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Message started by rycoman on 07/21/11 at 11:39:43

Title: need help removing, installing R rear turn signal
Post by rycoman on 07/21/11 at 11:39:43

I can't seem to be able to remove my damaged right rear turn signal. Do I have to remove the right hand side handle? And if so, I am having loads of trouble removing the screws and bolts, they just won't budge. The clymer manual hasn't been helping me much.

Please tell me what I need to do to get my turn signal off and install a new one

Very new to motorcycles

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by EJID on 07/21/11 at 11:53:12

Are you trying to remove the whole stem/assembly?

What year is your bike? There were some differences from the pre-05 Savages to the 05 and newer S40.

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by rycoman on 07/21/11 at 12:35:07

my bike is an 05 s40. I just want to replace the entire right rear turn signal.

I already have the OEM replacement part for it and it's basically in one piece, doesn't look hard at all

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/21/11 at 12:38:30

Is there a big phillips underneath?

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by verslagen1 on 07/21/11 at 13:52:07

You need to remove the entire side rail... sorry, wires are hid underneath.
Then the big philips and such.

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/21/11 at 14:01:22

Suggest you at least bust the big phillips loose before ya pull the rail. I have at least one I cant budge, even with an impact.. IIRC, its a front one,,

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by papi_ocho on 07/21/11 at 14:25:25

In a situation like this I would hit it with the Clymer! If nothing else I would feel better about myself.

But yes remove the rail. There is a blind bolt next to the front 2 bolts. You'll see when you remove the 2 "thru" bolts at the front.

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by rycoman on 07/21/11 at 15:03:52

This is the big phillips that I cannot get to budge. I have noticed the "blind bolt" next to the other two bolts. That one won't budge either. Hope WD-40 has done it some justice.

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Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/21/11 at 15:20:18

Yeaaa, wellll,, good luck with that,, Iv e got a manual impact AND a 3/8ths air impact AND a 1/2" impact & Ive got screws Icant budge..

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by CalisOsin on 07/21/11 at 15:53:29

I've been able to bust everything loose with one of these
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/150-341?utm_source=googleproducts&utm_medium=cse

Try some Kroil. It works wonders.

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by serenity3743 on 07/22/11 at 05:11:17

That's the set screw that you're having trouble with. Just need a biga$$ screwdriver and some leverage. All of the bolts are gonna be "lock-tighted." When you replace them, use button-head allen screws which won't rub the rear tire under load.

I just replaced both rear turn signals, and you have to take off the side rails and sissy bar to get to the wiring which is jammed/clipped in. You can get to the bolts under the fender best if you at least remove the shocks and raise the rear fender with a block of some kind between the tire and the fender; or better yet remove the rear wheel.

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: need help removing, installing R rear turn sig
Post by rycoman on 07/22/11 at 15:34:42

i got the bolts and screws loose and have successfully replaced my turn signal. Leverage did the job, I was afraid of snapping something but it was all fine.

Thanks to everyone for the help!