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Xbswede
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have removed my mirrors and now find that I need to cover the three holes left on the fairing.

I have looked at some of the flush mount style blinkers and even ordered a set off of E-bay to test. They should be large enough to cover the holes and run the wires through the center.

What have others done?
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Ridenusa4l
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 01:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Im wondering the EXACT same thing, because i REALLY want to take those god-offal mirrors off lol...

Thanx
Jake
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Sl33py
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Same here! I saw a thread a few weeks back and they showed GSXRs block off plate w/ blinkers integrated. i was looking at Dark Horse Moto block offs and trying to figure out cleanest LED strip/location for front blinkers...

let us know what you find and GL!

rob
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Tijuanajack
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 04:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is what I did.






A mirror relocation that still uses the factory signals and mirrors and take the cold air off your hands too.
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Hooliagn
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 05:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That looks good.
In my experience the lower the mirrors the better.
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Hooliagn
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 06:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do you have close ups for what you did ?
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Crowley
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 07:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


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Xbswede
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Crowley hard to tell from the picture but I assume those are blinkers that are mounted on the fairing.
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Ridenusa4l
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

crowley,

what other bikes are those blinkers made for??
and what brand are they???

THANX ALOT
Jake
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Hooliagn
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Still waiting to see ur setup Ti Jack ..... :-)
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Crowley
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jake, they're made by Motrax, I don't know if you can get them in the US. They're a generic aftermarket set not made for any specific bike. They're held on with black silicone which is VERY secure
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Ridenusa4l
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ok thanx ALOT crowley i never thought about silicone, good idea, and i dont think that u can get them in the US, but ill try to get something else similar.

Thanx
Jake
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Xbswede
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am going to try these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Micro-Motorcycle-Tu rn-Signal-Blinker-Flasher-Flush_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ categoryZ35598QQihZ022QQitemZ350117765258
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Zac4mac
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Aron - post your impressions, please.
That looks very interesting to me.

All I have now is the running lights that I re-wired when I replaced the mirrors with Firebolt ones.
I'd like just a little more front visibility.

Z
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Xbswede
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I will let you know once I get them.
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Tijuanajack
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hooligan, If you can get me a pic or scan of the exploded view of the front fairing assembly I can draw out what we did. I can not take pictures right now as My bike KITT is at home in the States and I am in Korea. I will be more than happy to sketch out what I and the metal worker and I did.
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Motrax products are available through Cycle Gear.

http://www.cyclegear.com/productlist.cfm
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Badlionsfan
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is this it??

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=& item=MRX_LFH1_G
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Ridenusa4l
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 02:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

SWEET!!!!!! I was trying to find these in the US, and the best part is that i have a cycle gear about 40mi. from me and get 10% off my purchases(rider safety course), so i guess i know where im goin: ): ): )...

Thanx
Jake
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Crowley
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 06:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yep, those are the ones I used. Since they're LED's there's no need to mess around with resistors either.
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Jjr1125
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 12:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Crowley,
I like the looks of the turn signals. I am kind of a safety nut. Are they easily seen by oncoming traffic and cagers stopped at the intersections? I was worried about them getting lost in the running lights or headlight at night. Any issues?
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S2pengy
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would be interested in a set of the mirrors if someone wants to sell theirs cheap...
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Crowley
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jjr1125, I've no idea whether they're visible to oncoming traffic or not because I'm sat behind them Personally, I'd junk them and the mirrors completely if the law would allow. I wouldn't trust ANY other driver to have seen my signals whether they were standard ones or not but in answer to your question, I suspect that they're no where near as visible from the front.
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Jjr1125
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 08:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Crowley,
You're right about not trusting the lights to be seen. I really don't "trust" that anyone sees my turn signals, but I use them in the hope it may stop at least one idiot from running me over. I'll stack the deck in my favor any way I can.
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Zac4mac
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ride like they see you and are TRYING to kill you.

I think that's a big reason I'm still here.

Z
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Xbswede
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 11:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OK so I got my E-bay specials. They are not secure yet because I first have to get some fasteners from work to secure the fairing before adhering the mini blinkers in place. They are just big enough to cover the flat spot where the old mirror attached.

They are not flashy but blend in nicely and fit to my liking.







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Buellborn
Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 01:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very sleek! Well Done.
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Ridenusa4l
Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 02:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

those would work except...MY BIKES WHITE lol...

Jake
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Funktron
Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

has anyone wired up their running lights to the blinkers?
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Jdugger
Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 05:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

> has anyone wired up their running lights to the blinkers?

There was a guy here months ago that did that. Put in yellow bulbs, even, and did away with the factory mirror/blinker all together.
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