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Headlight Replacement - First DIY
Hi All,
I have a 2017 RT and I have a headlight that is out. After finding out how much it costs to have a headlight replaced I have finally gotten to the point with the service costs that I am going to start doing as much of my own maintenance as possible and figured this is a good place to start.
Since you have to take most of the dressing off to replace I am looking to do both and replace with LED (last longer so should not have to do again and brighter thus safer). Does anyone who has done this upgrade have any wisdom to share about the brand they used and their experience? I am looking for a replacement that is:
- Plug and play - no cutting, drilling, dremeling, etc.
- Compliant with Can Am - will not void warranty or run afoul of the ‘system’
As always, any guidance, recommendations and/or wisdom is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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YouTube is you friend. TricLED and Lamonster both sell LED headlight kits. Magic mirrors ease the pain of removing the mirrors ( which you'll do a lot)
Good lighting is a good thing---------
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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I bought my LED headlight kits for both my 2015 RT-S and my wife's 2012 RTL (since replaced by a 2021 Sea to Sky) from Pierre and canamspyderaccessories.com while he was having a very good sale. The best part of his lights (at the time) was that everything fit inside the stock cover. The process is time consuming but not really difficult, until it comes to replacing the left side fog lamp lens. I ended up removing the frunk and it proved the best option, for me at least.
To supplement the very good info Mike provided, it's a very good idea to put a rag or towel in the area beneath the headlight module to keep from dropping a bolt into the bark void. I didn;t and it necessitated a trip to the hardware store to replace the wayward bolt. Good luck and be patient.
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I went with Lamonster. While you have the Tupperware off, go ahead and replace the fog lights as
well Lamonster gives you a break on price if you buy both sets as a kit at the same time from him.
You will not regret replacing with LEDs.
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Not a tough job. Watch the videos, take your time, and use lots of rags and towels to plug all open areas. If you drop a fastener down into an unplugged hole, you will never see it again. Good luck..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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Here's a good video to show you the procedure for replacement; you might also want to consider the replacement they use in the video:
"Can-Am Spyder RT LED Headlight Conversion Kit"
I used the video to help me run a usb charging cable from the frunk to the dash.
Good luck with your project!
Gekko (Larry)
2019 Spyder RT SE6
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Like any project-it'll take you 2x as long and your going to use a couple &^%$ words so ....but it's totally doable for anyone...once you've taken this thing apart a few times. I have Lamonsters LEDs and yeah theres a lil notch in the case cover but a lil silicone covers it up. I'm sure all the other lights are great for various reasons but I'm a bit on the cheap side and Lamonsters had the best bang for the buck. I just replaced a rear tire and brakes on a 12 RT....I had done my 14 RTS a few months ago...it feels really good to save some $$ and struggle thru the annoyance...and all the you tubes and advice here helps but like NIKE says....JUST DO IT PS: that's a good video on slingmods..
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Thanks for the advice all. Parts are on their way. Will let you know how it goes.
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Thanks but in the mid-west. Would love to get out your way someday but not on one headlight :-)
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Without looking at my RT I think that is one of those security screws that screws into the nubbin. You can get a bit from your local hardware store. BRP uses security screws on some of those nubbins to prevent users from needlessly unscrewing them to remove the panels.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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2013 RT Ltd Pearl White
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