SpyderWolf's Mods

[SpyderWolf]

I figured I have finally done enough things to warrant posting a thread of my Spyder modifications.

This is the front of my Spyder, with the graphics kit from Spyder Detailing and a Transformers Autobot logo. You can also see the fog lights:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7968


My Black Powder Coated front wheels with BRP Caliper Trim Kit:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7967


I just switched out my BRP Sport Touring windscreen for this Givi D770ST. I give it high marks as it still looks sporty, and I am no longer a bobble head going down the road:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7966


This is my new Safety Card label, for the times the Spyder is parked and I don't want anyone messing with it. I have no intention of selling my Spyder, but if for some reason that time ever comes I am sure I can get a new stock one to replace this with:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7965


This is a new license plate that South Carolina just came up with in 2009:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7964


These are the BRP Custom Handlebar Grips:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7963

[SpyderWolf]

Hindle Exhaust:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7962


BRP Comfort Seat:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7961


BRP Anti-Vibe bars with billet aluminum end caps. You can also see my Cramp Buster:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7960


BRP Rear Sport Rack and Back Rest:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=7969

I think that was all that is worth taking pictures of right now. The rest of the items are listed in my signature.

If you have any questions about any of these items, let me know. :thumbup:

[zavalza]

Do you have the website for Spyder detailing?

Thanks in advance

[pop49]

My kids were looking over my shoulderand spotted the transformer decal on the front, they love it. :thumbup:that is a great wrap and really highlighhts the base yellow... great job.:congrats::firstplace:

[grumpybob]

Looks great!! Like the windshield, I have the BRP touring & it hits my hand when backing tight after seeing yours I might have to change.

[groundeffect]

:2thumbs::2thumbs:

[ameobe]

Do you have the website for Spyder detailing?

Thanks in advance

http://www.spyderdetailing.com/

[SpyderWolf]

My kids were looking over my shoulderand spotted the transformer decal on the front, they love it. :thumbup:that is a great wrap and really highlighhts the base yellow... great job.:congrats::firstplace:

Thanks, I will post some more pictures of the graphics shortly. Be sure to tell the kids the ryder is the only thing that transforms on this Spyder, he becomes a grinning fool everytime he rydes it. :thumbup:


Looks great!! Like the windshield, I have the BRP touring & it hits my hand when backing tight after seeing yours I might have to change.

If you turn the bars all the way to one side or the other, my knuckles will barely touch the sides of the Givi screen. They never touched with the sport touring windshield, but at 5' 9" my head would get buffeted pretty badly. I kept all 3 screens I have so far, and may switch back to the sport touring when it becomes unbearably hot here in the summer. Have to test this one and see though. Not being buffeted may be worth being a little warmer.


:2thumbs::2thumbs:

Thanks Dean, now it is your turn to get started. :D


http://www.spyderdetailing.com/

Thanks for answering that Pat. Peter does great work, and has some new designs on the site now called rain, that look like your bike is constantly wet.

[SpyderWolf]

Here are some more pictures of the graphics on my Spyder.

http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/001.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/002.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/003.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/006.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/007.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/008.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/011.jpg


http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/015.jpg


That's it for now.

[grumpybob]

Thanks for the info on the windshields!

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for the info on the windshields!

Gald to help. :)

In the last set of pictures I posted, I still had the BRP Sport Touring Windshield on, so you can see how much shorter it was than the Givi.

[SpyderWolf]

ESI had a booth set up at Destination Daytona during the 2010 bike week, and after seeing a couple of their products I decided I needed to add to my Spyder.

I had been resisting putting anything spider related on my Spyder for a long time, but these foot pegs looked so good that I gave in and got them along with the billet pedal covers.

Left side peg with extended parking brake pedal cover:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8246


Right side peg with brake pedal cover:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8245


I also got the LED Mud Flap Lights, which light up the Spyder very nicely and are a definite improvement for night ryding visibility.

Light off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8243


Light on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8244


Night time visibility improvements.

Left side:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8256


3/4 turn right side:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8258


View from passenger seat:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8261

[SpyderWolf]

I also lost my license plate reflector on the way to Daytona, and had to come up with a solution to keep from getting a ticket. Thanks to Lamont for stating a Cateye light would fit, the technical assistance folks at J&P Cycles for taking a look at the Spyder and figuring out which light would work, and to Dustin the contracted J&P mechanic for getting it installed for me.

