Water in Turn signals
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Water in Turn signals
Hey All
Brand new Softail Custom, bone stock. Washed her up real good the other day and noticed ALL of my turn signals were full of soapy water. WTF??? I had to pop the lenses off and dry everything out. Keep in mind I use a soft spray of water and in no way direct a heavy spray of water on anything. I saw a black O-ring type seal inside of the signal housing but they are obviously not working.
Anybody else and any easy fixes??
Brand new Softail Custom, bone stock. Washed her up real good the other day and noticed ALL of my turn signals were full of soapy water. WTF??? I had to pop the lenses off and dry everything out. Keep in mind I use a soft spray of water and in no way direct a heavy spray of water on anything. I saw a black O-ring type seal inside of the signal housing but they are obviously not working.
Anybody else and any easy fixes??
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RE: Water in Turn signals
My first comment would be of all the stuff I've read on washing bikes there's only one thing they all agree on -- don't use a sprayer on your bike.
Second, the design of the turn signals allows water to penetrate and drain; so you don't have a problem with water getting in, you have a problem with water getting out. The idea of putting the coin slot at the bottom is probably a godd one. You could also drill the lower edge of the lens if it's a chronic problem for you.
The only o-ring I'v seen on mine is the gasket that keeps water from infiltrating past the reclector and into the body of the turn signal.
Second, the design of the turn signals allows water to penetrate and drain; so you don't have a problem with water getting in, you have a problem with water getting out. The idea of putting the coin slot at the bottom is probably a godd one. You could also drill the lower edge of the lens if it's a chronic problem for you.
The only o-ring I'v seen on mine is the gasket that keeps water from infiltrating past the reclector and into the body of the turn signal.
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RE: Water in Turn signals
I called the 800 Harley number and complained. They acted like they never heard of the issue. its a design flaw I think in the gasket. the gasket should be located at the LIP of the lens not the inside, If you look at the lens cap you see the base is not flat because of the tabs. the water is coming in around in-between the tabs where there is no contact with the gasket. they either need to make a lens cap that is flat all the way around the base and one big tab that snaps in (I am guessing too hard to remove). OR put a sealing gasket on the EDGE of the turnsignal housing that would sit flush agains the lens when the lens is installed.
I would call Harley and just file a simple complaint so they do something about it for future models. I am guessing alot of guys are changing out the stock turnsignals anyway so they dont care.
I would call Harley and just file a simple complaint so they do something about it for future models. I am guessing alot of guys are changing out the stock turnsignals anyway so they dont care.
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RE: Water in Turn signals
If its a real problem I would drill the hole in the bottom and use a little bit of vasoline around the edge of the lens as a sealent. Has anyone tried to find an o-ring at the local Home Depot or Lowes that will fit around the lens edge?
Above all make sure the socket and bulb base are bothwell coated with dielectric grease. It won't stop the water from getting in, but it will prevent it from corroding the bulb and socket wrecking it on you.
Above all make sure the socket and bulb base are bothwell coated with dielectric grease. It won't stop the water from getting in, but it will prevent it from corroding the bulb and socket wrecking it on you.
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