Front fender tip lights

[Magic Man]

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

[MetroAsian]

Can you post a pic of how the new lights look like? I have a yellow spyder and may consider doing what you did depending on the looks.

[rbrannum]

Sounds like an excellent idea. I will try it. At night the white lights are near the review mirror and sometimes gives me the impression that there is a cycle behind me. DUH

[Spyderman]

Thanks, I spent the $3.97 at the local auto parts store and didn't need pics to imagine amber lights on the front.

[Lamonster]

[jeuchler]

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

Geez, I love a simple change that makes a big difference.

Thanks, MagicMan!

I'll post a pic when it gets dark, but in daylight they sure now look, well...normal. Like running lights should. :bigthumbsup:

EDIT: Here's just a quick (not very professional!) pic. Like the amber much better than the white.

[billclemen]

Thank for the picture. Looks great. I went to 2 different auto parts stores today and neither had the correct bulb, but I will keep my eyes out for a pair.

[Magic Man]

Thank for the picture. Looks great. I went to 2 different auto parts stores today and neither had the correct bulb, but I will keep my eyes out for a pair.

I first found these at the local Advanced Auto Parts store here in NY

[Rando]

MM, thanks for the tip! I replaced them yesterday and they look great!

[spyderrider44]

:2cool: i am getting mine tomorrow thanks for the tip :bigthumbsup:

[Magic Man]

Glad to help!

[barb36jack31]

OK, here is what may be a dumb question. The owner's manual says to pry the lens off using a screwdriver. Do you put the screwdriver blade on top of the rubber gasket and pry the clear lens off, or do you place the blade below the rubber gasket and pry the whole thing out.? It would seem the latter would risk marring the paint on the fender.

Advice please.

Jack H.

[jeuchler]

OK, here is what may be a dumb question. The owner's manual says to pry the lens off using a screwdriver. Do you put the screwdriver blade on top of the rubber gasket and pry the clear lens off, or do you place the blade below the rubber gasket and pry the whole thing out.? It would seem the latter would risk marring the paint on the fender.

Advice please.

Jack H.

Yikes!

Put the screwdriver away, Jack.

Reach under the left fender with your right hand and push up on it, while with your left hand squeezing the lens gently, top and bottom toward each other.

There are tabs, but they are not tight. The lens with gasket comes out.

Then with the housing pushed out, just rotate it, I guess a quarter turn to separate it from the lens.

Pull the bulb straight out and insert the new one. Might wanna clean under that gasket; it's not a tight seal on mine, and there was mud there.

Replace.

Repeat for right fender.... :bigthumbsup:

(5 minutes, 'cause I'm old.)

[barb36jack31]

Thanks for the info buddy. You are one of the good guys!

Jack H.

[jeuchler]

Thanks for the info buddy. You are one of the good guys!

Jack H.

Ha!

Thanks, Jack--

Now, could you forward that remark to my lovely bride? I need some extra credit...

[Questions]

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

[SPYMAN]

just swiched out my bulbs this morning, I cant wait for the morning ride to work so I can check it out.

Thanks for the info.

SPYMAN :bigthumbsup:

[barb36jack31]

I have a silver/black Spyder and I think the clear lights look OK on the fenders. Has someone put the amber lights on the silver Spyder? How did they look? I can visualize the amber lights on the yellow bike as looking great, I'm not just sure about the silver. Comments please.

Jack H.

[jeuchler]

Looks like a big rig. :bigthumbsup:

(I'll post another nighttime photo, Jack.)

[pphantom538]

Amber on red?

[NancysToy]

Did this mod today. Looks great on a yellow arachnid. The lights are easily removed to change the bulbssily. Push upward from the outside, until the bottom slips out. Then move outward and downward slightly, and the whole assembly comes loose. The wire is short, so it won't come far. Twist the lens, holding the socket, and the socket will pop out. Change the bulb, reverse the procedure, and enjoy. The #2827 bulbs were available at my local Advance Auto Parts store. None of the other stores in town seem to carry them. You could probably use the more common #194NA bulbs, but they are actually a lower wattage and brightness.

Thanks for the tip!
-Scotty

[bjt]

I have a little photo essay of removing the running lights. We did this when we were removing dltang's body panels for painting so some of the stuff will look different than if you are just changing the lights.

Looking from the front of the Spyder, push the light assembly up or towards the rear of the Spyder



This will compress the rear latch (red arrow) allowing the front latch (blue arrow) to lift free from the fender



There will be enough slack in the wires to lift the light assembly away from the fender enough for you to remove the socket (red arrow) from the lens assembly (blue arrow). You just unscrew it about 1/8th turn.



The lens pulls away from the socket.







Reverse process for re-assembly.

[spyder-dude]

Great instructions!

[sabunim5]

can't put red on the front. :cop:

[Oxblood]

He did not ask about putting red on the front. He asked about the amber on red, as in what does the amber look like on the red Spyder.