Lost the red license plate cover on my F3 and instead of spending $50 to get another one from brp i was wondering if anyone has found something better that will fit on F3 ?
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Lost the red license plate cover on my F3 and instead of spending $50 to get another one from brp i was wondering if anyone has found something better that will fit on F3 ?
My touring partner lost his a couple of weeks ago. IMO, it's a s***ty design. In a recent thread several folks have offered their approaches to prevent it from happening again. Here's an idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUvn...ature=youtu.be
Thanks, I dont think im putting another brp one, i was hopping someone may have put an after market already so i dont have to go through trial and errorQuote:
Originally Posted by JayBros
I am confused now, Lost mine Saturday and it seems to just be a cover plate cap that is held on with 1 screw. For the cover you have to purchase the entire assembly???? What a crock. I am now back on 3 wheels for a new to me 2015 F3-S. It is so much fun and I do like it a bunch.
Yes you have to order a whole new assembly and not only that but you have to take the rear fender apart to replace it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RosieriderKY
If you are talking about the license plate light, check either TRICLED or Custom Dynamics, I replaced the one on mine but I can't remember the source.
You still need the original cover that i lost :(
It sure seems to me that this could be an inexpensive fix, $$15 or so. All it needs is a plastic or thin metal rectangular cup with screw hole in bottom middle to fit on the part that does not fall of and run away. My new $50 fender cover should be here tomorrow. I will take the cover piece off and Loctite it like crazy in hopes of saving another $50. I would really feel bad if I lost another one on my less than a week old to me F3.
loctite wont do it. the boos area for the screw is to thin. i thought someone stole the first one. bought 53 dollar new one (yikes) and used a longer anti theft screw. it lasted about 10,000 miles and it was gone. the plastic just breaks around screw. i gave brp the riot act and they just looked at me. buttheads. they have no plans to help us out.
No, Custom Dynamics makes a replacement cover. This has been an issue on the Spyders since the first GS models. Incidentally the F3 uses the same tail light assembly as the RS. BRP does not sell the lens separately but the aftermarket does.Quote:
Originally Posted by donhy
When installing the replacement lens, suggest a dab of black weatherstrip adhesive on the 4 corners of the cover where it joins the housing. The single screw rattles loose and falls out easily.
Way back when this issue started to occur ( GS _ RS ) some folks tried using Lok-Tite , and I believe the Lok-Tite …. ATE … the plastic, not immediately but in a short time ….. so if you all ready put it on …. dis-assemble and clean it ALL off …. then do what JC said ….. good luck …. Mike :ohyea:Quote:
Originally Posted by RosieriderKY
I used a dab of clear silicone on the screw threads in lieu of Loctite and it worked well, two years and the screw is still tight.
Custom Dynamics no longer sells the replacement lens.��
Hot glue will work as non-corrosive thread lock.
still working on this, ordered the wrong part so had to return the fender molding and reorder the license light assy. Just an FYI Bike Bandit and other places have this available and might be easier to deal with that Spyder shop. I like BB as they are priced ok and service is good. Still working on aftermarket or even home made solution for my retirement mission. How is it that a manufacture does not offer a lens??? Can Am is so frustrating sometimes. But they have a product that is unique and provides a great ride option for those of us that appreciate the 3 wheel solution to riding.
I searched the entire internet and couldnt find after market replacment lens so took the opportunity to add some extra lights at the same time, ive ordered few different led license lights that i think at least one of thek should fit nicely and lot more brighter than the reflective brp lens. They were quite cheap from China so probably the whole thing will cost me less than the brp assembly just more labor intensive
I like it and think about anything would be better than the stock set up.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-catey...gAAOSwWhVbwmkG
Here’s what Lamonster recommend to me and it looks nice on the Spyder!
So it took a while but got my aftermarket $9 led light from China which is much brighter better made.
:2thumbs: Where did you purchase aftermarket tail/license plate light?Quote:
Originally Posted by donhy
That link does not work!
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Originally Posted by Tycott
Possibly because the post with that link in it is now almost a year old! :lecturef_smilie:
Sorry. :thumbup:
its not the screw , lost mine syder fest thin plastic screw stay there but plastic breaks :cus::cus: brp