Can You See Me Now? - Pics and Video Included

[SpyderWolf]

The TricLED lights I had been waiting for arrived, and are now installed on my Spyder. I still have a couple of more things I would like to do with lighting, but this definitely goes a long way in making my Spyder even more visible. Since I know how much everyone likes pictures, let's get to it. The still pictures were taken in daylight conditions, while the video was done after sunset.

I have the amber LED fender tip replacement light installed:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11915


This is a close up of the front fender where the amber TricFenderz install:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11916


This is the rear view of the fender with the TricFenderz and ESI LED Mud Flap lights installed:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11917


I installed white rings around the stock headlights.
This is what they look like when off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11918


This is what they look like on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11919


This is what you see from the side:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11920


I used amber rings around the BRP fog lights.
This is what they look like when off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11921


This is what they look like on:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11922


Here is a side view:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11923


We used another set of the amber fender lights and placed them under the side body panel:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11924


I also had email and phone conversations with Reggy about wanting red lights for the back of my Spyder, that would function like the running/brake lights. He went to work on that idea, and came up with these 12" red strips. I should have drilled the under seat pan, and installed them with the wires at the bottom; however, they are not as noticeable when you step back from the Spyder:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11925


Wiring them in was fun, as they came with 3 wires and 2 of the wires have very small inline diodes on them. I bought Posi-Tap connectors for making the connections. The Spyder looked a little like Frankenstein's Monster at this point, but it all worked out in the end:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11929


We also got one of the Puck lights for each of our Spyders. These things are small, but put out a surprising amount of light. Mine is mounted in the top center section of the trunk.
This is turned off:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11926


This is on and shining nearly straight down:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11927


This is with it rotated on its base some, and pointing into the corner of the trunk:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1039&pictureid=11928


Overall the installation was straightforward. In my case I also have the 4 zone control box with remote, so routing the wires took the most time. I placed the headlight rings in zone 1, fog light rings in zone 2, and side panel lights in zone 4. I have other lights coming later for zone 3. The TricFenderz are wired into the fender tips lights, and act as turn signals, along with the Day Runners and Mud Flap Lights, as I have the ESI Fender Tips Kit installed. I was able to use the existing Posi-Tap connector to make that connection.

No animals or children were harmed during the making of the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJIPWJTYVE

So, as stated in the title of this thread, Can You See Me Now? :D

[dave01]

Dayumm Dude, You have been busy!!!!!!
Looks good. How hard were the light rings to install?

[SpyderWolf]

Dayumm Dude, You have been busy!!!!!!
Looks good. How hard were the light rings to install?

Hi Dave. :D

The light rings are a fairly easy install. Remove the gauge cluster. You need a 9/64 drill bit to drill a hole at 3:00 on the left side of the cougar head next to the headlight, and at 9:00 on the right side when looking at the Spyder. Run the wires up into the console area and wire them up. They came with a LED toggle switch that I could have mounted on the Spyder using a 3/4" drill bit; however, I wanted the option to control them better than that and went with the controller box.

Edit to add: The fog light rings do not require any drilling, for those that may be wondering.

[fastfraser]

:2thumbs: Looks good . I got the fender tip lights as well as the fender strip lights and I have to say they look awsome ! Can't beat the price either .

[stormtrooper]

wow looks good very cool :2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

:2thumbs: Looks good . I got the fender tip lights as well as the fender strip lights and I have to say they look awsome ! Can't beat the price either .

What color did you go with? I have to say they are much brighter at night than I thought they would be based on the daylight pictures.


wow looks good very cool :2thumbs:

Thanks Trooper. Just making my Spyder a little more mine. :D

[groundeffect]

Michael, great looking job! :congrats: Crazy wiring job!

Oh, and love the song from the Transformers 2 soundtrack ;):thumbup:.

Cheers and thanks for sharing!
Dean

[SpyderWolf]

Michael, great looking job! :congrats: Crazy wiring job!

Oh, and love the song from the Transformers 2 soundtrack ;):thumbup:.

Cheers and thanks for sharing!
Dean

Thanks Dean. I had to let the inner child out to play a little with the choice of music. :D

[docdoru]

:congrats: :thumbup: :firstplace::bowdown:

[Yazz]

Looks GREAT!:2thumbs:

When you start ryding around at night with all the lights on, think the number of UFO sightings reported is going to go up.:shocked:

[Sarge707]

Looks GREAT!:2thumbs:

When you start ryding around at night with all the lights on, think the number of UFO sightings reported is going to go up.:shocked:

Going toooo far into the "Back Woods?" Might get dangerous!!!:yikes:

Nice Job!!:clap:

[Gimpy Girl]

:clap: Way cool!

[wyliec]

The TricFenderz are wired into the fender tips lights, and act as turn signals, along with the Day Runners and Mud Flap Lights, as I have the ESI Fender Tips Kit installed. I was able to use the existing Posi-Tap connector to make that connection.

