New Farkles Completed this week....

[Jim&Teresa]

Just finished adding some "farkles" (Fancy Accessory Really Kool Likely Expensive) to our new Spyder RT Limited -- it was warm enough this week to get this work completed in the garage....now, winter storm today/tomorrow (6-10+ inches of snow for the Twin Cities Metro area) and back in the "deep freeze" for next week with below zero temps. I'm glad we had decent enough weather this week to do some fun updating. Here's what was completed: Added HMT 3rd brake light, LED's to mirrors, Sena Bluetooth transmitter wired in, and dual helmet locks. Next on the list will be the Bajaron Sway Bar, Bumpskid, and ??????

Some pics for you.....

 

[FaranH]

Just finished adding some "farkles" (Fancy Accessory Really Kool Likely Expensive)

Very good! :clap:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Looks great!

 

[Jeriatric]

Break in the weather? Above 32 degrees must feel like a break for you Northern folks. Nice job! Looks really good.

Helmet lock mod? Can't tell if you have a hitch. Will you be hanging FF helmets or another style? Is there ample hang distance. Thanks in advance.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

would you post some info on the dual helmet locks?

Cruzr Joe

 

[Magdave]

I have the helmet locks but mine went to the sides. I did bend the muffler side to match yours ( they do come in 2 flavors) since hanging a helmet on that side touched the muffler. I guess mine is a 3rd flavor now. :thumbup: Did you use a resistor on the turn signals ? If not any hyperflashing?

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Break in the weather? Above 32 degrees must feel like a break for you Northern folks. Nice job! Looks really good.

Helmet lock mod? Can't tell if you have a hitch. Will you be hanging FF helmets or another style? Is there ample hang distance. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for your comments....the helmet locks are from Helmet Guardian (www.helmetguardian.com ). We had them on our 2012 RT Limited and used them all the time (the plastic tabs under the seat are a joke and don't work for us). I purchased them in 2013 at California Sport Touring, Inc. for $46+shipping. They were kind of hard to find when I was looking for them and don't know if this source still stocks them. To answer your question, both my wife and I have 3/4 Nolan helmets. The helmets sit low in these locks (vs. like a gold wing), but work well. Only issue I had is I tried to move the bike (about 2 feet) with the helmets locked on it and I ended up scratching one of our face shields that was on the exhaust side. We've learned how to place them and works OK. IF it rains hard, we have a travel cover the helmets go under it. Over night, we always take our helmets in. We usually park in well lit public areas and never had any issues with anyone disturbing the helmets. If we leave the Spyder for a long time, we take our Bluetooth receivers off and lock them up separately. Here's a pic with them on my 2012 (note: they hang even lower with the helmet extension we use)... good luck with all your farkles....

BTW....no hitch.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

I have the helmet locks but mine went to the sides. I did bend the muffler side to match yours ( they do come in 2 flavors) since hanging a helmet on that side touched the muffler. I guess mine is a 3rd flavor now. :thumbup: Did you use a resistor on the turn signals ? If not any hyperflashing?

Hello, yes....you helped me! I did add the 330ohm 0.5W resistor which stopped the hyperflashing. Since it was so warm in Minnesnowta yesterday (40 degrees = that's a heat wave here), I started up the bike (sure sounds different than my 2012 !) and flasher worked great, left turn signal worked perfect, right turn signal acted up a little but did stabilize with the slow blink. Do I need to add a higher resistance resistor if this continues to act up? Obviously, would do both mirrors....my plans are to leave them alone and ryde awhile to see if it's an issue or not.

Just a weather update for all of my Spyderlover friends....our Twin Cities metro area is under a winter warning with 6-10+ inches of snow starting today and ending tomorrow....then back in the deep freeze with lows next week below zero and high's in the single digits...for all of you who can ryde this time of year....count your blessings!!! :thumbup:

 

[Jim&Teresa]

would you post some info on the dual helmet locks?

Cruzr Joe

Done, I put out a couple of reply's and a picture......look at previous posts....thanks.

 

[Magdave]

Hello, yes....you helped me! I did add the 330ohm 0.5W resistor which stopped the hyperflashing. Since it was so warm in Minnesnowta yesterday (40 degrees = that's a heat wave here), I started up the bike (sure sounds different than my 2012 !) and flasher worked great, left turn signal worked perfect, right turn signal acted up a little but did stabilize with the slow blink. Do I need to add a higher resistance resistor if this continues to act up? Obviously, would do both mirrors....my plans are to leave them alone and ryde awhile to see if it's an issue or not.

Just a weather update for all of my Spyderlover friends....our Twin Cities metro area is under a winter warning with 6-10+ inches of snow starting today and ending tomorrow....then back in the deep freeze with lows next week below zero and high's in the single digits...for all of you who can ryde this time of year....count your blessings!!! :thumbup:

One of the vendors said a higher resistance MIGHT be needed 400+ ohms but I would do the same as you and try it before you buy it :thumbup:

 

[Texas]

Hello, yes....you helped me! I did add the 330ohm 0.5W resistor which stopped the hyperflashing. Since it was so warm in Minnesnowta yesterday (40 degrees = that's a heat wave here), I started up the bike (sure sounds different than my 2012 !) and flasher worked great, left turn signal worked perfect, right turn signal acted up a little but did stabilize with the slow blink. Do I need to add a higher resistance resistor if this continues to act up? Obviously, would do both mirrors....my plans are to leave them alone and ryde awhile to see if it's an issue or not.

