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Message started by vroom1776 on 06/02/05 at 09:38:23

Title: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/02/05 at 09:38:23

Hey folks,

What is the proper way to remove the turn signals? I don't really want to use my angle grinder to take 'em off, but I might.

So the front ones go into the headlight, right? The rear ones...? Do I have to do any rewiring after that? They are wired in series, so...?

thanks!

ks

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by SavageDude on 06/02/05 at 12:31:32

Holy molly, using a grinder to removed the turn signals :o

I would look at those things at different angles and find the fasteners for each of them and loosen them up before I would use the grinder ???

SavageDude

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/02/05 at 12:54:56

kinda' a joke. I have used my angle grinder to remove unwanted parts from my Vsar, though (mostly unsightly brackets and reflectors).

It's the wiring I'm concerned about, though. I still want my headlight & taillight to work.

...Oh good, now it's rainging, Dagnabbit!

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Kropatchek on 06/02/05 at 13:02:42

vroom1776 wrote:

It's the wiring I'm concerned about, though. I still want my headlight & taillight to work.

Disconnect the wiring inside the headlamp. The rear blinkers have a disconnect under the seat, just follow the wires from under the rear fender rails.
The blinker unit you can see under the tank RH side near the front, pull the plug off and stow the connecter under the tank . The unit can be pulled of its rubber mount.
It is a separate system so don't worry about the remainder of the lights.

Greetz ;D
Kropatchek

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by sluggo on 06/02/05 at 15:41:47

vroom1776 wrote:

Hey folks,

What is the proper way to remove the turn signals? I don't really want to use my angle grinder to take 'em off, but I might.

a favored method appears to be just to slide it across a parking lot on each side. takes them things right off. ::)

ah.... the angle grinder, my favorite tool, followed by the rubber mallet, and last but certainly not least the vererable sledge hammer. the only tools you really need to make a chopper.

the biggest problem with removal of the fronts are to get a really clean look you must remove the brackets, two methods. take off triple tree (real pain in the butt) or to cut them off. if i had it to do again i would cut them off.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/02/05 at 15:50:59

sluggo wrote:

a favored method appears to be just to slide it across a parking lot on each side. takes them things right off. ::)

the biggest problem with removal of the fronts are to get a really clean look you must remove the brackets, two methods. take off triple tree (real pain in the butt) or to cut them off. if i had it to do again i would cut them off.

Well, I do have "SQUID" painted on my rear fender...

That bad to get the brackets off, huh? Hmmm, I may want to put them back on if I move to a state that requirtes blinkers...

thanks, folks!

ks

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Paladin on 06/02/05 at 17:49:49

There's enough aftermarket turn signals to not worry about re-installing in case of a move to a less friendly State.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Greg_650 on 06/03/05 at 05:40:57

I don't even know how to reply to this kind of question. You have a V-Star, too, and you need someone to explain how to remove the turn signals?

Sluggo's idea is the best, but why not just remove the bulbs and forget about it?

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/03/05 at 08:16:05

yeah, I screwed up the turn signals on my VStar too, and killed the headlight for a while. Hey, ya' know, I'm learnin'. That's what this sight is for, right?

You should'a seen what I did to one carb on the Vstar! Runs liek a bera now, though! LOL!

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by WD on 06/03/05 at 08:48:44

I'm not a fan of the factory "lobster eye" turn signal assemblies either. Replaced the rear with HD spec red lensed bullet lights. Plan to replace the fronts with handlebar end-plug signals. See the blue bike in the opening page gallery listing for how the bar lights look. You might consider running at least small LED bullets...small signals are safer than no signals. Turn signals are federally mandated on post-1972 street bikes in the USA.
-WD

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/03/05 at 08:55:17

Well, the bike is already flat black... and I ain't one to pay attention to federal laws. State laws, sure.

Hot darn! Nice ride!

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Paladin on 06/03/05 at 09:54:32

The Feds can evoke the Interstate Commerce Clause and require that motorcycles sold have certain equipment, but once sold they only need to obey State requirements. Over half the States do not require turn signals on motorcycles.

