After a recent, minor incident with my '01 CBR929RR, I will need to replace the right side front turn signal. This seems like a good opportunity to convert from the original stalk-mounted turn signals to a set that mount flush with the fairing and fender. I'm guessing that at least one person on the newsgroup has done this mod before... Can you tell me what brand of turn signals you purchased, where you bought them, and what the part #s were? I looked in the Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse online catalog at www.accwhse.com but it wasn't clear which model # will fit the holes in the CBR929RR fairing (and I don't know if those hole sizes are standardized). Thanks! --Vince
The previous owner of my '00 929 did this mod, and I have to say I wish he hadn't. The whole idea of forward-facing turn signals is to make sure oncoming folks know you're preparing to turn; the flush-mounted ones are almost impossible to see from out front.
Vince () said, in part: I'm not sure how different your 929 fairing is from my CBR600 F4, but I used off-the-shelf Lockhart Phillips flush-mount signals purchased locally (Santa Clara Cycle). I did the same thing with my previous bike, a Kawasaki EX500. Unfortunately, there is no standardization with this sort of thing. The way I got the signals to fit well on the EX500 was to whittle a sort of gasket out of black closed-cell foam so that the signal's base matched the curve of the fairing at the point it was mounted. I got the foam from my local grocery store for $2.99 - a pair of cheesy lightweight flip flops -- but I'm sure you could find something similar that would work as well. The signals on my CBR are mounted in a spot that's flatter, so I didn't do anything except drill a new hole in the right spot and bolt 'em up. It ain't concourse quality, but I really don't care. By the way, these signals ARE the type that can be seen very well when facing the bike (i.e., they are effective). They're not the itty bitty kind with bulbs that basically face outwards. Hope this helps! -- -Craig Haggart Sunnyvale, California '99 Honda CBR600 F4 '02 Montesa Cota 315R DoD #2120
Denise, don't mean to disagree too much, but, you are assuming Motorists give a darn about you on the bike. Seeing turnsignals is asking a lot. I'd be happy if they just saw me on the bike. with that in mind, anything flush and less "stickey outey" to break off is better. -- Assuring you of my best intentions at all times, Charles Statman Rocket Scientist/Wonderboy/Women's Legs Shaven DoD the Un-Numbered One
I hear ya, but...when I'm a motorist, I give a darn about motorcyclists. I think _most_ motorists do give at least a darn. I would feel really bad if something happened to the other guy because I couldn't determine his intentions, because I didn't see his turn signal flashing. Any flashing light draws more attention than any steady light (hence the success of headlight modulators). That's why stock turn signals are designed the way they are. There is that....
