Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
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07-03-2008 | 02:58 PM
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Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
Well, I've chromed most of the stuff on the handlebars thanks to the suggestions and assistance of those on this forum...Now I can't get past the butt-ugly, handlebar-mounted, stock turn signals on my 05 Custom...Any suggestions on upgrades to improve the look?
Also, I bought the bike with a drag handlebar and teardrop mirrors...Can't see around my 200 lb frame...Dropping 50 lbs might solve the problem but is highly unlikely...Any suggestions on extended mirrors that look good?
Also, I bought the bike with a drag handlebar and teardrop mirrors...Can't see around my 200 lb frame...Dropping 50 lbs might solve the problem but is highly unlikely...Any suggestions on extended mirrors that look good?
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07-03-2008 | 03:15 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
I am actually looking at buying some mirriors with LED turn signals on the back and just ditching my normal turn signals. \\;That would be one way to get rid of ugly turn signals and also get nice new mirrors. \\;Not sure though if any of those mirrors are designed for a wide frame person though.
Edit: Here are HDs Chromed Mirror with Auxiliary Running Light and Directional Indicator... http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Edit: Here are HDs Chromed Mirror with Auxiliary Running Light and Directional Indicator... http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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07-03-2008 | 03:51 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
Phracas, the Harley mirrors are almost as ugly as the stock signals. 
I looked around and came up w/these. \\; Much cheaper, decent manufacturer and better looking, me thinks...
http://www.motosport.com/harley/prod...XL1200C\\;2005
You may have to paste the above link into your browser. \\; The post didn't want to imbed it properly for some reason...
Let me know what you decide to do. \\; Wonder how hard these things are to wire??
I looked around and came up w/these. \\; Much cheaper, decent manufacturer and better looking, me thinks...
http://www.motosport.com/harley/prod...XL1200C\\;2005
You may have to paste the above link into your browser. \\; The post didn't want to imbed it properly for some reason...
Let me know what you decide to do. \\; Wonder how hard these things are to wire??
#5
07-03-2008 | 04:05 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
As many times as I get cut off and almost hit by cagers, I personally would not consider anything that reduces the signals and lights. Perhaps adding the mirrors with signals.
There are mirror extensions that give about 2 inches. I personally have not used them, but there has to be someone that uses them.
There are mirror extensions that give about 2 inches. I personally have not used them, but there has to be someone that uses them.
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07-03-2008 | 04:09 PM
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07-03-2008 | 04:10 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
 \\; Hey 128auto, I like the looks of your bike (in general) and the riser you're using in particular. Can you share some of the details??? I wanted to put some T-bars on my '05 Custom, but I don't feel like investing around $500 for an electronic, bar-mounted speedo like I've seen here on the forum ( I think Utz might have one???). Don't get me wrong, it looks great, but I'm spend the $$ on a wide glide conversion with some extended forks and chrome sliders. Any info would be appreciated. 
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07-03-2008 | 05:05 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
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 \\;\\\\\\; Hey 128auto, I like the looks of your bike (in general) and the riser you're using in particular. Can you share some of the details??? I wanted to put some T-bars on my '05 Custom, but I don't feel like investing around $500 for an electronic, bar-mounted speedo like I've seen here on the forum ( I think Utz might have one???). Don't get me wrong, it looks great, but I'm spend the $$ on a wide glide conversion with some extended forks and chrome sliders. Any info would be appreciated.
 \\;\\\\\\; Hey 128auto, I like the looks of your bike (in general) and the riser you're using in particular. Can you share some of the details??? I wanted to put some T-bars on my '05 Custom, but I don't feel like investing around $500 for an electronic, bar-mounted speedo like I've seen here on the forum ( I think Utz might have one???). Don't get me wrong, it looks great, but I'm spend the $$ on a wide glide conversion with some extended forks and chrome sliders. Any info would be appreciated.
#9
07-03-2008 | 06:34 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
Those look much better bharvey for your bike!! \\; \\;You will probably beat me to it if you end up going that route. \\; I have a stage 1 to pay for first. \\; Then you can let ME know how the wiring goes :P.
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(Though I am actually looking for a black set)
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(Though I am actually looking for a black set)
#10
07-03-2008 | 07:03 PM
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RE: Ugly Turn Signals and Useless Mirrors
Installed the mirror extensions on my 04 1200. Couldn't see around my 250 lbs frame,#1 I can see now #2 Got the mirrors up away from my hands didn't reliese how close they were to my paws. Might not be the cleanest look but it worked. Good Luck Mud Cut