Spyder 2010 RS SM5 - Tail Light Wire Chafing on Rear Tire - Fix

[groundeffect]

Spyder 2010 RS SM5 - TailLight Wire Chafing on Rear Tire - Fix


Hi everyone. I got a few more minutes to checkout some more details of my 2010 RS. A while back, The Nicko messaged me and suggested I check out the rear taillight wire. It leads down the right side of the Spyder along the rear fender mounting bracket (along side the brake line) and then goes on its' own, up under the rear fender to make its' connection with the backside of the light.


This is what I found after my first ride, 32km:
ISSUE : The taillight electrical wire was hanging down far enough for the rear wheel to start cutting into it. The wire is secured in most areas with zip ties or clips up to this point, but at the top of the fender it was not seated in the clip and hangs down to tire.

THE FIX : Very easy to fix. The wire needs to be properly seated into the black clip in the center of the fender - look closely and you'll see it. Get something blunt and push the wire into it. I also installed the zip tie as a backup.














Close - up - You can see the slice into the wire from the rear tire:




Secured with a zip tie as a backup, in addition to placing it into the clip.




Not a serious issue, but worth a look. I would be interested in knowing if anyone else have seen this on their GS or RS??!!


Hope that helps.
Thank you. Cheers, everyone, and Ryde Safe!

[RoadHammer]

hmmm..on my list now of things to check.

[NancysToy]

Originally Posted by ferno

hmmm..on my list now of things to check.

+1

[RoadHammer]

may as well check the fender tip lights while were at it too.

[QuadManiac]

Thanks for the heads up - mine's resting comfortably in the designated clip, but I'll keep an eye on it.

[the nicko]

glad to help out

spyder boys and girls

[Sarge707]

Thanks! On my To Do list now!

[Neez]

Thanx Grounds! Just went down and checked mine. It's OK, but awful close to the spinning rubber. Worth remembering to check, especially if we change to non-stock rear tires.

[SpyderWolf]

Added to my to do list as well. Thanks for the heads up.

[freebob]

Originally Posted by groundeffect

Spyder 2010 RS SM5 - TailLight Wire Chafing on Rear Tire - Fix


Hi everyone. I got a few more minutes to checkout some more details of my 2010 RS. A while back, The Nicko messaged me and suggested I check out the rear taillight wire. It leads down the right side of the Spyder along the rear fender mounting bracket (along side the brake line) and then goes on its' own, up under the rear fender to make its' connection with the backside of the light.


This is what I found after my first ride, 32km:
ISSUE : The taillight electrical wire was hanging down far enough for the rear wheel to start cutting into it. The wire is secured in most areas with zip ties or clips up to this point, but at the top of the fender it was not seated in the clip and hangs down to tire.

THE FIX : Very easy to fix. The wire needs to be properly seated into the black clip in the center of the fender - look closely and you'll see it. Get something blunt and push the wire into it. I also installed the zip tie as a backup.














Close - up - You can see the slice into the wire from the rear tire:




Secured with a zip tie as a backup, in addition to placing it into the clip.




Not a serious issue, but worth a look. I would be interested in knowing if anyone else have seen this on their GS or RS??!!


Hope that helps.
Thank you. Cheers, everyone, and Ryde Safe!

Good work buddy...Is that a nail or what sticking out of your back tire.....freebob.....

[groundeffect]

Originally Posted by freebob

Good work buddy...Is that a nail or what sticking out of your back tire.....freebob.....

Haha... nope, no nail. That is a little nub of new rubber, which has since worn down quite a bit . Looks big because of the close magnification on my camera lens. Not to worry. Thanks.

Cheers.