Aftermarket turn signals, dual filament or single?

[Guest]

Im about to order some aftermarket aluminum housing turn signals for my GS1000 cafe but they gave me the option of single or dual filament. Anyone know which ones my bike takes? Bike in question is a 79 GS1000

[kochic]

Single filament.
Marc

[DrImodium]

What is the difference? What would be an advantage of dual? Im thinking dual is used for running lights as well as turn signals? If so, that is something I would be interested in for added safety.

[Steve]

Dual filaments are usually only used at the front . Yes, the lower-intensity one is for running lights and the higher-intensity one is for turn signals.
It is recommended that only red lenses are used at the rear if you use the running light filament as a tail light.

You can use dual intensity signals at either end and simply choose to only connect the high-intensity filament.

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[BlackStar]

While you are at it, whatever you decide on, get a few spare bulbs. I had a little difficulty finding spare bulbs when one of mine crapped out. Mine had clear lenses used the same base as an 1156A but had a much smaller glass envelope.

[rcoville]

In Canada there would not be much option: duals in the front (running lights mandatory) and singles in the rear.

Are running lights mandatory everywhere (or nowhere) in the US?

[SVSooke]

In Canada there would not be much option: duals in the front (running lights mandatory) and singles in the rear.

Are running lights mandatory everywhere (or nowhere) in the US?

You sure running lights are mandatory in Canada? My SV didn't have them it was bought new.

[rcoville]

Really? Maybe it's just certain provinces, then. Ontario is for sure, and I think Quebec as well. I had assumed that was a federal jurisdiction thing, but maybe not.

[SVSooke]

Had lights in the sides of the headlights.So those might have been enough under whatever rules.None of my early 80's GS's had them either but the 750 does.Enough hijacking though.