******* Arc fog lights vs Showchrome vs Lamonster, thoughts ?

[donhy]

I see there are three different types of after market fog lights available, i like the looks of ******* Arc just looking for feedback in case someone owned two of the three options or better yet had a chance to try all 3.

[RICZ]

Me too! I like that attention grabbing DRL of the Arc lights and am waiting to hear what the jury has to say.

[JP58]

I have lamonsters. They are very bright. Maybe too bright. They will make your FM radio go static when turned on so you need his filters. Ok then. Unless you don't listen to radio. Then don't need them.

[donhy]

I have lamonsters. They are very bright. Maybe too bright. They will make your FM radio go static when turned on so you need his filters. Ok then. Unless you don't listen to radio. Then don't need them.

I have no radio so that wont be a problem for me

[Outlander]

My vote...2B517D54-BD4A-4779-A34B-2DC3CAD356B0.jpg

[donhy]

My vote...2B517D54-BD4A-4779-A34B-2DC3CAD356B0.jpg

Bright enough ? Do they actually do anything other than looking cool ?

[Outlander]

Bright enough ? Do they actually do anything other than looking cool ?

I installed them so people see me.

[ChrisRowe]

I just picked up my 2018 F3 limited this weekend and looking to add one of these kits.

I'll be following this thread for sure!!

Chris

[ChicagoSpyder]

I like the DRL that the SM lights have, but they do not list a lumens output, the Showchrome has by far the most lumens for the buck, and the Lamonsters are the most expensive.

None of the above offer any info on the photometrics of the luminiere, you can have all the lumens in the world but if the photometrics suck they are not worth a damn.

I should also add that I am not a fan of the color temp (6000K) of any the luminieres above 5000K is a much better color to light up the night as it is the color of daylight at noon time, too much blue at 6000K.

[CA Railwhale]

When you install the lights, get the Can Am heat shields, they are inexpensive, less than twenty bucks, and add a finished look to the installation by filling the gaps around the lights.

[donhy]

When you install the lights, get the Can Am heat shields, they are inexpensive, less than twenty bucks, and add a finished look to the installation by filling the gaps around the lights.

I was under impression that with ARC Led's there is no gap only with lamonster ones but I'm hoping to install this weekend will provide updates.

[ChicagoSpyder]

I was under impression that with ARC Led's there is no gap only with lamonster ones but I'm hoping to install this weekend will provide updates.

Looking forward to your update as I plan doing the fog lights too.

[donhy]

Looking forward to your update as I plan doing the fog lights too.

Me too, it will be an exiting weekend as im doing bunch of other stuff to the F3

[ChicagoSpyder]

Lessons in lighting, good stuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=F0YOItyKioE

[RICZ]

That is a very informative video, thanks CS.
I emailed about the Arc Fog lights, asking the following.....
+ What is the pattern? It's a true fog light, so it has a flat top.
+ Does it project down the road? Not really, since it is a fog light.

[donhy]

Pulled the trigger and ordered arc fog lights solely on cool factor, hopefully they are bright enough to provide extra visibilty

[JP58]

Pulled the trigger and ordered arc fog lights solely on cool factor, hopefully they are bright enough to provide extra visibilty

You know the arc light is on when the switch is off. So on all the time when running. When you turn switch on then you get a full round bright light. Look at the video.

[RICZ]

Donhy....... we will be expecting a full report sir.
I also asked them about lumens and color. I will post their response.
I do very little night riding, so I am more interested in conspicuity then illumination. So these Arc lights are at the top of my list.in

[donhy]

Donhy....... we will be expecting a full report sir.
I also asked them about lumens and color. I will post their response.
I do very little night riding, so I am more interested in conspicuity then illumination. So these Arc lights are at the top of my list.in

I will have nothing else to compare them to but I will let you know my thoughts on these once i get them installed.

[jlc41]

I have a 2018 FL3. I have Lamonsters LED head lights, not happy with down the road lighting. Has anyone installed driving lights on their trike? If so what did you install and where did you mount them?
Thanks in advance.

Joe

[TomG]

I have a pair of driving lights from ******* mounted inside the front fenders on my 2016 F3 L and the are great. Especially helpful when turning. be sure to mount sw within easy reach as they are very bright.

[donhy]

So i got them installed today and unfortunately there is a gap although only noticeable if you get too close i am happy with the lights but not with the gap and i think theh should stick out to the front a bit more. For price its not a bad set. Coolness factor you ant beat it.20190504_201621.jpg

[Flanker]

So i got them installed today and unfortunately there is a gap although only noticeable if you get too close i am happy with the lights but not with the gap and i think theh should stick out to the front a bit more. For price its not a bad set. Coolness factor you ant beat it.20190504_201621.jpg

How did you get your Spyder to stick to the wall like that?

Oh..........................never mind..............................it's a Spyder.

[rahine]

For those of you that have the Arc LEDs and don't like the gap is that with or without the BRP heatshields?20190601_233454.jpg

[RICZ]

donhy....do you suppose that one can add spacers of some sort between the mounting plate and the light bracket to bring the lights out more? Or between the mounting plate and the bike?
Could you measure the distance you would like to have then moved forward and will note that when i install mine and report what I did.
Would that make the gap less obvious if they were more forward?