SpyderWolf's Mods

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks Eraser. :thumbup:

 

[wvsquirrel]

Awsome mods! Although, not good to post pics that my hubby will see and getting an evil gleem in his eye looking at my Itsy...LOL

 

[SpyderWolf]

Awsome mods! Although, not good to post pics that my hubby will see and getting an evil gleem in his eye looking at my Itsy...LOL

Thanks! I will be more than happy to add your husband to the list of people I have corrupted over the years. :roflblack: One of the best things about Spyder ownership is the ability to make it your own. Mod it to your tastes, and don't worry about what others might think. If they happen to like it in the end, consider that a bonus.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Another Month, More Lighting Mods

It has been over a month since my last mod, so time to make another change. TricLED completed work on the dual color TricFenderz and the new Project Nite lights. I went with amber/red on the TricFenderz and amber on the Project Nite ones. On to the pictures.

Front 3/4 view of my Spyder in the daylight:

Dual color TricFenderz in daylight:

Project Nite lights along middle panel in daylight:

Rear 3/4 view of my Spyder at dusk:

We also added white lights to my wife's Spyder:

This is a head to head shot of Good VS Bad in the TRON Spyder battle:

Some may think it is time for an intervention. :roflblack:

 

[kytten]

Out of curiosity, did you check into the legality of using all those lights/colors of lights on your bike while riding? I know some lights and light colors can make a bike no longer street legal in my state. So I'm wondering how careful you've been to make sure yours stays street legal or if you're not worrying about it?

 

[SpyderWolf]

Out of curiosity, did you check into the legality of using all those lights/colors of lights on your bike while riding? I know some lights and light colors can make a bike no longer street legal in my state. So I'm wondering how careful you've been to make sure yours stays street legal or if you're not worrying about it?

So far we have not had any issues with law enforcement, and quite a few of them have seen both Spyders. I am actually more concerned about my wife's Spyder and legal issues with the white lights than I am with mine as amber is legal for clearance lights everywhere.

Here is the real deal though. These are all connected to a 4 zone remote control box, which allows each zone to be turned on, off, flash, and fade, independently. So, if there was to be an issue we could turn them off with one push of a button and be on our way. No harm, no foul. There is no way I would do something like this where all the lights are on whenever the Spyder is on, as that could be asking for trouble. If we ryde somewhere that the LEOs don't like them, they can be shut off to accomodate and only used while parked for show. :thumbup:

 

[SpyderWolf]

I've been meaning to tell you that I really like your newest sig photo. I just kept forgetting. :2thumbs:

Thank you sir. I appreciate the compliment.

 

[Campverdefela]

You need to add Glo Riders.....

 

[SpyderWolf]

You need to add Glo Riders.....

I have been waiting for the remote controlled version to be released, but am also considering the possibility of doing something different on my own. Just have to see how things play out.

 

[kytten]

So far we have not had any issues with law enforcement, and quite a few of them have seen both Spyders. I am actually more concerned about my wife's Spyder and legal issues with the white lights than I am with mine as amber is legal for clearance lights everywhere.

Here is the real deal though. These are all connected to a 4 zone remote control box, which allows each zone to be turned on, off, flash, and fade, independently. So, if there was to be an issue we could turn them off with one push of a button and be on our way. No harm, no foul. There is no way I would do something like this where all the lights are on whenever the Spyder is on, as that could be asking for trouble. If we ryde somewhere that the LEOs don't like them, they can be shut off to accomodate and only used while parked for show. :thumbup:

Thanks for clarifying. My boyfriend just bought some lights for his bike (not a Spyder) and the person selling them made it a point to tell us about not using some colors while riding on the street. So when I saw your wife's -- the lights look somewhat blue in the photo -- I was curious if you looked into it.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for clarifying. My boyfriend just bought some lights for his bike (not a Spyder) and the person selling them made it a point to tell us about not using some colors while riding on the street. So when I saw your wife's -- the lights look somewhat blue in the photo -- I was curious if you looked into it.

You are welcome. The main thing is to check the state laws for where you live. Here in SC, you are not allowed to have red lights on the front of anything other than an emergency vehicle, and blue lights cannot be on at all while moving. If it is parked for a show than anything goes. :2thumbs:

 

[KipDM]

LED TricRings

in all honesty i have never been a fan of the TricRings, but after seeing your blink like that (AND also in Amber for fog lights) i think i am in love.

first: are your headlights stock, or HID/Xenon upgrades? am wondering cause the TricRings added a LOT of ambient light, especially close to the front. if they add that much, even with HIDs then i now consider these a MUST have for added visibility for me and others.

second: did you have to add anything else to get the TricRings to strobe? or is it a built in feature of the wiring/harness that comes with them?


thanks!! and love all the mods (even though i personally would use blue, if legal...ugh):2thumbs:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for bumping the thread Kip, as I thought I had posted pictures and info about my new headlights and fog lights here, but just found out I haven't yet.

I am now running HIDs on my Spyder. I installed 55 watt 6,000K headlights, and 35 watt 3,000K fog lights. Here is a picture of the front of my Spyder with them on:

I do not have the TricRings on in this photo. I haven't ridden since hurting my ankle last month, and I still need to get more new pictures of the latest mods. I believe you will still be able to see the rings with the HIDs installed, but I need to test it before I let you know for sure.

I also made this video to show a comparison of my stock head and fog lights versus the new HID lights:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBAUIgc21Ro[/ame]


In order to make the lights strobe, I have them connected to a remote controller box that has 4 separate zones and provides that functionality. I got the remote control set up from Reggy at www.tricled.com as well. This box allows you to adjust the brightness when they are on solid, strobe at different rates, make them fade in and out like breathing, and then turn them off.

Hope that helps.

 

[KipDM]

thanks for the response!

if you re-watch your original video you will see when you turned on the TricRings there was a significant increase in light on the ground (mostly closer to the front end sides) but any increase in visible area at night is good.

look forward to seeing the new video with the HIDs so i will have a better idea.

now that i know you have to add extras for the effects i may only get rings - but am starting with 8000k headlights....

 

[SpyderWolf]

thanks for the response!

if you re-watch your original video you will see when you turned on the TricRings there was a significant increase in light on the ground (mostly closer to the front end sides) but any increase in visible area at night is good.

look forward to seeing the new video with the HIDs so i will have a better idea.

now that i know you have to add extras for the effects i may only get rings - but am starting with 8000k headlights....

I am finally walking without the stupid cam boot supporting my ankle, and the weather is supposed to clear up this weekend. Hopefully I will get a chance to clean the green layer of pollen off my Spyder and take some new pics and video to post. :thumbup:

 

[SpyderWolf]

More New Mods Installed

I got a few new mods to install during the time I was down with my ankle injury. I was finally able to take care of getting them done, and am happy with the results.

BRP Billet Aluminum Front Axle Nut Covers:

SFB Racing front floorboards:

 

[musicarcade]

looks cool!
can't wait to see it in person:congrats:

 

[SpyderWolf]

I was also able to make a new video this evening. My camera is not that good at taking movies of lights at night. If you are looking at the Spyder with the naked eye, while standing up, you can definitely see the TricRings around the HID lights. Of course, if you stoop down to the HID level you can't see anything for a while. :roflblack:

Anyway, here is the video I was able to get.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCKF_Z9xU_E[/ame]

 

[SpyderWolf]

FrankenHindle

I finally had enough with trying to rivet the heat shields on my Hindle and having them continue to rattle. Taking care of it made it not so pretty, so my wife got some paint to help.

 

[SpyderWolf]

looks cool!
can't wait to see it in person:congrats:

Thanks Tom. I still haven't ridden my Spyder out of the yard yet since the ankle injury. If the weather holds this weekend I am going to go for it. :thumbup: