Farkle-Mas

[Chasinsparks]

Farkle Claus arrived at my house. And I just spent the last four hours installing all of the goodies.

Installation rating 1 being easiest 10 being hardest to install.

Tricled Products

Magnetic Mirrors: Installation was 1 out of 10, instructions were simple. Product functionality is awesome no more pain in the ____ mirror clips.

3rd/4th Brake light: Installation was 3 out ten (simply due to removing panels). Easy instructions. Product adds a nice look and more lights to complement all the other TricLed lights already installed.

Lamonster Products

Spyder Cuff with Large X-Grip: Installation 1 out of 10. Product looks like it was supposed be an OEM option.

Longhorn Mirror Light kit: Installation 3 out of 10 (simply due to panel removal). Easy to understand instructions. Adds nice running light feature and additional turn signal, there will be no doubt others will know you intend on turning. Yet they don't disturb you as the rider.

Spyderpops

Kott Grilles: Installation 1-out of 10. Easy to follow instructions. Products adds a nice look. Seems that they will be the answer to the build up of leaves.

Highmont Run/Brake/Turn light: Installation 3.5 out of 10 (Panel removal and Drilling for wires). Instructions were detailed and easy to understand. Product looks and functions like it should have been a OEM standard.

Led Bumpskid w/remote: Installation 2 out of 10 (Simply because of the drilling). Super easy instructions. Product looks amazing, I was on the fence of getting the Leds because most pictures look like the Leds have a purple hue to them. That is NOT the case the pictures do not do this product justice the Leds are bright white and nicely recessed. I picked the SpyderPops over another brand because the leds were installed, the other brands Leds need to installed with the adhesive backing and I know I would have made a mess of that.

If you don't think you need a Bumpskid think again. I have a 2016 RTL that only has 2000 miles on it (due to working out of town a lot). But when we ride it I ride easy as I have precious cargo as a passenger. I do not ever remember scraping the bottom and was shocked at all the scratches on the bottom.

I did the install using a J&S Jack and had plenty of room for the drilling.

All of these vendors provide extremely fast shipping, even Tricled (that I think was at Maggie Valley) provided 2 day shipping.

Hopefully if somebody here is on the fence about any of the products or installing the items themselves this will give them some encouragement.

[canamjhb]

Thanks for the installation reviews. I have most of what you added. But I have been procrastinating adding magnetic mirrors. You inspired me to order mine today. My wife hates you but I don't.....

[Chasinsparks]

You will love them, and your wife will have a new love for me when you are not cursing and throwing things trying to get the mirrors on.

Thanks for the installation reviews. I have most of what you added. But I have been procrastinating adding magnetic mirrors. You inspired me to order mine today. My wife hates you but I don't.....

[Chiisai]

You will love them, and your wife will have a new love for me when you are not cursing and throwing things trying to get the mirrors on.

Yes, he will love them! I recently ordered mine after putting off ordering them for at least a year.

I received the Magic Mirrors one day and the next day my significant other put them on my RTL. When I went out to the garage to check on him (less than 30 minutes), he strutted towards me with his chest held high and put his 2 thumbs in the imaginary straps from his imaginary overalls and beamed the biggest smile of his life! He had conquered the BEAST.
The Magic Mirrors performed beautifully, and he took the credit.
I love this man, but I also love the Magic Mirrors. Such a wonderful invention.

[ARtraveler]

What's next??? Most would say that you have a very good start.

[asp125]

1,2 and 3's out of 10 for installation, that doesn't rate very high? Can you elaborate if this was due to the (farkle) product side or BRP's design of the Spyder making things difficult on an otherwise easy install?

[Chasinsparks]

Not sure, maybe some farkle anonymous classes

What's next??? Most would say that you have a very good start.

[Chasinsparks]

1 being easiest and 10 being the hardest to install. All of these were easy to install. Most time consuming was taking panels off.

1,2 and 3's out of 10 for installation, that doesn't rate very high? Can you elaborate if this was due to the (farkle) product side or BRP's design of the Spyder making things difficult on an otherwise easy install?

[asp125]

1 being easiest and 10 being the hardest to install. All of these were easy to install. Most time consuming was taking panels off.

Ah.. ok, I misunderstood that as a ranking 1/10 as bad, 10/10 being the highest.

[Little Blue]

Thanks for the Tips and report.

[Deanna777]

I have the Magic Mirrors from Lamont.

I also have the Knot grills,.

I also have the rear LED lights( below the trunk release, and on the saddle bags, so the cars/trucks can see the rear of the spyder,) running/brake/ turning.

Thanks for the installation update.

Deanna