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Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« on: May 04, 2010, 11:13:30 AM »
 Most of the pics of mini turn signals show them on aftermarket headlight ears. Has anyone found a set that will work with the stock headlight ears?
 ('71 CB 500...turn signals mount through ears/headlight bucket). I'm having a hard time finding anything with long enough threads. Has anyone used these specifically:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4pcs-Chrome-Mini-Bullet-Turn-Signals-Blinkers-Harleys-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa0cd53cfQQitemZ320525390799QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Or:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370375652149&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 11:22:05 AM »
are they plastic or aluminum? makes a big difference when they get bumped a bit.
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 02:37:12 PM »
i ordered a set of cheapo ebay mini signals. with out thinking about the mounting issue... i had to drillout the inside of the headlight ear so it only bolts to the outside... let me know if thats to confusing. oh and the cheap signals.... they are cheap. i only paid $6 for all four of mine so i wasnt expecting much, good thing... they are crap, but kind of function.

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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 02:49:14 PM »
i put 2 rubber washers on both sides of the earposts....give them a little bit of flex before they break

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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2010, 03:55:55 PM »
 I've used the signals in the second link I posted. They worked great on my XS650 cafe' racer, but I was using aftermarket headlight ears.
 My main concern with these is having enough threads on the mounting post.
 Domer, how will drilling out the ear help? I have to be able to get the post inside the headlight bucket and then get a nut on it. See what I mean?
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 04:03:01 PM »
mine didnt get mounted to the headlight bolt, not sure if it was supposed to be this way but my stock signals were mounted about half way betwen the headlight and the tubes... ill try and dig up a pic.

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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 04:17:31 PM »
These are the kind I've used on several of my builds:



They're billet aluminum, anodized, about 2" long and the led's are super bright but white when not illuminated. They come in several styles and also in red. Can't say enough good things about them.
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2010, 04:28:59 PM »
I got mine from www.motorcycle-superstore.com , plug and play installation, good price

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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2010, 11:52:07 PM »
Swellguy,
What are they called and where can I get some? Do they come with a stem and wires? Any links. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2010, 06:57:39 AM »
I like the look of the Suzuki ones you linked to, but new chrome....even over inexpensive plastic directionals may make all of your other chrome look bad.  Personally I'd get something that looks the part on your bike so it blends in better, then throw on some new lenses.
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 07:44:36 AM »
These are the kind I've used on several of my builds:



They're billet aluminum, anodized, about 2" long and the led's are super bright but white when not illuminated. They come in several styles and also in red. Can't say enough good things about them.


more info on these would be great

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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2010, 07:58:00 AM »
Harrison Specialties on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Amber-LED-Mini-Bullet-lights-Yamaha-Roadstar-Blaster-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5639780757QQitemZ370331354967QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1908wt_1167

Check their store for other styles/shapes.

I'll be using a set of them right now for my ongoing cb750 cafe project.
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2010, 09:29:49 AM »
To give you a sense of scale, on the front I'm going to use them on the headlight ears:



Like I said, they're white when not illuminated so I they really do the trick.



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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2010, 09:43:24 AM »
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Re: Mini turn signals on stock headlight ears?
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2010, 11:21:15 AM »
 I got a reply from one of the ebay auctions and the threaded stem is 3/4"; probably not long enough to do what I want.
 I did find a set of for decent stock turn signals for $40 shipped and have them on the way. That should solve my problems.
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