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Offline derelicte

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Early model turn signals on later model 750
« on: April 17, 2012, 12:45:56 PM »
The rear turn signals on by K4 750 were bent, scraped up and generally shot, so I ordered some replacements.  Picked up some earlier signals because they are way smaller and just look a little more proportionate to me (I think there were some safety regulations passed in the early 70's mandating huge tail lights and signals on cars as well).  I assumed the stalks would have the same mounting pattern but it looks like the tabs on the current grab bar are not a direct fit.  Would a grab bar from an earlier bike with the correct pattern mount to my frame without modification?  Thanks
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Offline phil71

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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2012, 12:58:53 PM »
No.. the addition of the grab bar changed things. Be crafty, you'll make it fit.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2012, 02:15:09 PM »
I was never satisfied with the stock winkers,tried aftermarket ones,just didnt look right with the age of the bike .I finally found German Spec CB750 turn signals(repro)Smaller,cooler looking IMO,and period correct(for Germany)
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2012, 02:18:42 PM »
Are the German ones the same as UK? I prefer the UK as they are a bit smaller and a nicer shape than those flat US ones.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2012, 02:19:07 PM »
heres a pic of the german period correct spec ones
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2012, 02:20:17 PM »
Umm, not for me thanks.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2012, 04:55:11 PM »
Was thinking of doing the same with the turn signals on the 72 cb750 I picked up for a hardtail project I'll get to at some point, I like the smaller look compared to the stock ones on my 78 750. If I don't go that route I'll just trim and mount the stock ones as tight to the frame as I can, I don't hate the stock ones.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2012, 07:28:02 PM »
Lol Piglet straight up offended by the german style tails.  Thanks for the info, will post up a pic if I get the stock tabs drilled and the blinkers mounted up.  Like 750 says there's always shortening the original blinkers' stalks.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2012, 07:42:07 PM »
After a lot of searching, I found these... (the little one on the right).  They look similar to the older style, but are way smaller.  The lens is probably around 1 1/4" in diameter (and is a smoked looking amber).  They're made by Posh (Japanese).



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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2012, 10:06:51 PM »
I want to do the same thing with my K5.  I think the smaller signals are more "classy".   I have some great earlier model small K signals and was going to buy the F/R stems from CB750 supply.  I bet that I am going to run into the same problem with the rear stems.  Let me know how you figure out the correction.  LOL....us old people need all the "hep" we can get!!
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2012, 11:21:10 PM »
Are your existing signals like the ones Nomad pictured? I thought the K4 came with the small earlier signals on a long stem. Pictures would help.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2012, 04:27:17 AM »
Quote from: derelicte on April 20, 2012, 07:28:02 PM
Lol Piglet straight up offended by the german style tails.  Thanks for the info, will post up a pic if I get the stock tabs drilled and the blinkers mounted up.  Like 750 says there's always shortening the original blinkers' stalks.

Those German ones are to angular for me and I don't think it fits the bikes looks. Maybe if the lenses were rounded.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2012, 04:33:17 AM »
After digging around in the shed, I found an older style blinker to compare it to...


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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2012, 07:51:52 AM »
those are cool,I like em.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2012, 08:37:03 AM »
I like the originals in the last pic.
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Re: Early model turn signals on later model 750
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2012, 06:14:11 AM »
Nomad, where'd you get those Posh signals? I found one or two places that have some but I hadn't seen those turn signals before. I'm looking to change mine out too
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