Installed 7000 lumins Fog Lights on my 2021 F3 Limited

[GRHorst]

Today I installed a set of fog lights on my F3. I'm of the opinion that more lights and more visibility is good. I also didn't like to look of the empty places where they are meant to go. I looked around and ended up with 41-303A - CAN-AM F3 7000 LMNS FOG LIGHTS from Big Bike Parts.

Install was reasonable since the wiring, including the switch location, are all there already. I just got this bike a few weeks ago and this was the first time I disassembled the panels. Not too difficult. I probably spent a couple hours all total and they went in as easy as they were supposed to.

NOW ... my issue is that these are a nice bright white color and make the headlamps look extra yellow. So, any recommendations on headlamp upgrades?

GR

 

[ARtraveler]

Today I installed a set of fog lights on my F3. I'm of the opinion that more lights and more visibility is good. I also didn't like to look of the empty places where they are meant to go. I looked around and ended up with 41-303A - CAN-AM F3 7000 LMNS FOG LIGHTS from Big Bike Parts.

Install was reasonable since the wiring, including the switch location, are all there already. I just got this bike a few weeks ago and this was the first time I disassembled the panels. Not too difficult. I probably spent a couple hours all total and they went in as easy as they were supposed to.

NOW ... my issue is that these are a nice bright white color and make the headlamps look extra yellow. So, any recommendations on headlamp upgrades?

GR

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Yup on the OEM looking yellow compared to the LED's. Been there, done that. :bowdown:

 

[Ex-Rocket]

I got my LED headlights from SpyderPops. Great sponsor to deal with.

 

[Peter Aawen]

I'd say LED's are the way to go! :thumbup:

From the research I've done, it seems to me that these 'high lumen' lights rarely help much - sure, they might 'look' sexy to some, and they are usually a 'whiter' light, but there's a lot of peer reviewed research out there that suggests going anything much over 6000 Lumens is pointless for us Humans; and for the Human eye, 4000 ish Lumens might be smarter.... here's one quote I grabbed from the many saying much the same thing (my underlining):

...Indoors, the normal artificial light has an intensity of 400 to 600 lumens. If it is sunny outdoors, the brightness will fluctuate within a large range. Brightness in the shade is 1,000 lumens, while in places with large areas such as highways, the brightness is 6000 lumens. Below 3500 lumens, our eyes feel comfortable. When the brightness of direct or reflected light reaches 4000 lumens, the human eye starts to struggle to receive light. When we try to look at these very bright areas, we only see white flashes, which is glare....

Just Sayin'

 

[GRHorst]

Interesting Peter, But remember that I was getting 0 lumens before I installed these

A complete discussion would need to include CRI (color rendering index), color temperature (how white is the light), and as you mentioned, Lumens.

 

[Partzman23]

Lamonster Garage sells the LED headlights upgrade..nice white light to match your fog lights.

 

[Haze]

2017 F3T. I purchased and installed these LED Bulbs from Amazon.
2-Pack easy to install. Very white and bright. Reasonable price too.

https://www.amazon.com/SEALIGHT-Hea...pd_rd_i=B071R3KTBB&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_t

 

[RiderDuke]

Lamonster Garage sells the LED headlights upgrade..nice white light to match your fog lights.

+1 on the Lamonster Bulbs. Easy to install and looks great with the fog lights.

 

[troop]

Lighting isn't always about night time riding. I like my lights for day time riding. I want to be seen as much as possible to oncoming traffic. My brightest lights, lowest on the front bar, have amber covers that can be flipped open to clear at night.

 

[GRHorst]

I agree, thats the point about adding lights. They are equally or even more important during the daytime as a way to be seen by other drivers.

 

[Lew L]

2017 F3T. I purchased and installed these LED Bulbs from Amazon.
2-Pack easy to install. Very white and bright. Reasonable price too.

https://www.amazon.com/SEALIGHT-Hea...pd_rd_i=B071R3KTBB&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_t

I can attest to the visibility in daylight of Dave's :spyder2:. Bright and noticeable at distance. H4 lights help keep the price reasonable compared to the light for the RT.

