Front turn signals... I don't have them!

Discussion in '5th Generation 1998-2001' started by galenernest, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. galenernest

    galenernest New Member

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    Hey everyone. So I got some more work done on my VFR crash project this weekend. A friend helped me and we spent a good two hours heating and re-shaping the front fairing stay and we welded a broken part of it back together...

    I went to mock up my replacement fairings and I noticed a huge, gaping hole in the front fairing where the turn signals go! Is there are cheap(ish) aftermarket option? I know the typical little flush mount signals are too small to fit there, and I can't find any turn signals on eBay... what do you suggest?

    Thanks!
     
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    crap. I just threw my old ones away last week. I don't know of a cheap way. They are very VFR specific. I assumed you were talking about the 5th gen 98-02 since that's what I ride, but you never said, did you? What year VFR do you need them for?

    I cut a cardboard piece to fit, then used it to stencil onto ABS, then I used dremel to cut out ABS, then I taped it into place and used plastifix to 'weld' it in. Then I had it sanded/painted. At that point you can use whatever replacement type you like.
     
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    Mine's a 2001... thanks for the tip. Maybe I'll try what you said. Like you said, they are very specific (and huge!).
     
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    I have a left side blinker that I was planning to put on ebay.

    I fiberglassed over my blinker holes and went to LED blinker mirrors.
     
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    I have a pair of 5G turn signals. Not the greatest shape but they can be yours for CHEAP.
     
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    Thanks, everyone. I got a set on the way from gwcrim. I can't wait to get my bike on the road... I'm so close to being done... :)
     
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