saintlouissavage wrote on 09/11/08 at 15:31:32:I just bought a 1995 Savage 650 and discovered a corroded rear turn signal (belt side). I'm ordering the part to replace it, but am a bit intimidated by the task of switch it out. Does any know of a good "how-to" that can walk me through my first bike repair? Thanks in advance.
Sam
Did you buy the whole turn signal assembly???
Stock, the turn signal is simple to replace, but a little tedious.
The wires run under the chrome fender bracket with the electrical push together connector towards the front.
SO........ that means a few bolts to pop the chrome bracket off, switch stalk / assembly (a screw or two), re-route wires and bolt it back on. 15 minutes to an hour..... ( 3 or 4 hours if you have friends over drinking all your refreshments and gabbing
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There are bolts on both the outside and inside under the fender. You may want to take a picture of how the wires were originally routed so you can get it back together correctly.
Having flexible fingers would be helpful when reaching the inside bolts.
Remember, 30% of being mechanical is a confidence. 30% is knowing to go slow when needed.... 30% is looking repeatedly at what you have, and finally 10% is dumb luck that you got it right.
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