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What did you do to your Spyder today?
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broderp
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12/03/2023
Today I started the install of the Signature Light. I say started because after spending hours looking for a pigtail for the power connections I was stumped on how to mounting the power module and bracket because on my Spyder, access to the OEM mounting holes seem blocked. :cus:
Maybe tomorrow I try and remove the battery to see if I can make any better headway.
12/09/2023
Its still not completed. I dropped a washer into the Abyss that is the area under the battery with the frunk liner out. I will need to replace it and remove the battery to access the area to install the bracket and power box. I want to be sure I wont lose my trip meter information to keep my OCD in check. :helpsmilie:
It looks great though!
Today I started the install of the Signature Light. I say started because after spending hours looking for a pigtail for the power connections I was stumped on how to mounting the power module and bracket because on my Spyder, access to the OEM mounting holes seem blocked. :cus:
Maybe tomorrow I try and remove the battery to see if I can make any better headway.
12/09/2023
Its still not completed. I dropped a washer into the Abyss that is the area under the battery with the frunk liner out. I will need to replace it and remove the battery to access the area to install the bracket and power box. I want to be sure I wont lose my trip meter information to keep my OCD in check. :helpsmilie:
It looks great though!
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troop
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Pulled off the cover and installed L/R Show Chrome foldable black flag mounts and Show Chrome seat shock. Had a bit of a time getting the new lower shock to lock onto the ball. Was happy to hear the "click" 
. Tomorrow will be TricLED Run/Turn/Brake strips and brake flasher modules.
. Tomorrow will be TricLED Run/Turn/Brake strips and brake flasher modules.
Gwolf
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UPS truck didn't come till 2 hours after dark. Went to the shop and unboxed the Plug & Play trailer hitch and looked it over, but too late to mess with it tonight. Watched the installation videos for it. So simple a cave man could do it. Probably put it on tomorrow, if nothing else comes up to distract me. Looks like a 20 or 30 minute job. Maybe a bit longer after I run down the Loctite and see where it is hiding, and get the tools scattered.
DaddyRhino130
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I enjoyed the success of installing the TricLED Front Fender Reflectors with Sequential LED Turn Signals & Running Lights . . . didn't enjoy the wiring part, but I think it's an acquired taste . . .
Deanna777
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DaddyRhino130,
What year is your spyder?
What spyder model did you get?
( off- topic, post a picture of your spyder in your signature, :welcome: ).
Deanna
I addeded the Pedal Box (from Lamonster) and the Akrapovic Exhaust to my 20RTL yesterday. Ran the machine per BRP break-in instructions for the exhaust. Unfortunately, a storm moved through last night and I was unable to do a test ride. Today is supposed to be sunny, windy, and in the mid 50's. So you know what I'll be doing today! 
CloverHillCrawler
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It wasn't as nice as it was supposed to be out it was supposed to be 56 and sunny, turned out to be foggy and 46 F. Still went for a ride to my favorite Pizza Place growing up. Rode down River Road and Clara Barton Parkway to Marios in Arlington Va.
Got me some pizza and took a smoke break at Gravelly Point and watched the planes at reagan national then head back home the same way. I was reminded of why I don't take too many trips to the city during the day. Congested as hell and lots of morons.
I was glad to get past 495 on the parkway and have the traffic drop off with it.
Got me some pizza and took a smoke break at Gravelly Point and watched the planes at reagan national then head back home the same way. I was reminded of why I don't take too many trips to the city during the day. Congested as hell and lots of morons.
I was glad to get past 495 on the parkway and have the traffic drop off with it.
Shucks, you should have taken I-270 just to top off your day. :joke::roflblack:
ThreeWheeler
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Modifying trunk on my 2012 RSS. Adding LED brake lights to 2 different trunks. LED lights all around; headlights were a bugger because my hands are too big to do it the ezy way. New custom set I picked up off Ebay.
