LED turn signals

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Anyone have info on LED turn signals that would fit the standard holes
on a Firebolt? Found some, but the stems are larger and would have to enlarge the original holes. Don't want to modify if I don't have to.... Thanx!

 

[Buell_Rider]

Not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for but BuellParts has Electropods; see link:

http://www.buellparts.net/advanced_...&category_id=424&keywords=electropods&x=0&y=0

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Thanx Rider, these are'nt quite what I was looking for. The small arrow tips are what I was considering for a cleaner low-pro look, and the only one's I've found have that larger threaded "stem", which I was told is industry standard. Don't understand why the factory would go with a smaller stem.... Regardless, thank you for the link!

 

[Buell_Rider]

Good luck with that...I seem to be getting the same results you are getting. Might be a custom job?

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Yea, I think I'll have to break out the drill and reamer. The dealership told me thats probably going to be the case. Crap!

 

[LVsleeper]

I've got the LED's from ASB front and rear (now slightly smoked), love 'em. super bright.
it's really nothing to drill out the hole. It's only about 1/8" I believe from 3/8 to 1/2. I used a uni-bit. No need to tap the mount as the signals should come with a nut for the backside of the signal

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Thats exactly the look I was going for! Thanx SLeeper!

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Hey Sleeper, did you run into any issues when installing? The fronts are fine,
but the rears don't seem to work when plugged in, and there's a whining
noise when I engage the signals....

 

[LVsleeper]

You don't have enough current running through the circuit. It takes more power to light up the incandescent bulbs than LEDs. you have 2 options... either install an in-line load resistor (I really don't like this option as the resistors can get HOT) or what I did was just replace the flasher unit with an LED one. No problems.
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/16086.html

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Thanx bro! This just plugs in, or do I need to hardwire?

 

[LVsleeper]

If you remove your front fairing and hit the signal you will hear the flasher unit buzzing, pop that bad boy out and replace it with the ASB unit and you're all good. Plug 'n play...hard

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Dude, I owe ya! Thanx again & have a great weekend!

 

[His_and_Her_Buells]

Nothing against asb but if you want it done right away you can take the flasher to autozone or napa or others and pick up one for leds there.

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Crap, already ordered it... Thanx for the info though!

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Hey sleeper - did you just ziptie the flasher unit?

 

[LVsleeper]

nah, I just plugged it in, some people will zip-tie or mummify it with electrical tape, I did neither working just fine for me! let's see some shots when you get them all buttoned up

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

Ok, finally have some pix.. thanx again Sleeper!

 

[drunk_uncle]

Damn, my X-1 didn't need anything for led's. I was hoping Buell hadn't changed that. Well I guess I will be doing some shopping before I install my LED's on the XB12X

 

[Xb9r_yellowjacket]

 

[ramjr55]

Where did you guys buy those turn signals?