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    Default Turn signal indicator

    I think this been asked before but I will ask anyway.
    Is there anyway to make the dash indicator brighter for the turn signals .
    I can hardly see mine .
    Blind in Ct .
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    This will fix it! They are awesome!!

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    Default check out Lamonster

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave7691 View Post
    I think this been asked before but I will ask anyway.
    Is there anyway to make the dash indicator brighter for the turn signals .
    I can hardly see mine .
    Blind in Ct .
    Me too...have to squint and lean forward to see if the turn signals are on.
    Lamonster has mirrors that mount on the handlebars with turn signal indicators in the housings. This eliminates looking at your hands when trying to use the stock mirrors. The kit also replaces the stock location for mirrors with small turn signals. It's a plug-n-play arrangement with a little routing of wires along the handlebars.
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    Another option from Lamonster Garage _SPYDER F3 SIDE / FRONT BLINKER KIT

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    In direct response to your question.

    NO there is not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave7691 View Post
    I think this been asked before but I will ask anyway.
    Is there anyway to make the dash indicator brighter for the turn signals .
    I can hardly see mine .
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    Thanks for the input


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    While I'm on turn signals why doesn't BRP put the signals on both sides like every other bike I've owned ??? Left on left bar and right switch on right bar . A must be a Canadian thing [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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    Default Turn signals

    I am not for sure about Canada but yes for Europe area the turn signal switch must be of this design and some are even non self canceling. I have 2 KTM's and I am forever forgetting to switch them off. They can not or will not change the U.S. ones. Even Harley had to put this design into the Street 500/750 as they are built and marketed internationally.

    My guess is Canada follows the same.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave7691 View Post
    I think this been asked before but I will ask anyway.
    Is there anyway to make the dash indicator brighter for the turn signals .
    I can hardly see mine .
    Blind in Ct .
    I see mine fine through dark glasses and tinted full face shield.

    Maybe glasses are too dark or your "Pilot Light" is getting dim!

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    Default Here's how I do it....

    I put a small LED light on each side of the dash area...Left and right and wired them into the turn signals. This way I also know which turn signal is on and they are brighter that the onboard signal....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave7691 View Post
    While I'm on turn signals why doesn't BRP put the signals on both sides like every other bike I've owned ??? Left on left bar and right switch on right bar . A must be a Canadian thing [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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    I have had a bazillion bikes in my time and I've NEVER seen one with separate switches for left and right turn signal activation!!

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    I'm the same as you Hypurone.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by hypurone View Post
    I have had a bazillion bikes in my time and I've NEVER seen one with separate switches for left and right turn signal activation!!
    Prior to my first Spyder (2013 RTL) I had a 2010 HD Heritage Softail Classic that had separate switches for left/right turn signals, they were self cancelling, too. That was the only bike I ever had with separate switches.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hypurone View Post
    I have had a bazillion bikes in my time and I've NEVER seen one with separate switches for left and right turn signal activation!!
    It's a Harley thing.
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    Default I agree ....

    Pretty lame that BRP has this feature. Tiny little blinker indicator on the left side. Give me a break.

    Harley has had separate switches for Left and Right indicators for over 2 decades. Self canceling as well. So much for the American Iron guys. Yeah, I have one of those as well.

    I don't have a huge problem with the switch ... altho, it is lame .... but, having such a tiny indicator is pretty much a screw up in my opinion. Having self canceling indicators, LARGE Left and Right lamps (like Honda GWs, for example) is just a safety feature. Cost? Minimal. Improvement? HUGE !

    You'd think a $25,000 bike would have something like this. And .... how about that horn?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaherbst View Post
    I see mine fine through dark glasses and tinted full face shield.

    Maybe glasses are too dark or your "Pilot Light" is getting dim!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hypurone View Post
    I have had a bazillion bikes in my time and I've NEVER seen one with separate switches for left and right turn signal activation!!
    You never had a Harley then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hypurone View Post
    I have had a bazillion bikes in my time and I've NEVER seen one with separate switches for left and right turn signal activation!!
    Harley's do this.
    All my Japanese bikes and the Spyder have the single switch.
    As to the turn signal indicator on the dash, this seems to be a poor design across all the flavors of Spyder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bagger View Post
    Having self canceling indicators, LARGE Left and Right lamps (like Honda GWs, for example) is just a safety feature.
    The Spyder turn signals are self canceling, but it's like 30 seconds. Twice as long as Goldwing.

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    Just finished it this morning.

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    Jimboregon, that looks like the answer. Can you give us more info please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    The Spyder turn signals are self canceling, but it's like 30 seconds. Twice as long as Goldwing.

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    Not on my F3, it cancels almost immediately after the turn.

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    [QUOTE=Dave7691;1186964]I think this been asked before but I will ask anyway.
    Is there anyway to make the dash indicator brighter for the turn signals .
    I can hardly see mine .
    Blind in Ct just installed 2 led bolt lights above mirror wired into signal wiring. Very bright in daylight. Orange in Color.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StreetBob View Post
    Jimboregon, that looks like the answer. Can you give us more info please?
    I bought the kit from Auto Zone, it comes with 2 4" LED stripes. Pulled the mirrors off, drilled a small 3/16 hole in the top corner behind mirror, snaked the provided 24" connecter wire through and spliced into the turn signal wires. Really easy and simple! To do the job you'll need; 3/16" drill and drill motor, 4 solder less wire connectors, wire splicing tool, isopropyl alcohol to clean mirror housing, and about 1/2 hour.

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    The LED kit was $18 at Auto Zone. I wanted amber color, but that company doesn't sell an amber LED, so I bought white. Also, when you plug in the little four hole power cord into the four prongs on the strip, make sure you align the arrow on the plug to the arrow on the strip, or the LEDs won't light!!! I've learned most everything from the School of Hard Knocks!

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