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Completed my first oil change. New question
02/07/09 at 02:48:24

Yup, sure did and this site made it a snap. Even got to ride her around for a bit since the weather was a balmy 37F. Today it might reach 50F.

I do have a question though. Both of my rear blinkers are broken, right now the stems are wrapped in electrical tape and I've been using hand/arm signals while riding. I want to replace them but the dealership wants $70 each! Using the photos I'm about to post how do I remove the stems?

Do I have to remove the rail? Get the wrench under the fender to do so? Thanks in advance, I'm a complete noobie when it comes to this stuff. Here are a couple of pics.

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Re: Completed my first oil change. New question
Reply #2 - 02/07/09 at 08:43:44

Take the seat off
jack the rear up till the weight is off the tire
remove shocks
lift higher for more access underneath the fender
when you take off the bolts the rail maybe loose will slip down due to gravity and scrape your fender. Slip a piece of cardboard inbetween the rail and fender. It will make it easy to pull off too.
wires are routed to the front of the rail and under the back of the frame to bullet connectors.

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Reply #3 - 02/07/09 at 10:24:28

My right rear signal is actually 4 or 5 pieces, but just walking by, you'd never know it. Epoxy,, gotta have epoxy & always pick up all the bits when something gets busted. With patience & determination a lot can be done to save $$$. But, IF your time is worth something, it may be a false economy. Since you have both busted & I bet the pieces arent all accounted for, then some aftermarket, better looking,signals ar probably in your future.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Completed my first oil change. New question Reply #4 - 02/07/09 at 11:28:30 In case you go looking for some custom lights, the rears are 2 wire, one of them is ground. HD lights might only have 1 wire, ground is the other wire.
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Reply #5 - 02/07/09 at 11:52:35

There's no need to jack up the back, remove the springs, etc...

Get a 10 mm wrench that ratchets... The one in the back will be the hardest to get to, but you'll be able to reach up in there and get it.

I put a rag under my bars while I was installing and uninstalling them so I didn't scrape up the fender at all.

Doing it with the sissybar is the hardest part. Having someone there to help hold the back up while you remove the bolts might be a good idea.

As for the dealership... Don't get them from there... Check EBay. There are stores there that have actual Suzuki parts for under $25 for a set of 2.

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Reply #6 - 02/07/09 at 22:39:25

Thanks for the replies, I figured you'd have to get under the fender at those bolts but it seems like it will be difficult. Especially since every darn bolt is on so friggin' tight, I thought I broke my t-handle allen wrench trying to remove the oil filter cover. I also never was able to remove the third allen bolt holding the seat on, right between the brake light and sissy bar. I digress, rear turn signals will be my next endevour. Thanks again Cool

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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: Completed my first oil change. New question Reply #7 - 02/08/09 at 03:37:19 A set of flush mtd directional for the rear would look really cool on the LS!
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Reply #8 - 02/08/09 at 10:14:54

Man, you gotta get that back seat bolt busted loose. Kroil is pretty good, but I dont know if any would get on the places that matter. Anti-sieze is just a part of the tool kit.
I was able to get the bolts out of the rail with only a regular 10 MM Craftsman wrench, with a Dunlop mounted & didnt jack it up.

With A deep socket on an extension for a cheater on an allen wrench you can get some torque on the bolt, then tapping on it quickly & sharply, slappin on the socket , makes for an Impact type of attempt to remove the bolt. Make sure the allen wrench stays in deeply & squarely. If necessary, shorten the allenwrench so the Twisting pressures dont lean it. Its no sin to mod a tool to get out of trouble.A new 4 mm allen is probably cheaper & easier to get than the bolt in question/

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Reply #10 - 02/09/09 at 16:55:05

If you dont want to handle a hot, oily plug, wrap a string ( like trot line) around it & spin it out, once you get it loose enough to turn freely.
Get the wrench on the plug, pointed to the front, bang down on it.While thats draining, get the filter cover off. Watch for the O-Ring in with the filter.The skinny little thing in the cover will last a long time, too, long as you dont PEENCH the fire out of it.The spring does not poke in the hole on the filter.Hole faces motor.

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