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Which turn signals work best?
By: DavidJobes Date: February 13, 2014, 9:35 pm
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Hello fellow 690 riders,
I have the OEM turn signals on my 2011, and I keep knocking them
off the rear fender. Usually it's an easy fix with a small
phillips screwdriver, and I'm back on the trail....though
inconvenienced! One time the rear signal came apart at the
fender mount, instead of the usual light bulb end. That was a
nightmare to repair out in the trail. Took me about an hour,
and was still wasn't right. Ended up being held on by zip-ties
& safety wire to get home.
So, I'm wondering if there is a durable turn signal on the
market that springs back to place when it gets smacked by trees
& brush?
FYI...The Communist Republic of NJ does not allow the "Flush
Mounted Lights" that were mentioned in a previous post (sold by
SICASS).
Appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Re: Which turn signals work best?
By: Endo Date: February 14, 2014, 11:00 am
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Will the majority of the cops actually cite you on flush mounted
blinkers? I believe its "illegal" here in CA also and I've not
been sweated on past bikes even though I run the stock blinkies
now. I don't know any blinkers that won't risk breaking in a
lay down (including flush mount) but maybe there is a better
choice, good luck!
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Re: Which turn signals work best?
By: 690Chick Date: February 19, 2014, 10:19 pm
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What about this?
HTML http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/CCLINTON33/690EurolightandEngineguard006.jpg
It's the European-style fender and rear LED light. I imagine
you could reuse your stock signals if you wanted to. I'm
considering one myself. Here's another pic:
HTML http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/CCLINTON33/690EurolightandEngineguard004.jpg
Nice eh? The signals themselves may not be any more durable,
but if you hit signals placed that high you've got bigger
problems.
They sell them here (pretty cheap too):
HTML http://www.ktmtwins.com/ktm-690-parts/ktm-690-enduro-parts/lighting-headlight?product_category=538
Check out how much bigger the stocker is!
HTML http://2479a52abb8084f6f9fe-a26bcd381df50daddd16be398d37c636.r18.cf1.rackcdn.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/300x300/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/u/euro_tail.jpg
There's another tail tidy by R&G, but I've read some nasty
reviews for that version.
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Re: Which turn signals work best?
By: mcnut Date: February 19, 2014, 11:31 pm
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I don't have firsthand experience but thought these looked good;
HTML http://sicassracing.com/store/products/turn_signals/led/clear_lens_led_flex_mount_ktm
or
HTML http://justgastanks.com/index.php?cPath=153_989
Being LED if you do rear only they will flash faster then stock
but OK, if you replace both front and back with LED you need an
accessory as they don't draw the current necessary for the
flasher to flash.
Bruce
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