Thinking of adding Fender Lighting - input fm those who have?

[2katz]

I’m debating whether to add lights to the front fenders and could use some input from those who have made the leap. I do feel that the more lights the better to be seen by the cages, but just don’t know….

Looking at the TricLED Sequential Vs. Show Chrome (non sequential as they don’t have sequential) vs. ?? Any other suggestions.

Please share your pro’s/con’s. Thanks!!

 

[Bfromla]

Hiya neighbor FYI Not from F3 but Yes they help, not just being seen but seeing if your blinker is still onopcorn:

 

[RickWB]

I am investigating the same thing. Looks like the Tricled system is plug and play, but not the ShowChrome, thus a bit more complex install. I hope others who have installed will provide feedback.

Rick

 

[2katz]

I went ahead and ordered the TricLED. I’ll let you know installation goes and how they look.
Also ordered a luggage rack, cyclops light and a ton of other items.

What I really need input on is, I would like to have the top box, turn signals and tail light strobe when hitting the breaks. I’m having a difficult time receiving specific/detailed information from Spyderpops… on this item. TricLED specifically told me their product will not strobe the top box.

On the Harley, it’s a simple module to take care of this. However, it appears it’s a bit more work for the F3 and without additional info., I ‘think’ you have a choice of top box OR taillight/turn signals, not an all in one.

 

[Valkrocket]

A little more work than plug-n' play, but well worth it when finished. TricLED is a great vendor to work with. :thumbup:

 

[AY4B]

They are great having the signal lighting in the fenders give a lot more visibility. On the down side If you plan on installing them yourself, they are more difficult to install and time consuming. allow at least a couple of days for a first timer. You have to run the wiring from the fender to the signal lighting on the spyder.

 

[MNBK]

Spyderpops has a plug and play for the top box, I put it on my wife's F3L. It flashes the top box light when you brake. Takes about 10 minutes to install.

 

[Revjames]

I just installed TricLED sequential fender LED's on my wife's 2021 RTL and am in process of installing same on my 2020 F3-S Special. Taking fenders off and then putting back on is a bit of a chore, but not terribly bad. A second set of hands is huge help. I do have an issue with one amber LED for mine but it looks like Cindy at TricLED is all over it trying to make it right, on a Saturday no less! Once the work is done I really like the additional lighting it adds. The wife really loves the "cool factor" of the sequential signals. All connections are truly plug and play, which is huge. I can do mechanical work, but am leery and not real handy with electrical.

https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spy...ctors-spyderfenderz-tricled-2019-up?vehicle=1 Installation video. Of course Brandon makes it look so simple. But it's really not bad

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Years ago I DIY'ed a pair of very thin ( 4mm ) amber LED strips to the outside edges on my front fenders ( RT basic ). Because they were thin I was able to follow the ARC of the fender perfectly. I tapped into the Fender TIP lights so it was pretty easy to do ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

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TricLED are very bright. Very noticable to anyone. Had to E- tape ( soon to be painted) the top edge to drive at night. Did I say VERY BRIGHT!!!!

 

[2katz]

Thanks everyone, for your input. My lights should arrive in the next few days along with my road pegs and brake/run/running strobe light. The last thing (I think) I need to order is a horn.

Between yesterday and today, I installed a windshield, drilled holes for and installed the luggage rack, anti-sway bar, phone holder, water bottle holder and driver backrest. Hubby had to help with the cat delete pipe as I couldn’t pull the springs. He also worked the lift and provided moral support.

 

[2katz]

Installed the sequential fender lights and LOVE them! As someone else mentioned, the hardest part was actually removing the fender(s). Although I was a little anxious drilling holes for the wired to run thru, (same thing when installing the luggage rack) I got over it pretty quickly.

As for the rear run/turn/brake strobe, the Spyderpops will not work for me and had to return them. Ordered from TricLED which will, apparently, do what I want. Received and they forgot to include the strobe module, so holding up on the install. In the meantime, I’m trying to figure out the wiring. The instructions aren’t the greatest and all videos I’m managed to find have a plug and play harness and the one I received is definitely not a simple plug and play. Have a call into Tric, who is supposed to call me tonight.

 

[Excoastie]

As for the rear run/turn/brake strobe, the Spyderpops will not work for me and had to return them. Ordered from TricLED which will, apparently, do what I want.

If you don't mind my asking, what was didn't the Spyderpops module do that the TriLED will?

I am looking for a stroke kit for my '21 RT-L but only want to strobe the light in the top box

--Exco

 

[Deanna777]

Thanks everyone, for your input. My lights should arrive in the next few days along with my road pegs and brake/run/running strobe light. The last thing (I think) I need to order is a horn.

Between yesterday and today, I installed a windshield, drilled holes for and installed the luggage rack, anti-sway bar, phone holder, water bottle holder and driver backrest. Hubby had to help with the cat delete pipe as I couldn’t pull the springs. He also worked the lift and provided moral support.

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 and I have the Tricled front fender( amber), and side saddle bag marker lights( red). My spyder is lite up like a Christmas tree at night. These are running/brake lights.

I haven't had any problems with the lights.

Deanna

 

[Steve W.]

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TricLED are very bright. Very noticable to anyone. Had to E- tape ( soon to be painted) the top edge to drive at night. Did I say VERY BRIGHT!!!!

I did exactly the same thing. Some careful application of black tape to prove the concept, then some even MORE careful masking of the fender so I could apply some black epoxy paint. I was surprised how many coats of paint it took to black them out completely.

For anyone planning on installing them (and I do highly recommend them), paint the top edge BEFORE you install them. :thumbup:

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[Tango]

I have the Spyderpops lights all around. Fender, trunk, and saddle bags. Very effective, and bright. Spyderpops was awesome to deal with. Always is. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Bfromla]

I went ahead and ordered the TricLED. I’ll let you know installation goes and how they look.
Also ordered a luggage rack, cyclops light and a ton of other items.

What I really need input on is, I would like to have the top box, turn signals and tail light strobe when hitting the breaks. I’m having a difficult time receiving specific/detailed information from Spyderpops… on this item. TricLED specifically told me their product will not strobe the top box.

On the Harley, it’s a simple module to take care of this. However, it appears it’s a bit more work for the F3 and without additional info., I ‘think’ you have a choice of top box OR taillight/turn signals, not an all in one.

Sorry didn’t read this one till now, anyhow https://www.rivcoproducts.com/search/Soma/
Is a tap in brake light modulator works for leds not incandescent. Might be able order just the modulatoropcorn::thumbup: believe the “Triple play” by custom dynamics is unit makes ez on HD. Might have a spyder friendly version:dontknow::dontknow:

 

[JRat]

That is on my must to list, so when I put her to rest during the bad winter weather I will light her up. That was one of the first things I did to my harley was add more and better lighting, Better to be seen.

 

[2katz]

If you don't mind my asking, what was didn't the Spyderpops module do that the TriLED will?

I am looking for a stroke kit for my '21 RT-L but only want to strobe the light in the top box

--Exco

It’s been awhile, so if I recall, I thought the light strobed the top box AND brake, turn all at once. The top box is a separate module.

I decided it was more important to see the turn and brake to strobe (more lights), than the top box. I could install a module for the top box also, but don’t want the top and bottom light strobes competing.

 

[2katz]

So… I’ve had the sequential fender lights, Led headlights, LED fog lights and brake, turn, strobe installed for a few months now. I am definitely seen while out on the road!

When hubby is riding in front or in back, he says no one will have any issue seeing me one bit from any angle. He’s almost a little bit jealous as I am brighter than the Harley!