201 RT-L Dash Turn Signla Indicator Visibilty

[Bob Ledford]

Living in the Sunshine State and riding during a normal sunny day I have extreme difficulty in seeing that tiny light green dash indicator light. Is it me or is it a real problem? If it is has anyone stumbled on a solution to make it more visible yet?

For several months I was riding aound not knowing my LH TS was not working as most of my riding is during the bright daylight hours. I sort of solved the problem this Christmas as the Spyder got ESI front fender mudflap lights for it and the front light conversion so now I have two bright red flashing lights.

Next question is how many of us are waiting for BRP To ship replacement turn signal switches I was finally told by my servicing dealer that they were promised new switches by the end of January which wil make 4 months for me.

[Bob Denman]

Hi Bob!
I just got done with this little mod to mine...
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There's a thread in the "RT shop Talk" section floating around about it. :2thumbs:

[Blue Star]

This is what I did. Got it at Pep Boys, and really easy to do. 59593

[Spyderific]

Tricled.com is in Ft Lauderdale and has a led turn signal light strip that mounts on the top rear inside edge of the mirror housing. Just above the mirror glass. It works great for us.

i too wish BRP would make a better switch for cancelling signal lights.

[pigeye39]

i put the led strpis on top of mirror, and beleve me ill never ride around with the signal blinking away again they work wonderfull

[my3gs]

59608Comes on with the turn signal only. An helps to b seen behind you also.

[Schnauzer]

I agrre the switch is difficult to manuver, but I have found if pushed a second time they usually turn off. As far as making them more visible for daytime ryding,, like everyone else here, some sort of led on the mirror is the quick inexpensive fix..And the real kicker is all the has to be removed is the "Mirror".. Finally a mod that doesn't require total disasembly of the tupperware.:yes:..

[Sarge707]

This is what I did. Got it at Pep Boys, and really easy to do. 59593

I Like that . How involved to do???

[Blue Star]

I Like that . How involved to do???

Very easy to do. I found the directions on another post on this site. Here they are on a thread called "Side Mirror Arrow Lights, and is post number 29. While gypsy_100 use strips the method is the same. One thing I did that I am sure gypsy_100 did, but did not mention was to push the lower part of the mirror down and in as far as it goes so the hole is as hidden as possible. I also found the wires were not long enough, and has to add on some to make them reach.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?36288-Side-Mirror-Arrow-Lights/page2&highlight=turn+indicator+lights

[Bob Denman]

The LED arrows on the mirrors are definitely a viable option. My only concern with them, was that they do eat up some space for the rear view... :shocked:

[Bob Ledford]

The LED arrows on the mirrors are definitely a viable option. My only concern with them, was that they do eat up some space for the rear view... :shocked:

EVery one has çome up with some rather novel and unique ideas:clap:

[Bob Ledford]

59608Comes on with the turn signal only. An helps to b seen behind you also.

Good idea very unique and saves on the loss of rear viewing real estate.

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Plus, it's stylish! :2thumbs:

[Blue Star]

The LED arrows on the mirrors are definitely a viable option. My only concern with them, was that they do eat up some space for the rear view... :shocked:

While it does eat up some space. I found it was not enough to worry about. Of course I am coming from a RS with even smaller mirrors.

[Bob Denman]

Ah yes; perspective helps to tell the story! :thumbup:

[Huntindawg1962]

The other option (which I did) is to put those front fender LED lights with turn signal capability on the machine. You know when they are blinking (and so does the people behind you). Was not why I put them on but was a nice side benefit.

[bmwlarry]

I bought a set of 14 in. side emitting leds from baxters and put them around the mirrors. $22.00!
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[gypsy_100]

The LED arrows on the mirrors are definitely a viable option. My only concern with them, was that they do eat up some space for the rear view... :shocked:

Agree. I actually bought the arrows but then didn't install them after holding them in place. I already had the small convex mirrors in place so I had already lost a little space and didn't want to lose any more. Went out and found the LED strips instead and installed them as outlined here (with DIY photos) at Post # 29:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?36288-Side-Mirror-Arrow-Lights/page2&highlight=turn+indicator+lights

Here's the end result -- no lost real estate on the mirror surface

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If I hadn't found these strips, I would have gone ahead with the arrows and I'm sure it would be just fine. Whatever works -- either way is a great improvement.

And something others haven't mentioned -- if you ride two-up, your passenger will REALLY appreciate knowing what you're going to do before you do it. I had installed Muth mirrors on my Gold Wing and my wife would probably tell you that's the most important mod that I did. She's a much happier RT passenger now with these on the RT.

[Sarge707]

Agree. I actually bought the arrows but then didn't install them after holding them in place. I already had the small convex mirrors in place so I had already lost a little space and didn't want to lose any more. Went out and found the LED strips instead and installed them as outlined here (with DIY photos) at Post # 29:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?36288-Side-Mirror-Arrow-Lights/page2&highlight=turn+indicator+lights

Here's the end result -- no lost real estate on the mirror surface

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If I hadn't found these strips, I would have gone ahead with the arrows and I'm sure it would be just fine. Whatever works -- either way is a great improvement.

And something others haven't mentioned -- if you ride two-up, your passenger will REALLY appreciate knowing what you're going to do before you do it. I had installed Muth mirrors on my Gold Wing and my wife would probably tell you that's the most important mod that I did. She's a much happier RT passenger now with these on the RT.

Nice! I bought 12 inch amber strips to do the same thing. Were you able to fish the wires through without taking the Mirror apart because I tried to undo the clips and theres NO way I,m going to try that again?:yikes:

[Bob Denman]

(I left mine in one piece and fished them through... I had my mirrors apart once; NEVER again!:shocked:)

[gypsy_100]

Nice! I bought 12 inch amber strips to do the same thing. Were you able to fish the wires through without taking the Mirror apart because I tried to undo the clips and theres NO way I,m going to try that again?:yikes:

Yep. Very easy to do. Take a look at the referenced post and you'll see photos of exactly how I did it. I agree -- taking the mirrors apart looks like a disaster waiting to happen.

[Bob Denman]

The tabs that hold them together like to break off! :yikes:

[bmwlarry]

I took mine apart for a clean install but I DID break off one tab!

[spyderpoop]

how hard is it to get the mirror off is their a site to show how to remove it

[Sarge707]

how hard is it to get the mirror off is their a site to show how to remove it



http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?29642-RT-panels-off-and-on-video

There are 3 video,s here showing you how to Take the mirrors and side panels off. Lots of Good stuff in the Do It Yourself section of the Forum!!:yes:

[Bob Ledford]

I agrre the switch is difficult to manuver, but I have found if pushed a second time they usually turn off. As far as making them more visible for daytime ryding,, like everyone else here, some sort of led on the mirror is the quick inexpensive fix..And the real kicker is all the has to be removed is the "Mirror".. Finally a mod that doesn't require total disasembly of the tupperware.:yes:..

I have never been able to get mirrors to come off. I have pansy hands these days. I tried a rubber mallet once but was afraid to whack it to hard.

[Bob Denman]

It's not a question of force at all! NO MALLETS!!! :yikes:
I wiggled, tugged, cussed some, prodded, pushed, cussed some more...
And then the darn things just kind of fell off into my hands!
I don't kjnow what I did or how I did it; but the effort in getting them off was easy.
Knowing where to put that effort... not so much! :gaah:
Does anybody have a good description of just where to do what???

[NancysToy]

Here's what I do...

1. Hold the mirror in one hand while you rap, sharply but gently, backward on the outer edge to pop loose the front clip.
2. Still holding the mirror, rap upward (again sharply but gently) on the outer end to release the rear (lower) clip.
3. Slide the mirror straight up about half an inch to release the upper post from the keyhole clip.
4. Pull the mirror outward, carefully fishing the wiring connector from inside the console.
5. Release the connector and set the mirror aside.

Note: A tie-wrap on the Spyder side wiring, with the tail intact, will help keep the wires from pulling back into the console until you are ready. Some Spyders already have them and some don't. It may be a dealer prep trick.

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:
Now I've got to go downstairs and give this a try...
"Sharply but gently" :shocked:

[NancysToy]

Thanks! :thumbup:
Now I've got to go downstairs and give this a try...
"Sharply but gently" :shocked:

I couldn't think of another way to describe it. You're not trying to knock it into the next county, but it needs more than a nudge or push. Think of it as what Gibbs does to Tony, only with the palm of your hand, or maybe smacking your fist into your baseball glove. The other hand is applying light pressure in the opposite direction, to keep you from going too far and breaking the keyhole clip.

[Bob Denman]

"Nudge" sounds less destructive. :thumbup:
Thanks for the NCIS reference! :2thumbs:

And it works!! :yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes:

[NancysToy]

"Nudge" sounds less destructive. :thumbup:
Thanks for the NCIS reference! :2thumbs:

And it works!! :yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes:

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[eddieshep999]

Note: A tie-wrap on the Spyder side wiring, with the tail intact, will help keep the wires from pulling back into the console until you are ready. Some Spyders already have them and some don't. It may be a dealer prep trick.


Thanks for the tip - Next time I have my mirrors off - I will do this - Not yet lost the wires back into the console
- it would have been only a matter of time - but this trick will make sure I don't

As always more useful tips from Nancys Toy and SpyderLovers everywhere

[Bob Ledford]

Everyone has been so helpful on this. You just don't know :banghead: what it means to one that is not in the know!

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