I purchased the BRP brand light bar and paid an arm and a leg for it when I got my Spyder in 2022. That being said, I find it greatly improves my visibility at night and helps being seen during the day. Another good bean-counter video! Cheers Wayne!
Wayne Smoak strikes again. Good job. I’m sure you’ll love everything but especially the floorboards lights. EDIT: nice closing shot. Insta360 on a tripod in front of your house?
Nope, It would have been a long video, Slingmods has pretty good video, but they don't show the challenging part .. which is running the wiring up to the front
Hey Spyder Wayne, i bought this light to fit to my 2023 spyder, and when I removed the black cover there was no cable present inside? any ideas? I assume I need to run a cable!
Very odd, on mine and several others I know, the plug was attached to the back of the plastic cover that gets removed, as shown in my video, and one of my friends who installed the same light has a 2023 Spyder RT Limited. Is yours a Limited?
@@SpyderWayne Hey, yes it is a 2023 rt limited, mind you Im also in the uk, not sure if that makes any difference at all. Ive had a poke around and does not appear to be any cable. I will speak to the dealer when i get it in for its first oil change, just be nice to do this myself, not sure what cable is needed would you happen to know if the cable can be purchased from say sling mods or anywhere else?
@Motorhomelife_Adventures Ahhhh, that explains it. In Europe and Australia, there is no plug behind the plastic cover, but the kit does come with the extra wiring needed for installation. In my video, I mentioned this, and the entire frunk (front trunk) needs to be removed. Martin the Vlogger youtube channel has a video showing how to install this light on European Spyder RT's. Apparently, the "lighting" rules and regulations for motorcycles in Europe are different than the rules here in North America.
Another fine "How to video" illuminating every detail of a brilliant light mod installation many Spyder riders should consider . Your channel is a gold mine of info on these cool machines . Can -Am and Slingmods will soon be reaching out to you for some brand deal offers . Could be very lucrative .
@@SpyderWayne Don't sell your self short , you have a powerful voice and big brands are starting to recognize the value of nano creators like yourself .
That light really improves visibility. I'm going to look into those lights you put on the fender's . I like those grills you put in, too 😎. I should have ordered those grills when I bought my Baja Ron ultra Sway bar. The sway bar is awesome. I live in the mountain Foothills and we have a lot of curvy roads.
All the lights are awesome, and these grills are magnetically attached, easy to remove, and put back in, making it easy to clean out the smaller debris that still gets in. The grills I had on my first Spyder were screwed into place. These grills are more convenient. I got all these lights, and the grills from Slingmods, but I think you can find them through other online Spyder accessory vendors.
I started by adding side amber sequential LED lights and red sequential LED lights to my front fenders, (replacing the plastic amber reflectors and the red relective stickers) and the amber and red lights connected to the front lights inside each fender, and then a splitter off those lights is connected to my running board LED lights. I bought all those lights from Slingmods, and their website has good videos on how the fender and running board lights were installed. 😁👍
Wayne, I wanted to get your opinion on a Spyder issue. The lock mechanism and cables on my side panniers on my 2021 spyder have apparently been getting moisture in them and rusting. This makes them very difficult to open and I year ago while the bike was still under warranty I snapped both of the plastic latches, trying to get the side panniers to open. I got new latches and cables installed, and the technician said he ran them less of a 90° bend to help in the future. I am always gentle with these latches, and I spray the locking mechanism with WD-40 to keep moisture out, but it looks like they're starting to seize again. I can already tell that if I were to pull too tightly on them, the cable will once again snap the plastic latches all over again. My question is, have you experienced anything like this or know any other riders that are having problems with these cables? I know a little while back Sean Smokes posted a video talking about this very issue. I am hoping to take the seat off like you showed in your previous video to get at the cables, and perhaps clean and lubricate them. I just wanted your opinion on this issue. Thank you for your time.
