Third break light, yes or no

[Ex-Rocket]

I also had the Tricled 3rd & 4th BRAKE lights installed along with the Custom Dynamics trunk mounted module. All is well, no problems.

[sawtooth]

A IMHO the third brake light is the most important add on you can install. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE that BRP should have installed at the assembly plant in the first place.. I installed one on my 2012 RT and before I traded it in on my 2016 RTL I removed it and installed it on my 2016. I bought it from Custom Dynamics that came with detailed instructions and was easy to install. I also installed one on my brothers 2013 with no issues. It doesn't where you buy it just do it.
BTW my brother or I have never had a problem installing or the performance of the third brake light.

[Bob Denman]

I also had the Tricled 3rd & 4th BRAKE lights installed along with the Custom Dynamics trunk mounted module. All is well, no problems.

Is the HMT hooked-up to be just a brakelight, or did you also get the converter, and have it being used as a running light, and turnsignals as well?

[Ex-Rocket]

Is the HMT hooked-up to be just a brakelight, or did you also get the converter, and have it being used as a running light, and turnsignals as well?

I have mine hooked up just as a brake light. Just like most cars have now.

[Bogie]

I agree, just add them. You will hear more "bad" stuff than good stuff on any forum..
I added the HMT and he 3rd & 4th brake lights along with the modulator that strobes my HMT for 8 seconds and goes solid.
I am a firm believer that you need to be seen, especially from the rear. (No such thing as too many lights!)
It might just be me but once the vehicle behind me sees the brake lights they tend to stay further back.


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[Bob Denman]

Thanks!
I've been debating with myself over the installation.
I'm now leaning toward using my other rear lights in the dual capacity, and just have the HMT come on for braking. I figure that it'll make it more visible!

[Ex-Rocket]

Yeah, the ass end really lights up when you hit the brakes. If anybody can't see yeah, they are driving blind or distracted. I have the 3rd & 4th LEDS that are running lights and get brighter when you apply the brakes, but decided not to have the HMT as running lights.

[Bob Denman]

You're right: the TricLEDs light do double-duty!
If somebody hits me from the rear : their seeing eye dog had better be blind also!

[Mr. White]

Dealer installed mine as a running light and brake light. Very bright and really bright as a brake light. Best money I have spent. I have it on my GW too.

[Commander]

I have my 2015 RTL lit all of the way around with the Bumperskid with LEDs in the front and the RT BRT Rear Lighting Kit for the 3rd brake light in the back and it also lights up for the rear turn signals and the American Flag. I got them from SPYDERPOPS. Harvey from SPYDERPOPS is great to work with.

[jwulf74]

Custom Dynamics. ... only issue I had was a loose wire in thier connector. I fixed it and now no problems.

I like it as it gets the brake light closer to driver eye level so they have something right in their face when I am stopping.

[TnT]

The missus followed me home in the rain when we bought our spyder. She said she could hardly see the rear lights. So the first thing we did was order and install a Custom Dynamics high mount brake light. The model we choose for our 2015 RT-S was the run/brake model. Has been a great addition NO problems what so ever and people really comment that have no problem seeing us from the rear.

[CapeSpyder]

Is the HMT hooked-up to be just a brakelight, or did you also get the converter, and have it being used as a running light, and turnsignals as well?

Bob the best one is the run brake and turn
It has amber on either side for that

CapeSpyder
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[SL Ken]

I have both the high mount light and a police light installed by Joe and Ann Meyer. Both work great, no issues and I can be seen. I believe that the video that Shawn did the person was using inexpensive light that were not installed correctly.

[pitzerwm]

Just think about how the center high brake light on all cars/trucks helps you see that they are braking. This is what this does for the bike. It's a no-brainier. Then with the CD unit the modulator, makes all of them flash, I don't worry about the guy behind me going blind as a result of my light flashing, I just want him to know something is stopping in front of him.

[NorCalBud]

The very first farkle I installed on our '12 RTL was the Custom Dynamics HMT Run/Brake light. Never had a problem with it! I recommend as many as possible!
I'm in the group that would like to be "SEEN FROM SPACE" when it comes to lighting, so I've added a bunch and will continue to do so, until it my co-pilot tells me it's too much!

BTW- the CD HMT comes with a long thick plastic threading needle (for lack of a better term) that I've used on almost ever other wiring job to date. So, good to start out with that piece of hardware.

[Mazo EMS2]

We went with Spyderpops' turn/brake/tail light surround and really like it. The LED's lay in the gaps of the side compartments and trunk lid. I think it offers a bit more than just the top light. But, they all offer more than what these things come with for rear lighting. We haven't had any issues at all with the Spyderpops setup. We have a 2010 RT.

[CapeSpyder]

Forgot to mention on Monday with Really fast shipping from Tricled "Cindy" I got the 3rd and 4th run/brake set the new red/amber saddlebag set, and from custom dynamics the Mud Flap Light which can be wired as run/brake they send the converter in the package. so the next rainy day i have new Farkles to install To which the Wife said cha ching and I said "Safety Chrome".

[Deanna777]

We went with Spyderpops' turn/brake/tail light surround and really like it. The LED's lay in the gaps of the side compartments and trunk lid. I think it offers a bit more than just the top light. But, they all offer more than what these things come with for rear lighting. We haven't had any issues at all with the Spyderpops setup. We have a 2010 RT.

I bought from Spyderpops " RT brake Rear lighting kit......Brake/Run/turn and they are bright,
and when I put my directionals on cars/ trucks behind me can SEE ME. This is what I have: Rear LED lights+ turning signals 001.jpg I have the saddlebag LED'S and the LED strip between brake lights, LED'S on truck lip.


I have a 2014RTS-SE6.

Deanna

[Deanna777]

I got mine from TricLEDs.


But I'm considering adding the HMT from Custom Dynamics as well...

Does your LED'S blink when you put your turn signals on?

I bought from Spyderpops RT Brake/Run/Turn and they blink when I put my turn signals.
Deanna

[Mazo EMS2]

I bought from Spyderpops " RT brake Rear lighting kit......Brake/Run/turn and they are bright,
and when I put my directionals on cars/ trucks behind me can SEE ME. This is what I have: Rear LED lights+ turning signals 001.jpg I have the saddlebag LED'S and the LED strip between brake lights, LED'S on truck lip.


I have a 2014RTS-SE6.

Deanna

This is what we had put on at Spyderfest. Very nice

[Bob Denman]

Does your LED'S blink when you put your turn signals on?

I bought from Spyderpops RT Brake/Run/Turn and they blink when I put my turn signals.
Deanna

No. The 3rd and 4th brakelights function only as running lights and turnsignals. I plan on adding 3 function LED lighting down in the saddlebag area, and of course: the HMT.

[ceyer69]

I highly recommend the Custom Dynamics HMT brake light. I also added the Magic strobe modulator to be able to change the brake flash pattern. I went one step further though and removed the 3M sticky tape that they put on the back of it to mount and applied clear silicon adhesive. Several reasons......1. Easier to remove IF you ever had to replace. 2. Waterproof. 3. Conformed to trunk lid better without sticking out from the tape.

Directions were straight forward and easy!

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Charles

[missouriboy]

Sorry... I had it, and had to play it!

And what if I added that ISSUE and PROBLEM are also TWO DIFFERENT THINGS!

[Bob Denman]

That's probably more of a personal opinion that is based upon one's perspective...
If my bike is broke: to me, that's a problem
If your bike is broke: to me, that's just an issue!