Formula One Fender and Wheel Kit(pics)

[spydeebike]

I WANT THIS SETUP..........................NOW

 

[NancysToy]

I'd assume that changing tire size would void the warranty as it changes the electronic responses, handling, etc...in addition, makes it more dangerous to ride should it be wet...

Looks cool though...

By law, a modification cannot void the warranty unless it causes the specific failure. Just putting on different tires and wheels won't do it, unless a there was a front suspension failure, for instance. As to liability issues, the door may be wide open, but a person who modifies a vehicle should realize that they certainly can't sue the manufacturer if something goes wrong. Hotrods aren't for the timid, or mechanically uninclined, but they are loads of fun. Nice setup!
-Scotty

 

[Spydyr]

By law, a modification cannot void the warranty unless it causes the specific failure. Just putting on different tires and wheels won't do it, unless a there was a front suspension failure, for instance. As to liability issues, the door may be wide open, but a person who modifies a vehicle should realize that they certainly can't sue the manufacturer if something goes wrong. Hotrods aren't for the timid, or mechanically uninclined, but they are loads of fun. Nice setup!
-Scotty

Thanks Scotty. I actually cleared it with my dealer first and they said they would work with me if any issues arose. As far as wet weather riding goes, I'll bet the guy who invented the convertible received the same criticism!

 

[xmod1]

this is the best mod I've seen yet

Thisand is the exact fender/rim combo I have been craving. Please get back to the drawing board.

 

[SpyderGirl]

I like it, but I would choose to go fender-less in the front. Those fenders are sorta funky.

 

[steven888]

Cool rims and tires

hey spydyr. Where are ya? We have not heard from you in a while.

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

very cool

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:looks sweeeeeeeeetttttttttt:congrats::2excited::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Spydyr]

My state requires fenders for any motorvehicle, including motorcycles. They are still in the fabrication process. I've already trimmed the lenses of the running lights so they don't stick up so high but i still need paint.

 

[Spydyr]

hey spydyr. Where are ya? We have not heard from you in a while.

Winter time has hit here and I haven't done much with the bike. I have been checking out the rear footpeg extensions and I'm wondering if we are approaching it from the wrong side. If you look, the rear peg brackets just bolt on and I wonder If the whole bracket can be relocated or a completely new one made.
Thanks for think'n about me guys!

 

[Roaddog2]

OK, I'm goin naked w/ big stupid tires - those fenders are gonna come off on my :spyder:! HDX has been just itchin to do it anyway!

Then ride in the rain and tell me what you think :dontknow:

 

[Spydyr]

I like it, but I would choose to go fender-less in the front. Those fenders are sorta funky.

Have you tried it yet? I didn't realize how much work the front fenders do. After riding around town without fenders I realized I didn't want to experience something flying off of one of the front tires at highway speeds

 

[bone crusher]

Thanks Scotty. I actually cleared it with my dealer first and they said they would work with me if any issues arose. As far as wet weather riding goes, I'll bet the guy who invented the convertible received the same criticism!

Huh?

Wider tires on wet surfaces do not do as well as narrow tires...think of it as psi...a high heel hurts a lot more than a sneaker! Same effect for traction...on dry surfaces, wider tires are better for traction.

A convertible has nothing to do with traction...tire modification does...wet weather riding with the top down doesn't affect the safety of your vehicle like tire modification can.

I think it looks great but there's a lot of circuitry that's configured to certain specific parts. If you go and alter too many things, who's to say your safety features are going to work properly?...not to mention your odometer and speedometer have to be re-calibrated...

Although many here want to differentiate their spyders from others, I'm just a simple guy...happy to have more toys for the bike as opposed to spending tons of money on tires that may or may not be good for the vehicle and thus my safety....as far as the rims go...they are pretty awesome looking!

Sorry to be a buzzkill but safety is first for me...

 

[Questions]

You know, I do believe that is a very cool mod. I don't know why, but very wide tires just seem like they are extra stable and able to handle more lateral forces.

Must have :2thumbs:

I need mirrors that show behind not elbows can you help me please.
mine grey number958 also grips are ****,help australia is arsehole of world
cost $30,000AUST with extras+rego we get ripped off for everthing

 

[Immortal]

Huh?

Wider tires on wet surfaces do not do as well as narrow tires...think of it as psi...a high heel hurts a lot more than a sneaker! Same effect for traction...on dry surfaces, wider tires are better for traction.

A convertible has nothing to do with traction...tire modification does...wet weather riding with the top down doesn't affect the safety of your vehicle like tire modification can.

I think it looks great but there's a lot of circuitry that's configured to certain specific parts. If you go and alter too many things, who's to say your safety features are going to work properly?...not to mention your odometer and speedometer have to be re-calibrated...

Although many here want to differentiate their spyders from others, I'm just a simple guy...happy to have more toys for the bike as opposed to spending tons of money on tires that may or may not be good for the vehicle and thus my safety....as far as the rims go...they are pretty awesome looking!

Sorry to be a buzzkill but safety is first for me...

