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Wildman4x4nut
Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well I hate to say it but I have not been too kind to my XB this year. Last fall I was loading it onto a trailer after going to motorcycle rally and dropped it. Well it broke both turn signals on the left side. I had ordered some stock turn signals but ended up with the wrong ones.So instead of sending them back I just decided I would get some LED turn signals. The first ones I ordered were larger than I had expected. Then summer caught up with me and I got busy doing other things. Well I got cheap and bought some new LED turn signals off Ebay. Went to install them this weekend the damn things BROKE so I am back to using the larger ones instead. I still have to get an LED flasher but other than that I am done.

Here are the rear signals installed.


Once I get the new flasher I'll post up a picture with the fronts done too.
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Kdogshirow
Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They dont look bad . Kinda cool .
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Mtnmason
Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

glad to see i'm not the only one with a still intact cheese grater (I assume since the rear reflector is still there then the sides are too?)
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Wildman4x4nut
Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a Firebolt so no Cheese Grater on mine. Still have the stock lic plate brackets though. Not a big fan of the deletes for the Firebolt.
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Barkbuster
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Those look fine! Are they brighter than the stockers? Can ya post a link where ya got em?
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Wildman4x4nut
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll try to take a picture later to show how bright they are.
I got the lights off Ebay--Here is a link to some offered right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Black-LED-Motor cycle-Turn-Signals-Harley-Sportster-/200660745035? pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb84ffb 4b

The seller is radical-cycle
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Wildman4x4nut
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So I got the new flasher today and got the faring reinstalled. The turn signals work great and I can't wait until Thursday or Friday to go for a ride.
So here are a few pictures of the turn signals flashing. Yes I think they are brighter than the stock ones.



You can see the rear signal reflecting off the refrigerator to give you an idea how bright they are.




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Wildman4x4nut
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 07:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Worked on the Buell some more today. I had bought this axle slider kit a long time ago off Ebay. Used locktite on the bolts.





Rear axle.






Front axle.






Next I put on my Grip Puppies.
http://www.casporttouring.com/cst/motorcycle/GRIPP UP/GPSMALL.html







So until I get the 1K service done I am done installing parts. I have a K&N filter waiting to install and also have a VIED from KnightRider.com that I'll put on after the service. So tell me what you think so far? I know I really haven't done anything out of this world to it but I am slowly making it mine. I feel bad for not riding it much this year but will get some miles on it next year.
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Doz
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

need a better license plate frame
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Tankhead
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2011 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How 'bout a pic from the side with the new sliders (front and back) showing... tanks
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Merc16
Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 05:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Grip puppies are great. I have them on my Uly.
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Wildman4x4nut
Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 10:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tank here ya go.............





Doz,
What kind of frame would you suggest???
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Joel9
Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

better get out and ride wildman, i was over at my place in cle elum yesterday and it's gettin' cold, snow soon!
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 04:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like the clear signals, and they are big enough to be seen, which is a good thing. Looks nice and clean. The sliders are a nice color match for the bike too.

I've got a plate frame you can have, not sure it will improve over the HD one - though it is, uhh, blingier...

Looks like this on a Buell:





Or maybe I should mail it to Doz?

(Message edited by littlebuggles on October 20, 2011)
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Doz
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 08:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Save your postage buggles
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 09:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



Will do!


For now anyway.... I'm dying to find someone who will want the frame, can't bear to throw it away, it is pretty nice, just not suited to a Buell...IMO
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