Driving lights on A Arms?

[Tomline]

Anybody done this DIY?

 

[bcer960]

I bought these

http://store.valueaccessories.net/DaytimeRunningLEDsCan-AMSpyderl.aspx

but due to the season (we got another 6" of snow yesterday, and it's still snowing) I haven't put them on yet.
I bought the dual arm LED's with blinkers

Ray

 

[JimVonBaden]

I've seen it done, but I prefer to mount them on a firm surface that doesn't move so much.

 

[blacklightning]

I've seen it done, but I prefer to mount them on a firm surface that doesn't move so much.

That is what I would like to do on my RSS. Was the install difficult?, and where did you get the lights from? If you have a video or pictures in a step-by-step format, please post a link.

Thanks,

 

[Chupaca]

Here's another option

 

[JimVonBaden]

That is what I would like to do on my RSS. Was the install difficult?, and where did you get the lights from? If you have a video or pictures in a step-by-step format, please post a link.

Thanks,

No video, but lots of pictures and descriptions in the My Spyder Mods section of the forum. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?99172-New-Mods-for-my-wife-s-2013-ST-S

The lights were $18 each and very good. I have used them on several other bikes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E0LH8I2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The switch was $8, and plug and play to the existing wiring harness: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T7DVYVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used the existing aux wiring and just reused the dummy plug. More details on the referenced thread. All in all it took me about 3 hours, a lot of it removing and installing bodywork.

 

[jcthorne]

We have installed several sets like this from Spyderpops. They work very well indeed.

 

[SPYD3R]

YOU MEAN

LIKE THESE....?

MY WIFE SAYS SHE CAN READ A NEWSPAPER BY THESE, 100 YARDS AWAY.....
THEY SURELY DO LIGHT-UP THE NIGHT....
$35 on AMAZON....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R

 

[ARtraveler]

I had them installed by the dealer when I purchased the 2014 new. After a year or so, the connections were melted by the "heat" from the radiator. I had to remove them. I installed a Spyderpops lighted bump skid and that has been working well for me.

 

[bcer960]

After a year or so, the connections were melted by the "heat" from the radiator. I had to remove them.

as I haven't installed mine yet, is there a way you could recommend them to be installed that wouldn't melt the connections? I'll be honest, I haven't even opened the box to look at the "distructions" yet.

Thanks

 

[ARtraveler]

as I haven't installed mine yet, is there a way you could recommend them to be installed that wouldn't melt the connections? I'll be honest, I haven't even opened the box to look at the "distructions" yet.

Thanks

The wires closest to the radiator location are the vulnerable ones. I decided to go with the bumpskid since the dealer screwed up the initial installation and I did not want to get into a potential "hassle" situation. Brightness wise, the A arm lights were better. Overall, the bumpskid looks better--IMO. I have the driving lights as well on mine, so checking off the boxes, I am better off now than before.
:yes:

 

[GorillaSpyder]

lights

Installed mine last week from tricled with no problems at all. Very easy and happy with the results. I didn't run my wires by the radiator at all.

 

[bcer960]

Thanks for letting me know. I didn't know the heat was a problem, but now will lake sure it isn't when I install

 

[Haze]

A Arm Driving lights

Its really no problem to install on the A Arms.
Here is my setup. Have used this setup for 1 year with no issues.
Driving lights are from CREE – no problems with the lights being waterproof. Mounted on the lower A frames.
Route the wiring on the A Arm with the factory wiring for the fender lights. It will be away from the radiator heat.


Connection to factory wiring for Driving/Fog lights


Driving light switch from EBay that plugs into the factory harness.

Driving lights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-CREE-Waterproof-Motorcycle-10W-LED-Work-Driving-Fog-Head-Spot-Light-Lamp-/252624699377?hash=item3ad19afff1:g:bxYAAOSwB09YH-fT&vxp=mtr


Marine Switches for Driving lights and Heated Grips. Waterproof and an exact fit to the
Spyder switch cutouts. Right now I have SPDT. Works great. Although all you really need is an SPST ON-OFF switch.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-MARINE-BOAT-CAR-Rocker-Switch-12V-SPDT-ON-OFF-ON-4-PIN-Red-LED-Light-/322343377148?hash=item4b0d2998fc

 

[MOSESS]

Instalation

Hi guys I am in the middle of installing driving lights and I am running into some issues. where else do I ground the lights. I ran the harness up the left side .I just bought a relay and the harness just to make sure nothing goes up in flames like the switch.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

GROUNDING

Hi guys I am in the middle of installing driving lights and I am running into some issues. where else do I ground the lights. I ran the harness up the left side .I just bought a relay and the harness just to make sure nothing goes up in flames like the switch.

?????....What do you mean by ...." where else do I ground " .... if you have grounded the system, it's grounded...... :dontknow:..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Marker]

I bought and installed Driving Lights by Rigid Industries D2 driving lights. I installed them on to of a arms.
I used the plug and play wiring harness complete with waterproof switch.
I wired them into an auxiliary fuse block on the keyed side ,so that I can forget to turn them off when the spyder is not running.
I wire all of the electronic accessories through the auxiliary fuse block.

 

[DGoebel]

I bought and installed Driving Lights by Rigid Industries D2 driving lights. I installed them on to of a arms.
I used the plug and play wiring harness complete with waterproof switch.
I wired them into an auxiliary fuse block on the keyed side ,so that I can forget to turn them off when the spyder is not running.
I wire all of the electronic accessories through the auxiliary fuse block.

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NICE! Looking mount option, looks like it would give you a great pattern. Did you compare before and after (or with and without) lighting footprint? How did you mount them to the top of the A Arms?

 

[Bensonoid]

I got cheapy LED cobb lights from ebay and mounted them on the A arms. I spliced into the fender tip lights and have run them for two seasons now with no problems. In this position you get a nice effect from the side because the lights shine thru the wheels and give a strobe effect when moving.

 

[M109Dreamer]

I got cheapy LED cobb lights from ebay and mounted them on the A arms. I spliced into the fender tip lights and have run them for two seasons now with no problems. In this position you get a nice effect from the side because the lights shine thru the wheels and give a strobe effect when moving.

Have there been any issues with riding at highway speeds with these? I have a set and wondered if they would handle the speed of 75+ mph

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