Rear View Camera Install

[Cruising RT]

Recently, after reading several post about back up cameras, it was once again Farkle time. I purchased from Rear View safety a wireless camera system model #RVS-091406. I mounted the camera on the license plate, drilled a small hole inside my left rear luggage bag for the wireless receiver and mounted the monitor on a 1" Ram ball on dash, then plugged monitor into a 12 volt source. Absolutely love the design, unit powers up when switch is on. Now, I'm realizing that the monitor isn't bright enough. Has anyone found a camera/monitor system that is super bright or is auto lightening based off of the amount of daylight?

[DGoebel]

Have you tried the velcro on shades that we use for our GPS Screens?
You could make your own test version something like the Glarestopper.

[Cruising RT]

Have you tried the velcro on shades that we use for our GPS Screens?
You could make your own test version something like the Glarestopper.

Definitely worth a try. Hoping to get a bit on descent weather this week, so I'll try to fab something to shade moniter. Wish me luck.

[DaveM]

Maybe I'm missing something but why would one need a backup camera on a Spyder?? Just wondering?

[DGoebel]

Yep, You ARE missing something....<G> a pic of a Spyder in your avatar or signature..... Just kiddin'
The older we get the harder turning around and looking behind you while backing get's, give it 20 years and see what I mean. Also a lot of folks like to have that camera and display always on, so they can see the texter behind them about to come hit them....
Or just because we can.....

PS, I really like your wife's Triple black F3...

[Scotts8826]

Farkles are fun! They allow you to create a bike that is unique. I'll have to take half my farkles off if I have to stick with things that a necessary.

[Bob Denman]

The older we get the harder turning around and looking behind you while backing get's, give it 20 years and see what I mean. Also a lot of folks like to have that camera and display always on, so they can see the texter behind them about to come hit them....

While I agree with the theory: it's also kind of easy to get a bit too interested in what's behind you, and forget about what might be in front of you!

[DaveM]

PS, I really like your wife's Triple black F3...

Thanks...this is her second one and she is lovin it! I do have to say I rode both her spyders and the F3 is so much better in every way....handling, engine, As much as I like them I'm not there yet I will stick to my BMW for now. Enjoy the ride! Looking forward to some warmer weather here in NH.

[Mad Mac]

Yep, You ARE missing something....<G> a pic of a Spyder in your avatar or signature..... Just kiddin'
The older we get the harder turning around and looking behind you while backing get's, give it 20 years and see what I mean. Also a lot of folks like to have that camera and display always on, so they can see the texter behind them about to come hit them....
Or just because we can.....

PS, I really like your wife's Triple black F3...

Isn't that what mirrors are for??? Not to be a smart*#@, buuuuuuut..........And we should always be aware of where we pull in and before we get on our machines, be aware of what is parked around us. Hell, I can still back my Spyder and trailer while using the mirrors with an occasional glance over my shoulders. Mad Mac