Topic: Cafe style turn signals

[longshanks]

I was given these cafe bullet style turn signals by the PO of my bike and I haven't a clue how to mount them. He said that he didn't have the hardware but that I could easily find it. Anyone have experience with this? Here is an eBay auction of the same blinkers:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BULLET-Turn-Signals-Chopper-Bobber-XS650-CB750-cafe-BSA-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2564558165QQitemZ160597115237QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_1182

Thanks,

[weekend_junkie]

There isn't more hardware than the one nut, then just plug the wiring into the existing wiring.  These things just need a hole to mount through and, BINGO, you've got them installed.

But really, cafe style turn signals shouldn't be labor intensive... 

[longshanks]

There isn't more hardware than the one nut, then just plug the wiring into the existing wiring.  These things just need a hole to mount through and, BINGO, you've got them installed.

But really, cafe style turn signals shouldn't be labor intensive... 

Ha! I use those signals when I can, minus the bike helmet

I was asking because I may need to get some special mounting hardware if I can't find a good thread right off the frame. Just trying to dig some resources on it.

[ornj]

Just plug those suckers in. Pressure and the rubber ring will hold them in place. Make sure they are touching metal and are grounded. If you have an F and you attach them to the back of the frame double check them. I have a pair that didn't ground through the frame paint. You can get a special washer that will dig in a little as you tighten it or you can remove some paint.

[ransack]

I just bought these, and f**kin love them.  Dual filament available also.  Vintage, but not art deco.  Cheap, and build quality is sweet.

(edit) i guess I shouldnt skim, I thought you were lookin at buying those turn signals.  BUT ANYWAYS.

http://www.lockhartphillipsusa.com/store/product.php?productid=17417&cat=400&page=1

[malcolmgb]

But really, cafe style turn signals shouldn't be labor intensive... 

Yes I always smile at 'cafe' questions.

The whole point of this back in the day, and I never recall anyone talking about 'cafe racers' then, was to make it less like a road bike and more like a race bike and they don't use indicators, remove excess weight and customize it to your preference again to look like a race bike.

[WarwickE36]

I drilled out the previous grab bar holes (threaded) and then just stuck them in there...easy peasy.



for the front i made a ghetto bracket ( for now) and then mounted lights in the front.   I will be changing them to bullet style like the rear ASAP I hate the LEDs i installed.

[apex_seeking]

Thanks Ransack! I have those and have wanted to find out where I can get those in the event that I have to replace them sometime.

Mine mounted through the rear turn holes in the frame and they are the same size as the bolt in the headlight bucket so I used them as the bracket bolts. Looks clean and simple.

[brett_bike]

I picked up the same style only with a clear lense.  They seem to be less noticeable to the eye but are still plenty bright at night. They replace the headlight mounting bolt in the headlight.