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pics install fog lamp on RSS
took about 3 hours - not too bad if you take your time .
you have to remove the side plastics , the trunk and upper dash to expose all the wiring and to install the new wiring harness.
this is a factory can am kit
have to remove the side plastics
have to remove front pieces and remove the old bezels
the tabs are held on by little clips that just pop off
remove the windscreen and insert a small screw driver to pop out the gauges.
unplug the gauge cluster
unplug the turn lamps going to the mirrors
the dash just slides forwardsafter 4 bolts are removed
cut out supplied template for where the switch goes.
attach fog lamps to the trunk
put her all back together
2012 RSS orange / black SE5 , Sport rack , backrest , comfort seat , console protector , front trunk liner , yoshimura R-77 carbon fiber , two brothers juice box pro using PC map 6 , K&N air filter , factory fog lamps
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Nice work!
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One thing I will have to see is if the machine is gonna run hotter now that I blocked off those air intakes .
I wanted the fog lamps for more light in the daytime , so the cagers can see me coming better.
I know at night they can see me because they flash me like I have the high beams on , and I don't . I checked the level of the headlamps and they are fine .
I was wondering what a spyder may look like at night coming at you , may be the think I am a quad or something that shouldn't be on the road ?
2012 RSS orange / black SE5 , Sport rack , backrest , comfort seat , console protector , front trunk liner , yoshimura R-77 carbon fiber , two brothers juice box pro using PC map 6 , K&N air filter , factory fog lamps
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Originally Posted by Dwanton
One thing I will have to see is if the machine is gonna run hotter now that I blocked off those air intakes .
I wanted the fog lamps for more light in the daytime , so the cagers can see me coming better.
I know at night they can see me because they flash me like I have the high beams on , and I don't . I checked the level of the headlamps and they are fine .
I was wondering what a spyder may look like at night coming at you , may be the think I am a quad or something that shouldn't be on the road ?
Remember that the headlight alignment is best checked with a rider (or sandbag) on the seat. The headlights will rise when a rider and/or a passenger is aboard.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
Remember that the headlight alignment is best checked with a rider (or sandbag) on the seat. The headlights will rise when a rider and/or a passenger is aboard.
Good point , thank you
I will try that and see if the light move up or down , and adjust accordingly .
2012 RSS orange / black SE5 , Sport rack , backrest , comfort seat , console protector , front trunk liner , yoshimura R-77 carbon fiber , two brothers juice box pro using PC map 6 , K&N air filter , factory fog lamps
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Nice job on documenting the install
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Nice Car.
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Originally Posted by nudle
Nice Car.
Thats the wife's 70 SS , she has had it since it was given to her for her 18th birthday present .
2012 RSS orange / black SE5 , Sport rack , backrest , comfort seat , console protector , front trunk liner , yoshimura R-77 carbon fiber , two brothers juice box pro using PC map 6 , K&N air filter , factory fog lamps
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That looked like a Lot of work!!! Whew!!
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Originally Posted by Dwanton
Good point , thank you
I will try that and see if the light move up or down , and adjust accordingly .
Great job documenting the install. Thank you.
In return here's a handy chart for adjusting headlamps on an RS/GS:
Angle
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Distance |
Low Beam Height Adjustment |
0.96° |
33' |
24.0" - 27.5" |
0.96° |
30' |
24.6" - 28.1" |
0.96° |
25' |
25.6" - 29.1" |
0.96° |
20' |
26.6" - 30.1" |
0.96° |
15' |
27.6" - 31.1" |
0.96° |
10' |
28.6" - 32.1" |
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Originally Posted by pro10is
Great job documenting the install. Thank you.
In return here's a handy chart for adjusting headlamps on an RS/GS:
Angle
|
Distance |
Low Beam Height Adjustment |
0.96° |
33' |
24.0" - 27.5" |
0.96° |
30' |
24.6" - 28.1" |
0.96° |
25' |
25.6" - 29.1" |
0.96° |
20' |
26.6" - 30.1" |
0.96° |
15' |
27.6" - 31.1" |
0.96° |
10' |
28.6" - 32.1" |
I usually use the garage door for reference point , and standing up on the headlamps they should be at your knees - that's how I've done it on cars for years .
Thanks for the chart , I will try it out .
2012 RSS orange / black SE5 , Sport rack , backrest , comfort seat , console protector , front trunk liner , yoshimura R-77 carbon fiber , two brothers juice box pro using PC map 6 , K&N air filter , factory fog lamps
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Fog light install
I was an hour into install (got to console disassembly) before I came to conclusion pay the Dealer the $90 so I put it back together and let Dealer install. I'm glad I did I wish I would not be such a man some times and give in sooner.
Last edited by QTSPYDER; 05-18-2012 at 12:35 PM.
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