Pete in PA Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I put on some short rear turnsignals and led a ride today. Other riders said they couldn't see my signals good enough. :cry: I love the look, streamlines the tail down great. So 2 questions. What do I use to plug the other hole on each side in the fender? I currently have black tape over hole. If I go back to stock, is there a way to shorten the factory stalk so they sit in closer? I did a search, nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jetpilot5 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 If I go back to stock, is there a way to shorten the factory stalk so they sit in closer? I did a search, nothing. I did a mod I first saw on DavesXX01's bike. I put the turn signal stalks from an 03 or newer CBR600RR on in place of the stock XX stalks. Fits perfect, looks factory, and pulls the signals in about a half inch. Cheap too, I think it was around $22 for the parts from Service Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Pete, you can pull out those rubber middle pieces on the stockers pretty easily- Just remove the signals, then stick a #1 phillips down the hole the wires come out of, remove screw and extender. Use an appropriatley sized hex head screw to mount them to the fender using the hole you just removed the screw from. Hex head for sure, you won't get a screwdriver in there. I was concerned at first that they might rotate with only the one fastener, but thousands of miles later they are just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Yeah, what Tim said. The signals from the 600rr are only about 1/2" shorter and they have slightly different connectors on them. However, if you want a pair, PM me your address and they're yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jetpilot5 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Nice comparison shot. If you do decide to go with the 600RR signals, you really only need to change the stalk, not the entire signal. That way you keep the stock wiring connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thanks guys. I keep going back and forth with this. The ones I bought were only $15, plug and play, and look great. Just not as easy to see. Any ideas on plugging the unused holes in my fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I think Jaws sells some plates that go between the aftermarket signals and the fender. One thing you might want to do is to rotate the signals up a little for a straighter shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Your locale cycle gear store carries something from Motrax that is designed to cover up these holes. I did the exact same mod you did but did not like the look of the light so took the stuff back. In retrospect I think I should have stayed with it....see other posts. Kinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 I'm keeping the aftermarket signals, they just look too good. Wondering if I can find Halogen tiny bulbs for them. I found plugs for the holes in my fender at Lowes. In the hardware section in the special drawers. they're called "nylon hole plugs" (duh) and come in white or black. (also in chrome) I got the 7/16th" size since my turn signals are in the rearmost holes of my fender. $1.10 for 2 in a bag. The signals actually overlap the other hole a little so the plugs are held in. Look great and are cheap. They don't come big enough for frame plugs so I still have to get to an Ace Hardware for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasttraxx Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I'm interested in doing the same with mine. Could you post a pic or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 Sorry, some day I'll have a digital camera. My plastic bill for the deer incident set me back. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superblkbrdxx Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 i dont know why there so small. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx7.62 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 HEY PETE!!! Hows about some pics??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 http://www.partscanada.ca/catalogue/index....pages/1067.html Part number 360412 They are small and very bright. No one has a problem seeing them from a distance. I don't have any pics of them on the bike but if I get a chance I'm chopping my fender this weekend and I'll take pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 I've got the short stalk V Page 1065, P/N 163785 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Might wanna see about getting some LED turn signals.. They should be bright enough.. Buddy of mine has them short stalks with the clear lens, on a bright sunny day you can't see them flash unless you are within 20 feet of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Well I turned around and did what Redbird did and pulled the stalk off. I just can't be rear ended once I get my new plastic. (although that way it will at least be paid for) The only thing that bothers me is the slightly turned up attitude they have, just like in Redbirds pic. Might bevel the bottom till they sit straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I HATED MY REAR SIGNALS SO I TRIED THE LITTLE PHILLIPS LOCKHART ONES SAME THING NOT BRIGHT ENUFF ...SO I CANGED REAR BULBS TO LED IN TAIL LIGHT AND BOUGHT A INTEGRATER KIT AND I LOVE IT WORKS GREAT AND BRIGHTER THAN ANY BLINKER AND ITS HIIDEN IN TAIL LIGHT PRETTY SWEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I HATED MY REAR SIGNALS SO I TRIED THE LITTLE PHILLIPS LOCKHART ONES SAME THING NOT BRIGHT ENUFF ...SO I CANGED REAR BULBS TO LED IN TAIL LIGHT AND BOUGHT A INTEGRATER KIT AND I LOVE ITWORKS GREAT AND BRIGHTER THAN ANY BLINKER AND ITS HIIDEN IN TAIL LIGHT PRETTY SWEET Caps button works :stickpoke: Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccriderXX Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Pete, you can pull out those rubber middle pieces on the stockers pretty easily- Just remove the signals, then stick a #1 phillips down the hole the wires come out of, remove screw and extender. Use an appropriatley sized hex head screw to mount them to the fender using the hole you just removed the screw from. Hex head for sure, you won't get a screwdriver in there. I was concerned at first that they might rotate with only the one fastener, but thousands of miles later they are just fine. Tim, Thanks for the tip on the turn signal mod. Without it I would have had no idea there was a screw where the wires come out of the stalk. I really like how this mod looks. I also removed the license plate mount and light. I really like how the back of the bike looks now! After all that is all others will see of my BlackBird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitemdic Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Go with the integrated turn signals. I tried shortening the stockers and then LPs. The integration is the best. Very bright. I mod'ed my Corbin bags to take advantage of the missing lights. A little extra room in the bags, and a slicker look. I've got a set of LP's short and bright if you want 'em. Pics of the back of mine later. Duane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Go with the integrated turn signals. I tried shortening the stockers and then LPs. The integration is the best. Very bright. I mod'ed my Corbin bags to take advantage of the missing lights. A little extra room in the bags, and a slicker look. I've got a set of LP's short and bright if you want 'em. Pics of the back of mine later. Yes, pics! I'm thinking about doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I shortened the stalks on my stock lights but still didnt like the look so I finally got some new ones. I got some of the Shock Racing LED's from New Enough for $25. They look pretty bright in the garage but I'll reserve judgement until I see them in the sunlight. They look a LOT better IMO. I'll post up some pics once I get my other shit finished and put the bike back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2equis Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I got tired of mini-stalks and "flush-mounts" that stuck out a half an inch so drilled out a set of 1.1" holes in my tail cowl and installed these w/ the amber lenses.... With the LED tail light from the UFO group buy it looks pretty clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRBob Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You can try these, they are DOT legal (have the stamping on the lens) and have a reflector, not just a bulb in a housing so you get a whole lens of light, not a bright spot and the rest dark like the rest. DOT signals I also took them a step further and put a white 30 LED board in them to fill up the lens. Super brignt and visible from all angles like a stock bulb, most LEDs are only visible if they are pointed directly at you. I wired them both on to take the 2nd pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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