Here is the package to show the actual model number of the light in case anyone else is interested in it:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8239


It does require 2 new holes to be drilled into the rear fender, so it is highly recommended to remove the rear fender first:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8238


Once the light is installed and the fender back on you should be good to go:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8240


If anyone knows where to get Millenium Yellow touch up paint for the two places the stock light rubbed the paint off, please let me know.

With the addition of this light, my Spyder now looks like this from the rear at night:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8255


I believe that is some very good visibility now, and well worth the time, money, and effort it took to get the lighting mods done. :thumbup:

[docdoru]

:2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Doc, and it was nice to meet you in Daytona as well. :thumbup:

[WaltH]

I also lost my license plate reflector on the way to Daytona, and had to come up with a solution to keep from getting a ticket. Thanks to Lamont for stating a Cateye light would fit, the technical assistance folks at J&P Cycles for taking a look at the Spyder and figuring out which light would work, and to Dustin the contracted J&P mechanic for getting it installed for me.

Here is the package to show the actual model number of the light in case anyone else is interested in it:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8239


It does require 2 new holes to be drilled into the rear fender, so it is highly recommended to remove the rear fender first:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8238


Once the light is installed and the fender back on you should be good to go:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8240


If anyone knows where to get Millenium Yellow touch up paint for the two places the stock light rubbed the paint off, please let me know.

With the addition of this light, my Spyder now looks like this from the rear at night:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8255


I believe that is some very good visibility now, and well worth the time, money, and effort it took to get the lighting mods done. :thumbup:

About three weeks before the Missouri Rendezvous I did the same thing based on your example. I never did like the stock reflector with license plate bulb. When the bulb shattered and I didn't have one small enough, I decided to chuck the whole thing. I remembered SpyderWolf replaced it with a Cateye light that I liked. Since you gave us the part number, I was able to order one online. Now, mine looks just like yours.

[Some Guy]

About three weeks before the Missouri Rendezvous I did the same thing based on your example. I never did like the stock reflector with license plate bulb. When the bulb shattered and I didn't have one small enough, I decided to chuck the whole thing. I remembered SpyderWolf replaced it with a Cateye light that I liked. Since you gave us the part number, I was able to order one online. Now, mine looks just like yours.

SpyderLovers members are the greatest source of information!!! :2thumbs:

SpyderWolf has also helped me with some decisions. :thumbup:

I love this site!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

[SpyderWolf]

Glad to hear this thread helped you out with your broken license plate issue as well. That's what sharing out here is all about, just like Spyder1026 is now helping me decide what suspension change to make first. :thumbup:

This site is definitely a great resource for finding help with anything you might need. :2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

The latest edition is the Missing Air Dam kit made by SpyderPops, also known as Repops on this site.

Great quality product that fills a basic need to keep the engine running cooler.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=9268

[Yazz]

Spyderwolf, love all the mods you have done so far. One thing has intrigued me for a while... its your modified safety card warning. It is tooooo goood!:roflblack:

Would you mind sharing where you got it from?

[deano_mn]

Can you also share where you got the transformer decal on the front?

[pjp623]

Very impressive!
Does that winshield work with up and out mirror extensions?

[XXX 74]

Can you also share where you got the transformer decal on the front?

ebay... just search for transformers logo

[SpyderWolf]

Spyderwolf, love all the mods you have done so far. One thing has intrigued me for a while... its your modified safety card warning. It is tooooo goood!:roflblack:

Would you mind sharing where you got it from?

There is a seller on EBay that offers them every once in a while. I think he actually has a new one now that has the SpYder logo on it as well. Look up funny can-am stickers or something like that. :D


Can you also share where you got the transformer decal on the front?

It took me a while to find the right size one on EBay, and I finally got it from a seller named Digizon I believe. The first one I ordered was 3-D and nearly 2 inches too big in all directions. I think the size you want is 2.75 inches, but definitely needs to be under 3 inches.


Very impressive!
Does that winshield work with up and out mirror extensions?

I could install the Up and Out extensions with this windscreen without any problems if I wanted to. It is a little bit wider than the BRP Sport Touring, but still hugs the cougar head without any large overlap like the large touring screens have.

