TricLed Sequential LED Turn Signals & Running Lights - Anyone else having issues??

[bikerchris1270]

Has anyone just lifted/removed the front tire(s) and did the install with the fender on the machine? Looks like everything would be easily accessible this way.

I’ve performed it both ways…..initial installation with front tires removed and replacement led with fender off.
I thought the fender removal was easier for me while working on the ground. The challenge is tucking the wire loom away from tire so as not rub on it.
Don’t forget the dielectric grease on the connections…..and using heat shrink on connectors.

 

[K80Shooter]

Has anyone just lifted/removed the front tire(s) and did the install with the fender on the machine? Looks like everything would be easily accessible this way.

It can be done but I think it is easier to take the fender off, at least the 1st time as you have to drill a hole in the fender. Besides taking the fender off is only about a 5 min. job tops.

Also my post above was about these lights. 1 year and working good.

 

[kroache]

It can be done but I think it is easier to take the fender off, at least the 1st time as you have to drill a hole in the fender. Besides taking the fender off is only about a 5 min. job tops.

Also my post above was about these lights. 1 year and working good.

I agree it's likely easier to remove the fenders. I found it much easier to drill the required holes for the install with the fender on a workbench than attached to the bike. One thing that would help with the installation is a simple template that you could use for drilling the holes. I know you can "eye" the location but I missed it by 1/8" or so and had to widen it a bit to get it to fit properly. Came to my mind after I was done (of course) that I could have created a paper template easily enough prior to getting out the drill. I think it would help those who are a little leery of drilling holes in these machines (IMHO). Just installed mine this week so hoping they stand up well. Most LED products seem pretty reliable these days so hoping for the best here too.

 

[troop]

Finished up installing these today. Nice and bright. While not a hard install, Brandon makes it look easier than it is. Sure uses bigger than a 7/32" drill bit though. Must have changed the connectors.

 

[K80Shooter]

Yep, like I was afraid in post#13 I jinxed myself.

The amber one on the left quit working this morning. The red one still works.

I will try to trouble shoot it in the morning and see what I find.

 

[RickWB]

I’ve performed it both ways…..initial installation with front tires removed and replacement led with fender off.
I thought the fender removal was easier for me while working on the ground. The challenge is tucking the wire loom away from tire so as not rub on it.
Don’t forget the dielectric grease on the connections…..and using heat shrink on connectors.

I installed mine, but excess wire above the upper A arms. I again removed fender to tuck wires up under fender, but may have been easier this time to remove wheels.

 

[troop]

I installed mine, but excess wire above the upper A arms. I again removed fender to tuck wires up under fender, but may have been easier this time to remove wheels.

I just installed some TricLED fog light run/turn covers. Needed to install a 2-1 power connection. I removed the tires this time. I jacked up each side a bit one at a time to give a bit more room. Worked like a charm. Much easier than fender removal/finagling.

 

[fatboy]

i have installed several of these took fender off first install never again much easier to take wheels off

 

[Crewless]

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[K80Shooter]

Ok after troubleshooting my light, I found a broken wire that feeds the amber light.
It was at the connection where the terminal was crimped onto the wire.

I really think that most problems with these lights are due to using a very small wire that is easily broken.

 

[FrogmanDave]

I really think that most problems with these lights are due to using a very small wire that is easily broken.

I totally agree. Plus the connectors are not water proof at all.

I also found removing the wheel was much easier. I'm not sure why the install videos don't show that instead. At the least it could be mentioned as an option.

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

I have had mine on my 2020 for a little over a year, they failed on vacation last week.
I emailed Tricled and they said they were out of warranty, $10 for 2 new ones.
After I purchased them I told them how dissipointed I was. The ones on my 2015 are still working after 6 years and an impact with a dear at 55mph. These new ones didn't make it 2 years with no impacts on anything.

I was told they would research it.

 

[K80Shooter]

I have had mine on my 2020 for a little over a year, they failed on vacation last week.
I emailed Tricled and they said they were out of warranty, $10 for 2 new ones.
After I purchased them I told them how dissipointed I was. The ones on my 2015 are still working after 6 years and an impact with a dear at 55mph. These new ones didn't make it 2 years with no impacts on anything.

I was told they would research it.

Which light quit? Was it the whole side or only one light or all of them? If it's only one, try checking the wire at the connector where the light plugs into the harness. I have found a couple that the crimp was too tight and they mostly cut through the wires and failed there.
A little solder and they were as good as new.

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

Which light quit? Was it the whole side or only one light or all of them? If it's only one, try checking the wire at the connector where the light plugs into the harness. I have found a couple that the crimp was too tight and they mostly cut through the wires and failed there.
A little solder and they were as good as new.

On the left side there are a total of 6 LEDs that are out in a total of 3 places. right side 2 LEDs are out in 1 spot.

Replacments are on the way at $10.00

I did tell Tricled about the problems and about this page and they said they would look into it.

 

[C. Lee]

Mine have failed in many ways, the wiring is screwy, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Now some of the leds are out. Overall poor quality in my opinion. I will take the light plugs out and just leave them as reflectors if I can't find something better. Chris

 

[KAMJAM]

I installed them on our 2020 RT's late last year, prob 1k miles since then no issues. We haven't ridden in a downpour, been lucky enough to only be caught in light rain.
The first set, I took the fenders off. Second set, I jacked the spyder up and removed wheels, much easier.

 

[K80Shooter]

On the left side there are a total of 6 LEDs that are out in a total of 3 places. right side 2 LEDs are out in 1 spot.

Replacments are on the way at $10.00

I did tell Tricled about the problems and about this page and they said they would look into it.

Yeah, once the individual leds start going out then it's a light problem and not a wiring problem. Replacements for 10.00 is not bad but I do understand the frustration of dealing with it.

 

[Lew L]

Had the sequential type for a few years. Now some LEDS are out. I'll replace when we return from the 3 wheel rally.
Lew L

 

[PW2013STL]

I have replaced them on my 2020 RT 3 times and now a number of leds on the left side are out. I like the looks of them, but now thinking of getting the ones from Spyder Pops as that's what I put on my wife's 2021 StS.

 

[ARNIE R]

On my third set on all four positions. Back to reflectors only if these start going.