Has anyone installed the Can Am auxilliary lights on F3-s

[Wildrice]

the 3 screw lamp mounts---longs screw with plastic unique shape mounting nuts seem to be all but impossible to align thru the sloted frame mount holes. I'm thinking I may need to re-fab some fresh mounting brakets or lock nuts.
Auxiliary Kit #219400511.

 

[mikedoucette66]

the 3 screw lamp mounts---longs screw with plastic unique shape mounting nuts seem to be all but impossible to align thru the sloted frame mount holes. I'm thinking I may need to re-fab some fresh mounting brakets or lock nuts.
Auxiliary Kit #219400511.

What size are the lights themselves?? Are they a 3inch diameter light?

 

[SpyderGTL]

the 3 screw lamp mounts---longs screw with plastic unique shape mounting nuts seem to be all but impossible to align thru the sloted frame mount holes. I'm thinking I may need to re-fab some fresh mounting brakets or lock nuts.
Auxiliary Kit #219400511.

Here's a post from a couple months ago. Those lock nuts were a real pain to turn into the locked position. I liked Lamont's idea to slot a socket. Personally, I think BRP should have included an installation tool in the kit.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-Auxiliary-Light-Installation&referrerid=9492

 

[reissooz]

Driving lights

I purchased a set of the LED driving lights from Lamont and I have to say I am very pleased with them. I like the placement and the brightness, and the cost didn't hurt, either!

 

[jcthorne]

the 3 screw lamp mounts---longs screw with plastic unique shape mounting nuts seem to be all but impossible to align thru the sloted frame mount holes. I'm thinking I may need to re-fab some fresh mounting brakets or lock nuts.
Auxiliary Kit #219400511.

Yep, aligning the tabs and inserting the fasteners in the holes is not the problem, turn the tabs so they form a circle around the housing circumference.

The real problem is turning those fasteners. The instructions say to lube the fastener and hole with a bit of soapy water, that does help but getting them to turn does take a number of four letter words.

I ended up using bent tip needle nose pliers and a small screwdriver to push them around, mostly from the rear.

I agree they should have included a special socket to fit the oddball fasteners.

 

[mikedoucette66]

I purchased a set of the LED driving lights from Lamont and I have to say I am very pleased with them. I like the placement and the brightness, and the cost didn't hurt, either!

I looked on the site I didn't see any driving lights?? What I'm looking for is the Diameter of the driving/fog lights that go into the auxlights sockets

 

[Blickdave]

Mine measure 2 1/4".


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[reissooz]

Driving lights....

[Idoucette66;988498]I looked on the site I didn't see any driving lights?? What I'm looking for is the Diameter of the driving/fog lights that go into the auxlights sockets [/QUOTE]

 

[mikedoucette66]

[Idoucette66;988498]I looked on the site I didn't see any driving lights?? What I'm looking for is the Diameter of the driving/fog lights that go into the auxlights sockets

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Reissooz I meant the factory driving lights in the space just below the headlights.... lol

 

[reissooz]

I understood what you were asking, just offering up an alternative. I want to put something else in the area where the auxiliary lights go, just trying to figure out exactly what it will be. :cheers:

 

[mikedoucette66]

I understood what you were asking, just offering up an alternative. I want to put something else in the area where the auxiliary lights go, just trying to figure out exactly what it will be. :cheers:

Roger that... I'm now tracking what your put down hyea::yes: