Solution for drooping rear signals?

Discussion in '1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989' started by slowbird, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. squirrelman

    squirrelman Member

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    THERE is NO aftermarket set of lights as high quality and solid as the Honda originals !
     
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    ...and that is why I suggested the original HONDA 600RR turn signals, they're only slightly more aerodynamically shaped but bolt right on.

    :biggrin:
     
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    only mentioned it so others might know.....
     
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    A great suggestion.

    Will all years of the CBR600RR work? Thx.
     
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    If you MUST have a stock looking signal, these look better than the originals by far.
     
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    Yes, this will work. For my R, the signals only had a slight droop, so I swapped sides front and rear. You simply have to disassemble everything, swap the stalks and then reassemble. Captain 80s is right though, no wires should have to be cut.
     
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    +1

    That's what I do. As mentioned, newer ones are a direct-fit and not a bad idea either.
     
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    I'm curious about this too.

    Also how they mount up. The diagram in bikebandit shows something different then how the 2nd Gen mounts.
     
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    I don't know, mine were off an '03 RR. I'd suspect all years of Honda's stalk signals have the same mount.

    The pair I bought cost $33 with shipping.
     
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    I purchased replacement rubber stalks off ebay but the screw holes don't line up.

    I'll see if I can find some cheapy RR signals.
     
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    Oh, this one is easy ! I just did this on my VFR 750 last month.
    The rubber supports are symmetrical. So, all you need to do is swap the right rubber support with the left one !
     
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    I think I may have come up with "a" solution. Make a gasket out of a piece of inner tube. Cut a teardrop shaped hole so the piece will slip over the rubber stock- the part that slips into the housing. It's ok if you have to stretch it a little. Trim the outside with some sharp scissors. Don't trim it with it assembled, you'll cut through the gasket (ask me how I know).

    No more droop on the 700.

    Edit: this may not work on the OP's problem. Mine had a small gap between the stalk and the housing.
    I don't know what's going on with his.
     
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    I modded 600F2 turn sigs, like the Japan spec VFR has. Lightweight and no way they can sag.
     

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    Gorgeous bike.
     
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    WOW! That bike is awesome!
     
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    Thanks for the positive comments! It's been running flawless for over 5 years now.

    Here's my SL350 I restored a few years ago, lots of mods, weighs about 300 lbs, does the ton easy and flicks around like a SM.
     

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    Try two Viagra. :courage: That ought to fix all kinds of drooping
     
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    Avgas runs nice!
     
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    Try vtr1000 superhawk indicators.

    Roger
     
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    hopit88- That VF1000R just doesn't look right with those signals! I'd be willing to rescue you by taking that bike off of your hands, as a favor to you, of course! I'm not sure how you can stand to ride it!
     
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