Here,s the link to Sean Smoaks video from Nov 2021, I had saved this in a playlist I keep for reference purposes. ruclips.net/video/1LAOYyLJEtU/видео.htmlsi=VX2rn4Ozfxzcrpoe If this doesn't show as a link, you could do a search on TheSmoaksVlogs Sticky Saddlebag Latches, or try snd copy the link text and paste into web address bar. I had that problem, on my 1st Spyder, 1 side completely seized, got it fixed under warranty. No issues yet with my new Spyder. I can't remember what lubticant Sean Smoak recommended, I think it was Chain Wax, but I'm sure he did not recommend using WD40. I think the video does a good job in showing how he fixed it, with some little inexpensive gadget to get the lubticant pushed through the cable. I hope this helps.
@@SpyderWayne Thank you for the quick reply. It always helps to hear from other people. I was actually going to post the link to his video and forgot. I am glad to hear I was not alone but I think it is happening all over again. Yes, Sean recommended a chain wax type lubricant but I have a feeling I will just have to do my best to get as much of the cable exposed by taking things apart. In the mean time, I took everything out of both panniers in case they decide to never open again. Thank you for the quick reply. It always helps to hear from other people.
You're so lucky in the States! Here in Europe we have to add all the lights that you guys get as standard 🙄 I have the light bar, but I need that extra wire that you got in your kit. I've contacted several companies that supply the light, but they won't supply the wire on its own. If anyone wants to sell me theirs, I'll happily pay the postage!
@MrBarman650 The extra wiring I have is a splitter, and I'd give you mine if I didn't need it, but I plan on using it to add power for another modification. Where did you get your light bar without the wiring needed ? The wiring I got, came in the box from Slingmods.
@@SpyderWayne you know, I bought it so long ago (one of those 'future project ' ideas!) that I don't even remember. I'm just hoping that someone somewhere doesn't need their wiring and is prepared to part with it 😁
You are right on the more lights, he has been putting more lights on my can am spyder also
I'm always a fan of, "Don't hit me lights." Great job, Wayne. You really are getting quite handy in the garage.
Cold days, and 7 day weekends... so I get more practice 😂
I purchased the BRP brand light bar and paid an arm and a leg for it when I got my Spyder in 2022. That being said, I find it greatly improves my visibility at night and helps being seen during the day. Another good bean-counter video! Cheers Wayne!
BRP acessory pricing is ... gulp... premium 😳🥴😂
Looks much better buddy. I love these kind of easy mods and now you will be known as the squirrel hunter ! 😂
... "SQIRREL !!!" ... 😳😂🤣
@@SpyderWayne hahahaha
Very nice, Wayne! Happy Easter! Good thing you are retired now to get all this work done! 😁😁😁💜🤗
And it was a good thing colder days came back, all that nice weather in Feb for riding didn't leave much time for mods and installs 😁😄
@@SpyderWayne gotta ride when you can!!
Spyder Wayne I follow you advice. Install my light bar tonight. Really looks nice and bright. Thanks.
You're very welcome 😁👍
Glad you have the plug n play ..looks like a lot more work without having that! 😳😅
Complete removal of the frunk was shown in the instructions... 😳🤣
@@SpyderWayne nope!
Nice easy install Wayne and more light is always good 👍
Especially the quick and easy installs. Thanks, Roy 👊😎👍
Wayne Smoak strikes again.
Good job. I’m sure you’ll love everything but especially the floorboards lights.
EDIT: nice closing shot. Insta360 on a tripod in front of your house?
Haha, not the 360 this time. It was my son holding a DJI Osmo Action 3 👊😎👍
😂😂😂
Looks very nice just the right amount of lights take care and Happy Easter to you as well
Yeah, now I might have enough lighting to say "Pretty please with a cherry on top don't kill me"... 😁🤗😂
I love those floorboard lights! I'll look and see if you did a video on those 😁
Nope, It would have been a long video, Slingmods has pretty good video, but they don't show the challenging part .. which is running the wiring up to the front
@@SpyderWayne well hisser...
@@RideBlessed 😁😄👍
Sweet ❤
Thanks 😊😁👍
Those floorboards are super bright!
Disco dance floors need a lot of disco lights 😁🤣🤣
@@SpyderWayne looking forward to seeing you dancing on that Spyder! 😂😉🤗🕺🕺🕺
First! 🎉
You were up early 🤗
🎉🎁🏆👏💜
Winner, winner, chicken 🐓 dinner!
@@KrakensGarageandAdventures 🤗💜🤩
@@SpyderWayne I had a breakfast date with a friend... Now I need a nap lol
Hey Spyder Wayne, i bought this light to fit to my 2023 spyder, and when I removed the black cover there was no cable present inside? any ideas? I assume I need to run a cable!
Very odd, on mine and several others I know, the plug was attached to the back of the plastic cover that gets removed, as shown in my video, and one of my friends who installed the same light has a 2023 Spyder RT Limited. Is yours a Limited?
@@SpyderWayne Hey, yes it is a 2023 rt limited, mind you Im also in the uk, not sure if that makes any difference at all. Ive had a poke around and does not appear to be any cable. I will speak to the dealer when i get it in for its first oil change, just be nice to do this myself, not sure what cable is needed would you happen to know if the cable can be purchased from say sling mods or anywhere else?
@Motorhomelife_Adventures Ahhhh, that explains it. In Europe and Australia, there is no plug behind the plastic cover, but the kit does come with the extra wiring needed for installation. In my video, I mentioned this, and the entire frunk (front trunk) needs to be removed. Martin the Vlogger youtube channel has a video showing how to install this light on European Spyder RT's. Apparently, the "lighting" rules and regulations for motorcycles in Europe are different than the rules here in North America.
Another fine "How to video" illuminating every detail of a brilliant light mod installation many Spyder riders should consider . Your channel is a gold mine of info on these cool machines . Can -Am and Slingmods will soon be reaching out to you for some brand deal offers . Could be very lucrative .
Who...Lil 'ol me 😂 Maybe one day when my channel grows up, that would be cool 😄 Thanks, Terry 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne Don't sell your self short , you have a powerful voice and big brands are starting to recognize the value of nano creators like yourself .
@TRyanLearnBikes Those are very kind words, Sir !! 😁👍
Wow!! Those are bright... The other ones on the fenders!
I've wanted the fender lights ever since I saw them when I was following another Spyder last year who had bright lights on their fenders 🤔😁🤗
@@SpyderWayne 😉🤗😂
Ok "Note To Self" Never ride in front of Wayne at night, "Brite Light Brite Light !! "
BAHAHAHA... Yeah, I had to add more lighting, just to let you know I'm still behind you 😁😂🤣
😂😂😂
See and be seen always a good motto!! Nice one Wayne. This video explains the flashing glow in the sky to the south yesterday evening!! 😂😂 🇨🇦
Bahahaha... yeah, NASA said their astronauts said they could see Lewiston 🤣😖
That light really improves visibility. I'm going to look into those lights you put on the fender's . I like those grills you put in, too 😎. I should have ordered those grills when I bought my Baja Ron ultra Sway bar. The sway bar is awesome. I live in the mountain Foothills and we have a lot of curvy roads.
All the lights are awesome, and these grills are magnetically attached, easy to remove, and put back in, making it easy to clean out the smaller debris that still gets in. The grills I had on my first Spyder were screwed into place. These grills are more convenient. I got all these lights, and the grills from Slingmods, but I think you can find them through other online Spyder accessory vendors.
So where did you get the power for your floorboards? Is there other auxiliary plugs?
