Turn signal replacements?

Hero Danny · June 12th, 2014, 05:38 AM

Unfortunately my bike was in a bit of a crash.. nothing too serious, no one badly hurt... anyway... the bike is in overall decent condition aside from a crack in the front fairing and a broken turn signal..

I need to replace the broken one, unfortunately my turn signals point downward. [see photo] So I am afraid if I buy an OEM replacement it will point a different way and look funny.

On the search for a replacement, I decided that it would be cheaper just to buy flush mounts. But I am worried that the new mounts will not cover the old holes..

So here I am, if anybody has any suggestions/links etc. on a flush mount I could buy, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

csmith12 · June 12th, 2014, 08:13 AM

A piece of thin black (or other color) plastic can be cut as a backing plate to aftermarket flush mounts. ie... they completely cover the hole and you just make a new hole for mounting the flush mount.

Do a good job cutting the backing plate, and it will look just fine.

Hero Danny · June 12th, 2014, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

A piece of thin black (or other color) plastic can be cut as a backing plate to aftermarket flush mounts. ie... they completely cover the hole and you just make a new hole for mounting the flush mount.

Do a good job cutting the backing plate, and it will look just fine.

Okay.. good idea. I wonder if some Carbon fiber wrap would suffice. It doesn't have to be perfect

Singh2jz · June 14th, 2014, 10:31 PM

Try taking the left signal and mount off and install em on the right side. See if that changes their direction.

Singh2jz · June 14th, 2014, 11:20 PM

Which one do you need?

verboten1 · June 15th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

I need to replace the broken one, unfortunately my turn signals point downward. [see photo] So I am afraid if I buy an OEM replacement it will point a different way and look funny.
Thanks!

They look funny now because they are on the wrong side

Hero Danny · June 15th, 2014, 05:53 PM

@Singh2jz Sorry man, my dad just ended up buying me some flush mounts. They were only $25 so it was fine... took a little work to get them on but everything is working good now.

Now I am trying to sell it... hopefully I can get $1,400 that's my goal...

Hero Danny · June 15th, 2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by verboten1

They look funny now because they are on the wrong side

Lmao, I think you're right!

Singh2jz · June 15th, 2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

@Singh2jz Sorry man, my dad just ended up buying me some flush mounts. They were only $25 so it was fine... took a little work to get them on but everything is working good now.

Now I am trying to sell it... hopefully I can get $1,400 that's my goal...

No worries. Glad everything worked out and good luck with the sale. I'm not saying I'm happy about you selling your ninjette though lol.

Hero Danny · June 16th, 2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh2jz

No worries. Glad everything worked out and good luck with the sale. I'm not saying I'm happy about you selling your ninjette though lol.

No worries, I'm going to buy another. Something that's newer. Probably a 2010 +

Singh2jz · June 16th, 2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

No worries, I'm going to buy another. Something that's newer. Probably a 2010 +

You just saved yourself right there. Lolzz

That's good because you won't have to worry about mechanical issues as much.

Baron · June 16th, 2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

You just saved yourself right there. Lolzz

2 Seconds away from

xD

Hero Danny · June 16th, 2014, 08:54 AM

haha, you guys are funny.

I considered a CBR 250 for a minute there but decided against it after I thought about it more... I mean the Kawasaki Ninja 250 is such a beautiful bike. I could literally stare at it for hours. I am not joking.
The Cbr 250 is almost ugly imo. I don't know why, maybe it's the color scheme... who knows... but it is no where near the ninja 250 in looks and I think 99% of people agree. Not to mention the ninja can go on the highway easier.

If I could afford one, I would get a 300. But I can't

harvey58 · June 16th, 2014, 10:32 AM

Don't know your exact situation. A couple of weeks ago, I came out from work to find that one of my rear turn signals had been knocked off. Morons not giving enough space around the bike, even stationary.
Take off the riding gear and check out the situation. The stock mounts will allow the turn signal to "break away" from the plastics. Look at how the mounting is done. Interesting to see!
I looked at flush mount turn signals, but decided against them. I want the "cagers" to be able to see as much of me as possible. Flush mounts might look good, but looking good might cost you.
Your decision.

Hero Danny · June 16th, 2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey58

Don't know your exact situation. A couple of weeks ago, I came out from work to find that one of my rear turn signals had been knocked off. Morons not giving enough space around the bike, even stationary.
Take off the riding gear and check out the situation. The stock mounts will allow the turn signal to "break away" from the plastics. Look at how the mounting is done. Interesting to see!
I looked at flush mount turn signals, but decided against them. I want the "cagers" to be able to see as much of me as possible. Flush mounts might look good, but looking good might cost you.
Your decision.

Just installed them, I only picked them because they were cheaper than a stock replacement and they will help me sell the bike quicker.

June 12th, 2014, 05:38 AM	#1
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Turn signal replacements? Unfortunately my bike was in a bit of a crash.. nothing too serious, no one badly hurt... anyway... the bike is in overall decent condition aside from a crack in the front fairing and a broken turn signal.. I need to replace the broken one, unfortunately my turn signals point downward. [see photo] So I am afraid if I buy an OEM replacement it will point a different way and look funny. On the search for a replacement, I decided that it would be cheaper just to buy flush mounts. But I am worried that the new mounts will not cover the old holes.. So here I am, if anybody has any suggestions/links etc. on a flush mount I could buy, I would appreciate it. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

June 12th, 2014, 08:13 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	A piece of thin black (or other color) plastic can be cut as a backing plate to aftermarket flush mounts. ie... they completely cover the hole and you just make a new hole for mounting the flush mount. Do a good job cutting the backing plate, and it will look just fine. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 14th, 2014, 10:31 PM	#4
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Try taking the left signal and mount off and install em on the right side. See if that changes their direction. __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

June 14th, 2014, 11:20 PM	#5
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Which one do you need? __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

June 15th, 2014, 05:53 PM	#7
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	@Singh2jz Sorry man, my dad just ended up buying me some flush mounts. They were only $25 so it was fine... took a little work to get them on but everything is working good now. Now I am trying to sell it... hopefully I can get $1,400 that's my goal... __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

June 16th, 2014, 08:54 AM	#13
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	haha, you guys are funny. I considered a CBR 250 for a minute there but decided against it after I thought about it more... I mean the Kawasaki Ninja 250 is such a beautiful bike. I could literally stare at it for hours. I am not joking. The Cbr 250 is almost ugly imo. I don't know why, maybe it's the color scheme... who knows... but it is no where near the ninja 250 in looks and I think 99% of people agree. Not to mention the ninja can go on the highway easier. If I could afford one, I would get a 300. But I can't __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

June 16th, 2014, 10:32 AM	#14
harvey58 ninjette.org member Name: Richard Location: Katy, Texas Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 25	Turn Signal Don't know your exact situation. A couple of weeks ago, I came out from work to find that one of my rear turn signals had been knocked off. Morons not giving enough space around the bike, even stationary. Take off the riding gear and check out the situation. The stock mounts will allow the turn signal to "break away" from the plastics. Look at how the mounting is done. Interesting to see! I looked at flush mount turn signals, but decided against them. I want the "cagers" to be able to see as much of me as possible. Flush mounts might look good, but looking good might cost you. Your decision.

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