Lew L

 

[GRHorst]

Installed the LED headlight upgrade. Here's a pic of one headlight replaced and the other still original.

 

[sainsbury]

What headlights did you go with? Been looking to see if anyone has used Amazon LEDs and can't seem to find an answer.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What headlights did you go with? Been looking to see if anyone has used Amazon LEDs and can't seem to find an answer.

I have LED's from a company called "FAHREN", very reasonable ... work well with our Spyder's ..... They have different levels of Brightness .... Mine are 16,000 lumen's and are quite bright, especially for night use .... They also make LED's that are more powerful .... Good luck .... Mike ...... PS.....I think I got them from Amazon, but I also buy a lot of lights from E-bay ....

 

[baxter]

Be mindful that the brighter the lights can get the cagers annoyed.

 

[helton61]

I have LED's from a company called "FAHREN", very reasonable ... work well with our Spyder's ..... They have different levels of Brightness .... Mine are 16,000 lumen's and are quite bright, especially for night use .... They also make LED's that are more powerful .... Good luck .... Mike ...... PS.....I think I got them from Amazon, but I also buy a lot of lights from E-bay ....

I bought the same as you Mike, they are great lights. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[rjinaz86323]

A friend that I ride with a lot has a pair of Clearwater Glendinas (these are their cheapest ones) with the yellow lenses. When we ride everyone rides at their own pace because we have predetermined all of our stops. From time to time he will stop and take some pics while the rest of us continue on. I can see him coming in my mirror from over a mile away even in the daytime. These suckers are bright, but don't affect oncoming traffic. I just wish they weren't so expensive.

https://www.clearwaterlights.com/collections/glendina

 

[Deanna777]

I have a 2023 F3 LTD Special Series :spyder2:

Mine has the 2 Halogen Headlamps - 55/60 watts. I don't have the part number.

Also, it has built-in fog lights, I don't know the part number for those either.

But the headlamps are a bright white.

Deanna

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Be mindful that the brighter the lights can get the cagers annoyed.

Actually, it's been my experience that properly focused/aimed lights don't annoy other drivers ..... Ever notice that the most annoying headlights at night are from pick-up trucks .... You know WHY??? ... It's because generally speaking, those lights are mounted TWO feet higher than almost all car headlights .... so even on low beams they are in your sight-line .... It's similar to folks that drive with their HIGH beams on ..... JMHO ... Mike :thumbup:

 

[broderp]

Today I installed a set of fog lights on my F3. I'm of the opinion that more lights and more visibility is good. I also didn't like to look of the empty places where they are meant to go. I looked around and ended up with 41-303A - CAN-AM F3 7000 LMNS FOG LIGHTS from Big Bike Parts.

Install was reasonable since the wiring, including the switch location, are all there already. I just got this bike a few weeks ago and this was the first time I disassembled the panels. Not too difficult. I probably spent a couple hours all total and they went in as easy as they were supposed to.

NOW ... my issue is that these are a nice bright white color and make the headlamps look extra yellow. So, any recommendations on headlamp upgrades?

GR

I just picked up the Show Chrome version on Amazon when they were on sale for $154 last week. I believe they are the same thing:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084BQBBF3?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I'm a little apprehensive to take my new Spyder apart, but it looks like from your posting and pics installing was not bad. Did your LEDs have the braided heat sink or the newer metal heat sink? I'm hoping for the latter on my kit and that the Amazon image is outdated. Show Chrome/Big Bike Parts show the metal heat sink type currently.

In regards to yellow headlights: I also bought these to replace the headlight OEM bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Z7RHYM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I bought a similar bulb (same brand, different model) for my wife's Ryker and they have been great so far. Installing those will be a bit more tricky than the fog lights though, more to remove.