Floppy... Limp turn signals.

[matt_gs450]

Hi All,

I'm getting down to the real nit-picky stuff with my two 450's. They run great and the next thing is to repaint the rims (found threads on that already) and fix the limp turn signals.

The turn signals are already tightened as much as possible and there is still play in them. I imagine that some appropriate rubber washers will do the trick. Has anyone done that? Buying OEM spacers seems like an unnecessary expense.

Also, in order to actually do this it looks like I'll have to break the solder joint underneath the light bulb. I have a parts bike, so I can experiment with that before I try it on my good bikes. But... any hints on that?

Thanks!
-Matt

 

[sonnygs1100]

viagra maybe or new turn signals

 

[matt_gs450]

funny. I put "Viagra" in the title and then took it out. Not wanting to offend anybody who might be using the real thing. More power to you, gentlemen.

 

[Guest]

viagra maybe or new turn signals

Be sure to seek help if they stay lit for longer than 4 hours, eh?

Tony.

 

[Guest]

The turn signals are already tightened as much as possible and there is still play in them. I imagine that some appropriate rubber washers will do the trick. Has anyone done that? Buying OEM spacers seems like an unnecessary expense.
-Matt

Viagra jokes aside, one of the rear signals on my bike had a permanent downward slant when I bought it....the P.O. said he accidentally snagged his car while wheeling it into the garage. Tightening up the rear nut wouldn't fix it....I guess the threaded stalk rod was a bit bent. I backed off the nut and used a small piece of plastic under the appropriate end of the stalk to square up the turn signal, and then tightened it back up with the rear nut (behind the fender). If I have it apart again, I will try putting a 'spring' washer under the nut so it does not vibrate loose .
Tony.

 

[argonsagas]

Viagra jokes aside, one of the rear signals on my bike had a permanent downward slant when I bought it....the P.O. said he accidentally snagged his car while wheeling it into the garage. Tightening up the rear nut wouldn't fix it....I guess the threaded stalk rod was a bit bent. I backed off the nut and used a small piece of plastic under the appropriate end of the stalk to square up the turn signal, and then tightened it back up with the rear nut (behind the fender). If I have it apart again, I will try putting a 'spring' washer under the nut so it does not vibrate loose .
Tony.

Tony, where does all this talk about viagara, vibrators and getting the stalk up before getting snagged come from ? ...or should I have not even used the word come?

And of course you should use a washer!!!! Even if the viagara does not put enough spring in the stalk!


:-k This type of talk suggests we may have to do a reassessment of you

 

[Guest]

Tony, where does all this talk about viagara, vibrators and getting the stalk up before getting snagged come from ? ...or should I have not even used the word come?

And of course you should use a washer!!!! Even if the viagara does not put enough spring in the stalk!


This type of talk suggests we may have to do a reassessment of you

Good one!
Snugging my nuts seemed to do the trick though :lol:.
Anyway, nothing Freudian about my post, I can assure you....the previous assessment is still good....I wish there was something available to help keep it DOWN. Wait...there is....it's called marriage? Lol.

Tony.

 

[PAULYBOY]

i thought snut nutz were a result of atomic wedgies

 

[cyberdork]

Turn that frown upside down! Switch the blinkers to the other sides lol


Seriously, buy short stalks.

 

[Geoff4130]

Sorry to necro this thread, but today I took out the little square plastic parts on my front signals and was able to tighten them enough to stop the floppy in them. Now I just wish I could straighten the arms that they are attached to that hold the headlight, but I'm afraid I might break the weld off.

 

[RJ]

There are several sources for universal turn signals that can be gotten for around $50 a set of 4. They typically have shorter, flexible stalks, wiring to serve as running lights (dual filament bulbs), and brand new full size lenses that look way better than stock GS units. Check eBay or your favorite search engine for "motorcycle turn signals".