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Spider-themed parts

ArmyJoe

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I imagine I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like spider-themed parts for the Spyder. As most probably know, spyder is synonomous with roadster in Europe. I was curious where this trend started, so I took a look at the BRP site and I don't see a spider motif. So, who's responsible for popularizing the movement?
 
HAVING TALKED TO FACTORY REPS, BRP DIDN'T INTEND THE SPYDER TO BE CONSIDERED A BUG. MITSUBISHI HAS A SPYDER AND NOBODY EVER THOUGHT OF IT AS AN ARACHNOID. YOU WON'T EVERY SEE ANY BUGS ON MY SPYDER. BUT IT'S DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS.:agree::yes:

VERY HAPPY SPYDER OWNER.
 
HAVING TALKED TO FACTORY REPS, BRP DIDN'T INTEND THE SPYDER TO BE CONSIDERED A BUG. MITSUBISHI HAS A SPYDER AND NOBODY EVER THOUGHT OF IT AS AN ARACHNOID. YOU WON'T EVERY SEE ANY BUGS ON MY SPYDER. BUT IT'S DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS.:agree::yes:

VERY HAPPY SPYDER OWNER.

chevy had a monza spyder back in the 70's .....
 
I imagine I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like spider-themed parts for the Spyder. As most probably know, spyder is synonomous with roadster in Europe. I was curious where this trend started, so I took a look at the BRP site and I don't see a spider motif. So, who's responsible for popularizing the movement?


Don't know who is responsible but I believe it goes like this - It is YOUR spyder you can accessories as you see fit :D
 
Some like the Spyder = spider theme, some don't. I am one that wouldn't do it on my Spyder but I sure don't begrudge anyone that does and I've seen quite a few nice spider themed Spyders (along with some nice Spiderman ones too).
 
The bug thing isn't my thing either. It's kind of disappointing to not see other options on mods -- flowers, lightning bolts, birds, anything else, really. I think it's just not popular enough to justify anything but the 'obvious' yet.
 
The bug thing isn't my thing either. It's kind of disappointing to not see other options on mods -- flowers, lightning bolts, birds, anything else, really. I think it's just not popular enough to justify anything but the 'obvious' yet.

You're absolutely correct. Our Spyders haven't been in production long enough to engender a plethora of after-market accessories. Whether or not such happens depends upon folks asking for them, or looking through catalogs, such as J.C. Whitney, to find items to adapt.:spyder:
 
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I imagine I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like spider-themed parts for the Spyder. As most probably know, spyder is synonomous with roaster in Europe. I was curious where this trend started, so I took a look at the BRP site and I don't see a spider motif. So, who's responsible for popularizing the movement?

Here is a logo for your CanAm Roaster:
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Maybe a Scorpion. Bob

Not knowing that the Spyder moniker was related to Roadster (gotta be careful when clever Shunkmanitu's online...), I too thought that Scorpion would be more appropriate than Spyder.

That said, I have liked some of the spider-themed gear. The only concession I've made to the arachnid group is a reflective spider on the back of my helmet. I doubt I'd buy any spider gear for the Spyder, but that's just because it doesn't fit well with my Army Spyder. So, if anyone wants to produce a reflective Army logo, I'll swear off spiders entirely...
 
I am a bit scared of spiders but not of my Spyder so no Spider accessories for me.

When the day comes I feel like going in the garage and squishing my motorcycle I'll go back to riding my BMW. :roflblack:

But I have wondered why no one has done a red and blue bike like Spiderman.
 
Got to remember,

Not knowing that the Spyder moniker was related to Roadster (gotta be careful when clever Shunkmanitu's online...), I too thought that Scorpion would be more appropriate than Spyder.

Maybe if you considered that Crabs and Lobsters are sea-going Spiders people might look more kindly on them. Vested interest here in the fact that I have attended SunDance of the Oyate Iktome Luta (Red Spider Family) I always feel thankful for them when I see desicated hornets and wasps under the spider webs on our West porch.

Having been bitten by a Coral Snake and a Rabid Dog and knowing of some of the spiders from other parts of the world I don't mind them around this area. Lots of worse things crawling around these Southern Pine Woods. Get a couple arms itching from walking in Chigger infested brush or have to treat a kid infected with hookworms from a playground sandbox.
 
It's a shame that Spyder Roadster didn't stick, just the Spyder part.

I'd much prefer a Roadster theme :ohyea:

Most of the time I tell people I'm taking my Roadster out, not a Spyder or motorcycle.
 
I am a bit scared of spiders but not of my Spyder so no Spider accessories for me.

When the day comes I feel like going in the garage and squishing my motorcycle I'll go back to riding my BMW. :roflblack:

But I have wondered why no one has done a red and blue bike like Spiderman.


The Spiderman theme has been done too.

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