You make a point but it is not correct, yes wider tires do increase traction but they also increase handling. The lower profile tires of today are designed to effectively move water from the tire in wet conditions. Perfect example would be a Formula One racer, when it rains they change from the racing slicks to wet condition tires which are a low profile high performance tire. Yes they do not travel at the same speeds as dry conditions, but who does? If anything, he made his Spyder safer, and no hydro planing occurs as a result of a wider tire. If so, no car manufacturer would offer wider tires some of their models because it would be a safety issue.

I can not speak on if he choose the proper tire size, etc. but I can speak on the 17" upgrade we offer, when we decided to go bigger, we ensured that our wheel meet the specifications that BRP set out from the factory. With our 17" upgrade, the overall diameter of our wheel & tire combo is the same as the factory, as well as the revolutions/mile. The offset is the same and no calibrations to the speedometer or odometer are required.

We have 3 spyders here, one with the factory wheels, one with the BRP wheel kit, and one with our 17" wheel setup, when riding side by side the speedometer reading is the exact same on all three bikes, the bike with the 17" upgrade handles far better than the other 2. When cornering it feel so much more stable and does not have the tendency to sway in the opposite direction like the other bikes. This is not just my opinion but we have had over 10 different individuals ride and compare and the consensus is the same, it handles and feels better. My motto is "do not knock it if you havent tried it or do not have sufficient information to back up your comments" the forums are a powerful tool and if you put out bad information you may mislead some people. just my 2 cents:thumbup:

 

[Latemarch]

I need mirrors that show behind not elbows can you help me please.
mine grey number958 also grips are ****,help australia is arsehole of world
cost $30,000AUST with extras+rego we get ripped off for everthing

http://www.kewlmetal.com/

Navigate to the mirror extentions.

 

[tatt2r]

By law, a modification cannot void the warranty unless it causes the specific failure. Just putting on different tires and wheels won't do it, unless a there was a front suspension failure, for instance. As to liability issues, the door may be wide open, but a person who modifies a vehicle should realize that they certainly can't sue the manufacturer if something goes wrong. Hotrods aren't for the timid, or mechanically uninclined, but they are loads of fun. Nice setup!
-Scotty

if something happens to front suspension ,brakes, streering ....they will blame it on modification .... whether it is or not .....

 

[NancysToy]

if something happens to front suspension ,brakes, streering ....they will blame it on modification .... whether it is or not .....

By law, they have to prove it. You are right, however, and I had tried to indicate this. On the other hand, if you blow an engine or have an instrument failure, they can't void the warranty just because you changed the tires.
-Scotty

 

[Spydyr]

Huh?

Wider tires on wet surfaces do not do as well as narrow tires...think of it as psi...a high heel hurts a lot more than a sneaker! Same effect for traction...on dry surfaces, wider tires are better for traction.

A convertible has nothing to do with traction...tire modification does...wet weather riding with the top down doesn't affect the safety of your vehicle like tire modification can.

I think it looks great but there's a lot of circuitry that's configured to certain specific parts. If you go and alter too many things, who's to say your safety features are going to work properly?...not to mention your odometer and speedometer have to be re-calibrated...

Although many here want to differentiate their spyders from others, I'm just a simple guy...happy to have more toys for the bike as opposed to spending tons of money on tires that may or may not be good for the vehicle and thus my safety....as far as the rims go...they are pretty awesome looking!

Sorry to be a buzzkill but safety is first for me...

i think you took my comment out of context. I was trying to be sarcastic because I thought it was obvious that I wasn't trying to improve wet weather riding. Personally I think the comments about rain and warranty have been blown out of proportion.
As far as rain or any other riding condition goes, ride responsibly. I know my 205/40 ZR 17 high performance tires aren't going to handle wet weather as good as a stock tire, but what a ride when it's dry.
As far as warranty goes, my dealer actually worked with me during the concept and helped me source parts.
For a simple guy it seems like you put a lot of thought into making something complicated but I respect you're opinion because these are issues everyone should consider before doing their modification.
I'm guessing you guys haven't been on two wheels yet either!

 

[Spydyr]

Although many here want to differentiate their spyders from others, I'm just a simple guy...happy to have more toys for the bike as opposed to spending tons of money on tires that may or may not be good for the vehicle and thus my safety....as far as the rims go...they are pretty awesome looking!

Sorry to be a buzzkill but safety is first for me...[/quote]
Tires were $122 for the pair including shipping and the wheels were $256 for the pair including shipping. Fenders were $45 for the pair including shipping. Exhuast was $85 including muffler, elbow, welding, and shipping. If that's tons of money, how much were the toys for your bike?

 

[Spydyr]

I can not speak on if he choose the proper tire size, etc. but I can speak on the 17" upgrade we offer, when we decided to go bigger, we ensured that our wheel meet the specifications that BRP set out from the factory. With our 17" upgrade, the overall diameter of our wheel & tire combo is the same as the factory, as well as the revolutions/mile. The offset is the same and no calibrations to the speedometer or odometer are required.
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I chose a 205/40 16. This was the biggest tire/wheel size I could find that had the same diameter as the stock size. What size tires are you using and what is the width of your wheels?