That said, I would keep and use the flashy-light signals as the only hand signal recognized by most people is the one-finger salute.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/03/05 at 10:20:32

Good point, paladin!

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/03/05 at 10:21:35

Paladin wrote:

At 42 I don't feel particularly old but I find it amazing how many licensed drivers don't have a clue what the most basic hand signals are... most guess the left turn but the right turn baffles 'em. I dunno. I think I learned 'em from my parents when I was about 6 years old and learning to ride a bicycle. Is it just me?

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Paladin on 06/03/05 at 11:25:17

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/dlhdbk/29_smleftturn.jpg http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/dlhdbk/29_smrightturn.jpg http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/dlhdbk/29_smslostop.jpg
Does anyone NOT know what these these hand signals mean?

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/03/05 at 12:23:59

LOL! Like you expect anyone to raise their hand. However, I was speaking more of cagers. Riders seem to be more likely to know them.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/03/05 at 13:45:08

Yeah, I know these! I ususally just point with my left or right hand when I don't feel like using my blinkers ('cause I look cool [SQUID!])! Brake lights mean "slowing," but Savage_Rob is probably right about the cagers not knwoing them (or much else for theat matter, besides how to kill us... >:( )

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Susan on 06/03/05 at 19:06:51

sluggo wrote:

a favored method appears to be just to slide it across a parking lot on each side. takes them things right off. ::)

sluggo is giving away all our secrets! ;D

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by WD on 06/03/05 at 21:33:36

A .22 rifle with scope and hollow points takes them right off... ::) And, if they are the same cheap plastic as Honda lights, they shatter REAL nicely. ::)
-WD

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/03/05 at 21:59:19

BFH?

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/04/05 at 02:05:34

Here in Nfld., Bike directionals are mandatory, but I've seen more than a few old Hawgs, CB750 Choppers and the like without 'em ... their piss-pot wearin' Riders just using the hand signals ...
Personally, I think Riding a motorcycle is a bit safer if the Bike is equipped with turn-signals ... style wise, those smaller chromed bullets look a heck of a lot better than the OEM "lobster eyes" (well put WD!) ... saw an LS on the net recently that had a set of small rectangular chromed signals with clear lenses ... looked real nice!

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Greg_650 on 06/04/05 at 06:01:26

PerrydaSavage wrote:

I have these DOT approved rectangular ones on the rear. As soon as I find an appropriate set for the front, they're gone too.

http://www.digimaging.net/images/999_05GMD07web1000.jpg

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by WD on 06/04/05 at 07:23:02

No problem Greg, I carry the square, fork tube mounted sucked in style fronts. Shoot me an e-mail if you want a set.
-WD

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Greg_650 on 06/04/05 at 09:42:22

How about some handlebar mount? Amber and Black.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by Bluejeanz on 06/04/05 at 17:33:30

Paladin wrote:

Way cool! I haven't seen pics like that in YEARS! My 14 year old not only knows them, but uses them. He has a Honda Aero 125 scooter that I let him ride in the rural neighborhood. It has electronic turn signals, but he uses hand signals to communicate with me (behind him) prior to giving signals.

Good kid.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by lancer on 06/04/05 at 20:36:32

When I got my drivers license the first time it was required to know the hand signals, and if you did not...you failed.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by GITARZAN on 06/07/05 at 18:52:34

I removed mine, plugged the holes and moved them to the license plate bracket.

First I bought a pair of these:
http://209.15.36.61/swcart/shop/01-012_small.jpg
from: http://209.15.36.61/swcart/shop.cgi/page=partssuzlightbar.htm

Then I made a C-Bracket out of iron bar to mount them. (Aluminum was my first try, too fatigable)

http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~gitarzan/bracket.gif

Paint it up, bolt it on, snake the wires up nicely (I had to make a 4" extension) and it looks fargin' great.

Title: Re: Removing turn signals?
Post by GITARZAN on 06/08/05 at 20:11:07

Refer to Tech Pages for a write up :o