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05/03/16 at 08:57:50
Hi Guys,
So like an idiot, I had my first spill on the weekend and dropped my bike. Damage isn't too bad - I took the worse part of the fall.
Anyhow, I have a 2006 s40. My speedo cover is now cracked. I'm thinking about replacing it.
Here are two ads on ebay. Will the 2015 and 2003 model both work for my 2006?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-SUZUKI-SAVAGE-LS-650-S40-2003-OEM-COVER-SPEEDOMETER...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Suzuki-LS-650-Boulevard-S40-only-65-miles-speedo...
Thanks guys!
I busted more stuff up, but I'll save that talk for another thread.
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YES ...
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05/03/16 at 09:23:00
What a perfect time to address the occasional speedometer squeak.
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05/03/16 at 12:48:24
Ram,
Post what you need on the Marketplace.
Most of the guys that have done a Ryca conversion will have the speedometer cover sitting around in a junk box and would probably sell it to you. Some of the other stuff you need will also be available.
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Thanks Kenny G, will do.
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05/03/16 at 20:03:58
my firs drop of mt S40 nailed the right rear blinker
A forum (versy? dave? I disremember) member sold me a pair for less than what 1 new one cost
then I took out the left one next time i dropped it
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I also busted my rear right turning signal, so I hopped on fee-bay and ordered up these guys
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151275870201
Anyone have any thoughts / advice on these babies?
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oram wrote
on 05/05/16 at 05:59:56:
I also busted my rear right turning signal, so I hopped on fee-bay and ordered up these guys
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151275870201
Anyone have any thoughts / advice on these babies?
Yes, they don't have reflectors, they are not DOT approved, and they won't be nearly as bright or visible as the stock ones.
They also will not bolt into the stock location - so you will have to figure out a way to get them mounted.
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05/05/16 at 07:00:40
you will have to MOD some kind of mounting for those. The posts are TOO SHORT ... look for post like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Dual-Filament-Amber-Turn-Signals-Winkers-Lig...
you can pull the bulb mount and wiring out to cut down the shaft if it's too long, then re-install wiring and bulb mount.
the post length on these may be a better fit ... *please note that I have NOT tried these, so YMMV ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Black-Motorcycle-Turn-Signals-Mini-Bullet-Blinker-...
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05/05/16 at 07:14:28
I have almost the exact same turn signals you posted there Oram, it does take a little fabrication to make them work with the stock mounts but it is possible...Mine are pretty bright and I have had no issues with them. I didn't connect them as running lights however just turn signals.
Had them on front and back before I tore her apart.
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05/05/16 at 09:29:32
Well, now I feel really dumb for not asking before I bought. What kind of extra modding are we talking about here?
Would it make more sense to buy this and strap it to the shocks? And just pull the side rails?
http://goo.gl/hAcVae
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05/05/16 at 10:06:51
Possibly, I can't really say. The signals I got did have the longer posts on the ends so those ones you posted may be better off with the shock mounts...
The rear signals I got required far less ingenuity for mounting than the front ones. I just added a washer and a lock washer to both and tightened it up to the rail mounts, but here is the kicker...I "shoved" some nuts in between the end of the turn signal bolt and the fender (didn't thread them, they were a little offset to create a gap) to keep the turn signal wires from being pinched between them. Wasn't that complicated, wasn't that pretty (if you looked REALLY close, otherwise you'd never know) but it worked. I rode them like that for almost year and only took them off because I started building.
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05/05/16 at 10:50:41
I busted and repaired my signals so many times I stopped counting. Devcon five minute epoxy, piano wire, dremel,
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05/05/16 at 11:18:02
What if I pulled the side rails off completely, would the post on the ones i have in the mail be able to work for the time being? Would I then feed the wires through the hole where brake/tail light comes from?
I don't care about having a few ugly holes in the fender.
Thanks again for helping a newb.
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05/05/16 at 11:52:06
Are there holes in your fender where the turn signals mount? It's been so long since I did mine I can't remember...
If there are holes on there they may be too large, you could maybe find some large washers to help bridge that gap, that way you would be able to tighten them on there...
It's hard for me to say without seeing it all in front of me.
I honestly wouldn't worry yourself too much about all of this. Once you get it done you'll realize it wasn't so bad! I'm a newb too, but usually too stubborn to ask for help
If you need some help once you get the signals, send me a pm with some pictures, I'd be happy to help talk you through things if you're having any trouble!
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