Headlight Replacement - First DIY

[Sentinel]

Hi All,

I have a 2017 RT and I have a headlight that is out. After finding out how much it costs to have a headlight replaced I have finally gotten to the point with the service costs that I am going to start doing as much of my own maintenance as possible and figured this is a good place to start.

Since you have to take most of the dressing off to replace I am looking to do both and replace with LED (last longer so should not have to do again and brighter thus safer). Does anyone who has done this upgrade have any wisdom to share about the brand they used and their experience? I am looking for a replacement that is:

- Plug and play - no cutting, drilling, dremeling, etc.
- Compliant with Can Am - will not void warranty or run afoul of the ‘system’

As always, any guidance, recommendations and/or wisdom is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Lew L]

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YouTube is you friend. TricLED and Lamonster both sell LED headlight kits. Magic mirrors ease the pain of removing the mirrors ( which you'll do a lot)

Good lighting is a good thing---------

Lew L

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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YouTube is you friend. TricLED and Lamonster both sell LED headlight kits. Magic mirrors ease the pain of removing the mirrors ( which you'll do a lot)

Good lighting is a good thing---------

Lew L

:agree: ......LED is the way to go ...... You will need a 6 to 8 in ch extension for the ratchet and a 10mm socket to get to the upper bolts for the headlight assembly ( I usually put a small piece of masking tape inside the socket so it grips the bole head ) .... I have them for 1/4 in. ratchet ( they are less expensive ) ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Arion]

I bought my LED headlight kits for both my 2015 RT-S and my wife's 2012 RTL (since replaced by a 2021 Sea to Sky) from Pierre and canamspyderaccessories.com while he was having a very good sale. The best part of his lights (at the time) was that everything fit inside the stock cover. The process is time consuming but not really difficult, until it comes to replacing the left side fog lamp lens. I ended up removing the frunk and it proved the best option, for me at least.

To supplement the very good info Mike provided, it's a very good idea to put a rag or towel in the area beneath the headlight module to keep from dropping a bolt into the bark void. I didn;t and it necessitated a trip to the hardware store to replace the wayward bolt. Good luck and be patient.

 

[Stubby]

I went with Lamonster. While you have the Tupperware off, go ahead and replace the fog lights as
well Lamonster gives you a break on price if you buy both sets as a kit at the same time from him.
You will not regret replacing with LEDs.

 

[canamjhb]

Not a tough job. Watch the videos, take your time, and use lots of rags and towels to plug all open areas. If you drop a fastener down into an unplugged hole, you will never see it again. Good luck..... Jim

 

[Gekko]

Here's a good video to show you the procedure for replacement; you might also want to consider the replacement they use in the video:

"Can-Am Spyder RT LED Headlight Conversion Kit"

I used the video to help me run a usb charging cable from the frunk to the dash.

Good luck with your project!

 

[davev1pa]

Like any project-it'll take you 2x as long and your going to use a couple &^%$ words so ....but it's totally doable for anyone...once you've taken this thing apart a few times. I have Lamonsters LEDs and yeah theres a lil notch in the case cover but a lil silicone covers it up. I'm sure all the other lights are great for various reasons but I'm a bit on the cheap side and Lamonsters had the best bang for the buck. I just replaced a rear tire and brakes on a 12 RT....I had done my 14 RTS a few months ago...it feels really good to save some $$ and struggle thru the annoyance...and all the you tubes and advice here helps but like NIKE says....JUST DO IT PS: that's a good video on slingmods..

 

[Sentinel]

Thanks for the advice all. Parts are on their way. Will let you know how it goes.

 

[cptjam]

Where are you? We can do it in 45 minutes! Joe

 

[Sentinel]

Thanks but in the mid-west. Would love to get out your way someday but not on one headlight

 

[Sentinel]

Success! Thanks, and one more thing...

Hi all,

Thanks again for the help, with your suggestions I have completed the headlight install, and both work:doorag:

I dis however encounter an issue from previous work a CanAm dealer did. I discovers the one of the pins that are behind the silver buttons on the side panel appears to have been forced in from the wrong angle and is broken. I have the replacement pin (least expensive part I have ever purchased for this machine - $4.95).

It appears that the piece pressure fits onto the interior side of the silver button. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacing? It looks to be like the only way is to destroy the original to remove and for fit the replacement. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have added a pic to show the part I am referring to.

Thanks.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Without looking at my RT I think that is one of those security screws that screws into the nubbin. You can get a bit from your local hardware store. BRP uses security screws on some of those nubbins to prevent users from needlessly unscrewing them to remove the panels.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Without looking at my RT I think that is one of those security screws that screws into the nubbin. You can get a bit from your local hardware store. BRP uses security screws on some of those nubbins to prevent users from needlessly unscrewing them to remove the panels.

It is! If you want to undo it from the bent placcy stem behind, you'll need the appropriately sized Security Torx/whatever bit. :thumbup: Sorry I can't help you with the right size, but I just scrummage around in the bottom of the bag until I find the bit that fits. pps: