[Twin Peaks]

I'm keeping stock, I'm not into noise especially with all the tunnels here in Virginia Beach.

[Ken C]

I'm interested in something better sounding than stock but not too loud either. Any thoughts on Hindle VS Leo Vince? Wonder if there is any difference in HP gain between these two.

[COOLMACHINE]

dprange, on Aug 29 2008, 12:41 PM, said:

I'll have the Hindle installed by this time next week.

:thumbs:

Hello dprange,
How do you like your hindle exhaust? Did you do it yourself or have it done? I live in St. Louis Mo. I have an 08 spyder and wondered if I may be able to listen to your spyder with that exhaust sometime? Sounds like a nice little road trip this spring or summer. TTYL. Jerry

[SpyderOwner]

thejerrmon, on Jan 19 2009, 07:21 PM, said:

Hello dprange,
How do you like your hindle exhaust? Did you do it yourself or have it done? I live in St. Louis Mo. I have an 08 spyder and wondered if I may be able to listen to your spyder with that exhaust sometime? Sounds like a nice little road trip this spring or summer. TTYL. Jerry

I had it installed at Ted's Motorcycle World in Alton, IL, where I bought my Spyder.

I absolutely love it... It's the one "must-have" mod I would recommend to any Spyder owner.

[2333]

Is anyone making true duals for the Spyder yet? I have not seen any, but maybe someone in the group has?

[BigDaddyGemini]

Director, on Aug 29 2008, 03:08 PM, said:

Nope. Put my deposit down, but I didn't want a first year Spydie. I never buy a first year vehicle; I prefer to wait until the teething problems have been sorted out (you know, squealing brakes, a few computer glitches, etc., etc.).

Check the narrative under my avatar.

Bruce

Bruce!!!! DUDE!!! Here I was thinking after reading all of your excellent stuff up off in heah, that you not only "owned" one, you could practically BUILD one! I bought mine around December 11 and managed just this past week to put a few more miles on it. Still haven't gotten up to 625 miles for servicing. But I've found no bugs yet! I'm not sayin I'm lookin, but I'm kinda glad I haven't found any yet. And I'm glad I didn't get the SE5. The shifter is far more fun! I use the rpms of the engine more than I use brakes and then use the brakes sparingly. No squeaks yet. I don't plan on adding too many electrical gadgets. I want to be as "pure" as possible. But I will get the cruise control, as soon as I can find a reputable dealer. Do you have any recommendations?

[Director]

BigDaddyGemini, on Jan 26 2009, 01:52 PM, said:

Bruce!!!! DUDE!!! Here I was thinking after reading all of your excellent stuff up off in heah, that you not only "owned" one, you could practically BUILD one! I bought mine around December 11 and managed just this past week to put a few more miles on it. Still haven't gotten up to 625 miles for servicing. But I've found no bugs yet! I'm not sayin I'm lookin, but I'm kinda glad I haven't found any yet. And I'm glad I didn't get the SE5. The shifter is far more fun! I use the rpms of the engine more than I use brakes and then use the brakes sparingly. No squeaks yet. I don't plan on adding too many electrical gadgets. I want to be as "pure" as possible. But I will get the cruise control, as soon as I can find a reputable dealer. Do you have any recommendations?

I do own one Herm (picked up on October 11/08). My dealer made me an offer I just couldn't refuse, so I didn't have to wait for an '09. I decided to take a chance with a late-model '08 instead. That is an old post you are looking at. So far, I have not regretted it.

As far as cruise control is concerned, I don't have a true "cruise" but a throttle lock, which is what I have used for years with different motorcycles I have owned. I purchased the one that is sold by Industries 7, and I really like having it to give my throttle hand an occasional rest. You can find it here:

http://www.industrie...rottle_Lock.pdf

Cheers,

Bruce

[hawkiii]

I finally got around to installing the Micron on the Spyder:



She is a little loud right now but I have a guy fabricating baffles to tone her down just a hair.

[BigDaddyGemini]

Director, on Jan 26 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

I do own one Herm (picked up on October 11/08). My dealer made me an offer I just couldn't refuse, so I didn't have to wait for an '09. I decided to take a chance with a late-model '08 instead. That is an old post you are looking at. So far, I have not regretted it.
Spyder_2...edited_1.JPG
As far as cruise control is concerned, I don't have a true "cruise" but a throttle lock, which is what I have used for years with different motorcycles I have owned. I purchased the one that is sold by Industries 7, and I really like having it to give my throttle hand an occasional rest. You can find it here:

http://www.industrie...rottle_Lock.pdf

Cheers,

Bruce

Hey thanks Bruce. I'll check it out! Your Spydah is SWEET! I haven't begun accessorizing minz yet! Short on duckets presently! But I got my wish list workin! I've had some really fun rides lately. Testing my capacity to adjust to traffic. Doin fine! Just fine.

[BigDaddyGemini]

Twin Peaks, on Jan 15 2009, 04:50 AM, said:

I'm keeping stock, I'm not into noise especially with all the tunnels here in Virginia Beach.

