3rd Gen Turn Signals

Does the 3rd Gen VFR have flush integrated turn signals on the rear? I'm looking to purchase a 93 model and in some pictures I have received via email it looks like the bike has the older style turn signals in the rear. I went to look at a 93 a few weeks ago and did not remember seeing these older style rear turn signals.

Regards,
Rollin

 

Not sure what you are calling older as the 93 and 94 have the same built in turn indicators I believe even the 90-92 are the same all though those are red where the 93 and newer are yellow that's if I recall it right, LOL I have a set of red lens rear indicators but cant remember what year they came off of but they do fit...

 

I am referring to the pod type signals as seen in the attached pics. I could swear that the 93' model I looked at last week did not have these and had flush turn signals integrated next to the brake light.





Regards,
Rollin

 

Awe,, gots ya. those are an added extra, they never came with them stock.

 

Those DID come stock on US models. Euro versions did not have the stickyout versions we did. Something to do with DOT regs and width of the turn signals from brake light. The mounts for them simply unbolt from the subframe, you then get a set of 4th gen sockets and plug them into your wiring harness and the bulb sockets plug into the red lenses just like they come from the factory on Euro bikes. Also, all the 3rd gens came with red lenses (as they were not used as turn signals). Amber lenses came out with the 4th gen because DOT requires amber turn signals on bikes.

You posted up this exact same thread on VFRD. You think you'll get a different response there?:unsure: I responded to that one as well.

 

Sorry if I have broken some unwritten rule about posting the same question in two completely different forums. I needed a quick answer because I will be leaving before sunrise to make a 8 hour drive to see the bike. I want to know as much about the bike before I get there and seeing that it is late at night and there are a limited number of 3rd Gen owners, I figured that I could get a quicker answer by posting on two boards. Having the same question answered on two boards isn't such a terrible thing anyways since it might help someone in the future who is not a member of both boards. As you can see I got a different initial response on each board. I really do appreciate you taking the time to answer both posts but sarcasm isn't really necessary.

Regards,
Rollin

 

I'm sorry, In my 25 years of being around VFRs especially US spec models, and worked at a Honda dealer ship, plus looked through the electrical diagram, there is no turn signal stocks or any other factory turn indicators as those pictured that came that way from the factory on 3rd and 4th gen VFRs I'm 99.9% sure, it's after market. If one takes note there's also a fender bob job there too. so I still stand on it's after market, guess one thought they needed more indications in their intentions. Now go back a few years like the 2nd gen, yes they had em..

Note: there's a lot of duplicated threads from here or VFRD, it's a good way to get an answer IMO.

 

Go have a looksy at Ron Ayers Microfiche for the 90-93 rear turn signals and let me know what you think.:cheersaf:


Now I'm not saying THOSE are stock...just the fact that the US versions came with different signals that did not use the lenses in the tail like the 4th gen.

 

Sarcasism? Remember the movie "Stripes? There was a line in there near the beginning where they were all sitting around getting to know each other with the TI.:biggrin:

 

So much cleaner without the external blinkers.

 

I'd love to be able to look at that, but for some freaking reason it won't load nor am I able to find a current link through Ron Ayers. I still say bogus, there is no wiring for it in the factory Honda shop manual, unless the 90-91 didn't use the built in units, I know the 93 did use the built in ones, but I'm pretty sure the other years did to. Yo Seattle whats your take? you have a 90 model? I'm not starting a pissing match here, that's not the point, it's too make sure whats what.

 

Not sure what you are looking for in the wiring diagram. It shows it for the bulbs. No difference in wiring at all. Not so sure why you find it so hard to believe it came with stalks. 3rd gen all came with them for US. You simply take off the stalks and mount, and plug in the bulb sockets into the unused red lenses that the rest of the world uses. Done.
I've seen stock 93s with them on. Here's you a picture in case you still doubt.:cheersaf: Google images are your friend.

 

True to the wiring, I was looking for another set of wires or connection as I was under the impression there has always been the builbs in the housing just doesn't make any sense to have that available then don't use them for what they were intended for, go figure Honda Boy, got me there, I have never seen those new on the show room floor or on any ones machine. Very enlightening.

 

You'll see turn signal variations for the US versions all the time. My buddies 2003 ZX-10 has stalks on the front...euros got the cool flush mounts. It has something to do with spacing and lens surface area requirements for DOT regs. Not so smart on exact wording though.
Why they changed in 94 to the way the rest of the world does it is beyond me. Seems stupid at best.

 

I want everything. Turn signals, center stand. Jealous.

 

I meant to reply to another thead, I was trying to avoid a duplicate post. I'm looking into the amber lenses for the rear turn signals, this way I can spend as much cash as possible in a short amount of time. Pretty sure Rollin recently bought them, I have the link.