Let me just begin this review - with the statement; “When you’re on a bike - you need to be as visual as you can”. The problem with the Spyder head lights is they are very close to each other, so at night from a distance, Your Spyder might easily be mistaken for just a street or porch light to on coming cars. Bottom line you can’t get enough lights on a bike and thanks to LaMonster, fog lights are now much more affordable.
As most Spyder owners know - the folks at the LaMonster Garage put our quality products at a reasonable price. While of course BRP offers a set of fog lights for the F3 models as well - they are at nearly twice the price. The LaMonster fog light set are built better, brighter and most important less expensive.
After placing my order online, in 3 days they arrived. Upon opening the box and pulling the light set out, you’ll instantly get the feeling this set is best termed “Bullet-Proof” LaMonster over engineered the lights with super thick mounting base and hardware. In fact, since the lights mount on a fairly thin plastic frame in the bike, the mounting plate could have been half the thickness and still provide a good secure mount. Anyhow, they are not coming off until you un-bolt them.
Installation - The installation begins by removing the two large side panels on the F3. Don’t be concerned, these are easily removed by just removing 4 hex heads screws - two in the front and two on the rear.
In addition to the hex screws, there is some plastic retainers located under the removable panels on each side of the F3.
Fog lamp Covers - Next, you’ll want to remove the factory fog light plastic covers by removing the one hex screw on each panel.
Lamp Wiring - The part i like best is there is no cutting splicing or self-wiring of any kind. The fog light installation is straight forward. Since BRP anticipated selling you their light set, the bike is pre-wired. Just behind the fog light compartment you’ll find a water-proof wire harness and with a cap - remove the cap and the LaMonster fog light set plugs right in the original wiring harness.
Installing the Lights - The lights are easily installed thanks to the beefy powder coated metal bases and supplied hardware. Note there is a right and left fog light in the set. LaMonster tagged each fixture since they are preset to a fixed (but adjustable) pattern. Keep in mind, right and left is determined while your sitting on the bike - so right is the “Starboard” side of your vessel lol.
Power Switch - The installation is completed by installing the power switch - again BRP was graceful enough to run the wire up to the right side of the ignition switch. The ignition switch panel is removed by grabbing the outer ring and turning it counter-clockwise a half turn.
Behind the panel the fog light wire is clipped on to the plug - carefully remove it and remove the blank plug and install the “supplied” fog light power switch and secure it with the nut. Next, plug in the the power wire and re-install the switch panel. Keep in mind there is two tabs on the panel that hook in the rear.
I recommend while you have the panels off to try the lights to make sure everything is plugged in and ready to go, Keep in mind, you’ll have to start the engine to turn the lights on.
Completing the Installation - Your fog light installation is completed by re-installing the right and left body panels and the two inspection panels.
You will find this fog light set is super bright and will provide additional light for driving as well as add a greater visual signature to other drivers. In simple terms you’ll be more visual than you were with the stock lights.
In conclusion - LaMonster as always did a great job in providing a good solid product that works, plus you have the added benefit of someone to call or email should you encounter any questions. I found all the materials to be first class with no modifying or cutting what so ever. The whole installation only takes an hour or so.
Congrats to LaMonster for a nice upgrade path!
Regards- Mike Mas