No animals or children were harmed during the making of the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJIPWJTYVE

So, as stated in the title of this thread, Can You See Me Now? :D

Does this mean you had to go into the connection at the A arms like for the ESI Dayrunners. I'm one of the ones that is not able to disconnect with the two finger method and instead of taking 5 minutes, it took a lot longer? I want to get TricFenderz; but, do not want to go through the aggravation I went through when installing the Dayrunners. Don't get me wrong, I love the Dayrunners. By the way; excellent job.

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for all of the compliments so far. The funny thing is we actually live in the back woods. If nothing else it will at least give all the deer something interesting to look at. I just got back in from a ryde, and haven't ridden it at night yet. I am hoping to do that soon and see how things go. We have already had approaching cars slow way down when we were trying to turn into a place. Most likely they were trying to figure out what Love2Ride's Spyder was as she was in the lead at the time. :D


Does this mean you had to go into the connection at the A arms like for the ESI Dayrunners. I'm one of the ones that is not able to disconnect with the two finger method and instead of taking 5 minutes, it took a lot longer? I want to get TricFenderz; but, do not want to go through the aggravation I went through when installing the Dayrunners. Don't get me wrong, I love the Dayrunners. By the way; excellent job.

You do not hook the TricFenderz up near the middle of the Spyder where the Day Runners connect. You actually connect these right at the fender tip light itself. They will come with a wire tap that worked quite well on my wife's Spyder. I experimented when running it through the same Posi-Tap connector that the Mud Flap Lights are hooked into, and that worked out great for me. This is not a difficult installation at all. :thumbup:

[WackyDan]

:2thumbs: Can't wait to see it in person!

[Lamonster]

Looks great Bro :thumbup:

[Just Doo Me]

Looks good,all you need is some tinsel:roflblack: I did the fenderleds,6"stips on the a-arms and leds in the fender tips.Makes a big difference in visibility and price was right.:2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

:2thumbs: Can't wait to see it in person!

SitS and Lamont's BBQ are just around the corner. I am looking forward to finally meeting you as well, since I missed you when you rode through SC last time.


Looks great Bro :thumbup:

Thanks Lamont.


Looks good,all you need is some tinsel:roflblack: I did the fenderleds,6"stips on the a-arms and leds in the fender tips.Makes a big difference in visibility and price was right.:2thumbs:

:roflblack: I was actually thinking gold garland, as the silver might clash too much unless I hang it from the foot peg brackets. :roflblack:

Did you post pictures of yours somewhere yet?

[SpyderWolf]

Time for a little mid-week bump for those who may not have seen this. :D

[Eraser]

I finally got around to giving your "work" a good look.Fantastic,Michael!!!:2thumbs:Great show!

[SpyderWolf]

I finally got around to giving your "work" a good look.Fantastic,Michael!!!:2thumbs:Great show!

Thanks, and glad you liked it. I have a couple more ideas I am working on right now, but just need to figure out the best way to go about it.

[Firefly]

:congrats:

Looks good----

How did I miss this thread????? :shocked:

[SpyderWolf]

:congrats:

Looks good----

How did I miss this thread????? :shocked:

I think you were busy ryding around without the trunk and side panels on, testing your new DPS. :D

[SpyderWolf]

Looks GREAT!:2thumbs:

When you start ryding around at night with all the lights on, think the number of UFO sightings reported is going to go up.:shocked:

I actually had a friend tell me today that he heard about a UFO sighting out in my neck of the woods, along with a report on some kind of giant spider. :roflblack:

[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. :D

[PCBeachBum]

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. :D

Michael, Looks great! Some just might need there sunglasses when they see you coming.:D

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Brian, much better they see me than the alternative. :shocked:

[golfman]

Beautiful bike and a great vid!

[SpyderWolf]

Beautiful bike and a great vid!

Thanks for the compliments.

[BLACK WIDOW]

Thanks Brian, much better they see me than the alternative. :shocked:

WOW If I saw that thing coming at me in the dark I would probably hit the ditch:D. Pretty darn cool SpyderWolf.:2thumbs:

[MoonChaser213]

I LOVE it . Really nice spyder. Bet you are a proud papa:2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

WOW If I saw that thing coming at me in the dark I would probably hit the ditch:D. Pretty darn cool SpyderWolf.:2thumbs:

We were waiting to turn left onto our road and had a car approaching. It kept getting slower and slower, so I wasn't sure what was going on. It finally got to our Spyders and went by at about 5 mph at the fastest. They just wanted to see what they were.

A friend of mine was at an intersection one night when we went through it. My Spyder wasn't lit up totally yet, but my wife's was. He told me the next day they looked like some kind of space ships coming down the road, but you could definitely see them. :D


I LOVE it . Really nice spyder. Bet you are a proud papa:2thumbs:

I have modded it to my liking and am very happy with the way things have turned out so far. Thanks!