Tail light removal with Sport Rack

[spyder30517]

Just quickie heads up for those who need or want to change out the brake lights
The entire sport rack unit must be removed to remove 2 of the Torx screws holding tailights in :gaah:

Tools needed:
3/8 Ratchet + extensions
14mm wrench for vertical bolt nut
2-13mm wrenches for horizontal bolt thru rack bracket
6mm Allen for bolts holding rack to frame mount(4)
10mm wrench for cable release nuts
T-27 for under seat panel/tail light removal
T-30 for vertical bolt thru rack bracket
Flat screwdriver(or similar) - to remove rivets
Owners manual

Ive include some pix - hope this helps - took about 45 minutes to change out bulbs ARRRRGHHH

If you would like bigger pix just PM me and Ill send them to you in a ZIP file or upload them for you

Also somebody was looking for dimensions on the aluminum bracket that slips into frame - Just PM and Ill send the pics/dims too
Not sure who or when that was though

 

[spyder30517]

UPDATE and FYI
LED brake/Tail lights I installed caused every fault code to pop up!:yikes:
So changed bulbs back to stock and no more fault codes:2thumbs:

 

[Lamonster]

UPDATE and FYI
LED brake/Tail lights I installed caused every fault code to pop up!:yikes:
So changed bulbs back to stock and no more fault codes:2thumbs:

The "search" button is your friend.

 

[docdoru]

UPDATE and FYI
LED brake/Tail lights I installed caused every fault code to pop up!:yikes:
So changed bulbs back to stock and no more fault codes:2thumbs:

Do you have McCruise? opcorn:

 

[bone crusher]

Just quickie heads up for those who need or want to change out the brake lights
The entire sport rack unit must be removed to remove 2 of the Torx screws holding tailights in :gaah:

Tools needed:
3/8 Ratchet + extensions
14mm wrench for vertical bolt nut
2-13mm wrenches for horizontal bolt thru rack bracket
6mm Allen for bolts holding rack to frame mount(4)
10mm wrench for cable release nuts
T-27 for under seat panel/tail light removal
T-30 for vertical bolt thru rack bracket
Flat screwdriver(or similar) - to remove rivets
Owners manual

Ive include some pix - hope this helps - took about 45 minutes to change out bulbs ARRRRGHHH

If you would like bigger pix just PM me and Ill send them to you in a ZIP file or upload them for you

Also somebody was looking for dimensions on the aluminum bracket that slips into frame - Just PM and Ill send the pics/dims too
Not sure who or when that was though

I had to do this and Firefly was very helpful...got me through it...in addition to the sport rack, I had to partially take apart the brackets for the Givi bags...argh...what a mess...hope I never have to do this again...what a pain in the 'tail light' it was!

 

[pjp623]

Thanks for the info, got half way through the process once already and had to bail, now I will try it again with your pics and instructions. :clap:

 

[Magic Man]

UPDATE and FYI
LED brake/Tail lights I installed caused every fault code to pop up!:yikes:
So changed bulbs back to stock and no more fault codes:2thumbs:

Regular LED bulbs will cause that to happen everytime.

Might I suggest you look at these http://www.esicycleproducts.com/spydertaillightpgradeandallinone.html

MM

 

[BRPjunkie]

If you have small hands, you can get the at tail light assembly and replace the bulb without removing the sport rack parts, but it is not easy and requires several magic words (%&*#@) to get done. I know, I know, add Magic Man LEDs and don't worry.

 

[JimAlpha]

Thanks for taking the time to post this with pictures and tool list. Very helpful info. I have big hands so this route looks like my only option.

 

[Firefly]

Good of you to post pics so others know what they're in for---- it's a real pain to get to these if you have the sport rack-- and especially the BRP/Givi saddle bags.

I would recommend replacing them with a known LED unit that will work. You can do the ESI setup where you send them off and get them installed--- probably the most pain-less way to do it. I had some leftover ESI red pucks - so I installed mine myself-- but it was quite a job.

 

[M2Wild]

UPDATE and FYI
LED brake/Tail lights I installed caused every fault code to pop up!:yikes:
So changed bulbs back to stock and no more fault codes:2thumbs:

I am using LED bulbs that I bought from PepBoys on my Spyder without any problems. A member from this site had it on his Spyder and written a thread on it. I was pretty comfortable after reading that thread and replaced my bulbs with recommended LEDs. Been working fine without any issues.

PS. The LED bulb has some kind of electronics built-in to properly work with newer vehicle's electrical system ... I think they call it the CAN bus.

 

[sabunim5]

There is an easier way

You might be interested in this thread which shows a mod allowing you to change the bulbs from underneath. :clap:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13303&referrerid=1302

 

[spyder30517]

Do you have McCruise? opcorn:

Hey Doc
No McCruise
Doing anything exciting this weekend?
Cynthia and I will be in Lido Key for offshore races if you are around

 

[Yazz]

I am using LED bulbs that I bought from PepBoys on my Spyder without any problems. A member from this site had it on his Spyder and written a thread on it. I was pretty comfortable after reading that thread and replaced my bulbs with recommended LEDs. Been working fine without any issues.

PS. The LED bulb has some kind of electronics built-in to properly work with newer vehicle's electrical system ... I think they call it the CAN bus.

:agree: Nanny hasn't noticed the LED bulbs.