Just a weather update for all of my Spyderlover friends....our Twin Cities metro area is under a winter warning with 6-10+ inches of snow starting today and ending tomorrow....then back in the deep freeze with lows next week below zero and high's in the single digits...for all of you who can ryde this time of year....count your blessings!!! :thumbup:

Nice job JL. I noticed at times I get some erratic flashing on my stock blinkers. However, it does seem to stabilize after a few seconds. Now if I could just perfect the art of cancelling the turn signal (left turn seems to be the most difficult to cancel). The traffic behind me must think I'm very confused, because what they see is "he just changed to the left lane; wait, he's going back to the right lane; no, he decided to change to the other left lane; no, he's going right", and this goes on, and on, and on. I also need to get indicators put on the mirrors like you did, because we all know the stock indicators are useless in sunlight.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Nice job JL. I noticed at times I get some erratic flashing on my stock blinkers. However, it does seem to stabilize after a few seconds. Now if I could just perfect the art of cancelling the turn signal (left turn seems to be the most difficult to cancel). The traffic behind me must think I'm very confused, because what they see is "he just changed to the left lane; wait, he's going back to the right lane; no, he decided to change to the other left lane; no, he's going right", and this goes on, and on, and on. I also need to get indicators put on the mirrors like you did, because we all know the stock indicators are useless in sunlight.

Thanks for your comments....EXACTLY.....YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY :thumbup:....that is the main reason I put the LED's on the mirrors -- so I can see them on...the dash lights don't work well in the day time. A bonus is more visibility for others as well when turning.:thumbup:

 

[finless]

Did you do the Serna SM10 yourself or use the BRP cable?

Bob

 

[Jim&Teresa]

One of the vendors said a higher resistance MIGHT be needed 400+ ohms but I would do the same as you and try it before you buy it :thumbup:

Thanks....the higher resistance resistors don't cost that much, it's just the hassle of pulling the mirrors off again and soldering in a new resistor....anyway....like we said...just going to use them for awhile to see if the issue crops up with the fast blink....they worked well after the bike was running and all operational lights were on...we shall see!! :yikes::yikes:

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Did you do the Serna SM10 yourself or use the BRP cable?

Bob

I "learned" when installing on my 2012....bought the Sena SM10 transmitter from Amazon, then....found out I need the cable from BRP....as you know, they don't sell the cable separately (at least when I did it last year).....so here I go and return the unit to Amazon.

I purchased the "kit" from the dealer and installed it with the BRP cable -- just plugs right into the radio (a second socket is there with a soft rubber cover over it -- remove the rubber cover and just plug it in). The Bluetooth dongle kit I used is part #219400458. I elected to place the transmitter in my rear trunk cover -- much easier access to it and closer to the radio -- makes for an easy install. We usually place something in our trunk and don't always open the frunk...so works well for us. Best wishes for easy installs with your farkles......

 

[jonnysevel]

I "learned" when installing on my 2012....bought the Sena SM10 transmitter from Amazon, then....found out I need the cable from BRP....as you know, they don't sell the cable separately (at least when I did it last year).....so here I go and return the unit to Amazon.

I purchased the "kit" from the dealer and installed it with the BRP cable -- just plugs right into the radio (a second socket is there with a soft rubber cover over it -- remove the rubber cover and just plug it in). The Bluetooth dongle kit I used is part #219400458. I elected to place the transmitter in my rear trunk cover -- much easier access to it and closer to the radio -- makes for an easy install. We usually place something in our trunk and don't always open the frunk...so works well for us. Best wishes for easy installs with your farkles......

I am looking at the Sena unit also...I wanted to install in trunk also..but I am confused. If it has to be plugged into the radio, how did you do that and still install it in the trunk? did you run a cable all the way from the radio to the trunk??
Jonny

 

[Jim&Teresa]

I am looking at the Sena unit also...I wanted to install in trunk also..but I am confused. If it has to be plugged into the radio, how did you do that and still install it in the trunk? did you run a cable all the way from the radio to the trunk??
Jonny

You need to know where the radio unit is! It's not up front with the dash controls, it's buried under the passenger seat on the right when sitting on the bike. You have to remove some panels and the part the holds the radio controls for the passenger....It's a little involved, if you're mechanically minded, you probably can do it....there are threads and youtube videos that may help you...that's what I used when I did my 2012. The distance from the radio unit to the rear trunk is a straight shot and is much closer than going to the frunk.

 

[jonnysevel]

You need to know where the radio unit is! It's not up front with the dash controls, it's buried under the passenger seat on the right when sitting on the bike. You have to remove some panels and the part the holds the radio controls for the passenger....It's a little involved, if you're mechanically minded, you probably can do it....there are threads and youtube videos that may help you...that's what I used when I did my 2012. The distance from the radio unit to the rear trunk is a straight shot and is much closer than going to the frunk.

Oh that is awesome....didn't realize that. I am very mechanically inclined so I love projects like these. I am assuming the sena bluetooth can be paire with a different brand headset...like Scala g9...right??

 

[finless]

Oh that is awesome....didn't realize that. I am very mechanically inclined so I love projects like these. I am assuming the sena bluetooth can be paire with a different brand headset...like Scala g9...right??

See this and save yourself $100. Make the cable yourself to the spec you want!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-wiring-to-the-BRP-radio-Make-your-own-Dongle!

A few posts down in the above thread tells you what parts to order so you don;t have to make a connector! Super easy to do.

Here is the video for how I did it but again, order the connector to make it even easier.

I just made 3 cables for SL folks here recently. This gives you the idea:

Bob

 

[lookerjdc]

there is a thread about building your own cable so you can purchase the Sena unit from Amazon and then build your own cable to connect it to the radio and to power the Sena

good job on the installs