Which light/light strip to add?

[splais]

I have a 2018 F3-S I have turned into a "T" with windshield, backrest, floorboards & saddlebags. I also just ordered Slingmods dual fog/driving light kit. I ride both day and night around here in South Florida.

I could spend $2000 on all the auxiliary lights and light strips available for this thing. So here is my question: If I wanted to add just one more lighting feature that would be the most functional and look cool also - which one do you guys and gals recommend?

[Bob Denman]

Whatever you decide on: get it from either TricLEDs, or Spyderpops!

[splais]

well thanks I was unaware of both of them

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i added lights on my fender for my rt-s

[Bob Denman]

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[Chupaca]

Bob
but if you are handy and enjoy the DIY world you can get LED lights in rolls and do your own. Little work lot less cost...

[Lin]

I would suggest the Brake/Run/turn with Strobe from Lamontmonster Garage. http://www.lamonstergarage.com/f3/
I put a set on my RT and love them.

Lin

[Bob Denman]

[UtahPete]

He has an F3 folks. Not an RT.

[Bob Denman]

It's as much about companies that sell quality products, and then offer superior customer service...

[Lin]

He has an F3 folks. Not an RT.

But Lamont offers lights for the F3 like I bought for my RT. That's why I included a link to the F3 lighting page.

[Bob Denman]

I would have suggested lights from the Lamonster Garage; but I have no experience with his...

[Bfromla]

Any combination of vendors & DIY works "Be SEEN Be SAFE". TricLed is no longer on the home page but can be found & do offer quality products, as do most on the page. Browse & take notes of the farkle list provided on some signatures, might help narrow down where you want to start first. Good way is attending an event & some will offer on sight installation, plus you get to enjoy a trip ,event & meet other RYDERS happy Farkeling
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[bscrive]

The fender lights from Tricled.

I have set for sale.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Bob
but if you are handy and enjoy the DIY world you can get LED lights in rolls and do your own. Little work lot less cost...

also ...my 14 RT is lit up like a Christmas tree, all DIY ….yes I have been stopped but since they meet DOT color regs ,I haven't gotten a ticket. Actually LED lighting is a heck of a lot easier than say Plumbing …. There are + ( positive ) and - ( negative ) and as long as you keep it that way ( when wiring your Spyder ) you shouldn't have any problems ….. I highly recommend using a separate fuse box, and separating most of your extra lighting …. Check out Banggood.com for fuse blocks $5 to $10 … not fancy but they do what they are supposed to do.….and why you are on that site look at their selection for HEAT_WRAP, I solder all my connections and use the waterproof heat wrap over them...... jmho ….. Mike

[bhern]

Whatever you decide on: get it from either TricLEDs, or Spyderpops! nojoke

+1

I have an RT and just added a series of LEDs to the front end from SpyderPops -- over ("Spyclops II") and under (lighted bumpskid) the frunk, and the mirror turn indicators. They meet your "functional and look cool also" criteria. Of the lot, I'd go with the bumpskid first, but the other two are relatively inexpensive. My wife likes some of the fender offerings from both TricLED and SpyderPops, so I suspect we'll end up adding something there as well.

The one area where I would diverge from either TricLED or SpyderPops is on the third brake light in the rear. I plan to pick up the top case brake/run light from Custom Dynamics to finish out the "notice me" lighting for my Spyder. I prefer it to the offerings from TricLED and SpyderPops based on my research and conversations with owners, but as Bob said, they're all perfectly good. Just a personal appearance/function preference.

Here's a head-on view of the updated look:

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[canamjhb]

Full mirror turn indicators are number one. Very bright and get noticed day and night. I don't know if the F3 has a place or need for a high 3rd tail/brake light like the RT. If it does, that would be my second addition. Third on my list would be a bump/skid lighted LED from TricLED. Other additional lights add additional visibility. But these 3 will greatly improve front, rear, side, and turning visibility with the biggest bang for your buck

[Tyris]

Always liked the Knightrider light from TricLED and disappointed that there is nothing for the RT like that.

[splais]

Well I got to see my fog/running lights tonight after install. Now I am definitely going to replace the head light bulbs with LED's. Those yellow halogens just aren't doing it.

As to the lighting, it is proving to be a bit of a conundrum. I really like the look of the knight rider cyclops; but I think I am leaning toward the upper and lower A-arm running light strips that also tie into the turn signals. But still looking at all your suggestions.

[Kiry]

Love my hood light from spyderpops. Super easy to install and looks bada** on the road. The honey thinks it's pretty cool in the rear-view mirror of his bike. so...visibility is a plus.

[SpdrDvr]

Can't beat SpyderPops customer service!

[Woodaddict]

ON THE COOL FACTOR.....
I have ordered Glo Ryder all four, 2 front wheels and 2 rear stationary LED lights. new design due out in spring, they have postponed from original release of 10-2018. I ordered them at end of Mar 2018 to get release discount. they are a spyderlovers vendor

[Bob Denman]

ON THE COOL FACTOR.....
I have ordered Glo Ryder all four, 2 front wheels and 2 rear stationary LED lights. new design due out in spring, they have postponed from original release of 10-2018. I ordered them at end of Mar 2018 to get release discount. they are a spyderlovers vendor

[Don'tPanic]

I'd save on lighting and get a hi-viz helmet and a bright, reflective jacket.

[DavidJS]

Being visible is a priority for me. So here are the first things I added:
Lamonster LED fog lights and rings,
Lamonster ultra-bright LED tail lights,
Lamonster LED headlights,
Lamonster Show Chrome front fender LED “reflectors”, and
Slingmods TricLED rear fender triangular LED safety “reflectors”.

In addition, I have “hi-viz” jackets and reflective decals on my helmet (from WrapMySpyder).

Good luck, and stay safe.

David