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Old 04-02-2013 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Skeezmachine
Looking great!

If I may get off subject for a sec: I asked about your turn signals in another thread some time ago but never got a response. Was hoping I could bug you about them again? I have been thinking of getting those same turn signals for my Springer. However, every set I find online is only two-wire turn signals only, such as what my stock REAR signals are. I can't find anything for the front that has the three-wire/dual-filament set up. Do your front signals also function as run lights using dual-filament bulbs? If so, would you be able to direct me to the vendor from which you attained them?

Thanks and again, kudos on your Springer!
Hey Skeez. Sorry I didn't see your other post I don't think.
Honestly, I'm not sure what parts were used. The relocations were already done when I bought the bike. If it's helpful, I can get pics of the parts that maybe we can cross reference. My stealer wasn't able to help the first time I asked them.
 
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Old 04-02-2013 | 12:48 PM
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I appreciate any info.

Just to clarify: I don't need info on the relocation brackets. I can see them clearly in your pictures and I am pretty familiar with what they are and where to get them. what I am really interested in is if the FRONT turn signals operate both as running lights AND as turn signals the way stock signals do, or do they only function as turn signals? You could simply turn on your ignition switch and see.

Again, the reason I ask is because I have been wanting to get those same style signals for my Harley but so far as I can tell they are only set up for single filament bulbs which is fine for the rear signals but not so if I want to run them up front and have them operate both as running lights and turn signals like the factory ones.

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Old 04-02-2013 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeezmachine
I appreciate any info.

Just to clarify: I don't need info on the relocation brackets. I can see them clearly in your pictures and I am pretty familiar with what they are and where to get them. what I am really interested in is if the FRONT turn signals operate both as running lights AND as turn signals the way stock signals do, or do they only function as turn signals? You could simply turn on your ignition switch and see.

Again, the reason I ask is because I have been wanting to get those same style signals for my Harley but so far as I can tell they are only set up for single filament bulbs which is fine for the rear signals but not so if I want to run them up front and have them operate both as running lights and turn signals like the factory ones.

Thanks again.
That's an easy answer. Don't even have to turn it on. Yes! They do act as driving lights.
 
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Old 04-02-2013 | 01:46 PM
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Skeeze... These look similar to the ones on gnewmans bike. I don't anything about them though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380610802674...84.m1438.l2649
 
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Old 04-02-2013 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gnewman
That's an easy answer. Don't even have to turn it on. Yes! They do act as driving lights.
Thanks for that. I guess I will just have to keep looking for a three-wire/dual-filament set.

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Skeeze... These look similar to the ones on gnewmans bike. I don't anything about them though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380610802674...84.m1438.l2649
Thanks for the link! There seems to be a plethora of sites that carry these but so far they are all for single filament bulbs. These would seem to do the trick only I would like to find a set that uses bulbs instead of LED's just to keep with the more old school theme.
 
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Old 04-02-2013 | 04:15 PM
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Actually, I just found exactly what I was looking for!

http://www.panicy.com/bullet-stop-tu...eplica-bobber/

I had seen these lights on lots of other sites but none ever explained how they are set up in terms of wiring/bulbs and all I could go off of were the photos which always just show two wires. When Gnewman said his work as running lights as well as signals I suspected that maybe the lights didn't use a ground wire just as described in the link.

Thanks for your help guys. I think I am going to order me a set of these! Now if I can only find a nice set of clamps so I can mount them to my sprung forks similar to the ones on the image below:

http://diricomotorcycles.com/DNEW/bi...EDSTER_XL1.jpg
 

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Old 04-02-2013 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gnewman
Not getting any results off the HD site for those part numbers but I'll call the stealer today and see what they say.
I'm not sure where you're checking, both Surdyke.com and
Newcastle websites show all of those part numbers.

The frame cover kit you want is for a coil-spring type seat, not the
sissors-spring type seat. I believe you could probably use the
HD kit for a Crossbones. Check out some pictures (on HDForums)
of the Crossbones version and see what you think.

My ECM/Frame covers are now at the Upoholstery shop getting covered.
I'll post some pics when I get them back.

good luck,

T.
 
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Old 04-02-2013 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
The frame cover kit you want is for a coil-spring type seat, not the
sissors-spring type seat. I believe you could probably use the
HD kit for a Crossbones. Check out some pictures (on HDForums)
of the Crossbones version and see what you think.
Here's a picture of the seat & kit from the Surdyke website.
http://www.surdyke.com/AdvPartInfo.a...umber=51481-08
Looks like that frame kit "should" work for you....

good luck,

T.
 
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Old 04-06-2013 | 07:48 PM
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Heres some pics of the finished ECM and frame cover pieces.


Before it was covered, I epoxied some thin aluminum pieces to cover the
spring-mount holes.


After the upholstery shop was finished


Test fitting on the bike


Finished up




Looks good to me, I'm happy with how it turned out...

T.
 
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Old 04-09-2013 | 03:44 PM
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Just marking the thread.
 
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