Front fender tip lights

[4leafpat]

I like it, I am 6' w/33 inseam and got the large. Just the right height to look over but not get hit with the wind..

[Zerocool]

I don't know how many of you also thought that the white fender tip lights on your Spyder look out of place? In my case being I have a yellow unit it seemed to look even worse with the white lights against the yellow paint. I have found the perfect replacement for these in the 5 watt rating needed in an amber bulb which looks 1000% better in these tip lights. It is a number 2827 style bulb available at most auto parts stores. After changing mine I was very happy on how such a small, cheap and easy to do thing made the bike look so much better.

Ride safe
Ev

I just bought a set from Advanced Auto and popped them in.

Looks = 100% better on the millennium yellow

Brightness = Not as piercing as the white bulbs

Since my has the Xenon Headlights and Fog Light upgrade, the fender tips being as visible isn't as much a concern to me as the looks

[effgjamis]

Marcels Evolution III windshield (Doesn't Work!),

please explain as to Doesn't Work??

Thank you

[bjt]

please explain as to Doesn't Work??

Thank you

I'm sure he can give a specific reason why it doesn't work for him but windshields are a very personal thing. Some windshields get rave reviews from one rider while another rider absolutely hates it. It depends on what you are used to and what performance you are looking for in a windshield.

Examples:
I had ridden on my wife's Spyder with an F1 windshield and an EVO III and neither one worked for me. She liked her F1 and just loves her EVO III. I will say that the EVO III is much better for my needs (mainly wind noise reduction) than the F1 was.

I had Marcel's new (original size) slide screen and I did not like it. The slider windshield would not raise high enough to do what I want a taller windshield to do, give me wind noise reduction at 55 MPH and faster. That same windshield was put on SpyderRyder810's Spyder and she said it worked great for her.

I have an EVO II windshield that gave great wind protection and wind noise reduction but I don't like the looks. I have a new taller version of the slider and I like the looks and it gives me good performance.

[KenAcker]

After a couple of weeks with the amber bulbs I think I prefer the white (clear). They better match the headlights when viewed head-on and look less pumpkin'ish (amber lights on yellow fenders). Switching back to original bulbs. Nice to have options like this however ... especially at less than $1.50 per fender ... and the change-out couldn't be any simpler thanks to the specific instructions posted hereon by you wonderful folks.

Ken

[Arachnid]

I am going to replace my lights with yellow tomorrow.
I think I read some where that the white lights sometimes confuse people driving at night when the see it coming up behind them.
Mike

[mc2276]

I installed amber 194NA lamps on my silver Spyder. I like the look and the original white light was in my field of vision so at night it looked like a headlight behind me reflecting in the side mirror. Now I know if the source is a fender running light or in my mirror.

I installed the amber lights on my silver Spyder. I really like this look and agree with McGone. Now it doesn't look like there is someone behind me. It was getting annoying.

[LDFIREWORKS]

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[Arachnid]

Had trouble finding the 2827 bulb here in Minn. Endded up with aGE194NA its 5 watts and looks great.

Yep, that's what I ended up with too.
Seems to work just fine.
Mike

[trldncr]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/smf/index.php?topic=9.0

I cleaned up the look by drilling a 3/8 hole at the bottom of the front fender supports, at the top of the triangle shape and ran the wires through the support up under the fender to the running lights

[Silverwolf]

Ok, I have a stupid question. What color can you not use? I know red is out, any other colors?

[patches]

Depends on the state you live in really, some have laws about the color of running lights you can have and then some have laws about if they can blink or not depending on that color.

[Questions]

The stock fender tip lights are white. You may also run amber. It is my understanding that these are the only two colors that are legal in all fifty states to run as FRONT marker lights or turn signals. Most people prefer amber for turn-signals.

In the REAR you may only have red for running lights, but either red or amber are okay for turn signals.

[Silverwolf]

The stock fender tip lights are white. You may also run amber. It is my understanding that these are the only two colors that are legal in all fifty states to run as FRONT marker lights or turn signals. Most people prefer amber for turn-signals.

In the REAR you may only have red for running lights, but either red or amber are okay for turn signals.

Kool, I was thinking about putting blue to match the paint, but I will stick with Amber. Thanks.

[jvicker]

My first mod!! Just installed new fender tip lights. Wow what a difference. Stock on the left, led on the right. Check out the link for install help from bjt. Thanks bjt!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...6&postcount=22

[Spyder#353]

When I seen this post last night. Thought it was great Because, I wanted to do something with those lights but didn't know what. Went to autozone and found green, blue, amber and red bulbs. I've got the green ones in now. I have blue and amber waiting for my mood to change.

[dltang]

When I seen this post last night. Thought it was great Because, I wanted to do something with those lights but didn't know what. Went to autozone and found green, blue, amber and red bulbs. I've got the green ones in now. I have blue and amber waiting for my mood to change.

Beware, in most states there are very specific laws as to what color can be on the front of your vehicle. In MI it is only white or amber. I think FL is very strict about that as well. You may want to check it out before you change your mood and get a ticket.

[Spyder#353]

Beware, in most states there are very specific laws as to what color can be on the front of your vehicle. In MI it is only white or amber. I think FL is very strict about that as well. You may want to check it out before you change your mood and get a ticket.

Ya know thats probably true in most states. Here in south Fl. you should see some of the crazy lighting systems on the bikes. Some look like Los Vages on wheels. So until they laws enforcement band it and starts giving out tickets. I'll run the green and amber, once in awhile I'll do the boat thing. With one red and one green. Witch means. Red right returns. Green is a real eye catcher. The Harley plate light changes the look in the back also. It has a little more style now.

[Magic Man]

Ya know thats probably true in most states. Here in south Fl. you should see some of the crazy lighting systems on the bikes. Some look like Los Vages on wheels. So until they laws enforcement band it and starts giving out tickets. I'll run the green and amber, once in awhile I'll do the boat thing. With one red and one green. Witch means. Red right returns. Green is a real eye catcher. The Harley plate light changes the look in the back also. It has a little more style now.

Let us know how running a red front facing light works out for you.

MM

[dltang]

Ya know thats probably true in most states. Here in south Fl. you should see some of the crazy lighting systems on the bikes. Some look like Los Vages on wheels. So until they laws enforcement band it and starts giving out tickets. I'll run the green and amber, once in awhile I'll do the boat thing. With one red and one green. Witch means. Red right returns. Green is a real eye catcher. The Harley plate light changes the look in the back also. It has a little more style now.

If they are gonna let you do it, then have fun. You live there so you would know how strict local enforcement is.

[aka1004]

i like these.