Hope that answers everyone's questions.

[grumpybob]

one of your mods for my SpYder and my truck. Will post pictures when I get them.

[SpyderWolf]

one of your mods for my SpYder and my truck. Will post pictures when I get them.

Sounds intriguing, I will be looking for the pictures. :D

[SpyderWolf]

My wife was kind enough to order some new lighting for my Spyder, as a bit of a surprise to me. She contacted ESI and made the purchase from them. I now have the Hyperbright Fender Tip LED lights, and the Day Runner LED light bars in Amber. She also order the Fender Tips Kit for each of our Spyders.

I spent a good portion of the day yesterday installing everything and getting them hooked up right. It was worth the effort, and very cool at the same time. Now the fender tips, day runners, and mud flaps, all act as turn signals, flashing opposite of the normal turn signals.

The visibility is greatly increased, and no one can ever say they did not see my turn signals now. :D

This is a picture of the Amber Day Runners and Hyperbirghts on my Spyder:
http://www.kandoadventures.com/wolf/spyder/dr-ft/dayrun.jpg


Here is a short video, albeit not the best quality, of all my lights in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2pplCyx55M

[katnapper]

I have a new hero.....:bowdown:

[SpyderWolf]

I have a new hero.....:bowdown:

You are way too kind. nojoke I am just modding my Spyder to my taste, and have seen a whole lot of others that I think have done a better job of it than me. I do appreciate the compliment though.

[SpyderWolf]

The latest mod project for my Spyder has been lighting it up a little for better night time visibility, and just to have some more fun as well. :D

TricLED amber fender tips light:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11915


TricFenderz front view:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11916


TricFenderz rear view, you will also notice that I now have full fender coverage with the graphics kit:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11917


TricLED white headlight rings off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11918


On:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11919


Side view:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11920


TricLED amber fog light rings off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11921


On:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11922


Side:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11923


Used an additional set of amber TricFenderz to go along the underside of the body panels:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11924


TricLED red lights in the rear that work as running and brake lights:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11925


TricLED Puck light. These little things are very bright and very cool as well:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11927


Finally, here is a video that shows all of my lighting mods working at some point. The video contains music, so you may want to adjust your speaker levels.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJIPWJTYVE

[Love2Ride]

Nice job on the video love! Just now saw it. :)

Yup, definately look like the love child of a Peterbilt and a VW bug. ;)

I see our son managed to get in it. LOL Stinker!

[SpyderWolf]

:clap: :2thumbs: :clap: Excellent additions! I'm really liking those LED headlight rings. As bright as they are those might work really well tied into a modulator. I'm planning on going with the HID lights and since I can't modulate those modulating the rings might work well too.

Questions: What headlight package are you running?
Where you flashing just the headlight LED rings or the both?
How did you achieve the opposite flash pattern?
Since you are using the amber dayrunner strips as directional lights did you ever consider installing them on the upper control arm instead of the lower?
Do you have the under seat strips tied into the brake circuit? I wasn't sure from the video. It looks like it but the taillights look to be over powering them.

:spyder:

Thanks!

I am running the stock BRP headlights, and the only white light flashing in the video is those headlight rings. I was actually wondering what the rules are on modulation, as with the 4 zone controller I have the ability to make these dim in and out at various speeds. If one of the settings matches modulation it may be good to go. :thumbup:

The opposite flash pattern between the turn signals and everything else comes naturally by the way the ESI Fender Tips Kit is installed.

To be honest, I never thought of placing the Day Runners anywhere other than where they are now. At night they give off a good bit of light, and just accent the turn signals even more. It may not be a bad idea to mount them on the upper arm, as they would look more like normal turn signals then.

Yes, the red LEDs under the seat are tied into the brake circuit, and get brighter when I apply the brakes. This was the first set that Reggy made based on my special request. He is working on some more now, and actually told me he may have found a way to make them even brighter. When he has them ready to go, we will be getting a set to install on my wife's Spyder and then I can run a side by side comparison.

I hope that answered all of your questions. If you have any more just let me know, as I am more than happy to help.

[SpyderWolf]

I took some still photos of the LED lights tonight.

