It seems that he may have been wrong... I don't remember the exact details, but I believe that there turned out to be a completely different source, for the problem that caused the rant.
one of shawn smoaks videos contains a rant on aftermarket leds. does
not like people splicing wires to install and either does the computer.--irv
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It seems that he may have been wrong... I don't remember the exact details, but I believe that there turned out to be a completely different source, for the problem that caused the rant.
A bit more research is in order...
Bob, you are correct on that. Shawn made a video and blamed one persons issues on bad LEDs and it wasn't the case at all. He had two bikes confused.
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We have the Spyderpops lighted bump skid and been having all kinds of problems with the LED's. I give Harvey all kinds of props, I call or email him about the problem and he replies.....new ones on the way! That my friends is customer service at it finest!!!!! It does get annoying having to replace them about every month or two. Next time I might try heating it up before installing the new light strip.
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IMO one of the issues is the Chinese dumping sub par LEDs on manufactures that were getting premium LEDs. It's not easy to test for that problem.
I think that installing them where the bumpskid and the tupperware meet, leaving a little room for expansion and contraction is the best solution. You can buy the strips 5m for <$20, use a plug and if they fail its cheap and easy to replace.
At least not the Bumpskid with LED lights, think they came shortly after Spyderfest 2014 where I had my Bumpskid installed. Found some super thin LED's at Oznium they are SMD3528 0.18in with 30 LED's per foot and waterproof. I clean the surface with denatured alcohol and a Q-tip and then use a 3M 94 Primer Tape Pen. These super thin LED's can be trimmed after every three LED's. 2016-02-28 18.23.54.jpg
IMO one of the issues is the Chinese dumping sub par LEDs on manufactures that were getting premium LEDs. It's not easy to test for that problem.
I think that installing them where the bumpskid and the tupperware meet, leaving a little room for expansion and contraction is the best solution. You can buy the strips 5m for <$20, use a plug and if they fail its cheap and easy to replace.
That's what I did. Has worked great for 2+ years now.
one of shawn smoaks videos contains a rant on aftermarket leds. does
not like people splicing wires to install and either does the computer.--irv
Whenever you tap into the OEM wiring harness you are taking a chance at UP-SETTING the NANNY ...... even if you very careful, bad things can happen........So if at all possible consider a separate fused circuit for any / all additional LED's or other types of lights that starts at the Battery.........................JMHO.............. ..........Mike
I have had the bumpskid for over a year and 10K miles. So far, no issues with LED's. Have hit a couple things and they are still ticking after taking the licking.
Both dealers are customer friendly IMO. I got mine from Spyderpops.
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