I started by adding side amber sequential LED lights and red sequential LED lights to my front fenders, (replacing the plastic amber reflectors and the red relective stickers) and the amber and red lights connected to the front lights inside each fender, and then a splitter off those lights is connected to my running board LED lights. I bought all those lights from Slingmods, and their website has good videos on how the fender and running board lights were installed. 😁👍
Nice light installation video 👍
You make it look so easy
Happy Easter 🐣🐇 😀
This one is about as easy as it gets. Happy Easter 😁👍
Thanks for the info. Installing mine next week. Looks easy enough
It's so easy, even a retired bean counter can do it 😁😅👍
Another great install video! I really have to get busy ad add some lights to my Spyder some day.
This light bar was very easy. The fender lights and floorboard lights... let's just say not as easy 🤪
Great addition! Looked great returning to the house!
i want astronauts to tell NASA that they could see Lewiston 😂👍
Happy Easter to you and all 🐣
At my age, I can hide my own Easter eggs 🙄😖🤣
I have all.of those lights except for the light in the grill.
This little light bar was super easy 😁
Happy Easter Wayne.
Happy Easter to you and yours, Larry 🙄👍
Wayne, I wanted to get your opinion on a Spyder issue. The lock mechanism and cables on my side panniers on my 2021 spyder have apparently been getting moisture in them and rusting. This makes them very difficult to open and I year ago while the bike was still under warranty I snapped both of the plastic latches, trying to get the side panniers to open. I got new latches and cables installed, and the technician said he ran them less of a 90° bend to help in the future. I am always gentle with these latches, and I spray the locking mechanism with WD-40 to keep moisture out, but it looks like they're starting to seize again. I can already tell that if I were to pull too tightly on them, the cable will once again snap the plastic latches all over again. My question is, have you experienced anything like this or know any other riders that are having problems with these cables? I know a little while back Sean Smokes posted a video talking about this very issue. I am hoping to take the seat off like you showed in your previous video to get at the cables, and perhaps clean and lubricate them. I just wanted your opinion on this issue. Thank you for your time.
Here,s the link to Sean Smoaks video from Nov 2021, I had saved this in a playlist I keep for reference purposes.
ruclips.net/video/1LAOYyLJEtU/видео.htmlsi=VX2rn4Ozfxzcrpoe
If this doesn't show as a link, you could do a search on TheSmoaksVlogs Sticky Saddlebag Latches, or try snd copy the link text and paste into web address bar.
I had that problem, on my 1st Spyder, 1 side completely seized, got it fixed under warranty. No issues yet with my new Spyder. I can't remember what lubticant Sean Smoak recommended, I think it was Chain Wax, but I'm sure he did not recommend using WD40. I think the video does a good job in showing how he fixed it, with some little inexpensive gadget to get the lubticant pushed through the cable. I hope this helps.
@@SpyderWayne Thank you for the quick reply. It always helps to hear from other people. I was actually going to post the link to his video and forgot. I am glad to hear I was not alone but I think it is happening all over again. Yes, Sean recommended a chain wax type lubricant but I have a feeling I will just have to do my best to get as much of the cable exposed by taking things apart. In the mean time, I took everything out of both panniers in case they decide to never open again. Thank you for the quick reply. It always helps to hear from other people.
Awesome
... it's so easy, a retired accountant can do it 😁😆👍
You're so lucky in the States!
Here in Europe we have to add all the lights that you guys get as standard 🙄
I have the light bar, but I need that extra wire that you got in your kit. I've contacted several companies that supply the light, but they won't supply the wire on its own.
If anyone wants to sell me theirs, I'll happily pay the postage!
I believe Martin the Vlogger channel sells a version if this light bar with the extra wiring.
@@SpyderWayne yeah he does, but my problem is that I've already got the light bar, and even he won't sell me just the wiring 🙄
@MrBarman650 The extra wiring I have is a splitter, and I'd give you mine if I didn't need it, but I plan on using it to add power for another modification. Where did you get your light bar without the wiring needed ? The wiring I got, came in the box from Slingmods.
@@SpyderWayne you know, I bought it so long ago (one of those 'future project ' ideas!) that I don't even remember.
I'm just hoping that someone somewhere doesn't need their wiring and is prepared to part with it 😁