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broderp
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12/08/23
I finally got the nerve to start my "invasive" upgrades on my new Spyder. By evasive, I mean having to take a wrench or two to it and take off factory installed panels and fairings for the first time. Breaking the seal was a bit scary, but it was time to install my Show Chrome Auxiliary Lights.
I was not impressed with the sloppy nature of the mounting brackets in the OEM location so I made a minor modification to the mounting to assure the best alignment.
Now to deal with those yellowish headlights.....
I finally got the nerve to start my "invasive" upgrades on my new Spyder. By evasive, I mean having to take a wrench or two to it and take off factory installed panels and fairings for the first time. Breaking the seal was a bit scary, but it was time to install my Show Chrome Auxiliary Lights.
I was not impressed with the sloppy nature of the mounting brackets in the OEM location so I made a minor modification to the mounting to assure the best alignment.
Now to deal with those yellowish headlights.....
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broderp
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12/09/23
Well, no one said it would be easy. Can-Am certainly didn't do us any favors on something as simple as changing a headlight bulb!
The required disassembly to simply change a bulb is crazy. But after installing my new auxiliary lights, it was time to get rid of the yellowish headlights. So today I installed new LED's.
At the end of the day, the yellow is gone, but I need to properly verify adjustment once the weather gets better. After the first LED install, which is simple once you get to the dang headlight, I held up a large piece of cardboard about 4 feet wide by 5 feet tall to see what how the cutoff appeared compared to the OEM bulb. They were dead on, but the LED line seemed much crisper. After installing the second bulb I compared the second to the first and it matched the first perfectly. So from about 3-4 feet in front of the Spyder I saw no need to make adjustments at this time.
Attached is the obligatory comparison pic. I didn't edit the image other than to crop it, but the LED doesn't appear as "blue" in person and the yellow did seem more "yellow" in person. Weird.
Well, no one said it would be easy.
Can-Am certainly didn't do us any favors on something as simple as changing a headlight bulb!The required disassembly to simply change a bulb is crazy. But after installing my new auxiliary lights, it was time to get rid of the yellowish headlights. So today I installed new LED's.
At the end of the day, the yellow is gone, but I need to properly verify adjustment once the weather gets better. After the first LED install, which is simple once you get to the dang headlight, I held up a large piece of cardboard about 4 feet wide by 5 feet tall to see what how the cutoff appeared compared to the OEM bulb. They were dead on, but the LED line seemed much crisper. After installing the second bulb I compared the second to the first and it matched the first perfectly. So from about 3-4 feet in front of the Spyder I saw no need to make adjustments at this time.
Attached is the obligatory comparison pic.
I didn't edit the image other than to crop it, but the LED doesn't appear as "blue" in person and the yellow did seem more "yellow" in person. Weird.Attachments
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LALoner
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Sat in front of my computer reading all the posts. Spent some time thinking that I will wait for about six months before putting any "extras" on my bike which according to the dealer will be here in the Jan/Feb time frame. I will be happy to get it in March.
So, in the meantime, y'all keep posting and giving me something to look forward to.
So, in the meantime, y'all keep posting and giving me something to look forward to.
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broderp
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roflmao
The only downside to waiting is it may eat up riding time! I'm glad I will have all winter to upgrade, modify and be ready for the first good weather next year! I bought a couple of propane heaters to keep the garage nice and toasty whilst I strip the new bike down to do stuff.
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2020+ Can Am RT Limited Top Trunk Wrench DIY
I was trying to come up with a wrench to help remove the top trunk from my 2020 Spyder RTL. The lock down knob was very hard to turn by hand. So I came up with this.
I took a 1" PVC "T" and cut the bottom with a Dremel tool to the width of the raised part of the knob. So now I have a DIY wrench that cost under $3. I have attached a pic of the finished product.
I was trying to come up with a wrench to help remove the top trunk from my 2020 Spyder RTL. The lock down knob was very hard to turn by hand. So I came up with this.
I took a 1" PVC "T" and cut the bottom with a Dremel tool to the width of the raised part of the knob. So now I have a DIY wrench that cost under $3. I have attached a pic of the finished product.
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