This is the front view with just the key turned on.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12017


This is showing the fender tip and Fenderz lights:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12018


Rear view of lights with just the key turned on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12019


This is the front view with all of the LED lights on only. Spyder is not running, headlights and foglights are off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12020


This is a 3/4 front view of the LED only lights on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12021


This is a side view of the LED only lights on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12022


This is a 3/4 rear view of the LED only:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12024


This is the rear view with only the LED lights on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12023


Nobody should ever be able to say they didn't see my Spyder at night.

[dave01]

http://degoodstuff.com/images/uploads/logos/2009/marvin_the_martian_jackets.jpg

UFO sighting....strange lights seen zooming at a rapid rate of speed. Does not resemble a car, truck or motorcycle. Approach with extreme caution

[SpyderWolf]

http://degoodstuff.com/images/uploads/logos/2009/marvin_the_martian_jackets.jpg

UFO sighting....strange lights seen zooming at a rapid rate of speed. Does not resemble a car, truck or motorcycle. Approach with extreme caution

:roflblack: I wonder if I could hide a small sticker of him someone on my Spyder? :roflblack:

[Lone Spyder Ryder]

WOW :congrats::agree:that is so nice. really sets the Spdyer off. How hard was it putting it all on.

[SpyderWolf]

WOW :congrats::agree:that is so nice. really sets the Spdyer off. How hard was it putting it all on.

Thanks! The lighting installs are not that difficult, more time consuming than anything else. Figuring out where you want to run the wires is the biggest challenge, as the Spyder seems to have had enough wires already. :shocked:

[SpyderWolf]

I just can't seem to leave well enough alone, and got some more amber LED light strips from TricLED.com to light up the nose cone of my Spyder. The best thing about this install is I was able to run all of the wires together in a way that I can just disconnect the hot and ground from my control box, and these lights will only be attached to the frunk. That way it can be removed without too much hassle due to the wires. I have these hooked into zone 3 on my remote, so they all function as one unit with the steady on, flashing, and pulse, capabilities.

I took some daylight pictures of the finished product, notice the amber light showing up on the ground as well. :D

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12544


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12545


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12546

[SpyderWolf]

Night time shots of the new lighting mods.

Nose cone, ground effects at night:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12743


Nose cone, ground effects, and fog light rings:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12744


Key turned on shows nose cone, ground effects, fog light rings, fender tips, TricFenderz, and ESI Day Runners up front:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12745


3/4 view of same lights as above turned on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12746


Nose cone, ground effects, fog light rings, fender tips, TricFenderz, Side Markers, and ESI Day Runners with LED Mud Flaps:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12747


Same lights as above with headlight rings turned on. My headlights are not on in any of these pictures:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=12748

[Eraser]

:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:!!!

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Eraser. :thumbup:

[wvsquirrel]

Awsome mods! Although, not good to post pics that my hubby will see and getting an evil gleem in his eye looking at my Itsy...LOL

[SpyderWolf]

Awsome mods! Although, not good to post pics that my hubby will see and getting an evil gleem in his eye looking at my Itsy...LOL

Thanks! I will be more than happy to add your husband to the list of people I have corrupted over the years. :roflblack: One of the best things about Spyder ownership is the ability to make it your own. Mod it to your tastes, and don't worry about what others might think. If they happen to like it in the end, consider that a bonus. :D

[SpyderWolf]

It has been over a month since my last mod, so time to make another change. :D TricLED completed work on the dual color TricFenderz and the new Project Nite lights. I went with amber/red on the TricFenderz and amber on the Project Nite ones. On to the pictures.

Front 3/4 view of my Spyder in the daylight:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1167&pictureid=13218


Dual color TricFenderz in daylight:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1167&pictureid=13222


Project Nite lights along middle panel in daylight:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1167&pictureid=13223


Rear 3/4 view of my Spyder at dusk:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1167&pictureid=13226


We also added white lights to my wife's Spyder:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1167&pictureid=13224


This is a head to head shot of Good VS Bad in the TRON Spyder battle:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1167&pictureid=13229


Some may think it is time for an intervention. :roflblack:

[kytten]

Out of curiosity, did you check into the legality of using all those lights/colors of lights on your bike while riding? I know some lights and light colors can make a bike no longer street legal in my state. So I'm wondering how careful you've been to make sure yours stays street legal or if you're not worrying about it?

[SpyderWolf]

Out of curiosity, did you check into the legality of using all those lights/colors of lights on your bike while riding? I know some lights and light colors can make a bike no longer street legal in my state. So I'm wondering how careful you've been to make sure yours stays street legal or if you're not worrying about it?

So far we have not had any issues with law enforcement, and quite a few of them have seen both Spyders. I am actually more concerned about my wife's Spyder and legal issues with the white lights than I am with mine as amber is legal for clearance lights everywhere.

Here is the real deal though. These are all connected to a 4 zone remote control box, which allows each zone to be turned on, off, flash, and fade, independently. So, if there was to be an issue we could turn them off with one push of a button and be on our way. No harm, no foul. There is no way I would do something like this where all the lights are on whenever the Spyder is on, as that could be asking for trouble. If we ryde somewhere that the LEOs don't like them, they can be shut off to accomodate and only used while parked for show. :thumbup:

[SpyderWolf]

I've been meaning to tell you that I really like your newest sig photo. I just kept forgetting. :2thumbs:

Thank you sir. I appreciate the compliment.

[Campverdefela]

You need to add Glo Riders.....

[SpyderWolf]

You need to add Glo Riders.....

I have been waiting for the remote controlled version to be released, but am also considering the possibility of doing something different on my own. Just have to see how things play out.

[kytten]

So far we have not had any issues with law enforcement, and quite a few of them have seen both Spyders. I am actually more concerned about my wife's Spyder and legal issues with the white lights than I am with mine as amber is legal for clearance lights everywhere.

Here is the real deal though. These are all connected to a 4 zone remote control box, which allows each zone to be turned on, off, flash, and fade, independently. So, if there was to be an issue we could turn them off with one push of a button and be on our way. No harm, no foul. There is no way I would do something like this where all the lights are on whenever the Spyder is on, as that could be asking for trouble. If we ryde somewhere that the LEOs don't like them, they can be shut off to accomodate and only used while parked for show. :thumbup:

Thanks for clarifying. My boyfriend just bought some lights for his bike (not a Spyder) and the person selling them made it a point to tell us about not using some colors while riding on the street. So when I saw your wife's -- the lights look somewhat blue in the photo -- I was curious if you looked into it.

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for clarifying. My boyfriend just bought some lights for his bike (not a Spyder) and the person selling them made it a point to tell us about not using some colors while riding on the street. So when I saw your wife's -- the lights look somewhat blue in the photo -- I was curious if you looked into it.

You are welcome. :D The main thing is to check the state laws for where you live. Here in SC, you are not allowed to have red lights on the front of anything other than an emergency vehicle, and blue lights cannot be on at all while moving. If it is parked for a show than anything goes. :2thumbs:

[KipDM]

in all honesty i have never been a fan of the TricRings, but after seeing your blink like that (AND also in Amber for fog lights) i think i am in love.

first: are your headlights stock, or HID/Xenon upgrades? am wondering cause the TricRings added a LOT of ambient light, especially close to the front. if they add that much, even with HIDs then i now consider these a MUST have for added visibility for me and others.

second: did you have to add anything else to get the TricRings to strobe? or is it a built in feature of the wiring/harness that comes with them?


thanks!! and love all the mods (even though i personally would use blue, if legal...ugh):2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for bumping the thread Kip, as I thought I had posted pictures and info about my new headlights and fog lights here, but just found out I haven't yet.

I am now running HIDs on my Spyder. I installed 55 watt 6,000K headlights, and 35 watt 3,000K fog lights. Here is a picture of the front of my Spyder with them on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=13365

I do not have the TricRings on in this photo. I haven't ridden since hurting my ankle last month, and I still need to get more new pictures of the latest mods. I believe you will still be able to see the rings with the HIDs installed, but I need to test it before I let you know for sure.

I also made this video to show a comparison of my stock head and fog lights versus the new HID lights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBAUIgc21Ro


In order to make the lights strobe, I have them connected to a remote controller box that has 4 separate zones and provides that functionality. I got the remote control set up from Reggy at www.tricled.com (http://www.tricled.com) as well. This box allows you to adjust the brightness when they are on solid, strobe at different rates, make them fade in and out like breathing, and then turn them off.

Hope that helps.

[KipDM]

thanks for the response!

if you re-watch your original video you will see when you turned on the TricRings there was a significant increase in light on the ground (mostly closer to the front end sides) but any increase in visible area at night is good.

look forward to seeing the new video with the HIDs so i will have a better idea.

now that i know you have to add extras for the effects i may only get rings - but am starting with 8000k headlights....

[SpyderWolf]

thanks for the response!

if you re-watch your original video you will see when you turned on the TricRings there was a significant increase in light on the ground (mostly closer to the front end sides) but any increase in visible area at night is good.

look forward to seeing the new video with the HIDs so i will have a better idea.

now that i know you have to add extras for the effects i may only get rings - but am starting with 8000k headlights....

I am finally walking without the stupid cam boot supporting my ankle, and the weather is supposed to clear up this weekend. Hopefully I will get a chance to clean the green layer of pollen off my Spyder and take some new pics and video to post. :thumbup:

[SpyderWolf]

I got a few new mods to install during the time I was down with my ankle injury. I was finally able to take care of getting them done, and am happy with the results.

BRP Billet Aluminum Front Axle Nut Covers:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14180


SFB Racing front floorboards:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14181


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14182


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14183

[musicarcade]

looks cool!
can't wait to see it in person:congrats:

[SpyderWolf]

I was also able to make a new video this evening. My camera is not that good at taking movies of lights at night. If you are looking at the Spyder with the naked eye, while standing up, you can definitely see the TricRings around the HID lights. Of course, if you stoop down to the HID level you can't see anything for a while. :roflblack:

Anyway, here is the video I was able to get.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCKF_Z9xU_E

[SpyderWolf]

I finally had enough with trying to rivet the heat shields on my Hindle and having them continue to rattle. Taking care of it made it not so pretty, so my wife got some paint to help. :D

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14184


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14185


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=668&pictureid=14186

[SpyderWolf]

looks cool!
can't wait to see it in person:congrats:

Thanks Tom. I still haven't ridden my Spyder out of the yard yet since the ankle injury. If the weather holds this weekend I am going to go for it. :thumbup:

[XXX 74]

I see some one has been really busy.... :clap:

[SpyderWolf]

I see some one has been really busy.... :clap:

Just a little. :D

Long time no see Ricky, how have you been?

[Vegaspearlbaby]

Love the mods! Where did you get the hilarious "Hands off my Spyder" decal?

[SpyderWolf]

Love the mods! Where did you get the hilarious "Hands off my Spyder" decal?

Thanks for the compliment.

You can get the decals on EBay, here is a link to a current listing for them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Funny-Can-Am-Motorcycle-SM5-SE5-Warning-Decal-Sticker-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2a07e0f64bQQitemZ18052 0810059QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

Enjoy!

[Marker]

Nice Job SpyderWolf Very well done !!:2thumbs::2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

Nice Job SpyderWolf Very well done !!:2thumbs::2thumbs:

Thanks! I still have a couple of new additions I haven't posted yet as well. Once the mod bug bites it never seems to stop itching. :D

[SpyderWolf]

I installed the TricPlate privacy license plate cover on my Spyder, available from www.tricplate.com (http://www.tricplate.com) and really like it. You have full control of whether you want people to see your license plate or not. Of course it is meant for show purposes only, and not supposed to be used to black out your plate while ryding on the street. No matter, as I really like it.

This is what it looks like when it is turned on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1369&pictureid=15290


This is what it looks like when you turn the power off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1369&pictureid=15289


Here is a video clip of it in show mode where it flashes on and off, showing how it works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB2nkWlIiZE

:2thumbs:

[XenonDepot]

SpyderWolf,

Just looked through your pictures! Wow!! You have really done a great job making your spyder unique!

Steve

[SpyderWolf]

SpyderWolf,

Just looked through your pictures! Wow!! You have really done a great job making your spyder unique!

Steve

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the compliment.

[Turl]

Great pics and videos, SpyderWolf! I just read through every reply and watched all your videos. Pretty sweet!! I, too, fell into the addiction of Reggy's LED's and have put some of the easy ones in (on the side wheels) but have been hesitant to get under the dash to put in the 4-zone remote switch in that I bought so that I can put in my rings and LED strips.

