The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: RSMike on April 18, 2013, 03:22:23 PM

Title: Aluminium indicators
Post by: RSMike on April 18, 2013, 03:22:23 PM
I wonder if these CB750 indicators would fit:
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikers-top-brands.de%2Fimg13%2Fpw%2F202-839_05.jpg&hash=9f765579f2df9d9fef08b9890038b2d8221980fd)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alu-Blinker-CB-750-K6-Style-rundes-Glas-e-gepr-/321074917588?pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item4ac18e70d4

A tad better priced than the beemer units, these work out at €44 each on Motobins
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motobins.co.uk%2Flibrary%2F85000AL.jpg&hash=de14652da57f7b30bb3c10d7cab3de32b915f5c7)
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: Matt Chapter on April 19, 2013, 10:12:51 AM
Personally, I don't care for the look of the "bullet" style lights.  My beemer has a german squareness to it, so I like the rectangular stock look.  A signal is a signal. (in Texas, they're not required, just flap your arms.)  So pick what you like.
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on April 19, 2013, 09:44:47 PM
I didn't want to bum his stone, but black is faster than chrome/polished aluminum/silver plastic anyway... ::)
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: marcmax on April 20, 2013, 04:38:53 PM
A rattle can of satin black will take care of that shiny aluminum in a jiffy.  ;)
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: Session101 on April 21, 2013, 01:48:38 PM
i mounted these on mine in the front, and look great

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-rectangle-aluminum-clear-turn-signals-blinkers-25-8304.html
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: RSMike on April 22, 2013, 04:24:27 PM
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i mounted these on mine in the front, and look great

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-rectangle-aluminum-clear-turn-signals-blinkers-25-8304.html

They look neat, Did you mount them on the existing standard stems, or did you remove those and mount elsewhere?
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: montmil on April 24, 2013, 11:21:46 AM
RecondoTexas added turn signals that look just like the Dime City units but were sourced at Cycle Gear on sale for $9.99. Not LED bulbs so no need to tweak the flasher.

SFC Miller's R65 rocks an old'scool-look Acewell digi unit and custom headlight bracket ears. The front sigs mounted easily to the "ears" and the eBay sourced and modified R65 rear fender accepted a drilled hole for the rear sigs.

I checked out his R65 while in Austin last weekend. It's much faster than his FZR600 Yamaha that's presently scattered throughout his garage. ;D
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: RSMike on May 18, 2013, 02:58:44 PM
I took on board the good advice and went with these:

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FMTI2NlgxNjAw%2Fz%2FA8sAAMXQIBBRCtHe%2F%24T2eC16VHJF0E9nmFRoweBRCtHeGtHg%7E%7E60_12.JPG&hash=5fef66a2a084296ee8a3a4312115a104973be5b2)

Alu satin black / €10 each

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi719.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww198%2Fmiketruss1%2Fr65-new-ind.jpg&hash=b3bd59c2b9135ffc56fa1ac1e63af1d6afe50d98)

Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: steve hawkins on May 18, 2013, 03:32:26 PM
As long as you don't buy any chrome ones...

...Chrome wont bring you home!

As they say in some circles.

Rev. Light
Title: Re: Aluminium indicators
Post by: Session101 on May 18, 2013, 03:55:06 PM
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i mounted these on mine in the front, and look great

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-mini-rectangle-aluminum-clear-turn-signals-blinkers-25-8304.html

They look neat, Did you mount them on the existing standard stems, or did you remove those and mount elsewhere?

sry for the late reply, i mounted them on a new headlight bracket i bought, it was cheaper than replacing the stock one