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Rear turn signal options
05/01/13 at 18:40:17

I did a site search, but I didn't quite get the answer I was looking for. I feel like this question had to have been asked 1000 times before, but I need to ask anyway.

My junky stock rear turn signals, that seem to have the habit of spinning around in their mounts, lost the amber lens off the left during my last ride. That means I can't ride in my area that seems to be infested with law enforcement.

I just need to know if there are any options other than the stock junk that would be a direct fit, or just some minor tinkering. Since my Savage is my only bike, I want to fix this quick so I can get back out there.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28672 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #1 - 05/01/13 at 18:42:59 I don't think you have stock lights, PJ... The stockers can't spin around... They can break off, or fall off,.. but, they can't spin around... ... Can I see a pic?...
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Reply #2 - 05/01/13 at 18:55:45

Here's what Im looking at, took the screw out, got a rubber washer with a standard lock washer. Both can spin 360 degrees. I knew they weren't in there right, but I assumed it was because the rubber seal was worn.

I was looking at some of the ebay options and just... ugh. Wouldn't be surprised if that's where these flimsy ones came from. They feel like the same kind of plastic they use to make those acorns you got your mystery slime in from those vending machines.

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Reply #3 - 05/01/13 at 19:14:15

Ahhhh,.. those are mounted in a totally boogeredly fashion...

They're supposed to mount into the chrome fender struts, that aren't on your bike...
You need some aftermarket signals with threaded shafts and nuts...
Like these... see the shaft with a nut?... (Stock lights won't work without the stock strut mounting holes)...

Search e-bay for some you like...

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Reply #4 - 05/01/13 at 19:25:34

Yeah, I'll find something that I can be okay with. The more I get into this bike, the more I'm realizing whoever had it before me liked his cob-jobs. (steel wool in muffler, missing chrome fender struts, condom in the tool bag. Yes. Really.) I'm afraid to see whats next...

Do the fender struts serve a purpose aside from looks? The fender does vibrate a lot, I just figured it was because I ride a low-end Suzuki cruiser? Thanks for the help, Serowbot, now its off to ebay for me.

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Reply #5 - 05/01/13 at 19:35:02

This is a low-end cruiser,.. but that rear fender isn't low end... it's very sturdy as fenders go...
A lot of more expensive bikes have cheap plastic fenders,.. the Savage has sturdy, solid steel fenders, front and rear...
The struts do add some stability, mostly for carrying passengers...

PJ,.. yer' workin' out the bugs, and learnin' all about yer' bike...
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Reply #6 - 05/01/13 at 19:42:47

So I found these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Bullet-Mini-Turn-Signal-for-Suzuki-Intruder-Vo...

I like the bullet style, looks to be what I need (stem with a 10mm threaded shaft) though the little disclaimer says not DOT approved... what the hell is the difference, and how would they know, so long as they light up bright enough?

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Reply #7 - 05/01/13 at 19:47:13

Well, they won't be very bright... I had some...
...but, they will fit...
They are dual filament, so you'll only connect the brighter filament, for rear lights...(running lights that are yellow, are usually illegal on the rear)...

If you want bright,... go bigger... Wink

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..(I don't even have signals anymore, I just hand sign like crazy)... Grin

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TheSavagePJ Junior Member Offline Learn as you go... Posts: 63 Schenectady, NY Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #8 - 05/01/13 at 20:03:31 So I settled for these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-BILLET-REAR-TURN-SIGNALS-for-Suzuki-Cruisers-/... Not bad, hopefully they'll be bright enough.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28672 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #9 - 05/01/13 at 20:22:32 Those look real nice... not plastic either!... ...
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28888 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #10 - 05/01/13 at 21:12:03 I had a set of amber ones for the front, they're ok. but I didn't like they use a compact light bulb rather than the standard. Let us know how you like them, been thinking of getting a set of red for the rear.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28672 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #11 - 05/01/13 at 21:22:29 I have some huge, red, Road King, signals on mine, but they're rigged as stop/tail lights, instead of signals... They take 1157 bulbs, and are very bright... Not shaft and nut mount though... 2 threaded bolts each...
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ToesNose Serious Thumper Offline Pardon me, do you have Hot Sauce? Posts: 1993 Mooresville, NC Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #12 - 05/02/13 at 04:37:22 TheSavagePJ wrote on 05/01/13 at 19:25:34: condom in the tool bag. Yes. Really. Dude was it unused, or was your bike possibly chistened!? Oh and the lights you chose are cool looking
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TheSavagePJ Junior Member Offline Learn as you go... Posts: 63 Schenectady, NY Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #13 - 05/09/13 at 16:44:43 Here's an update of my bike with my new turn signals. Solid as a rock, slim and looks so much better. Definitely an "ahhh" feeling after putting them on.
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ToesNose Serious Thumper Offline Pardon me, do you have Hot Sauce? Posts: 1993 Mooresville, NC Gender:	Re: Rear turn signal options Reply #14 - 05/09/13 at 16:49:04 They look nice and clean PJ
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