maybe Lamont knows about this and can share his thoughts on it.
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
He know a trick I don't know. What does he do with the wiring?