Did you do it yourself or have someone install the 4-zone remote? That is one thing I wish someone would make a video of is installing the 4-zone for n00bs like myself to figure out what they're doing. I guess that I am just too cautious for my :spyder2:. :opps: (Heck, I even asked a local Spyder dealership here in Des Moines, IA if they would install only that and I would figure out the rest and they did not want to do it . . . . go figure) So I still have all the materials and now after seeing your awesome pics and videos, am getting more nerves up to just try it myself or to do more looking around for videos.

[SpyderWolf]

Great pics and videos, SpyderWolf! I just read through every reply and watched all your videos. Pretty sweet!! I, too, fell into the addiction of Reggy's LED's and have put some of the easy ones in (on the side wheels) but have been hesitant to get under the dash to put in the 4-zone remote switch in that I bought so that I can put in my rings and LED strips.

Did you do it yourself or have someone install the 4-zone remote? That is one thing I wish someone would make a video of is installing the 4-zone for n00bs like myself to figure out what they're doing. I guess that I am just too cautious for my :spyder2:. :opps: (Heck, I even asked a local Spyder dealership here in Des Moines, IA if they would install only that and I would figure out the rest and they did not want to do it . . . . go figure) So I still have all the materials and now after seeing your awesome pics and videos, am getting more nerves up to just try it myself or to do more looking around for videos.

:welcome:

My wife and I did all of the lighting installs on our Spyders. The biggest hurdle is the one you are facing now, and that is worrying about messing something up. I placed my 4 zone control box behind the dash, but my wife has hers mounted underneath and it is hidden by the seat pan. So you have some options.

I ran a hot from the battery and a ground to a switch I mounted on the dash. Then connected the hot for the controller box to the switch, and hooked the grounds together. My wife did not use a switch, which made things even easier. For the lighting it is just a matter of running the wires and connecting them to the leads on the different zones.

It is not difficult, but can be very time consuming. I have heard there are some dealers that will do the installs, while others won't. Some independent shops are also willing to do the installs. I actually think doing it yourself gives you a peace of mind because you know where everything is wired and how it works. If something quits working then you know where to start troubleshooting it. If someone else does the install for you then you may be at their mercy when trying to trace a problem.

I hope that helps.

[Phil]

Thanks! I still have a couple of new additions I haven't posted yet as well. Once the mod bug bites it never seems to stop itching. :D

I feel your 'pain' :)
I've wondered if I need a 12 step program :)


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[SpyderWolf]

I feel your 'pain' :)
I've wondered if I need a 12 step program :)


I think it will take at least a 24, if not 36, step program to cure my addiction. :D

[Kratos]

This thread has helped me out tremendously. Thanks! :thumbup:

[SGSpyderGirl]

Very impressive build, love the graphics choice and how you applied them

[Chupaca]

allot of work that has paid off handsomely. Congrats you have an awesome bike...!!:2thumbs:

[KEBIE]

I also lost my license plate reflector on the way to Daytona, and had to come up with a solution to keep from getting a ticket. Thanks to Lamont for stating a Cateye light would fit, the technical assistance folks at J&P Cycles for taking a look at the Spyder and figuring out which light would work, and to Dustin the contracted J&P mechanic for getting it installed for me.

Here is the package to show the actual model number of the light in case anyone else is interested in it:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8239


It does require 2 new holes to be drilled into the rear fender, so it is highly recommended to remove the rear fender first:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8238


Once the light is installed and the fender back on you should be good to go:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8240


If anyone knows where to get Millenium Yellow touch up paint for the two places the stock light rubbed the paint off, please let me know.

With the addition of this light, my Spyder now looks like this from the rear at night:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=682&pictureid=8255


I believe that is some very good visibility now, and well worth the time, money, and effort it took to get the lighting mods done. :thumbup:

Do you have any lights pointing down on your license plate, or does the new running light illuminate it?

[bigflax925]

Do you have any lights pointing down on your license plate, or does the new running light illuminate it?

I'm curious on this, too. I am probably going to order one of these lights, but it's hard to tell from J&P pics if it shines down on the plate. In your pics it looks like it.

[reverendg]

All the cateyes I have seen or had on a bike have a clear plastic in the bottom for lighting the plate.