ESI Wake-Up! Brake Light Modulator Install - Pics

[SpyderWolf]

UPS was kind enough to deliver the new Wake-Up! Brake Modulators that I ordered from ESI, so I decided to get out in the cold and install them.

They arrived very well packaged and look like this:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7723


The first step in the install is to open the rear end of the Spyder. Here is mine still buttoned up:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7724


I removed the torx bit bolts to unbutton it, and take the cover off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7725


Then it was time to open the package:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7726


The next step is to disconnect the brake light cables:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7727


Then connect the first section to the leads:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7728


More to follow...

[SpyderWolf]

Then you connect the other end of the cables to the brake lights:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7729


And tuck away the wires so it looks a little cleaner:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=651&pictureid=7730


When it is all said and done, the brake lights now perform like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK02DMk7o8w&feature=player_embedded

Overall, this was a very easy installation and only took about 10-15 minutes. Most of the time was spent remembering to take the photos. :D

[groundeffect]

Nice work, Spyderwolf! :thumbup: I may just add these to my list of future mods.

I want to thank you for braving the cold (a normal day here in Newfoundland ;)) to bring us your fine looking installation photos and step-by-step instructions! ;)


Cheers, nice work!
Dean

[SpyderWolf]

Nice work, Spyderwolf! :thumbup: I may just add these to my list of future mods.

I want to thank you for braving the cold (a normal day here in Newfoundland ;)) to bring us your fine looking installation photos and step-by-step instructions! ;)


Cheers, nice work!
Dean

:roflblack: You are most welcome Dean. It was 40F outside and raining at the same time, that is plenty cold for my thin South Carolina blood. I was able to wear my summer riding gloves during the install, and that helped some as well. :thumbup:

[Lamonster]

Great writeup. Good enough to move to the "How To" section.:2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Lamont.

[musicarcade]

:2thumbs:
Great job!
:clap::clap::clap:

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Tom. :D

[GA-SPYDER]

Spyderwolf,
We need to hook up.....somehow, and compare notes.

Carl

[SpyderWolf]

Spyderwolf,
We need to hook up.....somehow, and compare notes.

Carl

I'm sure we can work something out. You have a PM. :)

[natedupree]

Since you have installed the wake up lights have you had any warning lights across your dash? I purchased a similar set and installed them and the dealer said that the wake up light caused a problem with my computer system. Very good instruction pictures.:2thumbs:

[Marker]

Nice job documenting the process and great video showing them working:2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

Since you have installed the wake up lights have you had any warning lights across your dash? I purchased a similar set and installed them and the dealer said that the wake up light caused a problem with my computer system. Very good instruction pictures.:2thumbs:

:welcome:

I no longer have these units installed, but when we did they never caused any issues with throwing codes or anything like that. If you did not buy the unit from Custom Dynamics, then there could be a chance of some interference possibly based on the type of capacitors used. The Spyder's electrical system is a bit different than other motorcycles and some things have been known to cause interference with it.


Nice job documenting the process and great video showing them working:2thumbs:

Thanks!

[Drift N Dragg]

I know this thread is a couple Months old,

But what was the reasoning behind removing the Modulator?

[SpyderWolf]

I know this thread is a couple Months old,

But what was the reasoning behind removing the Modulator?

:welcome:

We bought one of the first set of units produced, and discovered an issue with them only working intermittently. Sometimes they would flash like they were supposed to, and other times they would not. We discussed it with Evan while in Daytona, and showed him what was happening. He figured the capacitor was not discharging the current fast enough, so the unit still had enough voltage telling it the flash had already happened. He was going to do some more research, and correct the issue at that time.

It has been well over a year now, and I am sure he corrected the issue with them by now. :thumbup:

[SpydherLuv]

I installed ESI's wake-up modulator over the weekend and it seems to be working fine with no adverse affects to my computer's system - oh, I also installed the tail section LED break light. I did notice that once I engaged the break, I would have to wait at least 10 seconds before the break lights would flash again when applying the break.

[nudle]

:gaah:I had the same problem that spyderwolf had. Evan refunded my money, no questions asked.

[SpydherLuv]

I am having the same intermittent issue now, so I may be giving ESI a call when I get home from SITr. :(

[FrankPa]

I called them the other day because I wanted to add the HMT Brake light, two way adapter and have the wake-up function.

They specifically told me that the wake-up will not work on the HMT light because of the CAN BUS faulting. But also seems to me in another thread I read someone being told that they were coming out with a module that WILL work on the RT very shortly. I remember reading the phrase "putting the final touches on it" but sorry, I just don't know where it was.

[SpydherLuv]

I called them the other day because I wanted to add the HMT Brake light, two way adapter and have the wake-up function.

They specifically told me that the wake-up will not work on the HMT light because of the CAN BUS faulting. But also seems to me in another thread I read someone being told that they were coming out with a module that WILL work on the RT very shortly. I remember reading the phrase "putting the final touches on it" but sorry, I just don't know where it was.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?27282-ESI-HMT-Brake-Light-and-Pulse-On-Effect