On a scale of 1-10 - how difficult is an LED upgrade

[arachnyd]

Greetings

I have watched Lamonster’s video on the LED headlight upgrade. I’m a little nervous on removing the top panel to get access to the headlight housing screws.

On a scale of 1-10, how difficult is this upgrade?

I have done the LED fog lights, piece of cake.

I have the panels off for winter hibernation and thought maybe I’d upgrade the headlights since I’m almost there.

Thank you for your help now and in the past.

ba

 

[Steve W.]

If you are at least somewhat mechanically inclined and pay attention to details, it's no problem at all. You DO have to remove quite a few panels, just make sure you get the right screws back into the right holes when you put it all back together.

There are mixed feelings here about the LED "upgrade". I also got the LaMonster kit (including the fog lights) and really appreciate the amount of light and the color of the light (much better WHITE), but I really don't care for the projection pattern on the road. With the shutter just closing down the upper part to make the "low beam", it just doesn't add what I consider "useful additional light" when the "high" beams are turned on.

Definitely do the LED upgrade, just don't expect miracles. :dontknow:

.

 

[MONK]

I've never had an F3 nor did I upgrade the headlights on my '18 RT but my '21 RT has LED headlights (high and low beams) natively and I can say this makes a dramatic improvement over the halogens in my previous bike. Not sure how much difference it will make specifically on an F3, just stating that LEDs in general are a HUGE upgrade. I can't remember if Lamont has a how-to video on his site if it was Slingmods but watch the vid to decide if you have the skill necessary for the job. IIRC, it seemed pretty easy.

HAGO!

 

[rustin921]

I went to Amazon and got LED headlights. They work a Wonderful, I have a somewhat of a hard time seeing at at nigh, definitely worth the trouble.

Yes, it’s a pain to do, but watch YouTube videos, take your time, it well worth the effort.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Greetings

I have watched Lamonster’s video on the LED headlight upgrade. I’m a little nervous on removing the top panel to get access to the headlight housing screws.

On a scale of 1-10, how difficult is this upgrade?

I have done the LED fog lights, piece of cake.

I have the panels off for winter hibernation and thought maybe I’d upgrade the headlights since I’m almost there.

Thank you for your help now and in the past.

ba

A 6"-8" extension for the 10mm socket makes this much easier..... at least it did for 14RT .... I think yours will be the same .... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[seagravesg]

Good discussion re. LED's. I am considering the LED upgrades on my 2020 F3-T for both headlights and fog lights. Question: what fog's would you recommend? There are several available as well as headlights. Any suggestions??

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Good discussion re. LED's. I am considering the LED upgrades on my 2020 F3-T for both headlights and fog lights. Question: what fog's would you recommend? There are several available as well as headlights. Any suggestions??

I added both for a friend ..... imho forget the Fog lights, they arn't bright enough to light up anything beyond the the reflector .... and they are a real *itch to put in ..... not worth the effort ..... good luxck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[VimyPilgrim]

What brand LEDs did you buy on Amazon?

 

[Don60]

Ok, I have a 2020 F3 and just replaced headlights to LED and also added fog lights. LED’s came from Slingmods and fog lights from Lamonster. Fog lights on the F3 are a breeze, remove lower panels, plug and play! Adding switch can be a little time consuming due to key panel not coming off easily. Now, the headlights are a different story, Slingmods have a great video for the F3, watch it, covers step by step. Be careful with top panels, the edge that attaches to the side of tank has two parts, can break tabs easily! Just take your time, lay everything out in order and enjoy the feeling of completing the job yourself! Good luck!

 

[vario]

I got the slingmods fogs for my F3L, no so much for added light as i rarely drive at night, but just more light out front for other people to see me coming. Switch goes in the factory position, and with the headlamps on, they add more light for people to see.
Took two easy hours to install. Plugs into factory plugs already on the bike.

 

[Don60]

Yes, I agree with vario , I do not ride much at night, but having the extra lights will make it easier for drivers to see the front of the Spyder. Would suggest this easy upgrade for all for more visibility.

 

[carsong]

Take your time

I agree with others who said to take your time and pay attention. I also did both. Fogs were easy on my F3t. Headlights were a pain, but 100% worth the time and trouble. The white lights are great on the road, and the whole bike looks much better.

 

[arachnyd]

Greetings

I have watched Lamonster’s video on the LED headlight upgrade. I’m a little nervous on removing the top panel to get access to the headlight housing screws.

ba

hi all, back again.

i bought the headlights and all the panels are off except for the top panel.

is there anyone who can offer some tips on how to pull the top panel off without breaking the clips?

i am not really sure what the clip looks like or how it is clipped in.

thank you
ba

 

[Cobranut]

I'm considering these for my 2015 F3-S.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1544238103...2aXFCFuKsigjw8wACcSt4I67iQ==|tkp:BFBMms6A885k

I've had great luck with Auxito LED's in my Focus. They have really good beam patterns.
Anyone know if these will fit and work correctly with the CANBUS system?

Also, any suggestions on LED's for the tail and brake lights?

Thanks

 

[2dogs]

Good discussion re. LED's. I am considering the LED upgrades on my 2020 F3-T for both headlights and fog lights. Question: what fog's would you recommend? There are several available as well as headlights. Any suggestions??

One suggestion is to avoid driving in the fog and at night. I hate both and have avoided both for 2 years now, so I know it can be done.

 

[jeffsf3]

I just did the headlights and fog lights from Lamonster on my 2020 F3 and its a great upgrade... I don't ride much at night due to the very popular whitetail population near me, but did the upgrade more so to be seen. I'd say it can be done in an hour.