I'm witchu girl! If I wanted noise, I woulda bought a Harely! The stock muffler my Spydah came with is just fine with me! Just fine. Ya see, Imma 'cruiser" dude! They hafta hear me comin. They just gotta know I'm THERE.....then I'm GONE! The "Stealth Mode" works for this Brutha! Creep and Peep!

[Director]

BigDaddyGemini, on Jan 28 2009, 11:40 AM, said:

Hey thanks Bruce. I'll check it out! Your Spydah is SWEET! I haven't begun accessorizing minz yet! Short on duckets presently! But I got my wish list workin! I've had some really fun rides lately. Testing my capacity to adjust to traffic. Doin fine! Just fine.

Any time Herm. Thanks for the Kudos on Red October. I'm lovin' that machine, although it looks like it will sit idle in my garage for a while longer. Here is the view from my office window, taken about five minutes ago:



I'll be doing a 10K training run through that muck later today - preparing for my first Marathon in May.

Keep the shiny side up buddy!

Bruce

[RedRecluse]

MBRP. End of discussion!... Best out there (sound/performance IMHO). But, to each his or hers own. Director, how does the throttle lock from I7 work for you and would you suggest it and how easy/hard is it to install? I need a lock soon.

[Director]

RedRecluse, on Jan 31 2009, 03:10 AM, said:

MBRP. End of discussion!... Best out there (sound/performance IMHO). But, to each his or hers own. Director, how does the throttle lock from I7 work for you and would you suggest it and how easy/hard is it to install? I need a lock soon.

The throttle lock works very well, but only for short periods. It is really designed to give your throttle hand a brief rest. It will not hold a constant speed in hilly conditions, but for what it is designed to do, it is a cheap and effective tool. I can't speak to the ease or difficulty of installation, as I had my dealer install it before I took delivery of my Spyder, but it does not look too hard to do. I had a similar lock on my last bike, a Kawasaki Concours (also dealer installed) and I really don't want to be without one.

Cheers,

Bruce

[sabunim5]

Director, on Jan 31 2009, 08:25 AM, said:

The throttle lock works very well, but only for short periods. It is really designed to give your throttle hand a brief rest. It will not hold a constant speed in hilly conditions, but for what it is designed to do, it is a cheap and effective tool. I can't speak to the ease or difficulty of installation, as I had my dealer install it before I took delivery of my Spyder, but it does not look too hard to do. I had a similar lock on my last bike, a Kawasaki Concours (also dealer installed) and I really don't want to be without one.

Cheers,

Bruce

I installed my own and the installation was not bad. It would have been easier if Ind.7 had included the instructions. I let them know I did not get any and they assured me mine was an isolated incident. Posts to the contrary seemed to indicate that no instructions might be fairly common. The throttle lock is fine and functions as Bruce described. I personally find it difficult to engage this particular throttle lock using my right thumb. This is how I engaged other similar products I have had on other machines. I can do it if I am wearing my summer weight gloves. If I have on my thicker spring/fall or winter gloves I can not get my thumb under the tab to engage the mechanism. I have to reach across with my left hand to engage the throttle lock. It doesn't really make sense to me as the left hand has the same thick gloves on too. I can easily disengage the throttle lock with my right thumb with any gloves that I am wearing and that is the important part.
Ryde Safe and Enjoy
sabunim5

[trysicl]

Ken C, on Jan 15 2009, 05:08 PM, said:

I'm interested in something better sounding than stock but not too loud either. Any thoughts on Hindle VS Leo Vince? Wonder if there is any difference in HP gain between these two.

I Had dan put on a leo vince after I talked to lou from brp. Its what he has and recomended it. Its louder then stock, but not to loud, and has really nice sound. It has a quit core tip that can easlly be removed by taking out one screw, and then it is a beast. Its like two pipes in one. The perfomance increase is noticeaby and the milage might be a mile less a gallon. I love it.

[Ken C]

trysicl, on Feb 14 2009, 05:45 PM, said:

I Had dan put on a leo vince after I talked to lou from brp. Its what he has and recomended it. Its louder then stock, but not to loud, and has really nice sound. It has a quit core tip that can easlly be removed by taking out one screw, and then it is a beast. Its like two pipes in one. The perfomance increase is noticeaby and the milage might be a mile less a gallon. I love it.

Leo Vince installed. Yes, nice sound. I have not tried removing the core yet.

[trysicl]

Ken C, on Feb 19 2009, 09:47 AM, said:

Leo Vince installed. Yes, nice sound. I have not tried removing the core yet.

Try it at least once, you will feel like an outlaw, its, well just try atleast once.

[LoneSpyderRyder]

Tony Mac, on Aug 29 2008, 07:29 AM, said:

Will replace eventually. Spent a lot on mods already and it's only been a month

I hear you abut the money, goes so fast. I would like to see pictures of your seats.
what are crampbusters?

[Spyderjockey]

I went for the Hindle and really like the sound the stock was allright but just too quiet, for me

[ProviderEx]

I plan on holding off on all mods till next year. but i do intend on getting the leo vince dual exhaust