Today, somebody broke my rear turn signal while I was parked. Now I see this as an opportunity to replace the stock lights with something really cool.

I found the "Headwinds 1-3/8″ Rocket Turn Signal" http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3-1900CAP, but am not sure if they will work. This will be my first modification to my bike. If these work work, are there any other similar *metal* lights with a visor one could suggest?

Thanks for any help!!

Serowbot wrote on 02/09/13 at 17:30:30:


Yeah, they're a lot more than I would like to spend, but I love the style... a short mount with a visor - and made of metal. Other suggestions and/or vendors would be most appreciated.

Thanks again!

Honestly,.. if you are looking to replace the stockers in the same hole,... I'd recommend pulling one and studying the mounting system..
Most aftermarket signals,.. will mount with a threaded shaft, going through a fender hole, and tightening with a nut...
Very common,.. but not at all like a factory signal,... which is more of a,.. shaft in a tube,... pinned with a screw...
... but,.. as I said,... any signal can be adapted...
You simply must find a hole,.. or create one...

Search Ebay for motorcycle turn signals... and you will see the full range of options and prices...
LED's will require a an electronic flasher module,... to modulate the blink rate... They are available at any auto parts parts store for $10 or so...

I prefer incandescent over LED,... for guaranteed visibility, and availability of replacement bulbs...
Amperage savings on a blinker, is minimal...
I also recommend a light that takes 1156 or 1157 bulbs... for availability and visibility... (smaller bulbs are useless,.. and LED's are an iffy proposition... Some can be bright, but, many are barely visible)...
JMHO... ...

Yep, that works fine. Don't forget a wave washer or loctite in the nut, as shipped the nut WILL vibrate loose. I used 50's style rear signals on mine for 10 years with no problems, other than they are all made with substandard soft chrome and rust really quickly. Most aftermarket lights are repackaged Emgo or similar Taiwan/Red China produced knock-offs in different packaging... Even expensive ones.