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Message started by orrin7 on 01/25/06 at 18:03:45

Title: turn signals
Post by orrin7 on 01/25/06 at 18:03:45

has anyone tried changing the front signals. if so i am assuming they turn out of the mount . but how can you remove the mount without removing the forks

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by sluggo on 01/25/06 at 18:37:32

orrin7 wrote:

has anyone tried changing the front signals. if so i am assuming they turn out of the mount . but how can you remove the mount without removing the forks

i removed mine by taking off the top of the tripple trees, it was difficult at best. i had to build a tool to get them back together. i do like the end result

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by Paladin on 01/25/06 at 19:30:45

How easy will they bend? Looks that once you remove the screw from underneath and pull the turn signals out you could wedge the clamp apart until it either bends enough to clear the fork tube or snaps in two.

I can break anything. I pretzelled the driveshaft on Wendy's Camaro.

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by sluggo on 01/25/06 at 19:53:34

breaking them off is the answere, i just wasn't brave enough to say that. thanks p,

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by thehoghunter on 01/26/06 at 06:29:12

Breaking them off - wear safety googles - and caution in doing it as you may scratch the tube. (Yes, I've done it - on both of my savages)

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by 650-rider on 01/26/06 at 07:31:08

I don't understand - if you remove the front turn signals from the mounts on the forks, where do you place the new turn signals?

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by Kropatchek on 01/26/06 at 07:48:33

650-rider wrote:

I don't understand - if you remove the front turn signals from the mounts on the forks, where do you place the new turn signals?

Ther are several options, look at the pictures of other Savages.

Mine will be at the end of the handlebar, like this:
http://www.ls-650.de/cpg132/displayimage.php?album=127&pos=2
My handlebar will not be as wide as on the picture.
Greetz
Kropatchek ;D

BTW There are some nice pictures on this site.

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by Paladin on 01/26/06 at 08:50:22

There is nothing inherently wrong with excessive force. Excessive force is quite often the correct solution. The trick is knowing when to use excessive force and when there is an easier solution.

Orrin probably figured that breaking them was the answer. However, it is good to have verification that such violence is authorized before applying.

Or in the words of my favorite Police Dispatcher: "Use of unnecessary violence in the apprehension of the Blues Brothers HAS been approved."

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by thehoghunter on 01/26/06 at 09:49:18

Hmm, where to mount those turn signals..

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-97-bikepics-252765.jpg

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-96-bikepics-252744.jpg

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by sluggo on 01/26/06 at 11:44:11

650-rider wrote:

I don't understand - if you remove the front turn signals from the mounts on the forks, where do you place the new turn signals?

i didn't mount any new ones, they are not required in washgington state.

i do like the signals in the end cap of the handlebar.

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by SAMM on 01/26/06 at 11:46:05

Do they still require eye protection in washington??

Title: Re: turn signals
Post by Paladin on 01/26/06 at 21:52:07

http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=wa

Safety Helmet Required by law

Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Does my flyscreen count as a windscreen?

Daytime Use of Headlight Required

Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes