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BIG, BRIGHT replacement turn signals for Gs models yet?

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I know K&S has them but they are 35 bucks and i'm cheep..70 bucks you would think I could get 4 used ones NOPE.. I searched EBAY for 3 years.
It seems all my bikes come with crap aftermarket signals that are broken, don't fit the square rubbers, or are too tiny to see and I hate this. Now another has bit the dust on the GR650. It simply fell off because the mounting was wrong.
I am not opposed to LEDs as long as they are BIG, BRIGHT and I can make them fit.
anyone care to weigh in, on this, the latest search for the perfect replacement?
OR if anyone has a couple USED CHEEP rectangular rear that fit 850 ,gr650 etc..??
 
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What are the limitations to the "and I can mske them fit" stuff.? If you can make/bend brackets, there are gizzilions of ebay leds lights. Do you need a certain shape? I've been playing with different ones for years.many of the rated wattages are a joke, so buyer beware. Just picked up a smsll pair to add above the stock rear signals maybe next winter lens about 2 inch by 1.5 with 18 led . Plenty bright (I like to be noticed)with only 85 milliamp draw each
 

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What are the limitations to the "and I can make them fit" stuff.?
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I meant ones that have the square post that actually FIT the bike...
looks like K&S is the only thing going.
I like the shock absorption that the original mounts have, and using any other method , to me, is , jury rigging
 
tom203 said:
What are the limitations to the "and I can mske them fit" stuff.? If you can make/bend brackets, there are gizzilions of ebay leds lights. Do you need a certain shape? I've been playing with different ones for years.many of the rated wattages are a joke, so buyer beware. Just picked up a smsll pair to add above the stock rear signals maybe next winter lens about 2 inch by 1.5 with 18 led . Plenty bright (I like to be noticed)with only 85 milliamp draw each
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Have you done a review or at least opened up the blinkers to show pictures of what is inside?
 
"I like the shock absorption that the original mounts have, and using any other method , to me, is , jury rigging"

you can make your own shock absorbing mounts by using rubber hose, etc. get creative and have some fun!
 
Where are you looking for those K&S sigs?Only on eBay?I got the ones for my 85 750 from the local dealer for $20CAD each.The ones for the 78 1000 where $17USD + shipping from Part 'N More.If I'd have asked my local if he could get them at that time .............:redface:At those prices it isn't worth it to buy used with the shipping to Canada:(
 
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Where are you looking for those K&S sigs?Only on eBay?I got the ones for my 85 750 from the local dealer for $20CAD each.The ones for the 78 1000 where $17USD + shipping from Part 'N More.If I'd have asked my local if he could get them at that time .............:redface:At those prices it isn't worth it to buy used with the shipping to Canada:(
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$23 each on Parts N More. I just ordered TWO of em.. they look like K&S.. I'll see what they look like and report back!!!!
 
Yeah they have gone up a bit since I got them a few years ago now.Still a good price for brand new sigs.Both my sets fit right into the stock mounts so you should be good.
 
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Have you done a review or at least opened up the blinkers to show pictures of what is inside?
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No, i just test them for 24 hours or so .Some have pitiful light output despite seller's claims (or wattage rating), so i dump them on CL. I waterproof the ones that I use with clear silicone
 
Pretty darn good for $23 each. They are plastic, not chrome but nice black with a metal chrome strip between the lens and body. the result is a double labyrinth seal. no rubber.. that's my only complaint but it probably is ok.
They have no ground wire, but I used a couple ground rings from my stash of old bike harness wires. If you needed you could make up a ground ring and wire.
The signals fit nice and secure, but still allowing movement in the stock square rubber mounts !!!
Upon trying one out, it is nice and bright!!!!!!!
 

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