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    Default Additional Stop/Tail light across the rear trunk

    Hi everyone,

    I am a new 2013 RT owner. I have a concern about being noticed from behind at stop lights or while moving. I am considering the addition of an LED strip across the rear trunk. Any suggestions on the best LED add-on options?

    Thanks in advance.

    Bogeyjoe

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bogeyjoe View Post
    Hi everyone,

    I am a new 2013 RT owner. I have a concern about being noticed from behind at stop lights or while moving. I am considering the addition of an LED strip across the rear trunk. Any suggestions on the best LED add-on options?

    Thanks in advance.

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    There are several choices, both strip lights and molded versions, as well as adapting other lights not intended for the Spyder. Lots of threads on the subject. The TricLED strip and the Custom Dynamics/ESI HMT are popular choices.
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    We've got the Custom Dynamics light along with a few strips from TricLED. I don't know why BRP doesn't just add the top light on as a stock item since it really increases visibility.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DocRags View Post
    We've got the Custom Dynamics light along with a few strips from TricLED. I don't know why BRP doesn't just add the top light on as a stock item since it really increases visibility.
    my HMT all in one light is on Order- looks like it will make a big differance in visibility

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    Quote Originally Posted by DocRags View Post
    We've got the Custom Dynamics light along with a few strips from TricLED. I don't know why BRP doesn't just add the top light on as a stock item since it really increases visibility.

    Same reason every car does not come with halogen lights, and the Spyder does not come with built in communications sets etc. There is a price point they are targeting and DOT safety requirements they must meet. If they added every option we all add to the you would have a 40k Spyder and would limit the sales.

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    I installed the custom dynamics 3rd brake light today. Very easy and the instructions were great. A little pricy but was well worth it ! BRP'S should of did this as a factory install.
    Now I will be visible from behind ! I highly recommend them , great quality !

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    I have the 3 rd,4 th and 5 th. really lights up the rear.
    4" Stubby antenna, Dual arm LEDs Fender LEDs, Back Rest, Luggage Rack, Run, Brake and Strobe for top case, Mirror LEDs,Back Off decal on mud flap, reciptal for Battery Tender and Heated Gear, mirror LEDs that stay on or work with blinkers, GPS, side bag red LEDs, Top cuff with Ram Ball phone holder And USB power, Top cuff with drink holder and passenger cup holder. Also grilles in front of radiators, also spyclops. Garmin 595 GPS, Freedom windshield. Also glove box console And trunk wrap in carbon fiber from wrap my spyder. BRP comfort seat. added garage opener with rocker switch in center console to match other switches. And I have added Elka stage 2 shocks.
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    I have the Custom Dynamic trunk top and also added the mud flat running/turn signal leds. Guys who have followed me say the mud flap units make a difference day and night and the trunk top when I'm braking during daylight and as both extra light when running at night. Wife says the best addition I've made lately is the hi-viz yellow Bell Revolver helmet.

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    Custom Dynamics trunk lights on both 's. My first farkle installed on both.

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    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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    I love my TricLEDs!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CurtG View Post
    I have the Custom Dynamic trunk top and also added the mud flat running/turn signal leds. Guys who have followed me say the mud flap units make a difference day and night and the trunk top when I'm braking during daylight and as both extra light when running at night. Wife says the best
    Ride and ride safe,
    I have the same-----VERY noticeable day & nite

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    I have the HMT 3rd and the TricLED 4th and 5th lights. As well as, mud flap lights and strip running lights at the rear base of the side saddle bags.
    Off; running tail lights; brake lights

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