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Author Topic: Aluminium indicators  (Read 1832 times)

RSMike

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Aluminium indicators
« on: April 18, 2013, 03:22:23 PM »
I wonder if these CB750 indicators would fit:

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

Offline Matt Chapter

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #2 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... ::)

Offline marcmax

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2013, 04:38:53 PM »
A rattle can of satin black will take care of that shiny aluminum in a jiffy.  ;)
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RSMike

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #5 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?

Offline montmil

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #6 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
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RSMike

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2013, 02:58:44 PM »
I took on board the good advice and went with these:



Alu satin black / €10 each




Offline steve hawkins

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Aluminium indicators
« Reply #9 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