Installing the Custom Dynamics third brake light

[MisterP]

The first thing the Fat White Chick needed was a third brake light. I don't know why Can Am doesn't put them on every unit, but that's what the aftermarket is for.

I followed a combination of the printed instructions that came with the unit, and suggestions for removing the right tail light, which on my 2014 was a necessity to get to the wiring harness. There is no slack in that sucker, I assure you.

I took my time, and probably spent a couple of hours. I decided to add heat shrink tubing to the light wiring to protect what comes out of the light, down through the deck hinge and into the innards of the bike. Used about a foot or so, and a hair dryer to shrink it on.

I also decided it leave the #M tape, but when the light was installed I added a very thin beak of white silicone caulk along the top edge, to shed water there and also hide the edge of the gray 3M tape. It all came together nicely.

I have added a few pics of the rear wiring, removal of the tail light, and the final product. Very pleased with the look and brightness of this light

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[PW2013STL]

:firstplace: Looks good and :agree: That they are bright. One of the first add ons I did to mine.

 

[JayBros]

Very sharp! Who sells this particular model? How about instructions for the marginally electrically literate, are they available?

 

[MisterP]

Very sharp! Who sells this particular model?

Custom Dynamics, as noted in the thread title...

How about instructions for the marginally electrically literate, are they available?

They are included with the parts. You have to be prepared to remove some of the Tupperware on the bike. If not comfortable with that, have someone else do it. The wiring connections use a plug-in jumper connection for the tail light circuit, and Posi-Taps for the connection of the light wires to the jumper. They can't make it any easier than that.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Another install tip is to remove the piece that has the right rear speaker in it. With this removed you can easily drop the wire down, no need to fish it through.