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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/23/2006 6:27:55 AM   
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I installed HB fluch mount LEDs, They look great, however, They cannot really be seen head on. So I bought flexible LED strips and wired them up to my blinkers. I used double stick tape to fasten them to the plastic on each side of the radiator facing north so they can be seen from the front. The picture suggests the LEDs arent too bright, the LEDs are brighter in "real life".

I will probably drill and fasten them better later on, I just hate the thought of taking a drill bit to a 2006 CBR1000 that has 236 miles on it!

here is a pic...any suggestions or comments?


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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/23/2006 1:59:21 PM   
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I installed the Hotboddies myself. Used the spacers on the outside to bring the blinkers closer to the outside, almost flush. You can see them from the front, but not overly visible except at night. Like the idea of the LED strips on the front. Can you post some close ups?

Also replaced the flasher relay with a Motrax, you can buy for $20 at Cycle Gear. Easy install, swap the old for the new, located on the left side, middle fairing.

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/24/2006 4:58:05 AM   
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I used double stick tape cuz i didnt want it permanent yet. I'm not sure if I like it, I think Im gonna move them down to where the fairing isnt curved. If I like it, ill drill a hole for the wires instead of pinching the wires between the 2 plastic pieces.

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/24/2006 3:29:45 PM   
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I used double stick tape cuz i didnt want it permanent yet. I'm not sure if I like it, I think Im gonna move them down to where the fairing isnt curved. If I like it, ill drill a hole for the wires instead of pinching the wires between the 2 plastic pieces.



I like it! How much were the LED strips? Where'd you get them?

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/24/2006 8:19:17 PM   
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OWESOME!!!!! I ordered the same ones on saturday and I have the same color bike. I also ordered the frame sliders yesterday.

http://www.hyperformanceparts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=23_348_1963&osCsid=3158b8c7c57282b8783ba2fb31badfd1

They should be in by this week.


Nice find there! Are you going to cut your fairings, or do they come with brackets? I heard cutting was kinda the way to go for strength, whereas the brackets could hurt your bike in a slide....



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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/24/2006 8:54:11 PM   
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No cutting, The brackets seem to be very short. Where they will mount is just under the corner of the fairing.

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 4/27/2006 5:05:57 AM   
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im still trying to find where i bought them (online)

they were $18 apiece.

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/3/2006 4:37:44 PM   
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whats watsens web site???

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/3/2006 5:37:40 PM   
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whats watsens web site???

www.watsendesign.com i think?

are the watsens on all teh time and they blink or are they off and then they only turn on when they blink?

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/6/2006 6:36:23 PM   
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That looks sweet, 1BADCBRK1!!!
Can you post a picture from the rear?
Is it very complicated to switch the OEM for these ones (I have no knowledge at all in electronics)?
I think you have to replace a relay for the blinking?
Again, gorgeous bike!
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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/6/2006 8:02:32 PM   
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That looks sweet, 1BADCBRK1!!!
Can you post a picture from the rear?
Is it very complicated to switch the OEM for these ones (I have no knowledge at all in electronics)?
I think you have to replace a relay for the blinking?
Again, gorgeous bike!
Pat


Thanks for the compliments! It is not difficult at all to swap these out. It took me about 15 minutes per side, and I had never taken the fairings off before, and they wire right up to your stock wires. You have 3 stock wires, two for the blinker and one for the running light. The signals only have 2. Just test them before you button everything back up to make sure you have the right wires hooked up. Watsen sells an additional part to maintain the running light function for about 12 bucks. The signals come with load resistors to slow down the flash rate if you desire (I left mine off). I will take some more pics tomorrow and post them up after I'm done washing it.

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/7/2006 12:06:48 AM   
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That's nice from you, thx a lot!
And enjoy your ride!!
Pat

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/7/2006 4:50:10 AM   
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Greggs flush mounts look and fit the best for me!!!!

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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/7/2006 4:56:36 PM   
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I just finished installing my Watsen flush mount. Damn I like they they look now!!!!!!!


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RE: Flush Mount Turn Signals - 5/7/2006 5:30:24 PM   
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I just finished installing my Watsen flush mount. Damn I like they they look now!!!!!!!


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Sweeeet!!
What did you use to attach your license plate there?
That looks like a nice Beetle too!

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